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Maplewood

Maplewood

$370,764 Average Value
$169 Average Price per Sq Ft
23 Homes For Sale

Maplewood is a place where you can live, work and play

Maplewood wraps around Saint Paul, sometimes blurring the edges between the two cities. However, a major employer and an abundance of outdoor recreation help set this suburb apart. The area has also grown into a shopping hub, with Maplewood Mall and several big-box stores scattered across the community. Interstate 94 makes it easy to commute to the Twin Cities.

Homes on the south side of Maplewood are near Battle Creek Lake.
Homes on the south side of Maplewood are near Battle Creek Lake.
3M's corporate offices call Maplewood home.
3M's corporate offices call Maplewood home.
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New Traditional homes are less expensive than surrounding suburbs

You’ll find a mix of New Traditional homes and mid-20th-century architecture, such as split-level and ranch-style houses. There are also several townhouses and condos available. Most of the residential pockets have a more classic suburban feel, with close-together properties along wide streets and in cul-de-sacs. However, Realtor Samuel Boatman with Re/Max Results, who has almost a decade of experience, says, “There are little hidden pockets of town, like in South Maplewood – where I found my home – that are wooded and feel private, but are still close to everything.” Prices generally range from the mid-$100,000s to the low $700,000s, with a median single-family home price in the high $200,000s. It is significantly less expensive than nearby suburbs like Oakdale and Roseville.

Ranch-style homes are found throughout the city.
Ranch-style homes are found throughout the city.
Rows of New Traditional homes are a common sight in Maplewood.
Rows of New Traditional homes are a common sight in Maplewood.
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Workers commute to the Twin Cities or work at 3M

Part of Maplewood’s appeal is its layout, wrapping around the Greater East Side of Saint Paul. “There are certain sections where you have no idea if you’re in Maplewood or Saint Paul unless you look up at the street sign,” says Maplewood communications manager Joe Sheeran. You can reach Downtown Saint Paul in about 5 miles (15 minutes) by taking Interstate 94. Downtown Minneapolis is about 15 miles (30 minutes) away. Public transportation is available, with Metro Transit buses stopping at the Maplewood Mall Transit Center. Maplewood and the Twin Cities also have an extensive trail system, so you’ll see locals riding their bikes.

While there are plenty of commuters, there are just as many employment opportunities within Maplewood itself. “We have a tiny little company you might’ve heard of; you use it for your scotch tape and sandpaper,” Sheeran says. “By a quirk in the mapping, we became home to 3M.” There are about 10,000 employees at the company’s headquarters.

Green spaces like Battle Creek Regional Park abound

Even with its major employers and its proximity to Saint Paul, Maplewood has no shortage of outdoor recreation. “Our goal is to have a park or preserve within a half a mile walking distance of everyone,” Sheeran says. Some of the options are:

  • Battle Creek Regional Park, which has miles of hiking and ski trails
  • Phalen Regional Park, a sprawling park centered around Lake Phalen
  • Goodrich Park, which has athletic fields and a playground
Many of these parks are connected by the Bruce Vento Trail, which follows a former railroad corridor. Besides the parks, people spend time at community resources like the local library and the YMCA, which have programs for all ages.

Maplewood residents enjoy the short stroll through Maple Wood Heights Park.
Maplewood residents enjoy the short stroll through Maple Wood Heights Park.
The Ramsey County Maplewood Library is conveniently located near the mall.
The Ramsey County Maplewood Library is conveniently located near the mall.
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Most students attend North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools

Most homes fall within the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, which receives a B-minus from Niche. Students can attend the B-rated Tartan High School, where they can earn college credit thanks to concurrent enrollment and College in the Schools courses. A small part of Maplewood is zoned for the Roseville Public School District, which has an A-minus rating.

Weaver Elementary School serves grades kindergarten through five.
Weaver Elementary School serves grades kindergarten through five.
Maplewood students end the education path at North High School.
Maplewood students end the education path at North High School.
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Shops, restaurants and entertainment at Maplewood Mall

Maplewood Mall is at the heart of the city’s shopping scene, which is known for its Venetian carousel with handcrafted horses on two stories. Inside the mall, you can find:

  • Department stores like Kohl’s and JCPenney
  • Local dining options like Blueprint Burgers
  • Family-friendly entertainment like Grabbit Arcade and At The Pier Arcade
  • A marketplace with food and clothing at the Pan Asian Center
You can find grocers like Cub Foods in the smaller shopping centers across the city, as well as restaurants like Crooked Pint Ale House, which serves the iconic “Juicy Lucy” stuffed burgers.

Spend the day at the Maplewood Mall, the top shopping, eating destination in Maplewood.
Spend the day at the Maplewood Mall, the top shopping, eating destination in Maplewood.
Locals stop by Aldi for fresh groceries and small goods.
Locals stop by Aldi for fresh groceries and small goods.
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Residents look forward to community events like Celebrate Summer

While residents can easily head into Saint Paul for some events, plenty is happening closer to home. Some of the more popular Maplewood events include:

  • The Big Red Barn Farmers Market, which is at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm every Sunday morning from June through September
  • Celebrate Summer, an annual celebration with family-friendly games and inflatables at Edgerton Park
  • Fall Folk Arts & Crafts Fair, an annual fundraiser with dozens of vendors for the Maplewood Area Historical Society
  • Friday Fireworks, a September event with Touch-a-Truck and food trucks at Hazelwood Park

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
331
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
8.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,875
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,767
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,341
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Neighborhoods in Maplewood

Property Mix - Square Feet

Maplewood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,083
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,083

Demographics

Total Population
39,244
Median Age
40
Population Density
40 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$80,079
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$100,168

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
33.9%
Advanced Degrees
11.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%
On par with the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
57''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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