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Midcentury homes and its namesake trees in Crystal’s Forest neighborhood
Tall trees are indeed part of the fabric of Forest, a central neighborhood in Crystal, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis just west of busy State Highway 100. But the mature growth is spread out enough to give this neighborhood of small, mostly midcentury houses on well-kept lots a spacious, open feeling. “I love Forest,” says Kath Hammerseng, a Realtor with Sohus Real Estate Group, part of Edina Realty. “It’s kind of this sweet little spot in the middle of Crystal.” Almost entirely residential, the neighborhood is home to quiet streets and numerous parks, though shopping and dining options are within a few miles, and downtown Minneapolis is a short drive away. “People really like it here,” Hammerseng says.
Modest homes with small city lots comprises the majority of residences in the Forest neighborhood.
Quiet streets with towering mature trees are hallmarks of the Forest neighborhood.
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Modest midcentury homes and quiet residential streets
Forest homes are usually midcentury ranch-style homes and half-stories with well-maintained lawns. Mature trees provide shade and atmosphere. Prices range from $245,000 to $475,000. Many properties feature detached garages and driveways, and while there aren’t many sidewalks, the streets tend to be quiet. “Forest is one of those areas that are a bit isolated and don’t have much through traffic,” Hammerseng says. Forest, like many Crystal neighborhoods, does not have a homeowner’s association. “These neighborhoods were built at a time when those were not the jam,” Hammerseng says.
Many homes in the Forest neighborhood feature detached garages.
Classic ranch-style homes beautify the streets of the Forest neighborhood,
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Recent updates at Forest Elementary
Forest Elementary earns a C-plus from Niche. “The elementary school in Forest was recently built and is really appealing,” Hammerseng says. Robbinsdale Middle School scores a C. Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High earns a C-plus. Students at Cooper have their choice of both of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate curriculum. FAIR School-Crystal is an arts magnet middle school that blends its arts focus with STEM, earns a C and is an alternative middle school option.
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School enrolls over 1,600 students in grades 9-12.
Forest Elementary School enrolls over 450 students in preschool and grades K-5.
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Bike lanes, bus routes and major highways all in or near Forest
Proximity to Minneapolis is a major draw for Crystal, and Forest is no exception. Downtown Minneapolis is about 11 miles from Forest via Minnesota Highway 100, which loops through this ring of suburban communities. Interstate 94 is under 4 miles north. Buses run along 42nd Avenue and Douglas Drive, and bike lanes crisscross through the neighborhood. Metro Transit is expanding the light rail into Crystal, with the route scheduled to open in 2030. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 23 miles southeast. North Memorial Health’s Robbinsdale Hospital is about 4 miles south via County Road 81.
Memory Lane Natural Area home to a large, serene pond
Forest Park, near the center of the neighborhood, abuts the elementary school. Fred Sims Park, just outside Forest in the city of New Hope, offers fields, sports courts and a play area. Memory Lane Natural Area has a large pond that stretches across its expanse. “The pond actually crosses under 42nd Avenue in the Forest neighborhood,” Hammerseng says. Grogan Park, just outside Forest to the east, is home to Crystal’s skatepark, baseball fields and the Crystal Community Center, which offers rentable gathering space and open gym programs.
Residents can enjoy a fun-filled day at Forest School Park.
The Memory Lane Nature Area in the Forest neighborhood features a scenic pond.
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Almsted's Fresh Market has served the area for two decades
While essentially residential, this neighborhood is close to several shopping and dining areas. Almsted’s Fresh Market, a locally owned grocer that’s served the area for two decades, is no more than 2 miles away for grocery trips. Crystal Shopping Center, where residents can patronize Target and other chain stores and restaurants, is under 2 miles north. Downtown Robbinsdale is east on 42nd Avenue and home to brewpubs, shops and restaurants. Pub 42 and SteveO’s Bar and Grill are two nearby spots specializing in American pub fare.
Forest residents can dine at Pub 24, which serves up classic American fare in a relaxed atmosphere.
Target is a local big-box option for Forest residents and anchors the Crystal Shopping Center.
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Crystal Farmers Market runs at Grogan Park
Crystal Frolics is an annual event for the whole city in which residents gather on the last weekend in July for pickleball and softball tournaments. The Crystal Farmers Market runs on Tuesday afternoons, bringing local produce and other wares from June through September. The market takes place at Grogan Park on Forest’s eastern edge.
The Crystal Recreation Center is located at Grogan Park and hosts the seasonal Crystal Farmers Market.
Crystal Frolics is the annual city event where Forest residents can travel to Welcome and Becker Parks for pickleball tournaments and other activities.
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Forest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest, Crystal sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest, Crystal over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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