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Seward’s historic charm comes from its houses and Franklin Avenue
Seward is an older neighborhood in Minneapolis, with one of the city’s first commercial corridors and historic homes that have earned a spot on the National District of Historic Places. While the storefronts have changed many times since the 1850s, Franklin Avenue remains a hub of local shops and restaurants. With the Mississippi River along the eastern border and a local park in the area, people can easily get outdoors. Highway access and public transportation connect Seward to the rest of the Twin Cities.
The Seward neighborhood is a short commute to downtown Minneapolis.
Seward neighborhood has multiple access points to the Midtown Greenway.
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Victorian-era homes and bungalows attract renters and homeowners
Most of the homes in Seward were built before 1950, including cottages, Craftsman bungalows and workers cottages. The oldest properties are along Milwaukee Avenue, a pedestrian-only corridor with Victorian-era architecture that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are also plenty of duplexes in the neighborhood, but townhouses and condos are less common. Most homes have driveways and detached garages that you can access from back alleys, and there is plenty of room for street parking.
Nearly 70% of residents rent, but those who want to buy can expect to pay between the mid-$200,000s and the mid-$600,000s. The median single-family home price is slightly higher than in the neighboring Longfellow.
Seward homes date back to the late 1800s.
Homes tend to feature a pop of color.
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Local businesses go beyond the busy Franklin Avenue
There are plenty of dining options, including local restaurants and bars in the neighborhood and along Lake Street in Longfellow. You can:
Visit Café Racer Kitchen for some Latin American tapas and a popular brunch
Meet friends at Memory Lanes for a cocktail and some bowling
Walk to Himalayan Restaurant to try their daily lunch buffet with a mix of Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan dishes
Go to the Hi-Lo Diner for some traditional diner fare in a historic Fodero Diner
Stop by Rebecca’s Bakery & Cafe for some Ethiopian food or authentic Italian desserts
“Rebecca’s is run by a Somali family of trained bakers and pastry chefs. It’s a wonderful place for baked goods and sandwiches,” says Ron Schlatter, a Seward Neighborhood Group board member who’s lived in the neighborhood for over 35 years. There are also a handful of small shops, galleries and boutiques in the neighborhood, especially along Franklin Avenue. Even the grocery stores are locally owned, with options like Seward Community Co-op and Shabelle Ethiopian Grocery.
The Seward neighborhood is home to Cafe Racer Kitchen, which serves Latin American food.
Residents frequent the Seward Community Co-op for grocery shopping.
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The Seward Neighborhood Group hosts events like an annual yard sale
The Seward Neighborhood Group organizes several annual events to bring people together. The Seward Garden Tour is every June, letting residents explore their neighbors’ gardens before heading to the afterparty, where they chat over light refreshments. In December, local artists set up for the Seward Frolic, a gift market with live music and hot cocoa. The highlight of the year is the Seward Yard Sale Days, a weekend-long event held every September. “It goes back years and years,” Schlatter says. “People put it on their calendars, and the SNG puts a map together, so people know where to go.”
The nearby Dowling Elementary School overlooks the Mississippi River
Seward is part of the Minneapolis Public School District, which earns a B from Niche. Students are zoned for the B-plus-rated Dowling Elementary School, which is in Howe on the Mississippi River Gorge. The campus has a therapeutic swimming pool, which plays an important role in the school’s physical education. Seward Montessori Elementary School is also in the neighborhood.
Dowling Elementary School is on the Mississippi River Gorge.
Andersen United Middle School is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Students can attend South High School.
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People and pets enjoy time outside
Matthews Park is in the neighborhood, offering amenities like athletic fields, a playground and a recreation center. People visit the park’s ice rink to skate and play hockey in the winter and cool off at the wading pool in the summer. Franklin Terrace Off-Leash Dog Park is along the Mississippi, where you can also find miles of trails, from paved, multiuse paths to the more rugged Winchell Trail. This hiking-only 5-mile loop leads to the Mississippi Gorge Regional Park in Howe.
Franklin Terrace Off Leash Dog Park also has benches so you can relax while your dog runs.
Dogs can meet old friends and make new ones at the Franklin Terrace Off Leash Dog Park.
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Bike-friendly neighborhood with access to the Blue Line
Seward is a walkable and bikeable neighborhood, especially with the Midtown Greenway. Many people use the city’s public transportation, with Metro Transit buses and the Blue Line light rail stopping in the neighborhood. Driving is still an option, with major roads like Hiawatha Avenue and Interstate 94 easily accessible. Seward is less than 5 miles (15 minutes) from downtown Minneapolis and 8 miles (20 minutes) from downtown Saint Paul.
The community is in the flight path of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, about 8 miles away, so residents can often hear planes overhead.
Seward provides a small town feel within minutes of downtown Minneapolis.
Transportation options are located throughout the neighborhood for easy commuting.
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.22 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
6/18/2024Niche Review
I love living in this neighborhood. We have access to great hospitals, public transportation, amazing public and magnet schools. The community is so diverse, and the local restaurants are so great and welcoming. There are many parks, and the Mississippi River walk is nearby. I think the Seward Neighborhood is a wonderful place to live and work.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Seward
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Seward Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Seward, Minneapolis sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Seward, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $367,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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