South Uptown
Neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County 55408
Neighborhood Reviews
Prairie styles and multi-family condos
Single family homes are in short supply in South Uptown, considering 70% of the area is comprised of renters within the community. Most homes here were constructed in the early 1900s. It’s an established community with little new construction aside from the occasional tear down. South Uptown features a variety of home styles ranging from Prairie styles and bungalows to multi-family condos. With a median sales price of $342,000, homes here range from the low $100,000s for a one-bedroom condo to upwards of $1 Million for a five-bedroom renovated Prairie Style. The community is laid out in a traditional urban-like grid, offering single family homes near Painters Park in areas like Remingtons to those closer to Bde Maka Ska Lake in Calhoun Isle with multi-family condos scattered throughout the community. Residences closer to Bde Maka Ska Lake are subject to higher priced points here. Homes often feature detached garages and are typically fronted by minimal lawn space and ornate barriers for added seclusion from neighbors.
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Bike along the paths at Lake of the Isles Park
Residents in South Uptown are adjacent to three of the city’s most popular lakes; Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet. Watersport activities, like swimming, fishing and boating are common at all the lakes in the area. Cyclists can bike along the paved paths at Lake of the Isles Park during the warmer months, or play hockey and ice-skate in the winter. Bde Maka Ska Park offers a sandy shoreline perfect for sunbathing and boating rentals for heading out onto the water. Lake Harriet features a wooden dock for fishing and the Lakeside Canoe Dock for housing boats and launching kayaks and canoes. Painter Park neighbors the community, offering a recreation center, sports fields and a jungle-gym for children to burn off energy. While Bryant Square Park offers a pool for cooling off during the summer and is known for hosting events throughout the year.
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Education at Minneapolis Public Schools
Students in South Uptown can attend schools like Kenwood Community, Anwatin Middle and North Community High School, which have earned ratings of A-minus, C and C-minus from the educational review site, Niche. Kenwood Community School serves kindergarten through Grade 5 and incorporates the neighboring forest and Cedar Lake into the curriculum for greater enrichment and environmental comprehension. Anwatin Middle School offers a Middle Years Programme to support its International Baccalaureate (IB) status, encouraging students to develop global awareness through their long-standing 8th grade Community Project. North Community High School offers Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), which incorporates college courses taught by college faculty on local university campuses. Private options like Cristo Rey Jesuit High School are also common.
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Annual events at Bryant Square Park
Every year, music lovers gather at Bryant Square Park for their annual Summer Concert Series that runs from June through August. The park has an amphitheater for live performances, a playground for the kids, a wading pool for hot summer days and multiple sports fields. In the winter, the neighborhood association hosts a luminary skating party with a bonfire and hot chocolate – almost 500 people showed up in 2023. Bryant Square Park is a hub in the summer for kids who are offered cold meals and healthy snacks during the day.Commute into Downtown Minneapolis on I-94
Residents in South Uptown rely on Hennepin Avenue for easy access to U.S. Interstate-94 and neighboring areas like East Harriet and Lowry Hill East. For public transportation, residents can hop on the Metro Transit, which operates along Hennepin Avenue. Those interested in traveling further outside the community are 9 miles from Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. Healthcare is available at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, only 3 miles from the community.Shopping along West Lake Street
Residents in South Uptown can shop along West Lake Street, which features big-box grocers and everyday retailers, like Lunds & Byerlys, Cub and CVS Pharmacy. A variety of locally owned shops and boutiques, like Bryant Hardware, Corner Store Vintage, Les Sól and Cal Surf can also be found here. When dining in the area, locals can start their day with a pastry from Black Walnut Bakery, which is operated by a Minneapolis native inspired by French cuisine. The bakery is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Or head to Pizza Lucé Uptown for a relaxed dining experience and unique pizza options from traditional peperoni to baked potato and chicken & waffles. And make sure to check out Up-Down, which features a wide variety of arcade games, bar bites and a rooftop seating area. “There are dozens of fantastic restaurants peppered throughout South Minneapolis, making it an ideal place for a foodie — If you want breakfast, Gigi's is the perfect spot; if you want a cup of coffee, Canteen and Five Watt won't disappoint,” says Gross, who previously lived in South Uptown and has been selling in the area since 2009.
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The Historic Lakewood Cemetery
South Uptown doesn’t have a lot of designated greenspaces like some neighborhoods in the city, but it borders historic Lakewood Cemetery, which was founded in 1871. “We have governors and some of the most prominent people in the city buried there and they have really unique monuments – it’s absolutely beautiful,” Engel says. There are benches and people treat it almost like a park, wandering 250 acres of meticulously maintained rolling landscape. “The Garden Mausoleum is considered one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the state,” Engel says. Completed in 2012, it’s considered a masterpiece of contemporary architecture that sits against a stunningly serene backdrop.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Juli Schmidt
Juli Schmidt
RE/MAX Results
(763) 452-9057
10 Total Sales
1 in South Uptown
$540,000 Price
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Janelle Murlowski
Janelle Murlowski
P.S. Real Estate, LLC
(612) 688-9935
100 Total Sales
1 in South Uptown
$435,000 Price
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Michael Kaslow
Michael Kaslow
Coldwell Banker Realty
(952) 666-4843
525 Total Sales
5 in South Uptown
$150K - $635K Price Range
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Matthew Austinson
Matthew Austinson
Keller Williams Premier Realty
(715) 553-5291
101 Total Sales
1 in South Uptown
$136,000 Price
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Jonathan Spar
Jonathan Spar
Edina Realty, Inc.
(952) 900-2924
101 Total Sales
1 in South Uptown
$465,000 Price
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Jim Snaza
Jim Snaza
Homes Plus Realty
(612) 429-5408
132 Total Sales
1 in South Uptown
$405,622 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lyndale Farmstead Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Football
Painter Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Bryant Square Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Lyndale Farmstead Off Leash Dog Park
Lyndale Farmstead Dog Park
- Dog Park
Bde Maka Ska
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
Whittier Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/10/2014
Niche Review
Locavores are in. Everything you need is here.
12/29/2016
Niche Review
This neighborhood is wonderful. It is a walking neighborhood with parks and local business everywhere. If I could change anything it would be that the neighborhood is very white and very gentrified.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Uptown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Uptown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Uptown, Minneapolis sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in South Uptown, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$372,450
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$181,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
921
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1911
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,953
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
675
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,445
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2110am - 12pm
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,614
Median Age
34
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,717
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,395
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
69.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.4%
% Population in Labor Force
83.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
60''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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