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Residential area in Brooklyn Park tied to nature
Palmer Lake is a community less than 15 miles north of Minneapolis with quiet cul-de-sacs and nearby parks, located in the southern region of Brooklyn Park, which meets the Mississippi River to the east. “Brooklyn Park is known for parks, a couple of recreational areas and lots of bike trails. It’s a very active community,” says Tom Walters, a local Realtor at Edina Realty’s The Walters Group, who has over 40 years of experience.
Palmer Lake is located 15 miles north of Minneapolis in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Most homes in Palmer Lake are located on quiet cul-de-sacs.
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Split-levels and bi-levels line cul-de-sacs near condo communities
Single-family homes are stationed in cul-de-sacs, including bi-levels and split-levels, some of which feature panel siding and brick on the base. Garages are often attached, leaving one or two fewer cars to clear after snowstorms. Bi-level prices range from $320,000 to $380,000; split-level prices are between $325,000 and $390,000. Condo communities are listed between $155,000 and $195,000.
Most homes in Palmer Lake are single-family, split-level, and bi-level style homes.
A spacious condo community is located in Palmer Lake just north of the nature preserve.
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Anoka-Hennepin and Osseo Area school districts
Eastern Palmer Lake is zoned for the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Schools include Evergreen Park Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche, and Jackson Middle, which receives a B-plus. The A-minus-rated Champlin High School offers post-secondary preparation courses, including International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP).
The Osseo Area Schools district serves Western Palmer Lake. Palmer Lake Elementary School and Brooklyn Middle STEAM School both score C-pluses from Niche. Park Center Senior High School earns a B-minus.
Jackson Middle School serves students in grades 6 through 8.
Champlin Park High School is the third-largest high school in the state, with a student population of 2975.
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Trail access, parks by a nature preserve and a neighborhood playground
Meadowwood Park has a playground and benches overlooking an open space. “Palmer Lake is a nice nature area with lots of walking trails,” says Jon Perkins, a Realtor with RE/MAX who has over 40 years of experience and used to live nearby. “It’s got large ponds and wooded trails, all kinds of playground equipment and tennis courts.” The Palmer Lake Environmental Nature Area is the largest nature preserve in the city, spanning nearly 200 acres. It sits between Palmer Lake Park, to the east, and West Palmer Park, which are connected via the Shingle Creek Regional Trail, a paved loop around the preserve’s marshes and wetlands totaling over 3 miles. West Palmer Lake’s nature-themed playground with a zipline is adjacent to baseball fields and tennis courts. Palmer Lake Park also has baseball fields in addition to its futuristic-themed playground and basketball court.
Kids enjoy the large play structure at Meadowwood Park.
Walkers, bikers, and skateboarders use the paved Shingle Creek Regional Trail around the Palmer Lake Environmental Nature Area.
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National retailers and Edinburgh Festival Centre’s local restaurants
The shopping center of Edinburgh Festival Centre has a Festival Foods and Golden Lion Supermarket, a locally owned market with ingredients from Asian countries. “We’ve got a lot of the chain restaurants in Brooklyn Park, and it has a tremendous number of small restaurants and international restaurants,” Perkins says. Nearby restaurants include the Fat Nat’s Eggs diner, where breakfast foods and sandwiches are served until the afternoon. The café Mi-Sant is also close by, and it gets its name from banh mi and croissants, both of which are menu features. Within a 5-mile drive of Palmer Lake, Shingle Creek Crossing shopping mall has national retailers, such as T.J. Maxx.
Mi-Sant is a casual restaurant serving Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, desserts, and bubble tea near Palmer Lake.
Palmer Lake residents can pick up groceries at Festival Foods in Edinburgh Festival Centre.
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Driving and riding Metro Transit buses around Palmer Lake
Local thoroughfares, including Brookdale Drive and Humboldt Avenue, have Metro Transit bus stops. Brookdale Drive runs west and east, intersecting Highway 252, a road to Interstate 94. Minneapolis is about a 10-mile drive, and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is approximately 25 miles away.
The Palmer Lake neighborhood features direct access to major highways and interstates.
Convenient Metro Transit bus service is available to Palmer Lake residents along Brookdale Drive and North Humboldt Avenue.
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Parks in this Area
Brookdale Park & Dog Park
Palmer Lake Park and Palmer Lake Environmental Area
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Meadowwood Park
West Palmer Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
35 min drive
Bus
Xerxes Ave N & Brookdale Dr
Bus
Brookdale Dr & Parkhaven Court
Bus
Humboldt Ave N & 76th Ave N
Bus
Humboldt Ave N & Meadowood Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Palmer Lake
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Palmer Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Palmer Lake, Brooklyn Park sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Palmer Lake, Brooklyn Park over the last 12 months is $499,500, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Move-in ready and beautifully updated, this stylish 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers modern comfort in a quiet, wooded setting. Step inside through a private entryway that opens to a staircase leading to a spacious, sunlit upper-level living area. The open-concept layout is perfect for relaxing evenings.Enjoy cooking in the fully renovated kitchen with sleek stainless-steel appliances, granite
Welcome home to this beautiful two bedroom one bath townhome in a convenient location. Many upgrades, including new kitchen, wood flooring, fresh paint and much more. Price to sell.
Welcome to 2217 73rd Court North—nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in a mature Brooklyn Park neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home checks all the boxes for comfort, style, and outdoor living.Inside, you’ll appreciate the fresh paint, crisp white trim, and brand-new carpet that give the home a clean, modern feel. The kitchen stands out with solid-surface countertops, stainless steel
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,664
Median Age
36
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,885
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,271
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.7%
College Graduates
30.3%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
81.7%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 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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