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John Marshall

John Marshall

Neighborhood in Rochester, Minnesota

Olmsted County 55901

$271,101 Average Value
$158 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

1950s-era housing on the outskirts of ‘Destination Medical Center’

On Friday nights in the fall, the John Marshall High School Rockets' kick off on the football field, and residents can walk from a few streets over to watch the games. Sharing its name and space with the high school, the neighborhood of John Marshall, is also about 2 miles from the Mayo Clinic’s St. Mary’s and Methodist campuses. John Marshall residents, most of whom live in modest single-family homes dating back to the 1950s, can commute to the hospital on foot, bike or public bus. Routes pass by shopping centers and neighborhood churches like St. Pius X, and tiny eateries on the way to Downtown Rochester, which is constantly expanding. “I’ve been here for 33 years,” says Amy Lantz, owner of Amy’s Fire Realty. “When I was just starting out in 1991, we were at 80,000 people. Now we’re at 130,000.” According to Lantz, Mayo has invested $5 billion in a new hospital in the heart of the city, a project called “Destination Medical Center” and with that, housing demand has only increased in neighborhoods like John Marshall.
John Marshall has Downton Rochester just a short drive away and offers a number of activities.
John Marshall has Downton Rochester just a short drive away and offers a number of activities.
John Marshall has many athletic fields including school fields.
John Marshall has many athletic fields including school fields.
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Mid-century homes on compact lots

Mid-century homes, many of which are single-story ranch-styles and split-levels, sit side-by-side on compact lots. Sale prices range from around $200,000 to $300,000, with the exception of a few investment properties, which sometimes sell for under $150,000 and often require extensive renovations. Streets are lined with sidewalks and decades-old trees, and there are both attached and detached single-car garages. To the west of the neighborhood beside Highway 63, residents will find manufactured homes and the Berkshire Village Apartments. “A lot of people come here for treatments [at Mayo],” says Lantz, and that’s when short-term stays and rental units come in handy.
Homes in John Marshall sit in tree lined sidewalks with private driveways.
Homes in John Marshall sit in tree lined sidewalks with private driveways.
Homes in John Marshall vary in price and size, but mostly all include private driveways.
Homes in John Marshall vary in price and size, but mostly all include private driveways.
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Walking trails with views of the city

Indian Heights Park, which spans a few dozen acres and features a network of rustic trails, is home to the historic Wilson House and the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center. Due to the park’s elevation, walkers are treated to scenic views of the Rochester skyline and the Zumbro River. Also nearby is Cook Park, which has a sand volleyball court and picnic space. In the summertime, the Mayo Clinic sponsors FORWARD Park Concerts, where neighbors set-up folding chairs in the grass before ordering food from vendors like F&J Compadres and The Wandering Scoop. Kutzky Park, just south of John Marshall, features paved trails that border Cascade Creek. The creek connects to Cascade Lake and Cascade Lake Park, where visitors can fish from the pier or sun themselves on the park's small beach.
Enjoy a stroll through the nature trails of Indian Heights Park in Washington.
Enjoy a stroll through the nature trails of Indian Heights Park in Washington.
Cook Park in Washington offers athletic fields and playground for kids.
Cook Park in Washington offers athletic fields and playground for kids.
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BBQ pork and vegan grilled cheese in The Design District

John Hardy’s BBQ has been a Rochester staple since the 1970s. The take-out menu includes items like Whole Smoked Chicken, while dine-in customers can enjoy shredded pork with mac & cheese and sweet potato tots. “I’d check out Old Abe in the Design District, which is a renovated two-story house that’s now a pure vegan restaurant,” says Nelson. They sell Drift Dough Donuts, veggie bowls and vegan grilled cheese sandwiches. Nearby, Forager Brewery and Cafe has a made-from-scrath eats, craft beer and monthly trivia nights. Hy-Vee in Barlow Plaza is the go-to for groceries, and some residents live close enough to walk to and from the store with their week's worth of ingredients in tow.
John Hardy's BBQ in John Marshall offers both interior and outdoor dining.
John Hardy's BBQ in John Marshall offers both interior and outdoor dining.
Taco Lab in John Marshall is a Mexican food truck with outdoor seating.
Taco Lab in John Marshall is a Mexican food truck with outdoor seating.
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Electives and CTECH pathways at John Marshall High School

Neighborhood kids can attend schools like Elton Hills Elementary, which Niche grades with a B-minus; John Adams Middle, which earns a C-plus and the B-rated John Marshall High, which is within walking distance. At John Marshall, or JM as its known locally, English electives include creative writing, contemporary novels and philosophical thinking courses. Through the CTECH engineering pathway, students can also take classes in robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing. Or for those interested in agriculture, courses like Greenhouse Plant Production provide plenty of hands-on experience.
Students in John Marshall attend John Adams Middle.
Students in John Marshall attend John Adams Middle.
John Marshall Senior High is highly rated in John Marshall.
John Marshall Senior High is highly rated in John Marshall.
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Rochester Public Transit, bike trails and a subway system

Public buses run along John Marshall thoroughfares like 14th Street and 11th Avenue, connecting the neighborhood to St. Mary’s Hospital, the Mayo Clinic’s oldest Rochester campus, and downtown, where Lantz says parking can sometimes be challenging. The city also has a network of paved trails popular with cyclists. “Our hospital downtown is all connected by skyway and subway. You can walk underneath the ground if you want. You don’t ever have to go outside,” notes Lantz. This is especially helpful in January, when temperatures sometimes drop below zero. In general, however, Lantz says winters in Rochester are more mild than in Southwestern Minnesota. It takes about an hour and a half to drive the 90 or so miles along U.S. Highway 52 into the Twin Cities, and Rochester International Airport also offers direct flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul, as well as Chicago/O’Hare.
Although most people use their cars to get around, public transit is availabl in John Marshall.
Although most people use their cars to get around, public transit is availabl in John Marshall.
Enjoy a troll through Kutzky Park near John Marshall.
Enjoy a troll through Kutzky Park near John Marshall.
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Arthouse cinema and downtown events sponsored by Mayo

Pop’s Art Theater, a relatively new addition to the Rochester area, borders Cook Park. “As a single-screen arthouse space, what we usually play is a combination of modern arthouse and repertory films from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.” Some members, according to co-owner Nathaniel Nelson, stop by for every show. “A lot of people are also transient: the people in Rochester, Mayo Clinic patients and their families who come through,” adds Nelson. Other highlights include Rochester events like Thursdays Downtown and Social-ICE. “Thursdays Downtown, it’s where locals come to put their wares out and people walk up and down the road, try food and buy different types of jewelry, rugs, stuff like that,” Lantz says, noting, “We also have live music on Sunday nights in the summertime. And they have ice sculptures, ice drinks and winter activities at Social-ICE.”
Stop by the Soldiers Field Veteran Memorial in Downtown Rochester.
Stop by the Soldiers Field Veteran Memorial in Downtown Rochester.
Aune Hall is shared among multiple neighborhoods including John Marshall.
Aune Hall is shared among multiple neighborhoods including John Marshall.
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Transit

Airport

Rochester International

16 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime John Marshall US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

John Marshall Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$257,500
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$257,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$158

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
141
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,593
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
771
Median Age
37
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$74,843
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,146

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.4%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
44''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

60 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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