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Braemar Hills

Braemar Hills

Neighborhood in Edina, Minnesota

Hennepin County 55439

$981,421 Average Value
$242 Average Price per Sq Ft

Golf course views in suburban Edina

Surrounding Braemar Golf Course in southwest Edina, and less than 13 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis, Braemar Hills offers a quiet, suburban atmosphere. “It’s in a great location by the golf course in a quiet part of the city,” says John McWhite, a Coldwell Banker Realtor with more than 10 years of experience in the local housing market. “You’ve got good highway access with Interstate 494 and State Road 100 close by, but the golf course buffers a lot of the road noise. And on the west side of Edina, the lots are a little bigger, so people love that they can find a home with a little bit of a bigger backyard and a two or three-car garage.”

Once full of ramblers, now an eclectic housing mix

Low-profile 1950s ramblers are prevalent here, as are taller, Dutch Colonial Revival-style homes and boxy 1970s Contemporary homes. Towering trees dapple the quiet, gently curved residential streets with shade. True to its name, Braemar Hills has a steep elevation. Many lawns and gardens feature stacked stone or brick retaining walls. Prices here are steep, too, ranging between $700,000 and $2 million. At $950,000, the median home price in Braemar Hills soars well above the median for Edina, which hovers closer to $650,000. A Dutch Colonial-inspired home built in 1969, featuring five bedrooms, three bathrooms and an attached two-car garage, was recently listed for $950,000. An angular Contemporary home built in 1971, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a freshly remodeled kitchen and a deep, moody exterior color scheme, sold for $1.9 million in October 2023.
This rambler on Gleason Road in Braemar Hills offers simplicity and serenity.
This rambler on Gleason Road in Braemar Hills offers simplicity and serenity.
Experience the epitome of Tudor Revival charm in this elegant Braemar Hills home.
Experience the epitome of Tudor Revival charm in this elegant Braemar Hills home.
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Tee times under the Golf Dome, in any weather

Golf enthusiasts enjoy the neighborhood’s proximity to Braemar Golf Course. The course and its facilities are sprawled over 500 acres at the heart of Braemar Hills, less than a quarter mile from most homes. The course, recently redesigned to have wider fairways and minimal hazards, is the first new regulation 18-hole course in the state for more than a decade. And the club’s Golf Dome is the largest and longest-hitting indoor practice facility in the Twin Cities metro, with 44 tees spread over two levels. It’s also Minnesota’s only dome with cutting-edge Toptracer Range technology. But golfers aren’t the only ones who get to live close to their favorite sport. Braemar Arena, off Ikola Way less than a quarter mile from most homes, draws hockey and figure skating fans alike from around Edina. The arena features three indoor ice arenas and a seasonal outdoor rink. There’s even a ballet room for those who prefer slippers to skates. At Lewis Park, just 1 mile east down Dewey Hill Road, you’ll find another skating rink, alongside a classic playground and sunny practice ball fields and tennis courts.
Braemar Golf Course sits on 500 acres of scenic lakes and untouched oak ridges.
Braemar Golf Course sits on 500 acres of scenic lakes and untouched oak ridges.
The Golf Dome at Braemar Golf Course is a state-of-the-art indoor driving range.
The Golf Dome at Braemar Golf Course is a state-of-the-art indoor driving range.
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Nearby Edina Public Schools get stellar ratings

Students in Braemar Hills go to Creek Valley Elementary, Valley View Middle and Edina High School, part of the highly rated Edina Public Schools. Creek Valley and Valley View both earned A grades from Niche in 2023. Edina High, that same year, earned an A-plus and an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools Summary Rating. Teens at Edina can apply to become Edina Rotary Global Scholars as part of a three-year program in partnership with the Rotary Club of Edina, Edina Morningside Rotary and the Edina Education Fund. The program is designed to prepare students for college and beyond with its rigorous academics, mentorship and community partnerships. The three schools are all conveniently located close to home, less than 2 miles north in the nearby Creek Valley neighborhood.
Creek Valley Elementary has an A+ rating on Niche.
Creek Valley Elementary has an A+ rating on Niche.
Edina Senior High School is ranked fifth within Minnesota.
Edina Senior High School is ranked fifth within Minnesota.
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Public transportation in Braemar Hills can be found near the Edina Library.
Public transportation in Braemar Hills can be found near the Edina Library.

Multiple nearby highways make driving around Braemar Hills easy

This is a very car-dependent suburb with little to no public transportation options. Highway access is close at hand via Interstate 494, US Highway 169 and State Road 100, all with exits either within or very close to the neighborhood.

A tale of two malls

For groceries, residents head east across State Road 100. The local Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Target Grocery are all less than 4 miles from home, dotted between 70th and 78th Streets along France Avenue. Just a block north of Target, on either side of 69th Street, is the Southdale Center and Galleria. McWhite says both shopping malls are popular but for different reasons. “Galleria is a very high-end, upscale kind of shopping mall, where you’ll find Tiffany and Louis Vuitton. Then Southdale Center is more of a traditional type of mall, with your Apple store, American Eagle, J. Crew and places like that,” he says.
Southdale Center offers a seamless large mall shopping experience.
Southdale Center offers a seamless large mall shopping experience.
Savor gourmet delights and shop for designer treasures at The Galleria.
Savor gourmet delights and shop for designer treasures at The Galleria.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

19 min drive

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Braemar Hills Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$770,000
Median Sale Price
$770,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$770,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-28%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$242

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
141
Median Year Built
1968
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,983
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,552

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
377
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$234,211
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$238,234

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
89.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
60''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

7 / 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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