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Fridley

Fridley

$291,636 Average Value
$180 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Fridley combines a large parks system with short trips downtown

Fridley is a first-ring Minneapolis suburb along the Mississippi River. Homebuyers are often drawn to the city's extensive park system, which includes the expansive Springbrook Nature Center. A night out can range from listening to jazz music at Crooners Supper Club to trying Hmong-American comfort food at nearby Diane's Place. A mix of housing styles and prices, short commutes to the Twin Cities and a school district focused on the International Baccalaureate program add to the area's appeal.

Fridley residents enjoy convenient access to the Mississippi River.
Fridley residents enjoy convenient access to the Mississippi River.
Welcome to Fridley.
Welcome to Fridley.
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What buyers often pay for ramblers and split-level homes

Like many Twin Cities suburbs, Fridley is filled with ramblers and split-level homes from the mid- to late 1900s, with a handful of bungalows and two-story traditional homes spread throughout the area. Prices often range from the lower $200,000s to the upper $500,000s. Townhouses and condos usually run from around $100,000 to the upper $200,000s, with many of these units in the southeastern Black Forest neighborhood. The city is roughly as expensive as neighboring suburbs like Columbia Heights and communities west of the Mississippi River like Brooklyn Center.

Ramblers are common throughout the city.
Ramblers are common throughout the city.
Most homes in Fridley were built in the mid- to late 1900s.
Most homes in Fridley were built in the mid- to late 1900s.
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Visit a nature center and explore trails along the Mississippi River

Residents have plenty of places to spend a day outside. “We have 38 parks in the city of Fridley, which is a lot for a community our size,” says Mike Maher, the city's parks and recreation director. Springbrook Nature Center, a roughly 130-acre preserve of wetland, forest and prairie habitats, provides about 3 miles of hiking trails, and floating boardwalks allow for a close look at plants and wildlife. There are also interactive exhibits, live animal shows and a play area. Commons Park has a splash pad, an inclusive playground and pickleball courts, adding a sledding hill and a skating rink each winter. The Mississippi River Trail connects many of the city's green spaces as well as parks in neighboring communities along the river. You can visit Manomin Park to launch your kayak or have a picnic by the water.

Get close to wildlife at the Springbrook Nature Center.
Get close to wildlife at the Springbrook Nature Center.
Kids can play at Commons Park.
Kids can play at Commons Park.
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Drivers can hop on several highways.
Drivers can hop on several highways.

Short commutes to Minnepolis and Saint Paul

Access to Interstate 694 and several other highways makes getting around the Twin Cities a breeze. Downtown Minneapolis is about 10 miles away, a commute that can take 15-40 minutes in rush hour traffic. Saint Paul is just over 15 miles out, and driving there often takes 20-35 minutes.

Fridley High School serves the region.
Fridley High School serves the region.

Most students are assigned to Fridley Public Schools

Three public school districts serve the area, but most students fall under Fridley Public Schools, the only Minnesota district to offer the full International Baccalaureate curriculum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Students on the city's edges may be zoned for Anoka-Hennepin Schools or Columbia Heights Public Schools. Private options include the highly rated Totino-Grace High School.

Restaurants range from an Asian buffet to Crooners Supper Club

The city's dining scene ranges from casual pubs to supper clubs, and there are plenty more options in Minneapolis and Columbia Heights. Within a few miles, you can try places like:

  • Crooners Supper Club, a lakeside American restaurant that hosts jazz and big band concerts
  • Route 47 Pub & Grub, a casual spot for bar food and beer
  • Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet, an Asian buffet with a chocolate fountain
  • Diane's Place, a renowned spot for Hmong-American comfort food
  • Roman's Cafe, a popular counter-style breakfast joint
Groceries can be picked up from Cub Foods or Mike's Discount Foods. The Fridley Market shopping center is home to stores like Duluth Trading Company and Pet Supplies Plus.

Check out the giant guitar on the ceiling of Route 47 Pub & Grill in Fridley.
Check out the giant guitar on the ceiling of Route 47 Pub & Grill in Fridley.
You can find fresh meats and seafood at Cub Foods.
You can find fresh meats and seafood at Cub Foods.
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People come together for Fridley 49er Days and other events

Fridley has a full events calendar each year. You can go to celebrations like Fridley 49er Days, a multiday July festival with a parade and live music. Pumpkin Night in the Park, an October event at Springbrook Nature Center, brings costumed characters and trails lit by jack-o'-lanterns. Each summer, the Community Concert Series provides a string of free performances held across the city.

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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
305
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,515
Significantly below the national average
1,934
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
781
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
592
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,543

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Neighborhoods in Fridley

Property Mix - Square Feet

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
1
Median Rent
$1,387
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,388
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,475

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
54''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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