John Adams
Neighborhood in Rochester, Minnesota
Olmsted County 55901
Mid-century and late 20th-century homes on compact lots
The vast majority of homes in John Adams were built before 1990 and prospective buyers can choose from styles characteristic of the '70s and '80s, like split-levels, bi-levels and ranch-styles. Prices range from around $200,000 to $400,000, with properties at the higher end of the spectrum boasting remodeled kitchens and finished basements. Two-car garages and driveway basketball hoops are common here and, although lot sizes are relatively compact — less than a quarter acre — some residents invest in above-ground swimming pools or backyard swing sets.
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Big box retail, chain restaurants and guacamole made fresh
About five minutes from the John Adams community, off of Marketplace Drive, box stores like Target and The Home Depot sit adjacent to chain restaurants like Applebee's, Panera and Five Guys. More recent additions to the neighborhood include Los Arcos Kitchen & Cantina, known for their table-side guacamole service and chimichangas. Britson also recommends the sushi at Ichi Tokyo and Flapdoodles has homemade ice cream flavors like Goose Tracks and Cookie Monster. Hy-Vee is the local go-to for groceries, and band kids can get their instruments repaired or purchase sheet music at The Music Mart down the street.
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The PSEO program at John Marshall High School
Britson points to the quality — and quantity — of schools in the neighborhood, noting, "I drive by at least three schools on my way to work." Elton Hills Elementary, which earns a B-minus on the educational review site Niche, is for kids in prekindergarten through fifth grade. John Adams Middle School, has a C-plus rating, and is within walking distance for most. The last stop in the public school pipeline is John Marshall High, which Niche gives a B grade. Some upperclassmen receive college credit through the high school's Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program, and JM also offers diverse electives like Indigenous Languages & Culture through the Ethnic Studies department and Anthropology through the Social Studies department.
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FORWARD Park Concerts and blockbuster movies
Over the course of six weeks in the summer, six public parks throughout Rochester — including Allendale Park — host FORWARD Park Concerts. Admission is free and families bring coolers packed with drinks and sandwiches. Food trucks arrive shortly before the music starts and Rochester Public Library's traveling bookmobile will sometimes make an appearance. About 5 minutes away along 37th Street, catch the latest blockbuster at CMX Chateau or spend a rainy afternoon at Bowlocity Entertainment Center. It has laser tag, arcade games and 24 bowling lanes.Downtown Rochester less than 10 minutes away
Downtown Rochester's shopping, restaurants and event centers are less than 10 minutes — about 3 miles — from John Adams along Elton Hills Drive and Broadway Avenue. Public buses are limited within the neighborhood but select routes travel down Highway 63 and stop near Elton Hills Run Park. The Mayo Clinic has maintained a presence, adding jobs to Rochester's economy since the late 19th century and the proximity of the hospital's Saint Mary's and Methodist campuses also means that emergency medical care is never more than a few minutes' drive away. It takes less than an hour and a half to travel to Minneapolis or Saint Paul via Highway 52, and the Twin Cities are also accessible via direct flight from Rochester's tiny international airport.Hockey in Allendale Park, Art4Trails in Elton Hills Run Park, swimming at Foster-Arend Beach
Throughout Rochester—and Minnesota, in general—local park fields are flooded come wintertime to create hockey rinks. Kids lace up their skates in the Allendale Park's warming house and dogs leave behind pawprints in the snow. There's also a playground and plenty of open field space for games of kickball or flag football. Woodside Park borders IBM's campus to the west and the paved trails at Elton Hills Run Park to the east are lined with pyramid sculptures, part of Rochester's Art4Trails public art initiative. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are inflatable water slides at Foster-Arend Beach, where the city tests the lake water regularly to determine if it’s safe for swimming.
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Written By
Sara Caskey
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Brandon Rowell
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Thomas Wilson
Thomas Wilson
Keller Williams Premier Realty
(507) 577-5949
47 Total Sales
2 in John Adams
$145K - $220K Price Range
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Melanie Ashbaugh
Melanie Ashbaugh
Re/Max Results
(507) 516-3162
121 Total Sales
4 in John Adams
$210K - $320K Price Range
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Amy Lantz
Amy Lantz
Amy'sFire Realty, LLC.
(507) 516-3256
84 Total Sales
1 in John Adams
$371,500 Price
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Kristina Wheeler
Kristina Wheeler
Keller Williams Premier Realty
(612) 445-2996
223 Total Sales
5 in John Adams
$125K - $404K Price Range
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Matt Ulland
Matt Ulland
Re/Max Results
(507) 577-5986
205 Total Sales
8 in John Adams
$255K - $360K Price Range
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Chelsey Graning
Chelsey Graning
Coldwell Banker Realty
(612) 662-5741
62 Total Sales
1 in John Adams
$278,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Elton Hills Run Park
Roy Watson Youth Sports Complex
Riverview West Park
Rochester Olmstead County Recreation Area
Crescent Park
Allendale Park
Foster Arend Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | John Adams | US |
|---|---|---|
| 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
John Adams Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in John Adams, Rochester sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in John Adams, Rochester over the last 12 months is $310,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$301,500
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$310,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$242,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
850
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,677
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,106
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,009
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,615 - $1,845 per month
- French Creek Townhomes
- 2-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,038+ Sq Ft
- 2134 Chardonnay Ln NW
- Rochester, MN
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$1,500 per month
- Townhouse for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 800 Sq Ft
- 3411 18th Ave NW
- Unit 3411
- Rochester, MN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,758
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,283
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,235
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
50.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21%
% Population in Labor Force
77.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Elton Hills
Single-family homes and tree-lined streets border Mayo Clinic headquarters
Valhalla
An established neighborhood with proximity to the Mayo Clinic
Cimarron
Compact Rochester neighborhood anchored by parks and surrounded by shopping plazas
John Marshall
Single-story homes and quiet streets 2 miles from downtown Rochester
Lincolnshire-Arbor Glen
Established Rochester neighborhood close to shopping centers
Lowertown
Century-old homes border of Downtown Rochester
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