$437,287Average Value$160Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Suburban living in the southernmost part of Mankato
With some of the city's newest housing and most updated parkland, the Buscher Park neighborhood appeals to those seeking space to spread out and enjoy 21st-century living along the southern edge of Mankato. Bordered by the Minnesota State University campus, the neighborhood remains within walking distance of one of the area’s top employers. With many homes exceeding 3,000 square feet and streets lined by sugar maples and spruce trees, the community feels distanced from the happenings of Old Town Mankato — but the restaurants and shops along the riverfront are 4 miles away. With the River Hills Mall 5 miles away as well, Buscher Park remains centrally located to the top stops in Mankato. “We’re one of the hubs of southern Minnesota, so surrounding towns travel into Mankato for a date night at a restaurant, a show or a movie,” says Michelle Starkey of True Real Estate, a Realtor with over a decade of experience. Because of this, meeting people from beyond Mankato’s limits is typical when enjoying the events and activities in the city, but the people of Buscher Park can always step away from the crowds when they’re looking for a place to relax.
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.
The Buscher Park neighborhood also has several large homes in a variety of styles.
A row of commonly found Split-level and Ranch styled homes in Buscher Park.
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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.
Prairie Winds Middle School has a 34% minority enrollment.
Mankato West Senior High School is ranked #1,431 in the National Rankings.
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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.
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.
Enjoy a meal under F Buscher Park's covered seating.
Southview Park is located in Mankato.
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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.
Weggy's On Campus serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner items all day near Buscher Park.
The Cub Foods is a close by grocery store options for Buscher Park residents.
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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.
The Mankato Farmers Market offers the community a wide variety of fresh products.
The Blue Earth Historical Society is nearby and features a museum full of local history.
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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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Buscher Park, Mankato sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Buscher Park, Mankato over the last 12 months is $488,384, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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