Hunters Park is a neighborhood on the outskirts of Duluth that bridges the gap between suburbia and beyond. Meandering residential streets connect with two of the city’s most inviting green spaces, the W.R. Bagley Nature Area and the Hartley Nature Center. These two areas encompass roughly half of the community’s geography, stretching for miles farther into rural Duluth. Hunters Park’s eastern half is residential, bisected by Woodland Avenue, which stretches south toward downtown. “Hunters Park, to me, would be considered a bedroom community,” says Realtor Tommy Archer of Coldwell Banker Realty. “There’re some old houses that were built way, way back, back when Woodland Avenue was a dirt road in the early 1900s.” Older homes and the seclusion they offer don’t draw as much attention as Downtown Duluth, and for longtime residents, that’s just fine. “I think it’s just a well-liked, quiet little community.”
The Hunters Park neighborhood is located north of downtown Duluth.
Woodland Avenue is the major road that runs through Hunters Park.
The Hunter Park neighborhood offers homes on lots with mature trees.
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Single-family homes with a bit of privacy
Much of the housing in Hunters Park is on the east side, with residential streets passing through the wooded landscape. Multifamily housing is an option, but most locals buy rather than rent. Woodland Avenue and Arrowhead Road serve as access points to outside areas. Plots of land average about 7,000 square feet or less, usually featuring a private driveway. “There’re no big views from Hunters Park, necessarily, except for on Skyline Parkway,” says Archer. “But when you get one, it’s a beautiful view.” Popular styles include ranches, split-levels and traditional homes. Buyers can expect a three- or four-bedroom home to cost between $330,000 and $700,000.
Hunters Park offers a large selection of two story homes.
Charming homes with detached garages are a common home style in Hunters Park.
A nice selection of split-level homes are available in Hunters Park.
Homes with nicely manicured lawns can be found in Hunters Park.
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Quick eats along Woodland Avenue
There aren’t many dining options within Hunters Park, but what is available is mainly casual. A few easygoing and fast-food restaurants cluster at the sound end along Woodland Avenue. Some folks kick off the day at Chilly Billy’s, which serves classic breakfast plates and frozen yogurt. Domino’s Pizza is a staple for evening delivery, just as the Bulldog Pizza & Grill beckons come Friday night. Mount Royal Market is in that same complex, providing all the grocery basics.
Mount Royal Market is a convenient stop for groceries adjacent to Hunters Park.
Sara's Table is local favorite in the Hunters Park area.
Tavern on the Hill serves trendy American favorites just a few blocks from the Hunters Park.
Charming local shops can be found along Woodland Ave in Hunters Park.
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Hiking, fishing and sightseeing in Hunters Park
Hunter Park’s west side is densely forested, known as an ideal hiking destination. The Superior Hiking Trail winds north and south at a half-moon sort of bend, connecting the trailhead’s starting point to Hartley Nature Center. “There’s a trout creek that runs through there,” says Archer. After parking in the dedicated lot, folks can hike north through the trees past Hartley Pond and reach the campus. More than 600 acres remain open to the center’s some 30,000 annual visitors, who stop in to see the handful of animals and get active year-round. The center isn’t beholden to the summer months. Adults can rent gear and even benefit from lessons when cross-country skiing season hits. Farther south, there’s the W.R. Bagley Nature Area, a preserve chock-full of panoramic views, slender trees and woodland wildlife. This area has a pond that’s adjacent to one of the few apartment complexes in Hunters Park.
Hunters Park offers a variety of walking and biking trails that are easily accessible.
Hartley Nature Center offers a variety of outdoor activities for kids and families.
UMD students use the Bagley Nature Area for classes.
Hunters Park features wooded lots and wooded walking trails.
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The Duluth Transit Authority offers frequent bus service to UMD and downtown Duluth.
Life close to Downtown Duluth
Like other Duluth suburbs, accessing downtown is easy by car, with the 5-mile stretch taking just 10 minutes. The Duluth Transit Authority follows nearly the same trajectory but takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Downtown Duluth. Taking the bus south into Downtown Superior is a 12-mile commute lasting more than an hour. Six miles in the opposite direction, the drive to Duluth International Airport takes 11 minutes, while the bus would make for a hour and twenty-minute trip.
Duluth is known for its rough winters
Winters in Duluth can be unrelenting. Due to heavy snowfall and the chances of getting stranded by a blizzard, the city maintains an online document for winter preparedness detailing what to do in these situations. That said, locals can rest assured that the city takes inclement weather quite seriously. Street maintenance, for example, has a three-tier priority system to determine which streets demand the most attention from snowplows and the like.
Attending Duluth Public Schools
Students in Hunters Park attend Duluth Public Schools, rated B overall by Niche. They start at Congdon Elementary, which earns an A-minus. They then move to Ordean Middle, which gets a B-plus. Duluth East High rounds out the list with the same grade, offering outdoorsy extracurriculars like the sailing club and Future Farmers of America.
Congdon Elementary's minority enrollment is 17%, with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1.
Ordean East Middle School is in Duluth, MN, serving 1,022 students in grades 6-8.
East High School offers AP® coursework and exams, ranking #4,218 in the National Rankings.
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Parks in this Area
Waverly Park
Chester Park
Hartley Park and Nature Center
W.R. Bagley Nature Area
Transit
Airport
Duluth International
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hunters Park
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hunters Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hunters Park, Duluth sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hunters Park, Duluth over the last 12 months is $403,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Exceptional opportunity to build your dream home in Hunter's Park! This beautiful 250x150 ft lot is ideally located near Hartley Field’s hiking, biking, and skiing trails, the Superior Hiking Trail, Glen Avon hockey rinks, and the Eastern Little League baseball fields. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Mount Royal and Kenwood shopping and dining, all while surrounded by nature. This rare
Have you dreamed of building a home right next to Hartley Park? This spectacular 1.7-acre lot is in a prime location and offers an exceptional opportunity to bring your dream home to life! With direct trail access from the end of Dunedin Ave leading to the Superior Hiking Trail, you’ll have nature right outside your door. You’ll also be just steps away from Hartley’s extensive biking and skiing
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,324
Median Age
37
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,231
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,641
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
72.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
45.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
69''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 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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