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City living with a calm vibe outside of Minneapolis
The small urban neighborhood of Howe sits 4 miles southeast of downtown Minneapolis, between the Mississippi River and Highway 55 in Hennepin County. The area is comprised mostly of single-family homes, but sprinkled throughout are small businesses and restaurants, offering residents the convenience of city life without the downtown pace. Robin Voreis, a Realtor with Keller Williams Integrity Realty who has been selling homes in the area for 14 years, says Howe is slowly growing: “The neighborhood has a quiet, low-key vibe. There’s a lot of vintage stores, restaurants, easy-to-access transit, and it’s close to the river.” House hunters will primarily find roughly 100-year-old bungalows, with prices ranging from the $200,000s to the $700,000s.
Howe is a wonderful neighborhood to live, work, and play.
Single-family homes in the Howe neighborhood.
Enjoy the scenic view of the Mississippi Gorge Regional Park River in Howe.
Bikers commute through Howe on bike exclusive trails.
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Century-old bungalows in craftsman and Tudor styles
Howe's gridded, tree-lined streets hold cozy rows of single-family homes. Like much of Minneapolis, 1920s craftsman and Tudor-style bungalows with stone and stucco details, dominate the architectural landscape. But there are also two-story Foursquares interspersed with a few Dutch colonial styles and a few new builds. “A lot of the houses built in the area were smaller post-war houses,” Voreis says. “The houses get bigger, and the architecture gets more interesting the closer you get to the river,” Voreis continues. Yards are small and usually have detached garages in the back. Prices range from the $200,000s for a three-bedroom bungalow to more than $700,000 for new construction or two-story homes.
Tudor-style homes in this neighborhood are often found on quiet, secluded streets.
Bungalow-style homes can be found in the neighborhood of Howe.
Many homes in Howe have delightful front porches.
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Places to shop, eat and hangout in Howe
Locally owned Reidy's Market is a convenient spot to grab groceries. For chains like Aldi, Cub and Target, residents can head to Minnehaha Center. Dinner is a short walk away, with restaurants and bars offering cuisines from around the world. Selam Restaurant combines coffee with classic Ethiopian dishes in an artsy setting. For American grub, the Howe Daily Kitchen and Bar serves elevated pub fare in a modern tavern-style dining room with leather-backed booths. When it’s time to unwind, the Green Roof Pub, a bar that looks like a single-family home from the street, offers hard-to-find brews and board games.
The Howe Daily Kitchen and Bar is a local restaurant for residents.
One of the many delicious meals at the Selam Restaurant.
Mother Earth Gardens
Howe Residents can shop at Reidys Market in the neighborhood.
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Creative arts collide around Minnehaha Avenue
Creative incubators like Squirrel Haus Arts offer gallery shows and performances from local theater companies. Meanwhile, dancers practice various steps like ballroom and English country at Tapestry Folk Dance Center. For a lowkey night, residents head to Riverview Theater. The beloved 1950s cinema, known to have the best popcorn in town, offers a vintage moviegoing experience with 21st-century technology.
Tapestry Folkdance Center is a non-profit dance and music organization in Howe.
One of the many vintage shops along Minnehaha Avenue in Howe.
Black Table Arts is a community-driven arts cooperative gathering black communities in Howe.
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Schools within walking distance
Kids here can go to Howe Elementary School. Rated B-plus by Niche, the school was named a Minnesota School of Excellence in 2016. Students can move on to B-rated, Sanford Middle School a few blocks away. From there, students can attend Roosevelt High School. It receives a B-minus and offers classes for students interested in automotive, construction and health through the Roosevelt Career and Technical Education Center.
Students experience excellence in education at Howe Elementary School.
Discover exceptional education and a nurturing community at Sanford Middle School in Howe.
Roosevelt High School students develop their skills to their fullest potential.
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Green spaces down the block or along the Mississippi River
Mississippi Gorge Regional Park provides refuge from city life. Covering about 132 acres, the park is mostly hardwood forests with steep bluffs leading to the water where visitors can canoe or sunbathe. The park is also a bird watchers haven as it’s a home for at least 150 species of migratory birds. At Longfellow Park, neighbors can play tennis and baseball. There’s also a seasonal wading pool, ice rink, and recreation center offering athletic and arts programs for kids and teens.
Bike and pedestrian trail along the River Parkway is accessible to Howe residents.
Escape into nature's serenity at Mississippi Gorge Regional Park in the Howe neighborhood.
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Walk, bike or ride around Howe
Sidewalks line streets around the neighborhood, and roads are wide enough for drivers and cyclists. East 38th Street, an east-west connector, has bike lanes. There are plenty of bus stops in Howe and a light rail station nearby. The commute to downtown Minneapolis is 4 miles and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International is a little over 5 miles south.
Along the river, large Oak trees line the walking paths in Howe.
Bikers pass by Longfellow Park in all seasons.
The streets of Howe are lined with sidewalks, making for a safe walk for dog owners.
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A little Hollywood history
A Dutch Colonial house along Snelling Avenue is called the "Purple Rain" house. It served as the residence of Prince's character in the 1984 film of the same name. One of Prince’s companies bought the home in 2015 for $110,000.
The Iconic singer Prince's childhood home and where the movie Purple Rain was filmed.
The Riverview Theater is a cinema in the Howe neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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42nd Ave S & 35th St E
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38th St E & 44th Ave S
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46th Ave S & 39th St E
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42nd Ave S & 38th St E
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Minnehaha Ave S & 38th St E
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42nd Ave S & 40th St E
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38th St E & 43rd Ave S
Reviews
Niche Reviews
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8/7/2014Niche Review
This really is a community, you think if you live in a big city like Minneapolis you wouldn't know very many people. But Minneapolis has been a place where I have become very happy and comfortable with my surroundings. At work people will come in and i'll know their name and order by heart. we will talk about their garden or what happened to their kids in school that week. I know a lot of people who have gone off to other states for college, but they usually come back to Minneapolis to stay.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Howe
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
5
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
4
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Burglary
4
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Howe Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Howe, Minneapolis sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Howe, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $374,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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