Folwell is a residential neighborhood in the Camden region of north Minneapolis. The quiet community has a variety of homes and is within a few miles of several green spaces, a plus for people who love the outdoors. Downtown businesses are roughly 5 miles away.
The neighborhood has a lot of bungalows and cottages, but also some larger homes that help it stand out from nearby communities. “Folwell has absolutely gorgeous Tudor Revival homes,” says Constance Vork, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes. There are also American Foursquares among other styles. These single-family homes can range from the lower $100,000s to the lower $300,000s. Side-by-side and up-down duplexes often sell between the upper $200,000s and the mid-$300,000s. Units in Bremer Way Condominiums can run from about $45,000 to around $90,000, with HOA fees between $500 and $550 per month. Roughly 40% of residents are renters, who tend to live in houses more often than condos or apartments. The neighborhood’s prices are in line with those in communities like Jordan and McKinley, but they are usually lower than in nearby Cleveland.
Folwell is one of nine neighborhoods that make up the greater Camden region of north Minneapolis. The community is quiet and mostly residential. Its wide, gridded streets have sidewalks shaded by a variety of trees. People often walk to a neighbor’s house or to a nearby park. Lowry Avenue North has striped bike lanes, making it easy for cyclists to get around the area. There are not many shops and restaurants in the neighborhood, but people can pick up essentials at nearby stores like So Low Meat Market and Gold Star Foods.
Folwell is about 5 miles from downtown Minneapolis, where companies like U.S. Bank are headquartered. By car, the commute takes roughly 15 minutes in normal traffic. Metro Transit buses make stops along Fremont Avenue North and Lowry Avenue North and can take riders downtown in 25-35 minutes. The area’s grid-like streets allow people to easily walk to a neighbor’s house or to a convenience store.
The Folwell Neighborhood Association connects the community through clean-ups and tool swaps, as well as larger events like the Día del Niño Festival. The celebration brings family-friendly activities like bounce houses, face painting and piñatas to Folwell Park. Besides hosting events, the FNA oversees community gardens, promotes youth sports in the neighborhood and keeps residents informed of issues affecting the community.
The neighborhood is largely residential, but there are still several places to spend an afternoon. “Folwell is near big parks, so it’s great for people into sports,” says Ineye Bobmanuel, an agent with Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes. Options include:
Students are served by the highly rated Minneapolis Public School District, but Minnesota’s open enrollment policy allows them to attend any school outside of the district that has room. Private schools like the highly rated RiverTree School, around 3 miles away, give families more options, as do citywide magnet schools, which use a lottery system to determine enrollment.
Jado Hark
Compass
(612) 688-6942
262 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$225,000 Price
Anthony Rodriguez
Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka
(651) 372-8380
124 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$185,000 Price
Robert Gintner
True Real Estate
(833) 359-6250
63 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$216,300 Price
Brian Amundson
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(507) 650-6509
117 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$140,000 Price
Lisa Proechel
Keller Williams Integrity Realty
(651) 358-2472
70 Total Sales
2 in Folwell
$81K - $250K Price Range
Mandy Kruse
Keller Williams Integrity NW
(651) 571-8272
218 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$255,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Folwell | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Folwell, Minneapolis sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Folwell, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $215,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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