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Oak Grove is known for its large lots and natural beauty
Surrounded by ponds, rivers and woods, homeowners choose Oak Grove for its scenic surroundings. Located in the center of Anoka County's farmlands and wildlife preserves, this small city has a reputation for quiet, natural beauty and vast tracts of land. In fact, larger home acreage isn't just the norm; it's a requirement. "They're unique in that they don't allow any lots under 2.5 acres," says Michelle Anderson, a Realtor with Re/Max Results. Active school and church communities are also attractive for many families moving to the area.
Many Oak Grove homeowners have expansive acreage.
Hickey Lake in Oak Grove is a great spot to view local wildlife.
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Midcentury and neo-traditional homes include multiple acres of land
Thanks to minimum acreage restrictions, houses have a level of landscaping and privacy that is uncommon in other regions in Minnesota. But the lots themselves aren't the only details that are bigger. "Oak Grove tends to have much larger homes," says Anderson, who's worked in the region since 2015. Properties are filled with trees, foliage and even the occasional stream or pond. Many homes have oversized garages, outbuildings and waterfront views. Ranch-style and split-level homes range from the mid-$200,000s to the low-$600,000s, depending on size and location. Neo-traditional homes with farmhouse accents start in the mid-$600,000s and peak in the high-$800,000s. Country estates with ample acreage are priced from high-$900,000s to $1.5 million.
Large estates span the countryside in Oak Grove.
As development expands, neo-traditional homes are common throughout Oak Grove.
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Parks and Refuge Golf Club are a way to enjoy the outdoors
Visitors fish, swim or canoe in the gentle waters at Lake George Regional Park, located north of the body of water that shares its name. Nature lovers can walk miles of forested trails, looking for the occasional glimpse of a Bald Eagle or Sandhill Crane. Rum River Central Regional Park has tent camping, horseback riding and winter skiing. Refuge Golf Club has 18 public holes on 350 acres of woodlands. Golfers can take breaks at the clubhouse or order a drink at the bar. Hunters enjoy the dense oak savanna of Robert and Marilyn Burman Wildlife Management Area for stalking deer, turkey and other game.
Lake George Regional Park in Oak Grove has wooded hiking trails.
South of Oak Grove, Rum River Central Regional Park has rustic trails for horseback riding.
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Sports at St. Francis High School bring the community together
Oak Grove students can begin at St. Francis Elementary School, which has a B from Niche, before attending St. Francis Middle School, which has a C-plus. Older students will attend St. Francis High School, which has a B-minus. School spirit is active in the community, with locals regularly showing up for high school sporting events. "They have a terrific setup over there, and everyone goes to the games," says Brian Mundle, a Realtor with Edina Realty. "Baseball, football – it's all really entertaining."
St. Francis Elementary School is ranked above-average, enrolling over 650 students in grades K-5.
St. Francis High School is ranked above-average and enrolls nearly 1,200 students in grades 9-12.
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St. Patrick Catholic Church is actively involved in local events
St. Patrick Catholic Church hosts CountryFest, an annual weekend celebration that includes a youth block party, auctions, food and fireworks. "The church is really involved in the community," says Anderson.
Located next to Oak Grove City Hall, the St. Patrick Catholic Church hosts the annual CountryFest.
Every September, Oak Grove locals enjoy the fun-filled weekend of CountryFest.
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Local pizza and tavern fare at Chanticleer and Chester's
Chester's Small Town Tavern and Eatery puts an upscale spin on traditional tavern food with menu items like bacon bourbon Brussels sprouts and feta or their birria tacos. Chanticleer is a local chain known for its pizza of the month and specialty crust options. For shopping, locals frequently visit Riverdale Crossing, 10 miles south in Coon Rapids. Options in this area include big-box stores like Hobby Lobby and grocery stores like Aldi and Cub. "For shopping, some people will go as far as Forest Lake," says Mundle. Forest Lake is over 20 miles east, and its retail choices include Target, Michaels and Walmart Supercenter.
Chanticlear Pizza in Oak Grove specializes in homemade, thin-crust pizza.
Oak Grove residents can travel to Riverdale Crossing in Coon Rapids to shop stores like Walmart, Cub Foods, and Hobby Lobby.
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Minneapolis and St. Paul are less than an hour south
State Highway 65 is the nearest thoroughfare, providing access to Minneapolis, about 35 miles south. St. Paul is about 40 miles southeast. A lack of public transit and walkability means residents need a car for most trips.
Highway 65 is a major thoroughfare east of Oak Grove.
Highway 169 lies to the west of Oak Grove and is a major route into the Twin Cities.
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On average, homes in Oak Grove, MN sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Grove, MN over the last 12 months is $505,315, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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