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Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley

$398,519 Average Value
$151 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

A quiet community with easy access to the Twin Cities

Hidden Valley is a quiet neighborhood on the south side of New Hope, home to single-family homes, an elementary school, a church and the local park. Hidden Valley is also only a mile away from a strip mall, several local restaurants and a Hy-Vee grocery store. U.S. Route 169 borders Hidden Valley to the west, making the location convenient for commuters headed to Minneapolis or anywhere else in the Twin Cities. "After living here for almost 20 years, I never want to move to a different community," says Council Member Michael Isenberg. "It has a small-town feel in the middle of all the big cities in the Twin Cities. We have Maple Grove, Plymouth, Minnetonka and all sorts of other communities within 10 minutes of us."
Hidden Valley offers comfortable suburban living with convenient access to the greater metro area.
Hidden Valley offers comfortable suburban living with convenient access to the greater metro area.
Residents of Hidden Valley enjoy traditional mid to late-20th century homes with large city lots.
Residents of Hidden Valley enjoy traditional mid to late-20th century homes with large city lots.
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Hidden Valley's 1960s housing and New Hope's incentives for home improvement

Most homes in Hidden Valley were built in the 1960s and feature ranch-style or split-level architecture. The neighborhood also has some 1990s-era new traditional homes. Most streets in the neighborhood do not have sidewalks, but the homes do have large, lush yards that are often well-shaded by mature trees. Recently properties have sold from $350,000 to $465,000. The city of New Hope incentivizes homeowners through various programs, including a scattered site housing program, where the city buys lots and sells them to developers to raise property values, and an annual home improvement competition. "Our RAVE! Awards reward residents for improving their property – remodeling the kitchen or having a beautiful yard, things like that," Isenberg says.
Split-level homes are common throughout the Hidden Valley neighborhood.
Split-level homes are common throughout the Hidden Valley neighborhood.
Classic ranch-style homes are prevalent within Hidden Valley.
Classic ranch-style homes are prevalent within Hidden Valley.
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Robbinsdale Area Schools

All students in the neighborhood attend Sonnesyn Elementary, which is located on the east side of the neighborhood and many parents here walk their kids to school. Sonnesyn Elementary earns a C grade from Niche. After that, students may continue on to Sandburg Middle School and Armstrong High, which earn C-plus and B ratings, respectively. Armstrong High has a graduation rate of over 90%, more than 75 clubs and activities and one of Minnesota's largest AP programs.
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High is ranked above average with a an overall 'B' grade on Niche.
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High is ranked above average with a an overall 'B' grade on Niche.
Sandburg Middle School enrolls over 400 students in grades 6-8.
Sandburg Middle School enrolls over 400 students in grades 6-8.
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Hidden Valley Park

Hidden Valley Park is located in the southeast corner of Hidden Valley, just south of Sonnesyn Elementary. For many residents, this park is a short walk away from home and serves as one of the local gathering places. The park features a mile-loop and one-third-mile-loop trails, a modern playground built in 2018 and tennis courts with pickleball lines. In the winter, the park has an outdoor ice-skating rink and a hill that's popular for sledding.
Hidden Valley Park has picturesque pond views.
Hidden Valley Park has picturesque pond views.
Hidden Valley Park has serene views along its walking paths.
Hidden Valley Park has serene views along its walking paths.
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Winnetka Commons has breakfast at Fat Nat's and Chicago-style pizza at Frankie's

Winnetka Commons is this community's local strip mall, about a mile away. Its home to a mix of local and chain restaurants and stores. "There's a neighborhood hardware store and a handful of nice places to eat," Isenberg says. "There's a breakfast place that people come from all over the Twin Cities for called Fat Nat's. There's a local pizza place slash bar and grill called Frankie's. The owner of that establishment is a pillar of the community for all the stuff he does, donating meals and helping out with different events." Arkady's Market is a small Russian deli and German bakery less than a mile from Hidden Valley. For groceries, many residents shop at the Hy-Vee in the middle of town, 2 miles north.
Fat Nat's Eggs and its famous breakfast menu are dining favorites in Hidden Valley.
Fat Nat's Eggs and its famous breakfast menu are dining favorites in Hidden Valley.
Frankie's Chicago Style Bar & Restaurant is a local dining favorite and only minutes away from Hidden Valley.
Frankie's Chicago Style Bar & Restaurant is a local dining favorite and only minutes away from Hidden Valley.
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St. Joseph Catholic Community's Fall Festival

In Hidden Valley's northeast corner, St. Joseph Catholic Community holds its Fall Festival each October. The event includes live music, kids' games, bingo, a community dinner, a bake sale and a silent auction.
St. Joseph Catholic Community resides in Hidden Valley and hosts its annual Fall Festival in October.
St. Joseph Catholic Community resides in Hidden Valley and hosts its annual Fall Festival in October.
St. Joseph Catholic Community, located next to Sonnesyn Elementary School, hosts Fall Festival in October.
St. Joseph Catholic Community, located next to Sonnesyn Elementary School, hosts Fall Festival in October.
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U.S. Route 169 connects to Minneapolis

Hidden Valley is a car-dependent neighborhood on the southwest side of New Hope and 10 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Its location along U.S. Route 169 provides convenient access into the city. There are also several Metro Transit bus routes to and from Minneapolis, — and they all take over an hour. Boone Avenue, the neighborhood's eastern border, has bike lanes, for those who use bikes to get around. The nearest medical center to Hidden Valley is North Memorial Health's Robbinsdale Hospital, 4 miles east. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 21 miles away.

Crime

Hidden Valley's crime score on the CAP Index is 3 out of 10, slightly below the national average of 4.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

32 min drive

Bus

HWY 169 Nb Exit & 36th Ave N

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hidden Valley US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Hidden Valley Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$335,900
Median Sale Price
$334,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$334,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$151

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
320
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,649
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners

Demographics

Total Population
738
Median Age
38
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$99,358
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,796

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
41.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
% Population in Labor Force
76.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
59''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

15 / 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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