The Corcoran neighborhood is a residential part of southern Minneapolis. The area gets less traffic than some nearby communities, but there's a famous burger spot to try and a seasonal farmers market. There are several parks within a few miles, and commuting downtown is simple.
The neighborhood’s Craftsman-style homes and bungalows often range from the upper $100,000s to the upper $300,000s, with some properties on the lower end needing repairs. Duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes can run from the lower $300,000s to the upper $500,000s. Condos in the Hiawatha Court development typically sell between the upper $100,000s and the lower $200,000s, with HOA fees around $520 per month. The neighborhood is generally less expensive than surrounding communities like Powderhorn Park and Standish. Corcoran is almost evenly split between homeowners and renters, who usually live in one- to three-bedroom apartments.
Though Corcoran is filled with homes, residents often take pride in the area. Francesco Marraffa, a broker with Kilt Real Estate LLC, says people can walk to the area’s small businesses, including Blue Tree Music Education, which he says is “my kids’ favorite music center.” It also has a children's choir, the Blue Tree Songbirds, which performs for the community. Other events are hosted by the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization, which shares food and health resources, as well as news that residents need to know. The area’s streets are lined with trees that provide shade, and there are often cars parked along the curb.
Students are served by the highly rated Minneapolis Public School District, including the neighborhood’s South High School, which also gets high marks. The state’s open enrollment policy lets students attend any school outside of the district that is not full. Nearby private schools like Hope Academy Minneapolis are another option, as are magnet schools like Sullivan STEAM School, which uses an enrollment lottery.
Corcoran is about 3.5 miles from downtown Minneapolis, where companies like U.S. Bank and Target have their headquarters. The drive takes around 15 minutes, and Metro Transit bus rides are often 30-40 minutes, with stops found throughout the area. Metro Transit’s Blue Line light rail also has a stop in the neighborhood, and it takes about 10 minutes to get downtown.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is roughly 7 miles away. That drive takes about 15 minutes via Highway 55, also known as the Olson Memorial Highway.
Waiting outside Matt’s Bar is a Minneapolis tradition. The hole-in-the-wall burger joint is just across Cedar Avenue, and every day, people stand in line for a taste of its signature “Jucy Lucy” burger, which is stuffed with melted cheese. “It’s an experience,” Marraffa says. “You can’t order online. You have to be there.” The cash-only restaurant opened in 1954 and has been featured on TV shows like “Man vs. Food.”
The community has few shops and restaurants, but a standout spot is the Midtown Farmers Market, which is held on Saturdays from May through October. The market has served the area since 2003, offering fresh produce, spices and baked goods among other foods. A band or DJ often plays music while people shop.
The area is mostly residential, but there are several fun things to do within a few miles. You can:
Andrea Vorachek
Keller Williams Realty Integrity
(952) 206-8846
132 Total Sales
1 in Corcoran
$315,000 Price
Cherise Crofoot
Edina Realty, Inc.
(952) 900-7199
28 Total Sales
1 in Corcoran
$225,000 Price
Anthony Rodriguez
Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka
(651) 372-8380
124 Total Sales
1 in Corcoran
$300,000 Price
Minh Huynh
D.R. Horton, Inc.
(952) 592-6530
16 Total Sales
1 in Corcoran
$260,000 Price
Jacob Taylor
Keller Williams Classic Rlty NW
(763) 496-4842
143 Total Sales
1 in Corcoran
$290,000 Price
Janelle Murlowski
P.S. Real Estate, LLC
(612) 688-9935
87 Total Sales
1 in Corcoran
$320,000 Price
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
16 min drive
Subway
Lake Street/Midtown Station
Bus
35th St E & 21st Ave S
Bus
35th St E & Cedar Av S
Bus
35th St E & Cedar Ave S
Bus
35th St E & 23rd Ave S
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Corcoran | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Corcoran, Minneapolis sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Corcoran, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,169 - $2,004 per month
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