True to its name, the Skyway neighborhood surrounds a small general aviation airport about 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis. Its residential blocks feature small parks and midcentury homes at a lower price point than other Crystal neighborhoods. Locals also enjoy access to nearby shopping centers and a quick commute to the Twin Cities via Interstate 94.
Ranch-style homes and half-story Cape Cods are most common throughout the area, generally selling for $270,000 to $340,000. “It’s less expensive houses, mostly built in the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s,” says John Clay, a Realtor with Associated Realtors who has worked in the area for nearly 40 years. “You’re not going to have many newer houses, but there’s a little bit of redevelopment.” Tall oak and pine trees shade the moderately sized yards, and homes often feature detached garages. A handful of homes sit on the waterfront at Twin Lake, though they rarely hit the market. Condos are also available, going for $120,000 to $140,000.
Crystal Airport sits in the center of Skyway. The small airport doesn’t offer commercial flights, but around 100 aircraft take off or land every day. Commercial flights instead route through Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 23 miles away. Plane noise can occasionally be an issue in the neighborhood, though the airport has procedures to limit disruptiveness. “Crystal is a smaller regional airport,” Clay says. “It’s not like you’re living by the Mall of America and MSP, where the jets are flying over your house.” Metro Transit buses operate around the neighborhood and connect it to the Twin Cities. The nearest emergency room is at the North Memorial Health Robbinsdale Hospital, about 4 miles away.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission, which operates Crystal Airport, owns a publicly accessible wildlife viewing park in the wetlands adjacent to the airport, known as the MAC Wildlife Area. A trail loop runs through the area, with boardwalks allowing visitors to traverse the marshy areas. The park also includes a baseball field for youth sports. Skyway Park is on the opposite side of the airport and features a playground, plus facilities for soccer and basketball. The city of Crystal has a pool and waterpark for residents to enjoy in the summer months, as well as plenty of cold-weather recreation such as skating rinks and sledding hills.
Several shopping centers are located at the intersection of Broadway and Bass Lake Road, less than a mile away. Aldi is the nearest grocery store, and a Target sits across the street in the Crystal Shopping Center. Several takeout spots and chain restaurants are also within the commercial developments. Farther down Broadway, eateries include Big Louie’s Bar and Grill and SteveO’s Bar and Grill, each serving pub fare.
Skyway is served by the Robbinsdale Area Schools district. Northport Elementary and Robbinsdale Middle both receive a C grade from Niche. C-plus-rated Cooper High offers Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs.
Crystal hosts several community events, including a weekly farmers market that pairs with live music every Tuesday in summer. The city also hosts an annual summer festival, Crystal Frolics. The four-day celebration features music, fireworks, athletic tournaments and a food drive.
Jon Perkins
RE/MAX Results
(763) 343-6182
198 Total Sales
1 in Skyway
$340,000 Price
Nicole Junker
Pemberton RE
(651) 427-1857
171 Total Sales
1 in Skyway
$245,000 Price
Artemisa Boston
eXp Realty
(612) 255-5850
1,118 Total Sales
6 in Skyway
$240K - $370K Price Range
Laura Heppner
Keller Williams Classic Realty
(763) 742-1651
45 Total Sales
1 in Skyway
$300,000 Price
Graham Smith
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
(763) 342-5386
327 Total Sales
1 in Skyway
$260,000 Price
John Morgan
eXp Realty
(612) 547-2559
106 Total Sales
1 in Skyway
$157,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Skyway | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Skyway, Crystal sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Skyway, Crystal over the last 12 months is $297,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Relatively affordable midcentury homes not far from downtown Minneapolis
