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A sense of community and historic homes near Old Town Mankato
As part of the Lincoln Park Historic District, Liberty Park maintains the same established feel that earned the area entry into the National Register of Historic Places decades ago. The historic district is broken into two parts, Liberty Park and Lincoln Park, so the two communities have close ties and share a neighborhood association. Because homes in Liberty Park started to pop up after the Civil War, the oldest properties date back to the late 1800s. “It’s one of those places where you have to love an old house and know what you’re getting into. You have to be charmed by that, and then when you are, you don’t leave,” says Sara Stilson of True Real Estate, a Realtor with several sales in the area and a former Lincoln Park Historic District resident. Beyond its architecture, Liberty Park preserves another piece of its past. The sense of community feels reminiscent of a society gone by, furthering it as a destination for setting down roots. “When I was a kid, you left in the morning, and somebody’s mom fed you lunch. You went home for dinner and were right back outside until sundown,” Stilson says. “We rode our bikes up and down those streets like we owned them. It’s a great place to grow up.” North of the neighborhood homes are local restaurants and shops along Front Street, and staple spots of downtown Mankato are just a block outside the neighborhood — including Nolabelle and Pagliai’s Pizza.
An overview of the Liberty Park neighborhood.
Front Street has several restaurants for residents of the Liberty Park neighborhood to enjoy.
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Homes from the 19th and 20th century in the Lincoln Park Historic District
Trees shade carefully maintained sidewalks and small yards, and cars park along the quiet residential streets. The sound of children playing outside and neighbors chatting on front porches fills the air in the evening. Architecture includes two-story cottages, Four Squares, Craftsmans and Victorian homes. “The houses are old and charming. They’ve got character and the abstracts that follow them,” Stilson says. “A house will be built in 1893, and the house next door will be built in 1920. For years, there was space next door, and as the city grew, they put up another house.” Because the community is part of the Lincoln Park Historic District, properties remain carefully preserved, offering a window back to the 19th and 20th centuries. Most homes have three bedrooms and cost between $165,000 and $250,000, though there are exceptions that fall in the $255,000 to $305,000 range.
A four square home in the Liberty Park neighborhood.
A victorian style home Liberty Park neighborhood.
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From the trail at Rasmussen Woods to the game shops on Front Street
Stoltzman Park sits along the western edge of Liberty Park, putting a playground and an ice rink within a few blocks of neighborhood homes. The park also provides access to the Rasmussen Woods Trail, linking Liberty Park to a nature preserve with wetlands, wooded paths and a fishing pond. When the cold winter weather arrives and indoor entertainment sounds more appealing, the community has two game shops. Locals can play Dungeons and Dragons at PULP Comics and Games, or on Wednesday evenings, Magic the Gathering is played at Atlantis Hobby. With the amenities of downtown Mankato a block away, the neighborhood gains access to additional recreational opportunities, whether locals are looking for a place to shop for antiques or enjoy a Pathfinder campaign. “You’ve got restaurants, boutiques, specialty stores, gaming, tattoos, consignment shops and antiques. I mean, there's everything down here,” says Shawn Neitzel, co-owner of Mom and Pop’s, an ice cream shop along Riverfront Drive.
Pulp Comics and Games is located in downtown Mankato near Liberty Park.
Rasmussen Woods has a marshy creek, a remote pond, and beautiful meadows.
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Across the street from the restaurants of Old Town Mankato
With Front Street cutting through the northern part of the neighborhood, Liberty Park gains access to some of the area’s top restaurants and cafes. The breakfast sandwiches and mocha lattes at Fillin’ Station Coffeehouse wake the community before they commute to work. A block away, Mankato’s oldest pizzeria, Pagliai’s Pizza, remains a top spot for a casual dinner, and Nolabelle dishes out American cuisine made with ingredients sourced from farms across the Midwest. The nearest grocery store is Cub Foods, about half a mile northwest of Liberty Park. For more extensive shopping trips, the national retailers at River Hills Mall are 4 miles away.
Front Street has several restaurants for residents of the Liberty Park neighborhood to enjoy.
The River Rock Cafe is a local shop near the Liberty Park neighborhood.
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Catching Mavericks hockey game and sipping tea with neighbors
Concerts and sporting events take place at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, less than a mile away. "We’re known for hockey because we have the MSU Mavericks. When we lived in Lincoln Park, we walked to hockey games,” Stilson says. The Mankato Playhouse entrance faces the event center, so musicals and theater performances also remain only a few blocks away. For events right in the Lincoln Park Historic District, the neighborhood association hosts a Spring Tea on the Lawn event at Lincoln Park, Night to Unite on Lincoln Community Center lawn and historic home tours with guided horse-drawn carriage rides during June.
Rasmussen Park is nearby the MSU Mankato Campus.
MSU Mankato has 130 Undergraduate programs and 85 graduate programs.
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Highly rated schools in the Mankato Area district
Students can attend Mankato Area Public Schools, starting with Jefferson Elementary — a school earning an A-minus grade from Niche and offering morning and afternoon childcare aligned with the school-day curriculum. From here, students can head to Dakota Meadows Middle, a B-plus-graded school, and Mankato West High, an A-graded school ranked as the best in Blue Earth County on Niche. Because the Minnesota State University Mankato campus sits about a mile south, residents can continue their education without venturing far from home. The campus serves about 14,000 students annually and is known for its aviation program.
Dakota Meadows Middle School enrolls 25% economically disadvantaged students.
Mankato West Senior High School is ranked #1,431 in the National Rankings.
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Pedestrian-friendly community close to Route 169
Liberty Park’s proximity to downtown Mankato and sidewalks make it a pedestrian-friendly community. Riverfront Drive and Front Street connect to the shops and restaurants of Old Town Mankato in less than a mile. Route 169 connects Liberty Park to North Mankato in about 2 miles and to the airport in Minneapolis in about 80 miles.
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Parks in this Area
Stoltzman Road Park
Rasmussen Woods
Liberty Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Liberty Park, Mankato sell after 108 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Liberty Park, Mankato over the last 12 months is $373,990, down 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Clean and spacious 1 Bedroom (+office) 1 Bath unit of side-by-side duplex located near downtown MankatoRecent updates include new windows, new flooring, and fresh paintShared laundry on-siteDedicated off-street parking in alleyNo SmokingNo PetsMust pass credit and background check to be consideredPrevious rental references requiredLawn care snow removal owners
This property at 220 State St offers a range of rental options with 1 to 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating various living needs. The square footage ranges from 100 to 1500, providing flexibility in space. Each unit features essential amenities including air conditioning, a dishwasher, and laundry facilities for convenience. The living room is designed for comfort and functionality, while
This property at 220 State St offers a range of rental options with 1 to 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating various living needs. The square footage ranges from 100 to 1500, providing flexibility in space. Each unit features essential amenities including air conditioning, a dishwasher, and laundry facilities for convenience. The living room is designed for comfort and functionality, while
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,313
Median Age
32
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,489
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,939
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
51%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.1%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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