Orchard Trail
Neighborhood in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Hennepin County 55443
New Traditions built within the last 20 years
New Traditional homes built in the last 20 years line Orchard Trail’s curving streets. Large front yards have close-clipped lawns marked with lawnmower tracks and small flower gardens. While the architecture is similar to other neighborhoods in northern Brooklyn Park, the properties are bigger, offering between a quarter and a half acre of space. Homes typically range from $460,000 to $700,000. A few townhomes are available across the community, but stock is limited and they're rarely on the market. Recent sales were for $283,000 and $479,000.Orchard Trail's neighborhood and regional parks
Brooklyn Park designed its neighborhoods and subdivisions so that residents are always just around the corner from a park. In the center of the neighborhood, houses back up to Orchard Trail Park and its playground, half basketball court and baseball diamond. Rush Creek Regional Trail is an almost 10-mile walking and biking trail stretching from Elm Creek Park Reserve to Mississippi Gateway Regional Park. “It’s a paved trail so it goes through the woods, and it has off-site stuff so you can do off-trail biking and cross-country skiing,” says Jeffrey Gagnon, a real estate agent with J.C. Gagnon Realty and a decadeslong resident of Brooklyn Park. “They keep them plowed over the winter.” A few blocks from the neighborhood, Mississippi Gateway Regional Park offers additional hiking and biking along the river, plus plenty of space to fish and observe the wildlife.Public schools located within walking distance of Orchard Trail
Oxbow Creek Elementary School receives an A-minus from Niche. Located just across 109th Avenue from Orchard Trail, Jackson Middle School is within walking distance and receives a B-plus. It focuses on STEM education, with an emphasis on collaboration and interactive curricula. Champlin High School is located within the neighborhood and receives an A-minus.Celebrations and festivals close to home
The Geeta Ashram Temple offers celebrations throughout the year for the various Hindu festivals, including Holi in March and Diwali in October. “Some of the developments will have their own little National Night Out thing, where people will bring out their grills and block off the street,” Gagnon says. Gagnon also says subdivisions can tell the city the date of their party and the firemen and police will join.Driving around Brooklyn Park and Minneapolis
Compared to some neighborhoods in the area, Orchard Trail is farther from the major thoroughfares and highways that run through northern Brooklyn Park, adding to the neighborhood’s quiet, residential feel, but also leading to fewer public transit options. Downtown Minneapolis is about 15 miles south. Minnesota Medical Center is about 7 miles, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is about 28.Nearby American and Mexican restaurants
Just north of the neighborhood, 5-8 Grill and Bar was originally founded as a speakeasy. Today, the local chain serves American fare like sandwiches, wings and burgers, including their staple, the Juicy Lucy, a burger with melted cheese in the center of the patty. Also in the area, El Toro Mexican Restaurant’s walls are covered with murals. For groceries, Cub is about 2 miles, and Hy-Vee is a mile more.
Written By
Caroline Ernst
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cheryl Larson
Cheryl Larson
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(612) 260-7198
194 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Trail
$530,000 Price
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Michael Kaslow
Michael Kaslow
Coldwell Banker Realty
(952) 666-4843
524 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Trail
$545,000 Price
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Brent Peterson
Brent Peterson
RE/MAX Results
(612) 230-0806
189 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Trail
$510,000 Price
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Brian Fiskum
Brian Fiskum
Home Buyers Realty Corp.
(877) 641-1305
76 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Trail
$275,000 Price
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Meena Thao
Meena Thao
eXp Realty
(612) 482-7651
76 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Trail
$510,000 Price
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Jon Perkins
Jon Perkins
RE/MAX Results
(763) 343-6182
204 Total Sales
8 in Orchard Trail
$264K - $780K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Oxbow Creek Park
Orchard Trail Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Orchard Trail | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Orchard Trail Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Orchard Trail, Brooklyn Park sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Orchard Trail, Brooklyn Park over the last 12 months is $575,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$577,000
Median Sale Price
$575,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$585,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$479,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
808
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,696
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,959
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,750
Median Age
37
Population under 18
31.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$143,292
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$155,599
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
49.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
88.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
13
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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