Glendale
Neighborhood in Rochester, Minnesota
Olmsted County 55906
Manufactured homes, modest ranch-style houses and spacious New Traditionals
The vast majority of houses in Glendale were built in the 1990s and early 2000s.“There’s a good mix of styles, and also a manufactured home court,” says Andrew Atwoord, a Realtor with Century 21, adding, “You’ll find split-level homes and twin homes that are pretty large.” In the western half of the neighborhood, Rocky Creek Estates manufactured homes can sell for between $70,000 and around $85,000 depending on the number of bedrooms. Here American flags and potted plants decorate narrow front stoops and cars park uncovered in shared driveways. On numbered streets like 30th and 31st, single-family ranch-style houses and modest split-levels on compact lots—often less than a quarter-acre—hover between $200,000s and $300,000. Farther east, larger, New Traditional homes with attached two-car garages and spacious backyards range in price from around $350,000 to upwards of $650,000.Park playgrounds, fields and protected natural areas
In Glendale Hills Park, which borders the neighborhood to the south, a central playground is surrounded by picnic tables. Across Northern Valley Drive, Northern Heights Park is larger, extending well over 60 acres. Along with a playground, it includes tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a seasonal skating rink and a trail system popular with mountain bikers and dog walkers. “Rochester is kinda blessed with a lot of park space and trails,” says Hus, adding, “There’re miles and miles of trails; it’s almost ridiculous. Walking, hiking, biking, e-scooters, whatever you can think of.” Quarry Hill Park and Nature Center is about 2 miles south. The protected natural area is home to a butterfly garden, sandstone caves and pathways for cross-country skiing. During the school year, it’s a popular field trip destination, and summertime means bug and salamander-hunting at day camps.Department electives, CTECH options and diversity in Rochester Public Schools
Glendale students in pre-kindergarten through second grade can attend Churchill Elementary, which earns a B-plus on Niche, before moving on to the B-minus-rated Hoover Elementary for third, fourth and fifth grades. The next stop on the public-school pipeline is Kellogg Middle, which scores a B. Century High, which is rated with a B-plus, has an agriculture department with diverse electives like floral design; classes on digital media in the English department; and CTECH options in fields like culinary management or construction. In part, because of the Mayo Clinic (which draws in employees from around the world) Rochester Public Schools are known for their diversity and kids speak a combined total of 80 different languages in their respective home.Downtown Rochester 10 minutes away
Traffic is rarely a concern in Rochester, according to Hus, especially when compared to more densely packed East Coast cities. “Out here, there’s so much space. We don’t have rush hour,” he says, adding, “There’s no stress.” From Glendale, it is about 3 miles—less than 10 minutes—into Downtown Rochester, the home base of the Mayo Clinic. Employees can use the hospital’s free shuttle service to travel between St. Mary’s and the Methodist Campus downtown. Med City’s small international airport is about 15 miles south along U.S. Highway 52, and residents can fly direct to larger airports in the Twin Cities or Chicago.Fan favorite rotisserie chickens and groceries at Hy-Vee
Along with Whistle Binkies Olde World Pub, where the menu includes traditional bar fare like onion rings, chicken tenders and nachos, Christopher Hus, also a Realtor with RE/MAX Results, recommends dining on the outdoor patio at Purple Goat. “It’s a fan favorite for its rotisserie chicken,” he says, but the menu also includes burgers with toppings like fried goat cheese and pickled beets. “Or you can always grab a good slice of pizza at BB’s,” he says. For groceries, locals can drive to the Hy-Vee on 37th Street, or browse big-box retailers like Target, The Home Depot and Best Buy just a few miles away in Northwest Rochester.Bowlcity, golf simulators at Chip Shots and Downtown Festivals
During Rochester’s cold winter season, when the city accumulates close to 50 inches of snow, locals turn to indoor recreation. Bowlcity Entertainment Center cranks on its disco lights for “Cosmic Bowling” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and there’s also a laser tag arena and onsite sports bar. Chip Shots, which is attached to Purple Goat, has a golf simulator, indoor pickleball and cornhole leagues; Mondays are half-priced. Nearby, CMX Chateau shows the latest releases, and there are always more activities in Downtown Rochester. “There’s a part of the winter where people come out to Peace Plaza near the Mayo Clinic to check out the ice sculptures and ice bars,” says Hus, describing Social-ICE, typically scheduled in late February. Space heaters and marshmallow fires help combat the freezing weather. In Rochester, summertime is live music season, and locals look forward to weekly free concerts sponsored by the clinic.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mike Heinzerling
Edina Realty, Inc.
(612) 509-9150
52 Total Sales
1 in Glendale
$515,774 Price
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Andrew Atwood
Century 21 Atwood Rochester
(507) 575-4459
172 Total Sales
1 in Glendale
$246,800 Price
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Christopher Hus
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Results
(507) 486-4626
246 Total Sales
3 in Glendale
$100K - $766K Price Range
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Amy Lantz
Amy'sFire Realty, LLC.
(507) 516-3256
84 Total Sales
1 in Glendale
$350,000 Price
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Kristina Wheeler
Keller Williams Premier Realty
(612) 445-2996
223 Total Sales
1 in Glendale
$350,000 Price
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Robin Gwaltney
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Results
(507) 516-9837
1,168 Total Sales
4 in Glendale
$266K - $570K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Glendale | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glendale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glendale, Rochester sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Glendale, Rochester over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Sunday, Jun 1511am - 12:30pm
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