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Suburban living just outside Old Town Mankato
Shaped like a triangle pointing to Old Town Mankato, The Prairie offers downtown proximity with the spacious lawns and quiet streets of a suburban-rural neighborhood. Bordered on its three sides by the Minnesota River to the west, U.S. Route 14 to the north, and the main drag of North Riverfront Drive to the east, the community is connected to all the essentials of Mankato. Residents also enjoy access to highly graded schools and the popular Riverfront Park, with its views of the sparkling Minnesota River and lively events.
The Prairie in Mankato offers downtown proximity with spacious lawns and quiet streets.
The Prairie has a cost of living score of 86.7, which is a great place to live.
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Calm residential streets
The Prairie consists largely of two gridded subdivisions, one in the north and one in the south, connected by Third Avenue. Both are a mix of industrial, commercial and residential buildings, adding an urban flavor to an otherwise suburban feel. Homes are spaced apart on properties typically bigger than downtown's compact squares. Red brick colonials, ranch-style homes, New Traditional houses and cottages dot the broad streets. Prices range from $100,000 to $230,000. The Jefferson Quarry, a bordering limestone quarry known for producing loud explosions in the past, ceased operations in 2017. Now, the neighborhood’s greatest noise concern comes from passing freight trains, which cross several streets and may disrupt traffic.
The median home sold price in The Prairie is $305,000.
The average home value in The Prairie, Mankato, is $295,740.
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The Mankato Public School District
The Mankato Public School District serves residents of The Prairie. Franklin Elementary School, which Niche gives an A and calls the best public elementary school in Blue Earth County. They can continue their education at B-rated Prairie Winds Middle School and Mankato East High School, which has a B-plus. The high school offers after-school programs such as Planetarium Production Club, VEX Robotics and Link Crew Leaders.
Franklin Elementary has 33 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor.
Mankato East Senior High School is ranked 59th within Minnesota.
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Columbia Park and River Front Park
Within the northern subdivision is Columbia Park, a small community spot with playground equipment and picnic tables under a pavilion. To the south, Riverfront Park offers river views and a canoe launch. Kids can hit the playground, while hikers can trek along several trails, including a connection to the North Minnesota River Trail. Within the park, the Vetter Stone Amphitheater hosts live music all summer. At the center of The Prairie is Mankato Makerspace, an adult-education space serving community artists through classes and mentorships. Makerspace offers courses in metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, leather, ceramic, textiles and printmaking.
River Front Park offers hiking, biking, and a connection to the North Minnesota River.
Columbia Park has a fun and exciting playground for kids.
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Shopping and dining in The Prairie and beyond
Located on North Riverfront Drive, Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood mainstay featuring surf and turf along with a variety of craft cocktails such as the LaLa, a secret-recipe tropical version of a classic Long Island iced tea. For dessert, nearby Mom and Pop’s is a locally owned ice cream shop in a remodeled building from the mid-1800s. Along with 32 rotating flavors, Mom and Pop’s offers a range of other tasty treats. “We do frozen lemonades and frozen hot chocolate. Our cookies are really popular, too,” says Shawn Neitzel, co-owner of Mom and Pop’s. This spot also offers dairy-free and gluten-free gelatos and sorbets made in-house. Just south of the neighborhood, Lakota Made LLC is a natural goods store specializing in beauty products, clothing, accessories and art. For groceries, there’s a Hy-Vee on South Riverfront Drive.
Number 4 Steakhouse offers a casual bistro & bar featuring elevated American food.
HyVee grocery store offers everything you need in one place in The Prairie.
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RibFest at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater
Vetter Stone Amphitheater offers more than music to kick off the summer season. “We do RibFest there in August,” says Shannon Beal, a Realtor at Jason Beal Real Estate. “It’s a cook-off contest of sorts.” Dubbed Mankato’s tastiest music festival, RibFest features several “ribbers” competing for the titles of Best Ribs, Best Pulled-Pork, and KEYC News 12's People's Choice.
Locals drive to get around
Most people get around by car, as public transportation is limited. The Mankato Transit System does have two bus stops along Lime Street just outside the neighborhood. Although there are no bike lanes, cyclists can take the scenic route into Old Town via the Minnesota River Trail, which curves along the waterfront. The Mankato Regional Airport, about 6.5 miles northeast of Riverfront Park, is home to one airline. More flight options can be found in Minneapolis-St. Paul, about 78 miles away.
Mankato Transit System has two bus stops along Lime Street just outside the neighborhood.
Cyclists can take the scenic route into Old Town via the River Trail in The Prairie.
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On average, homes in The Prairie, Mankato sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in The Prairie, Mankato over the last 12 months is $245,000, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Freshly renovated and move-in ready, this 2-bedroom Mankato home on a corner lot blends modern updates with everyday comfort. Enjoy a bright layout with brand-new appliances, updated finishes and a clean, welcoming feel. The oversized 1-stall garage offers plenty of storage or workspace, and the spacious yard gives you room to relax or play.Situated with easy access to all amenities in
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