Inver Grove Heights is where parks and convenience come together
Inver Grove Heights is a suburban community southeast of Saint Paul along the Mississippi River. Homebuyers are drawn to the area for its wide mix of single-family homes and townhomes, as well as its easy commutes to the Twin Cities. With more than 30 parks to visit and a steady calendar of events, the community offers a relaxed, active lifestyle with plenty to do close to home.
Inver Grove Heights is a quiet Saint Paul suburb.
Inver Grove Heights is part of Dakota County.
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What buyers often pay for single-family homes and townhouses
Single-family homes are a large portion of the market, with streetscapes reflecting the mid-sized suburban development that took shape through the mid- to late 1900s. Ramblers, bungalows and two-story New Traditional homes can run from the lower $200,000s to nearly $1.5 million. Townhomes often sell between the lower $100,000s and the upper $400,000s. Prices in Inver Grove Heights are relatively in line with those in nearby communities like Rosemount and Eagan. “I’d say it's more competitive than outer suburbs and inner-city locations,” says Brian Hurt, a Realtor with Re/Max Results who has sold in the area for more than 20 years.
There are New Traditional homes in the city.
Ramblers fill the older neighborhoods in Inver Grove Heights.
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There are plenty of parks and a historic pier to visit
Inver Grove Heights has more than 30 parks to explore. North Valley Park and South Valley Park, two of the most popular, are connected by a trail. The northern park provides an 18-hole disc golf course, pickleball courts and baseball fields, and the southern park has a performance plaza and an archery range. Along the Mississippi River, the historic Rock Island Swing Bridge has been converted into a recreational pier with panoramic river views. It's part of Swing Bridge Park, the trailhead for the Mississippi River Greenway, a paved hiking and biking trail that spans nearly 30 miles.
Disc golf is popular year-round in Inver Grove Heights.
The historic Rock Island Swing Bridge is on the Mississippi River.
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U.S. Highway 52 is a major thoroughfare.
Commuters can quickly get to Saint Paul
U.S. Route 52 can take drivers directly to Saint Paul, about 10 miles away, and state Highway 55 runs toward Minneapolis, roughly 20 miles out. Some people commute to the Twin Cities for work, and others stay closer to home at places like the Pine Bend oil refinery. Metro Transit buses make stops throughout the city.
Simley High School serves the community.
Students are assigned to three school districts
Students fall under three public school districts, with Inver Grove Heights Schools serving the most. The district’s Simley High School offers more than 200 courses, including Advanced Placement options. Other students are zoned for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools and West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools. Private options include the highly rated Trinity School at River Ridge.
There are brewpubs, burger joints and the Mall of America nearby
There are several casual and upscale restaurants to try in the city, with more in Saint Paul. Some of the area's popular spots include:
Inver Grove Brewing Co., a brewpub with classic bar foods and tabletop games
B-52 Burgers & Brew, a casual spot with specialty burgers and a game day atmosphere
Mallards Southern Kitchen, a restaurant with comfort foods inspired by the Gulf Coast and the Lowcountry
Cossetta, a longstanding food hall and Italian market
You can pick up groceries at Cub or Kowalski’s Market. For clothes, people often head to the Mall of America, less than 15 miles away, which has more than 500 stores, including anchors like Nordstrom and Macy’s — as well as an indoor Nickelodeon theme park.
B-52 Burgers & Brew has a rooftop deck.
Inver Grove Brewing Co. has a full kitchen.
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Residents like to celebrate year-round
The community celebrates with one another throughout the year, especially in the summer and fall. You can attend events like:
Inver Grove Heights Days, a multi-day September festival headlined by a parade and fireworks
Summer Food Truck Festival, a celebration at Rich Valley Athletic Complex with live music and lots to eat
Holidays in the Heights, a December tradition that includes a tree-lighting ceremony, ice skating with Santa and plenty of cookies
Inver Groove: Music in the Park, a family-friendly summer concert series held Tuesday mornings at South Valley Park
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