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.
Jay Hancock
Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional
(612) 688-3755
222 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$275,000 Price
Amina Ali
Bridge Realty, LLC
(612) 482-7520
40 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$155,000 Price
Jado Hark
Compass
(612) 688-6942
269 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$225,000 Price
Robert Gintner
True Real Estate
(833) 359-6250
63 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$216,300 Price
Lisa Proechel
Keller Williams Integrity Realty
(651) 358-2472
74 Total Sales
3 in Folwell
$81K - $250K Price Range
Mandy Kruse
Keller Williams Integrity NW
(651) 571-8272
206 Total Sales
1 in Folwell
$255,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Folwell | US |
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| 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 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Folwell, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $220,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$227,450
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Median Sale Price
$220,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$226,512
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$83,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$192,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
73
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$170
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Number of Homes
1,758
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Number of Homes for Sale
25
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Median Year Built
1923
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Months of Supply
4.10
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,665
Below the national average
1,933
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
765
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
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$1,675 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
11
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Median Rent
$2,100
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,125
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,350
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Median Townhouse Rent
$900
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Median Condo Rent
$800
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Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$800
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Total Population
5,659
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Median Age
32
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Population Density
16 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
33%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
9.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$59,187
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$73,723
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High School Graduates
78.1%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
22.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
3.8%
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% Population in Labor Force
75.2%
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Annual Precipitation
31''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
50''
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