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Brownwood

Brownwood

$357,173 Average Value
$241 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Midcentury homes in a convenient location near the Twin Cities

Brownwood is near the center of Crystal, Minnesota, a suburban city northwest of Minneapolis. Characterized by midcentury homes, the neighborhood enjoys proximity to shopping, dining and recreation. “Gosh, there’s pretty much everything you can think of,” says Brent Peterson, a Realtor with Re/Max Results. “You have a lot of shops and restaurants.” Crystal’s location in relation to the rest of the Twin Cities is another key part of its appeal. “There’s tons of options for things to do just because of the proximity to the greater Twin Cities,” Peterson says. “It’s a convenience thing for sure.”

Ranch-style homes tucked amidst tall trees

Brownwood is largely composed of ranch-style homes, spaced moderately apart. Lots feature well-kept lawns and mature trees. Some homes have garages beneath them, like along 37th Avenue, while others have detached garages. Some other designs, like half-stories and bi-levels, are scattered amongst the ranch-style homes. “These are all post-World War II built homes,” Peterson says. “So, they’re pretty similar. The only difference between one side of the block and the other might be that one side might have basements, and the other might have crawl spaces.” Prices range from about $215,000 up to $400,000.

Some ranch style homes in Brownwood feature a small front patio.
Some ranch style homes in Brownwood feature a small front patio.
You will find many ranch style homes in the Brownwood neighborhood.
You will find many ranch style homes in the Brownwood neighborhood.
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Student wellness a priority at Robbinsdale Middle School

Crystal is served by the Robbinsdale Area School District, which scores a B-minus from Niche. Forest Elementary School earns a C-plus and is Brownwood’s neighborhood school. Robbinsdale Middle School, which scores a C, has incorporated new updates like a student wellness room in recent years. Cooper High School earns a C-plus and offers its students Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate options, plus art, music and theater programs.

Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School enrolls over 1,700 students in grades 9-12.
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School enrolls over 1,700 students in grades 9-12.
Teachers take pride in their students at Robbinsdale Middle School.
Teachers take pride in their students at Robbinsdale Middle School.
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Options for getting around the Twin Cities

Downtown Minneapolis is about 10 miles away via Minnesota Highway 100, a major Twin Cities thoroughfare accessible about 8 blocks east of the neighborhood. “You’re 10 minutes from downtown and 20 minutes from the airport,” Peterson says. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 22 miles southeast. Interstate 94 is 4 miles north. Bus routes run along most of the neighborhood’s boundary streets, and the quieter streets are suitable for walkers and cyclists. North Memorial Health’s Robbinsdale Hospital is a little over 3 miles away.

A floating boardwalk at Hagemeister Pond Preserve

The neighborhood offers several green spaces so residents can enjoy the outdoors close to home. Brownwood Park lies at the neighborhood's northern edge and connects to Memory Lane Natural Area, where a large pond provides a nice walking route. Lions Park, just west of Brownwood in New Hope, Minnesota, has a dog park. Hagemeister Pond Preserve Park includes a section of floating boardwalk over its namesake pond, where lucky locals might spot some wildlife. Crystal Highlands Park offers a playground and picnic area. Folks can bowl 10 frames at New Hope Bowl, a few blocks west of Brownwood.

Hagemeister Pond Preserve is known for the floating bridge that spans the pond.
Hagemeister Pond Preserve is known for the floating bridge that spans the pond.
You can sit and relax by the water at Memory Lane Nature Area.
You can sit and relax by the water at Memory Lane Nature Area.
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Milton’s draws the crowds

Brownwood is close to several popular restaurants. Milton’s serves American fare on the corner of 36th Avenue and Douglas Drive. “That place is always, always packed,” Peterson says. “Pub 42 is near there too. That’s a good spot.” Almsted’s Fresh Market is a family-owned grocery store at the neighborhood's northwest corner, and Cub Foods is no more than 2 miles away. The closest shopping area is Crystal Shopping Center, about 2 miles north, home to Target and other chain stores and restaurants.

Milton's is a popular restaurant with patio seating near Brownwood.
Milton's is a popular restaurant with patio seating near Brownwood.
Almsted's Fresh Market is a smaller local market with fresh groceries.
Almsted's Fresh Market is a smaller local market with fresh groceries.
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Crystal Frolics celebrates the city each July

Crystal hosts a city-wide community event each July called the Crystal Frolics, where residents can gather for a festival, one of the area’s largest softball tournaments, a pickleball tournament, food vendors and live music. The Crystal Farmer’s Market runs weekly from June through September. Elision Playhouse on 42nd Avenue puts on local theatrical productions.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

31 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Brownwood US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Brownwood Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$295,000
Median Sale Price
$150,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-74%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$241

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
591
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,493
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,373
Median Age
41
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$119,976
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,132

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
54.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.2%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
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®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

34 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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