Braemar Hills
Neighborhood in Edina, Minnesota
Hennepin County 55439
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.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.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.
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.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ryan Platzke
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(651) 615-9289
882 Total Sales
1 in Braemar Hills
$649,000 Price
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Dave Thorp
Coldwell Banker Realty
(952) 243-2852
49 Total Sales
1 in Braemar Hills
$720,000 Price
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Charly Marggraf
Compass
(612) 294-9680
73 Total Sales
1 in Braemar Hills
$935,000 Price
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Julie Regan
Responds QuicklyLakes Sotheby's International Realty
(651) 867-2163
173 Total Sales
1 in Braemar Hills
$1,025,000 Price
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Sarah Polovitz
Responds QuicklyCompass
(612) 682-2098
382 Total Sales
1 in Braemar Hills
$1,855,000 Price
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Joshua Sprague
Responds QuicklyLakes Sotheby's International Realty
(612) 223-6378
88 Total Sales
1 in Braemar Hills
$900,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Braemar Hills | US |
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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 |
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Braemar Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Braemar Hills, Edina sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Braemar Hills, Edina over the last 12 months is $770,000, down 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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