Buscher Park
Neighborhood in Mankato, Minnesota
Blue Earth County 56001
Custom homes along cul-de-sacs near Monks Avenue
It’s typical to see three-car garages attached to custom-built homes along Buscher Park's circles, courts and cul-de-sacs. The oldest houses in the neighborhood are from the early 1990s, and newly constructed properties continue to pop up across vacant lots. Architectural styles vary, so homes can display anything from Craftsman to colonial influence. The smallest homes in the neighborhood hover just below 2,000 square feet and typically cost between $300,000 and $350,000, but most homes cost between $325,000 and $600,000 and cover anywhere from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet. Some outliers with anywhere from 4,000 to 7,000 square feet cost from $600,000 to over $1 million, most of which sit on at least half an acre.
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Renovated play equipment and chances to stargaze at Andreas Observatory
Neighbors walk their dogs through the neighborhood’s namesake park, and children explore the recently renovated playground. The park underwent a $350,000 update that finished in 2024, providing a more modern play area for children to climb, swing and balance on than its original equipment from the early 1990s. Other parks surround the Buscher Park neighborhood, including Southview Park and the baseball diamonds at the Community Athletic Fields. To the north are two observatories on the MSU campus, Andreas and Standeford observatories, which add a unique recreational opportunity for Buscher Park residents. The two spaces host public viewing events throughout the year so that locals can stroll down the sidewalk to campus and look at the planets, stars and comets that lie beyond the limits of what the naked eye can see.
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Access to highly rated schools in the Mankato district
Mankato Area Public Schools serve Buscher Park, but not all students in the neighborhood attend the same schools. Students living in the eastern part of the neighborhood are zoned for Rosa Parks Elementary, which receives a B grade from Niche, and two B-plus-graded schools, Prairie Winds Middle and Mankato East High. On the other hand, students in the west are zoned for Jefferson Elementary, a school receiving an A-minus grade from Niche. They can move onto B-plus-graded Dakota Meadows Middle and A-graded Mankato West High. According to Niche, Mankato West is ranked as the best public high school in Blue Earth County and includes unique after-school athletics like alpine skiing and gymnastics. For a postsecondary option, Minnesota State University’s Mankato campus is just to the north of Buscher Park. The campus sees a student population of about 14,000 annually and offers the only four-year aviation program in the state.
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Opportunities to explore Mankato’s biggest attractions
With Old Town, River Hills Mall and North Mankato within a 5-mile drive of Buscher Park, finding something to do on a Saturday afternoon is never a challenge. “We have must-see businesses like The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, the Mankato Brewery, an awesome salon and spa called Liv Aveda, a farmers market and the Blue Earth Historical Society, which does events like tours of neighborhoods and graveyard tours,” says Bridget Yokiel of Realty Executives Associates, an agent with several sales throughout Mankato.
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Bordered by MSU and a quick drive from other top employers
With the Minnesota State University campus right in Buscher Park’s back yard, one of the city’s major employers is within walking distance. Other employers like the Mayo Clinic and Taylor Corporation are within a 5-mile drive. For business trips or vacations out of Minnesota, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 80 miles northeast.Campus restaurants and proximity to River Hills Mall
Although Buscher Park primarily comprises long-term homeowners, it still benefits from proximity to college amenities, including the restaurants on and around campus. Chipotle satisfies quick cravings, and Weggy’s on Campus offers space to dine in and enjoy breakfast classics. Options for shopping or dining out don’t end at the campus limits, given how close the neighborhood is to major Mankato commercial hubs. The nearest grocery store is Cub Foods, which is 3 miles away, and the retailers of River Hills Mall are about 5 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Zachary Romsdahl
Zachary Romsdahl
EXIT Realty - Great Plains
(507) 574-5849
22 Total Sales
1 in Buscher Park
$308,500 Price
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Erik Jensen
Erik Jensen
AMERICAN WAY REALTY
(507) 448-5701
106 Total Sales
1 in Buscher Park
$250,000 Price
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Kristina Wheeler
Kristina Wheeler
Keller Williams Premier Realty
(612) 445-2996
222 Total Sales
1 in Buscher Park
$615,000 Price
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CHAD LUSCOMB
CHAD LUSCOMB
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker River Valley
(507) 575-4687
87 Total Sales
4 in Buscher Park
$304K - $440K Price Range
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Carrie Zeldenrust
Carrie Zeldenrust
Responds QuicklyREALTY EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATES
(507) 543-3861
52 Total Sales
1 in Buscher Park
$280,000 Price
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Ellen Gruhot
Ellen Gruhot
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 ATWOOD
(507) 607-2648
130 Total Sales
1 in Buscher Park
$440,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
F Buscher Park
Southview Park
Minneopa State Park
- Picnic Area
- River
- Hiking
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Buscher Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Buscher Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Buscher Park, Mankato sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Buscher Park, Mankato over the last 12 months is $462,450, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$485,000
Median Sale Price
$462,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$469,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$485,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
648
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,491
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,647
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,269
Median Age
32
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,833
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,871
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
57.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.9%
% Population in Labor Force
80.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
43''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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