$349,675Average Value$231Average Price per Sq Ft7Homes For Sale
Small-town vibes just outside downtown Minneapolis
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Minneapolis, Seward honors its railroad roots with an independent spirit. Tucked in along the western bank of the Mississippi River, just southeast of the Minneapolis city center, Seward’s physical borders of Hiawatha Avenue, Interstate 94 and the Midtown Greenway help create a small-town vibe despite the neighborhood being so close to downtown. “It has a great little intimate and hip feel,” says Julie Glass, a Realtor with Edina Realty Inc., who’s lived in Minneapolis for 30 years. “The number one appeal is over 50% of the neighborhood is surrounded by biking and walking trails. Plus, there’s unique little restaurants,” Glass says. Home buyers here will find revitalized late 19th-century homes for as low as $200,000 to upwards of $650,000.
The Seward neighborhood is just a short commute to downtown Minneapolis.
Seward neighborhood has multiple access points to the Midtown Greenway.
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Late-1800s homes in Victorian and prairie styles
With few new builds, the home and building styles here are reflective of the area’s late 19th-century development. On the riverfront, buyers will find stucco and stone bungalows, earth-toned prairie styles and Craftsman cottages on lush and landscaped yards with tall mature oak trees. Further inland, minimal traditional styles and Victorian homes sit on cozy and compact streets shaded by trees and lined with sidewalks. There are also rare opportunities to buy colorful brick homes, originally built for railroad workers in the 1870s, along the historic Milwaukee Avenue. It’s one of the few pedestrian-only avenues in the city. With varying styles and home conditions, prices range from as low as $180,000 to more than $650,000 with buyers paying $309,000 on average.
Residents of Seward enjoy lush lawns and large sidewalks.
Seward Homes tend to feature a pop of color.
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Community-focused restaurants and stores
Most of the restaurants in the area are locally owned. Corner restaurant Café Racer Kitchen serves Latin American tapas, brunch and dinner in its cozy yet modern digs. The restaurant gives back to the community through “Break Bread Free Meals,” providing food to those who cannot pay. More dining options line East Franklin Avenue, such as Pizza Lucé, known for its award-winning and adventurous pies made with local ingredients, and Rebecca’s Bakery & Café. “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, who’s lived in Seward for 35 years. For basic goods and groceries, locals head to Seward Community Co-op or the Minnehaha Center with chains like Cub and Target.
The Seward neighborhood is home to Cafe Racer Kitchen, serving genuine Latin American food.
Seward residents frequent the Community Co-op for grocery shopping.
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A neighborhood garage sale no one wants to miss
Every year the community holds Seward Yard Sale Days in May, drawing people from across the metro into the neighborhood hoping for good finds. “It goes back years and years. People put it on their calendars and the Seward Neighborhood Group (SNG) puts a map together, so people know where to go,” says Schlatter, who’s also the treasurer on the board of directors for the SNG.
Schooling in Seward
Children here can go to Dowling Elementary School, which provides outdoor learning opportunities and receives a B grade from Niche. From there, students can attend Andersen United Middle School, which receives a C grade, before moving on to South High School with a B-plus grade. Another option is Seward Montessori Elementary School, the first school in the neighborhood built alongside Matthews Park Recreation Center. It offers an independent, self-directed learning environment, and has a C-plus grade.
Dowling Elementary School earned an overall grade of B from Niche.com.
Andersen United Middle School is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
South High School proudly serves the teens of the Cooper Neighborhood.
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Places for humans and dogs to play
Living in Seward comes with no shortage of natural space. This neighborhood's heart is Matthews Park and Recreation Center, featuring athletic fields separated by paved walking paths shaded by oak, ash and pine trees. In addition to the playground, kids can dip in the wading pool in the warmer months or sledding down the big hill after a snowfall. Over at Merwyn Triangle Park, children can climb on the interactive sculpture of the park's namesake: the fantastical creature of Merwyn. Near the banks of the Mississippi, dog owners visit Franklin Terrace Off-Leash Dog Park, where their four-legged friends can run leash-free over an acre of fenced-in space.
Franklin 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 Off Leash Dog Park.
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A quick drive to the city center
Seward residents can easily access Interstate 94 and Hiawatha Avenue to reach the city center of Minneapolis just 2 miles north. The metro is 3 miles away, and residents can hop on a bus at nine stops dotting the neighborhood. The Midtown Greenway provides cyclists with a safe route east or west. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is about 7 and a half miles away.
Seward provides a small town feel within minutes of Downtown Minneapolis.
Transportation options are located throughout Seward for easy commuting.
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
18 min drive
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Franklin Avenue Station
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25th St E & 31st Ave S
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27th Ave S & 22nd St E
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Cedar Ave S & Franklin Ave E
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27th Ave S & 24th St E
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36th Ave S & 25th St E
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25th St E & Minnehaha Ave
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Franklin Ave E & 22nd Ave S
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
US
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 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Seward, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $359,500, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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