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Central Fridley neighborhood
Rice Creek Terrace West is in the center of the north Minneapolis suburb of Fridley. “Everyone has a different pace of life, but for me personally, Fridley and this neighborhood fits nicely because you can kind of turn that pace on and off,” says Nathan Atkinson, a Realtor with Obvious Real Estate and eXp Realty, referring to this neighborhood being only 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis. Access to multiple parks and recreation options offers an escape from the city's noise.
Rice Creek Terrace West is a predominantly residential neighborhood located in the center of Fridley and offer spacious 1/3 acre lots.
Tranquil Rice Creek flows through the Rice Creek Terrace West neighborhood and provides a taste of nature in the midst of the busy city.
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Walking distance to multiple Fridley parks
Fridley has a population of about 30,000, and the city maintains about 40 parks and nearly 700 acres of land. With that amount of green space, some parks are within walking distance of the neighborhood. “We’re redoing about 20 neighborhood parks in the city over eight years,” says Mike Maher, the director of Fridley’s parks and recreation department. “We talk with folks in the neighborhood and bring improvement options.” Terrace Park is in Rice Creek Terrace West and is about three-and-a-half acres. Proposed improvements at this park will include the baseball diamond, an ADA-compliant playground and security lighting. The park also has a tennis court. Locke County Park is within walking distance on the neighborhood’s north side. A large picnic pavilion, access to the Rice Creek West Regional Trail, an enclosed dog play area and a playground are part of the fun at this shady retreat. Activities in city parks happen year-round. “We have people ice fishing and driving on the lakes in the winter,” says Joel Friday, a Realtor with Keller Williams Classic Realty. “If the ice is thick enough, you can take a four-wheeler out, drive as fast as you want, spin around in circles and you can’t hurt a thing.”
Terrace Park has a fun and inviting playground.
Rice Creek West Regional Trails are used by residents for walking and hiking in Locke County Park.
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‘Poolside’ tables at Two Stooges
No matter the time of year, it’s guaranteed there will be a ‘poolside’ table at Two Stooges Bar & Grill. Along with the spacious dining area, there are 43 pool tables. There’s an 8-ball tournament on Saturdays and a 9-ball tournament on Sundays that doesn’t require league membership to participate. Shortstop Fridley is another place to enjoy a meal and catch the game. Locally owned Bob’s Produce Ranch and Mike’s Fridley Discount Foods are within a few miles, while Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club are further north on University Avenue. Northtown Mall has over 100 stores in the nearby community of Blaine.
Bob’s Produce Ranch is a three-generation family-owned grocery store in Fridley.
Two Stooges Bar and Grill has a spacious dining area and 43 pool tables for enthusiasts.
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Ramblers and splits in Rice Creek Terrace West
1950s and ‘60s ramblers and split-levels are predominant. Some houses are on lots as large as a third of an acre with spacious front yards. Single-family homes in the neighborhood range from $300,000 to $575,000. “This neighborhood is like most of Fridley – it’s affordable for most people,” says Carlos Bunay, a real estate agent with National Realty Guild. “The market is hot in Fridley, even more so than Coon Rapids or Columbia Heights because of the affordability.” Homes close to Rice Creek in the northwest part of the neighborhood are in a moderate to major flood zone, according to the First Street Foundation.
Ramblers are available with attached and detached garages in Rice Creek Terrace West.
Larger split levels with converted garages offer more spacious floor plans in Rice Creek Terrace West.
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International Baccalaureate public schools in Fridley
Hayes Elementary School earns a C-plus from Niche. The school offers International Baccalaureate courses, which continue at Fridley Middle School. Niche gives the middle school a C. Fridley High School gets a B-minus. First and second-year students continue with the IB Middle Years Programme, while juniors and seniors choose the Diploma Programme for those going to college or the Career-related Programme for those heading directly to a job post-graduation.
Fridley High School welcomes new and returning students every year.
Education is our passport to the future at Fridley Middle School.
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Northstar commuter train into downtown Minneapolis
A couple of miles west is the Fridley commuter rail station. The Northstar line takes passengers to Target Field in downtown Minneapolis, the home of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. There are connections to rail lines around Minneapolis and into St. Paul. The last train from downtown to Fridley leaves in the early evening, meaning there is no service from nighttime downtown events. Metro Transit also runs bus routes on University and Central Avenues in Fridley.
The NorthStar Line offers train service between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis and residents can catch the train at Fridley Station.
Metro Transit provides convenient bus service along University Avenue in Rice Creek Terrace West.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
791
Median Age
40
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,307
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,087
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
38.5%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
54''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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