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Nature plus urban amenities in this Minneapolis suburb
A small neighborhood 10 miles northwest of Minneapolis, Northwood East is a suburb with direct proximity to the outdoors. “Nature is the main draw for the Northwood East neighborhood,” Realtor Joe Carmack of Carmack Real Estate Group says. “It’s flanked by Bassett Creek to the south and Northwood Lake to the west, providing tons of outdoor recreation.” The home prices also attract new residents, with the median sales price coming in around $391,000, which is below the national median. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is a 3, which is slightly lower than the national average of 4. “This neighborhood is a first-ring suburb, giving close access to the urban amenities of downtown Minneapolis, while also enjoying a home close to nature areas,” Carmack says.
The Basset Creek Regional Trail runs through the Northwood East neighborhood.
Northwood Park is filled with cattails around the lake.
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Affordable mid-century ramblers, split-levels and colonial revivals
Northwood East is mainly composed of single-family homes featuring rambler, split-level and Colonial Revival designs from the 1960s. Most are situated on quarter-acre lots with mature trees. Many homes have backyards with enough room for a patio plus a pool or some playground equipment. Tuck-under garages are common here, keeping in line with the neighborhood's midcentury development. The median price of a single-family home is $391,000, and homes typically sell between $325,000 and $500,000. Carmack says the area tends to be more affordable than similar communities nearby, making the market tight. “There’s low turnover as residents love living here,” he says. “It can make it difficult to find a home to purchase.” In fact, homes in Northwood East typically sell after only 10 days on the market, as compared to the national average of 45 days, and only 11 homes sold here during the past year.
Rows of homes in Northwood East have a variety of styles to choose from.
Colorful colonial revivals stand out in Northwood East.
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STEM, arts and Spanish options in Northwood East schools
Northwood East is part of Independent District 281, or the Robbinsdale Area School system. Kids in this neighborhood will likely begin at Sonnesyn Elementary, which earns a C rating on Niche. From there, they may move on to Sandburg Middle School, which earns a C-plus rating, and then to B-rated Armstrong Senior High. There are also a few magnet school options here, including three elementary magnets, like the School of Engineering & Arts, which earns a B-plus rating, or the arts-integrated FAIR School at Pilgrim Lane and the Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School, both rated a B-plus. The C-rated FAIR School at Crystal is a magnet option for middle schoolers.
Northwood East students can attend Sonnesyn Elementary, which has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, better than the district.
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High provides opportunities for AP coursework and exams.
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A car-dependent suburb with express access to the Twin Cities
Residents of Northwood East rely on their cars to get around, though the Metro Transit system does make a few stops in the area. An express bus also brings residents to and from Minneapolis and St. Paul. The nearest airport is the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, which is about 23 miles away, and the nearest hospital is North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital, 4 miles away.
Fishing, walking and wildlife in Northwood Park
Northwood Park packs a punch. The 65-acre park has zip lines, a tire swing, baseball diamonds, a basketball court, open green space and a lakeside playground. Basset Creek Regional Trail also runs throughout Northwood Park, providing a 7-mile paved path for walkers and bikers alike. There’s also a small lake where visitors can fish, canoe or kayak. It’s not uncommon for residents to spot turtles sunbathing on a lily pad or swimming through the creek. Bassett Creek runs through the south side of the park. The shallow creek is 12 miles long, and its biggest branch is in New Hope. Northwood Lake is a shallow, 15-acre lake on the east side of the park. Visitors can fish from the shore for a variety of fish. New Hope is known for its 18 city parks spread over more than 200 acres, with nearly every home being within a quarter mile of a park.
Northwood Lake at Northwood Park brings a touch of lake life to the neighborhood.
Northwood Park has many trails for a morning jog.
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Have an omelet, pet cats and eat pizza in Northwood Park
A neighborhood breakfast staple is Fat Nat’s Eggs, a diner that serves breakfast and lunch daily. The menu features everything from French toast and pancakes to omelets. Note that there are no substitutions on the omelet and specialty dishes – with the menu reiterating that Nat “makes ‘em the way you should eat ‘em.” The Café Meow, which is a local cat café, lets patrons snuggle with rescue felines while enjoying a cat-themed drink, like the Bengal kittea (chai latte with nutmeg and butterscotch) and the calico (mocha with caramel and coconut). For dinner, Frankie’s Chicago Style serves up three different types of pizza – thin crust, deep dish and Chicago-style stuffed pizza. For shopping, there’s a shopping center about a mile away with a Hy-Vee, chain restaurants, a Dollar Tree, and hair and nail salons.
Make a furry friend at The Café Meow near Northwood East.
Hy-Vee has a great selection of meat and seafood for Northwood East residents.
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
33 min drive
Bus
Winnetka Ave N & 36th Ave N
Bus
Winnetka Ave N & 38th 1 & 2 Ave N
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northwood East
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
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
Northwood East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwood East, New Hope sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwood East, New Hope over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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