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Cavanagh Oaks

Cavanagh Oaks

Neighborhood in Crystal, Minnesota

Hennepin County 55429

$319,961 Average Value
$188 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Midcentury homes with access to Minneapolis and the Twin Lakes

Cavanagh Oaks sits at the eastern edge of Crystal, Minnesota, a Minneapolis suburb just west of State Highway 100. Composed of small, midcentury homes on well-kept lots, the neighborhood’s quiet streets have an open feeling. While the homes here are similar to the rest of Crystal in terms of size and design, Cavanagh Oaks’ location, on the shore of the southernmost of the Twin Lakes, provides a unique quality to this neighborhood. “The Twin Lakes effect has a good impact on Cavanagh Oaks,” says Kath Hammerseng, a Realtor with Sohus Real Estate Group, part of Edina Realty. “It’s a sweet little neighborhood: isolated, very quiet, no through traffic. That’s really a desirable feature of Cavanagh Oaks.” Other highlights include convenient proximity to both downtown Minneapolis and Crystal’s local shopping and dining options.

The Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood has clusters of millennium era homes.
The Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood has clusters of millennium era homes.
Ranch style homes are the most prevalent Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood
Ranch style homes are the most prevalent Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood
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Small midcentury homes and a handful of lakeside properties

Largely built in the midcentury, homes in Cavanagh Oaks are typically ranch-style, half-stories or bi-levels. Well-maintained lawns and well-spaced, mature trees give the neighborhood the feel of a classic American suburb. Some roads have sidewalks, and many properties feature driveways and detached garages. Single-family homes usually range in price from $225,000 to $440,000, though there are a handful of newer builds that can be more expensive. Proximity to Twin Lakes is a factor in costs, too. Lakeshore properties can reach almost $700,000. “The lakes are desirable for sure,” Hammerseng says. The Crystal Airport is just north of Cavanagh Oaks. According to Hammerseng, though, other than an annual Father’s Day event, there is little activity at this noncommercial airport and its noise level is negligible.

The Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood has lake homes along the shores of Twin Lake.
The Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood has lake homes along the shores of Twin Lake.
The Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood has mostly homes from the 1950's era.
The Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood has mostly homes from the 1950's era.
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Robbinsdale Cooper High School has AP and International Baccalaureate courses

Students in most of Cavanagh Oaks can attend Lakeview Elementary School, which Niche rates a C. Students who live between Lakeland Avenue North and West Broadway can attend Forest Elementary School, which earns a C-plus. Robbinsdale Middle School earns a C. Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High scores a C-plus. Cooper High offers students several advanced learning pathways, with both Advanced Placement courses and the International Baccalaureate program. Students interested in the arts can enroll at FAIR School-Crystal, a public magnet middle school that earns a C.

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.
The student population of Robbinsdale Middle is 685 and the school serves 6-8th grade.
The student population of Robbinsdale Middle is 685 and the school serves 6-8th grade.
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Bike lanes and direct routes to downtown Minneapolis

County Road 81 slices through Cavanagh Oaks, connecting the neighborhood to the rest of Crystal and Robbinsdale, another suburb. Minnesota Highway 100 is a major Twin Cities route and a good option for residents trying to get downtown Minneapolis, about 10 miles away. “Jump on Highway 100, and you’re there in 10 minutes,” Hammerseng says. Minneapolis has a bike-friendly reputation, and Cavanagh Oaks does have bike lanes on several neighboring streets, including Broadway and County Road 81. A light rail expansion is planned for Crystal, with the line scheduled to open in 2030. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 23 miles away. North Memorial Health’s Robbinsdale Hospital is about 3 miles south on 81.

Twin Lakes provide scenery and recreation right in Cavanagh Oaks' backyard

Residents can walk to Cavanagh Park in the middle of the neighborhood and enjoy the playground and open space. Twin Lake Shores Park runs along the water with lake views and a paved path. Canoers and kayakers can paddle the lake during warm months, while skaters can play once it freezes in winter. Boaters can launch from the Twin Lakes Boat Launch across State Highway 100. A path runs underneath the highway for pedestrian access. Just outside of the neighborhood to the west, Grogan Park is home to the Crystal Skate Park and Crystal Community Center.

Kayakers and anglers can enjoy the calm waters at Twin Lake.
Kayakers and anglers can enjoy the calm waters at Twin Lake.
Cavanagh Park has a playground in the center of the namesake Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood.
Cavanagh Park has a playground in the center of the namesake Cavanagh Oaks neighborhood.
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West Broadway connects the neighborhood to downtown Robbinsdale

Cavanagh Oaks is secluded from commercial areas, but they are close. Broadway at the western edge of the neighborhood is full of shops and restaurants. SteveO’s Bar and Grill is a go-to spot for wings, according to Hammerseng. North on Broadway, folks will pass Big Louie’s Bar and Grill, a long-standing burger joint, and arrive at Crystal Shopping Center, with a Target, Mexican grocery store and chain shops and restaurants. Just across busy Bass Lake Road is Aldi, about 2 miles from the farthest corner of Cavanagh Oaks. In the other direction on Broadway is downtown Robbinsdale, home to brewpubs, shops and restaurants.

SteveO's Bar and Grill is famous for their chicken wings.
SteveO's Bar and Grill is famous for their chicken wings.
Nearby Big Louie's bar and Grill has a wraparound bar with a tap selection.
Nearby Big Louie's bar and Grill has a wraparound bar with a tap selection.
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Crystal Farmers Market offers farm fresh ingredients Tuesday afternoons

Crystal has a farmers market that brings vendors to Grogan Park, a little over a mile from Cavanagh Oaks, on Tuesday afternoons from mid-June through September. The city also hosts the annual Crystal Frolics, a city-wide event where participants can enjoy live music, food and drink, or sign up to play in pickleball and softball tournaments.

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Transit

Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

31 min drive

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$318,500
Median Single Family Price
$321,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Months of Supply
0.60
Median List Price
$321,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
438
Median Year Built
1952
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,356
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,171
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,194
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,737

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
31.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%
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®

34 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

24 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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