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Suburban living and outdoor amenities in eastern St. Paul
Named after a stream that flows into the Mississippi River, the Maplewood suburb of Battle Creek West offers residents a neighborhood centered around an outdoor lifestyle. Home to Battle Creek Regional Park, this namesake 750-acre greenspace is where residents can hike, bike or cross-country ski. “Battle Creek is quiet and serene,” says Peter Salazar, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “The park is a huge draw and there’s great shopping and excellent dining options also nearby.” Shared amenities like ice skating at Shawnee Park in winter and cooling off at the park's waterworks area in summer, means communal fun all year-round. With a thriving outdoor scene and a 6-mile commute into downtown, Battle Creek West has plenty to offer on the eastern outskirts of St. Paul.
Battle Creek West is located on the east side of the Twin Cities.
Battle Creek Regional Park is a great place for a walk with your k9 friends.
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Mid-century ramblers and split-level designs
The real estate market in Battle Creek West is attractive for its affordable pricing and proximity to Battle Creek Regional Park. “Homes are generally smaller with entry-level pricing,” says Salazar who has been selling in the area for over 6 years. “Most homes go from $200,000 to $300,000, competing against multiple offers.” Most homes were constructed in the 1950s, resulting in mid-century ramblers, Cape Cods and split-level styles common of this era. With a median sales price of $315,000, homes here tend to cost $100,000 less than the average property in the Minneapolis metro area. For example, prices in Battle Creek West can range from $200,000 for a three-bedroom vinyl-sided rambler to upwards of $400,000 for a four-bedroom split-level with updated amenities. Most homes also feature mid-sized lawns with shrubbery and paved driveways leading to multi-car garages. Major thoroughfares, like U.S. Interstate-94 and Century Avenue feed into this community's wide tree-lined residential streets. Despite having no sidewalks, neighbors benefit from a 25-mile-per-hour speed limit for added safety when navigating throughout the community.
Some cape cods in Battle Creek West have attached garages.
Ranch style homes have been a popular home style in Battle Creek West for many years.
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Year-round recreation at Battle Creek Regional Park
For some time outdoors, Battle Creek Regional Park is the primary gathering space for this neighborhood. Visitors enjoy a mulched playground, an off-leash dog area, 3 miles of paved biking trails and picnic tables situated throughout the park. The waterworks area is a popular spot to cool off in the summer and features water slides, an ankle-deep pool, sprinklers and fountains of all shapes and sizes. “The park is undoubtedly the main attraction in the area,” says Casper Hill, Ramsey County Public Information Officer. “In the winter, it becomes the east metro hub for cross-country skiing as it's the only location east of the Mississippi that has snow-making capabilities.” The Battle Creek Recreation Center is also located here, hosting a range of youth and adult programs from basketball and soccer to tennis and volleyball. Afton Heights Park is north of Upper Afton Road, offering sports fields and trails linking to nearby neighborhoods. Another option is Shawnee Park, which features a jungle gym, fishing pier and paved paths with waterfront views of Battle Creek Lake. In the winter, the city maintains an outdoor ice rink here and also provides warming houses which are open from December to February. For some time indoors, Sun Ray Lanes offers arcade games, competitive leagues and 24 bowling lanes for individual or group play.
The Battle Creek Dog Park is on the south side of the Battle Creek Park.
Afton Heights Park is a great place to watch a baseball game in the summer.
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Education at St. Paul Public Schools
Students may attend schools, like Carver Elementary, Battle Creek Middle and Tartan Senior High School, which have earned ratings of B-minus, C and B-plus from the review site, Niche. Carver Elementary School is located within the neighborhood and partners with the Community Education Center to provide a range of youth enrichment classes like art courses, cooking classes and sports-themed activities. Battle Creek Middle School has a robust after-school program with debate, music and LEGO League offerings. While Tartan Senior High School has a rigorous curriculum with 13 AP courses to choose from. Private options like St. Pascal Regional Catholic School and Apostolic Bible Institute are also available nearby.
There is a 19 to 1 student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School.
Tartan High School has a total minority enrollment is 65% in its students.
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Commute downtown on the Metro Transit or I-94
Residents rely on Century Avenue for easy access to U.S. I-94 and neighboring areas like Oakdale. Those seeking public transportation take the Metro Transit bus, which operates throughout the area. When traveling further outside the community, the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 14 miles away. For healthcare, the M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital is 3 miles from the neighborhood.
Local grocers at Sun Ray Shopping Center
Sun Ray Shopping Center is located 2 miles away and features retailers like a Cub Foods, Five Below and a Ross clothing store. Big-box stores like Costco Wholesale, Lunds & Byerlys and Walgreens Pharmacy are also located nearby. Department stores, like Macy’s, Kohl’s and JCPenney at the Maplewood Mall are also accessible within an 8-mile drive north. Dining options here include the Minnesota-founded Caribou Coffee, which serves breakfast pastries and a selection of caffeinated beverages to choose from, or HoHo Gourmet for fried rice, lo mein and a wide menu of authentic Chinese cuisine. Green Mill Restaurant & Bar offers a relaxed dining environment and Chicago-inspired deep-dish pizza, and has served the St. Paul community since it was established in 1935. The Indian Masala restaurant serves traditional Indian fare in an upscale dining environment and popular dishes include their chicken tikka masala and garlic naan bread.
Cub Foods is the closest grocery store to Battle Creek West.
Costco is a wholesale retailer just minutes away.
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Crime
Battle Creek West’s CAP Index crime score is 4 out of 10, the same as the national average.
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Parks in this Area
Battle Creek Regional Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Grills
Carver Lake Park and Beach
Shawnee Park
Afton Heights Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Menomini Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
23 min drive
Bus
Lower Afton Rd E & Century Ave S
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Battle Creek West
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Battle Creek West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Battle Creek West, Maplewood sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Battle Creek West, Maplewood over the last 12 months is $317,500, up 5% from the median 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
1,159
Median Age
38
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,375
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,798
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.3%
College Graduates
12.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
57''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 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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