Highwood East is a residential neighborhood tucked into the appealing landscape on the south side of Maplewood, just east of the St. Paul city limits. Highwood East features quiet, tree-lined suburban streets, neighborhood parks and protected preserves that connect to the nearby Mississippi River. With a major interstate just minutes away and a bypass bordering the neighborhood, residents also enjoy convenient commutes to and from the Twin Cities.
Highwood East
Homes are a mix of ranch-style and contemporary designs
Midcentury ranch-style homes are common among the neighborhood’s older housing, but contemporary custom homes in a variety of sizes and styles make up the bulk of the housing options. Most homes, which offer driveways and attached garages, are found on truncated streets in subdivision settings. Streets are walkable, and cul-de-sacs offer additional privacy. Spacious front yards are common, and back yards tend to be wooded, with residential areas having been carved out of the natural landscape. Wooded areas and natural spaces provide a sound buffer between the Interstate 494 bypass and the closest homes. Prices range from around $300,000 to about $700,000.
Access to neighborhood parks and a nature preserve
Pleasantview Park and Applewood Park are neighborhood recreational spaces that offer a variety of amenities. Pleasantview is the larger of the two. It features athletic courts, an athletic field and a winter skating area. Applewood is home to a trail loop, a playground and a picnic area. Fish Creek Natural Area is a nature preserve on the neighborhood’s south side. The Fish Creek Greenway runs from nearby Carver Lake, which features a beach, to the Mississippi River in St. Paul. Between the neighborhood and the river is Pig’s Eye Lake, the featured attraction at Pig’s Eye Park. Once a landfill, it was transformed into a regional destination that also offers hiking trails and bird-watching spots. In addition, Maplewood is part of the Gateway State Trail, a multi-use rail trail that starts in St. Paul and runs through several suburbs.
Convenient retail center nearby; Mall of America 20 minutes away
Shopping and dining options are conveniently concentrated around the I-494 corridor. Target anchors the Valley Creek Plaza, which also includes Lunds & Byerlys Woodbury, a regional grocery store. Southern Social Woodbury is a highly rated restaurant nearby. More shopping and dining options can be found in Maplewood along the Interstate 94 corridor. Residents can also take advantage of the shopping and dining available in downtown St. Paul and the Mall of America in Bloomington. The largest mall in the United States is about 20 minutes away.
Nearby elementary school rated A-minus
Nearby Carver Elementary, which earns an A-minus from Niche, is the highest rated of three schools that serve the neighborhood. The schools are part of the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, rated B-minus by Niche. Older students can attend Skyview Middle School, rated C-plus, and Tartan High School, rated B. The high school offers extracurricular activities in subjects as varied as business, robotics and the performing arts. Minnesota allows students to apply for transfers to schools outside of their assigned districts as part of an open enrollment program. Private options in the city of Maplewood include Hill-Murray School, a co-ed Catholic institution that serves students in sixth through 12th grades, and Mounds Park Academy, a private, PK-12 college preparatory school.
Interstate access to St. Paul and Minneapolis
The jobs and amenities of the Twin Cities region are easily accessible. Downtown St. Paul is about 8 miles away via Interstate 94, which is about 3 miles from the neighborhood. Downtown Minneapolis is about 10 miles farther along I-94. I-494, which forms part of the neighborhood’s border, connects residents to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America, both about 16 miles away. Closer to home, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital is about 2 miles away. While summers are hot and humid, winters can be severe. New residents should be aware that freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall can impact travel times.
Written By
Matt Pallister
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cheryl Larson
Cheryl Larson
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(612) 260-7198
185 Total Sales
1 in Highwood East
$365,000 Price
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Pete Heryla
Pete Heryla
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Synergy
(612) 429-5625
162 Total Sales
1 in Highwood East
$525,000 Price
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Dena Hodnett
Dena Hodnett
RE/MAX Results
(763) 292-3142
129 Total Sales
1 in Highwood East
$364,900 Price
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Melissa Clawson
Melissa Clawson
Call It Closed International Realty
(651) 877-6382
180 Total Sales
1 in Highwood East
$515,000 Price
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Brent Peterson
Brent Peterson
RE/MAX Results
(612) 230-0806
194 Total Sales
1 in Highwood East
$455,000 Price
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Jim Snaza
Jim Snaza
Homes Plus Realty
(612) 429-5408
124 Total Sales
1 in Highwood East
$500,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Applewood Park Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Carver Lake Park and Beach
Pleasantview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
Reviews
Are you familiar with the Highwood East neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Highwood East | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Highwood East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highwood East, Maplewood sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Highwood East, Maplewood over the last 12 months is $439,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$439,500
Median Sale Price
$439,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$439,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
1,007
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,217
Above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,472
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,796
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,937
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$135,110
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
48.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.7%
% Population in Labor Force
80.4%
Above 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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