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Norwood is a family-friendly suburban neighborhood in southeastern Brooklyn Park
Surrounding the park that shares its name, Norwood is a family-friendly piece of suburbia. Almost entirely residential, this community is known for its midcentury-style homes, scattered ponds and warm atmosphere. “It gives you that Minnesota feel where everybody’s your neighbor,” says Chris Yarbro, an associate with Re/Max Advantage Plus. “It’s one of those areas where we all grew up and came back to raise our own kids.”
Norwood is a quiet residential enclave about 10 miles south of Minneapolis.
Lending libraries scattered throughout Norwood underscore its family-friendly atmosphere.
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Well-maintained midcentury-inspired homes with approachable rpices
The area has about half a dozen ponds, often creating a modest waterfront view. Well-maintained streets pass quarter-acre lots dotted with sugar maples and evergreen trees. Attached two-car garages are standard, with driveways to match. Average home values hover around the low $300,000s, lower than the national and Minneapolis-area averages. Ranch-style and split-level homes, frequently with brick accents and finished basements, comprise most real estate. “You don’t have to put a lot extra into the homes,” says Yarbo, who’s served the area for 12 years. “And when you do, they just need a little lipstick.” Prices range from the mid-$200,000s to the low $400,000s, depending on size and location.
Norwood features bright ranch-style homes with large windows and simple lines.
Norwood has many split-level homes with brick foundations and modern windows.
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Park Center Senior High School celebrates cultural diversity
Students will begin at Palmer Lake Elementary School before enrolling at Brooklyn Middle School, both of which have a C-plus with Niche. Older students may attend Park Center Senior High School, which rates a B-minus. Recognized by Niche for its diversity, Park Center High offers classes and extracurricular activities dedicated to world culture, including Hmong language courses, international holiday celebrations and Model UN.
Palmer Lake Elementary School has 468 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Park Center Senior High School has 1,991 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
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Opportunities to admire nature and have some friendly sports competition
Central to the neighborhood, Norwood Park was redeveloped in 2022, updating equipment and adding new trails. Would-be athletes visit for full-court basketball, pickleball and softball, while nature lovers appreciate its acres of green space. Another facility in the neighborhood is Queen Park, which has playground equipment and a picnic area. Palmer Lake Park is less than 2 miles south and includes over 200 acres of foliage and lakefront views. Here, visitors take a 3-mile trail through the wetlands of Brooklyn Park’s largest environmental preserve.
Norwood Park includes open fields, a playground, and pickleball courts in a quiet setting.
Palmer Lake Park offers scenic wetlands, trails, and nature watching in Brooklyn Park.
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Laid-back dining options and convenient shopping just north
A Festival Foods grocery store and Walgreens are available just off Edinburgh Centre Drive, along with fast-food options and local eateries like Fat Nat’s Eggs. True to its name, this no-frills diner offers dozens of ways to enjoy omelets, huevos rancheros and eggs benedict. Broadway Pizza is a local chain with specialty pizza, pasta and hoagies. They also offer a plant-based menu, including meatless burgers and pizzas topped with cashew-based “cheese.” For big-box shopping and other retailers, people tend to go to Blaine or Coon Rapids, both about six miles away.
Festival Foods stocks international ingredients and local produce.
Broadway Pizza serves thin crust and deep dish in a casual setting.
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Just 10 miles north of Minneapolis
The area’s main thoroughfare is Highway 252, which runs along Norwood’s eastern border. Metro Transit provides a public bus service with several stops on Brookdale Drive, on the neighborhood’s southern edge. Minneapolis is about 10 miles south, while St. Paul is 25 miles southeast.
Downtown Minneapolis features striking skyscrapers that shape the city’s modern skyline.
Metro Transit connects Norwood residents to Minneapolis and nearby amenities.
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Family-friendly events are held in Brooklyn Park every year
Every spring, the Brooklyn Park Sports Dome is transformed into a giant theater for a family-friendly movie during Open Dome Movie Night. Art in the Park is an annual Central Park event in the spring that includes face-painting, metal casting and other free activities for artists of every age.
Central Park features a large playground, picnic areas, and walking paths.
A large shelter and nearby playground make Central Park ideal for gatherings.
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
35 min drive
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Brookdale Dr & Brookdale Court
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Brookdale Dr & Newton Ave N
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Brookdale Dr & Humboldt Ave N
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Brookdale Dr & Sierra Pkwy
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Brookdale Dr & Queen Ave N
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Brookdale Dr & Vincent Ave N
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Brookdale Dr & Pearson Court
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Norwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Norwood, Brooklyn Park sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Norwood, Brooklyn Park over the last 12 months is $340,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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