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A laid-back suburban neighborhood in Fridley
Benjamin Briardale is a primarily residential community in Fridley, just north of Minneapolis. The neighborhood named after two intersecting streets – Benjamin Street and Briardale Avenue – captures a classic suburban feel for those looking for a single-family home on a slow-paced street with lots of trees. That, on top of home prices, is what draws homebuyers to Benjamin Briardale. “You get a lot of house for your money compared to the other suburbs nearby,” says Taylor Matzoll, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker whose clients purchased a home in the neighborhood in January 2025. “You could get the same house here for about $50,000 less than somewhere like New Brighton or Mounds View.” Residents also enjoy living right by a park, which features an outdoor ice skating rink, along with shops and restaurants just down the street, while less than 15 miles north of Central Minneapolis.
The streets of Benjamin Briardale are lined with single-family homes built between the 1970's and early 2000's
The Benjamin Briardale neighborhood is named for the intersection of Benjamin Street and Briardale Road at the heart of the neighborhood.
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Single family homes from the 1970's to early 2000s
Cul-de-sacs make for slow-paced traffic on the neighborhood’s winding residential streets. They’re lined with single-family homes built between the 1970s and early 2000s. Matzoll says, “A lot of homes in Fridley were built in the 1950s, so this is a newer community compared to other neighborhoods in the area.” Mature greenery paints the landscape of each quarter-acre lot, featuring a mix of ranch-style, split-level and New Traditional houses. No two homes are alike, though some common exterior features include brick and vinyl, stucco siding and Tudor influences. Ranch-style and split-level homes make up the neighborhood’s 1970s and ‘80s houses, while New Traditional builds were constructed in the ‘90s and early 2000s. All of these homes can have anywhere from three to six bedrooms, 1,000 to 3,500 square feet of living space and prices ranging from $350,000 to $550,000.
Ranch style homes built in the 1970's and 1980's are common in the Benjamin Briardale neighborhood.
Split-level homes are the most common homestyle in the Benjamin Briardale neighborhood.
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Easy walks to Briardale Park
Briardale Park is right across from the yards of several homes, while other houses are no more than a half-mile away. Residents can walk to this nearly 3-acre park to have fun on the playground or play on the tennis and basketball courts, which light up at night for evening pickup games. A spacious lawn in the middle gives children an open space to play in the summer. During winter, the city converts the field into an ice rink.
Briardale Park offers a play structure surrounded by sand.
During the winter Briardale Park offers an ice rink for resident use.
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International Baccalaureate Programmes from kindergarten through 12th grade
Fridley Public Schools puts a major emphasis on its International Baccalaureate Programmes, starting with the youngest students. Kindergarten through fourth-graders attend Hayes Elementary School, which earns a C-plus grade from Niche and offers the IB Primary Years Programme. Students can continue their IB studies through the Middle Years Programme at Fridley Middle School, which earns a C Niche grade. The Middle Years Programme runs through 10th grade at B-minus-graded Fridley High School. Juniors and seniors may choose to finish their education through the IB Diploma Programme or the Career-related Programme. Students may also go the private school route by attending Totino-Grace High School. The Catholic high school earns an A grade from Niche, which ranks Totino-Grace in the top 20 private high schools in Minnesota. It’s also ranked in the top 25 high schools for athletes. The Totino-Grace Eagles compete in the Minnesota 3A Division. The boys basketball team won three straight state championships from 2022 to 2024. The baseball team also won states in 2024.
Fridley Senior High School serves students in grades 9-12.
Totino-Grace is Fridley's premier high school.
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Small shopping centers nearby and a lively supper club
There are a few small shopping centers nearby on Moore Lake Drive. They feature mostly local businesses, such as AxMan Surplus – one of three locations in the Minneapolis metro, selling a vast collection of surplus products. People can also shop for donated goods at the Salvation Army Family Store or grab Korean groceries at Seoul Foods. Naturally, Kings Restaurant serves Korean food right next to Seoul. Shortstop is also a local favorite, where people go to eat American grub, watch sports and play Bingo on Sundays. Evenings at Crooners Supper Club are always entertaining. The venue has a piano lounge, jazz room and main stage, featuring live music, whil serving dinner five nights a week. More restaurants, along with big box retailers such as Target and Menards are about 2 miles south on Central Avenue.
Moore Lake Commons Shopping Center and Moore Lake Plaza are conveniently located just west of the Benjamin Briardale neighborhood.
Shortstop Bar & Grill takes pride in serving Benjamin Briardale residents delicious burgers, succulent wings, and mouthwatering walleye.
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Getting to and from Central Minneapolis
It’s about a 1-mile drive to Minnesota Highway 65, which leads to Interstate 694, then I-94 for a 13-mile drive to Central Minneapolis. The Metro Transit train station is about 3 miles west, where downtown commuters can take the Northstar Line about 20 minutes into the big city. From downtown, travelers can hop on the Blue Line for a 26-minute ride south to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
Benjamin Briardale residents enjoy frequent Metro Transit service along Central Avenue.
Fridley station is located southwest of Benjamin Briardale and is served by the Northstar Commuter Rail which offers service to downtown Minneapolis.
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Parks in this Area
Briardale Park
Moore Lake Park and Beach
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
35 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Benjamin Briardale
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benjamin Briardale, Fridley sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Benjamin Briardale, Fridley over the last 12 months is $391,500, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 1421 Kerry Circle NE — an inviting, well-maintained home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in an excellent neighborhood. This charming property features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, including an ensuite, and a bright, open layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy additional living space in the large lower level family room previously used as a home theater with stadium
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
437
Median Age
44
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,934
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,267
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
49.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
54''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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