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An overview of the Kutzky Park neighborhood.
A ‘central hub’ in Rochester, Minnesota
When the springtime sun melts the snow in Rochester, Minnesota, yellow and black warblers fly north to Kutzky Park, landing in the trees beside Cascade Creek. The park — which shares a name with the surrounding residential neighborhood — is just a few blocks north of the Mayo Clinic, the city’s leading employer. Over the last century, this towering hospital has expanded to include over 1,000 beds and dozens of operating rooms. “Mayo, in general, is the driving factor of all of Rochester. It is the largest employer in the city,” says Realtor Andrew Atwood, an owner and branch manager at Century 21 whose family has spent generations in the real estate business. According to Atwood, there’s always a good chance that at least one of his clients works at Mayo; IBM is another major area employer. Bordering the neighborhood to the west is U.S. Highway 14. To the east is downtown Rochester, home to attractions like Mayo Field, the Rochester Art Center and the Civic Center, which hosts touring bands and comedians alike. In the words of Atwood, “Kutzky is a great central hub,” but still provides locals with a cozy residential feel.
Century-old homes shaded by trees
Although many of the homes in Kutzky Park date back to a similar era, around the 1920s and ‘30s, no two look quite the same. “It’s a very, very unique mix of homes,” says Atwood. There are Cape Cods, bungalows and Tudor-inspired cottages with front-facing chimneys and steep, storybook-esque gables. Mature trees shade the sidewalks and shed their colorful leaves come fall, and garages sit at the end of long shared driveways. Sale prices in Kutzky Park range from around $250,000 to $450,000. While homes and condo units in the Community Land Trust, often sell for under $200,000. Lots are relatively compact, often spanning less than 7,000 square feet, so there’s enough room for decorative shrubs, but kids will need to take games of tag to neighborhood parks.
Various houses line the streets in the Kutzky Park neighborhood.
A view down the sidewalk with houses lining the street in the kutzky park neighborhood.
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Kutzky Park has a long river trail that connects to other parks.
A namesake park, walking trails and lakefront beaches
In Kutzky Park and Kutzky Park East, visitors will find paved walking trails, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. Cook Park is also a go-to for outdoor recreation options. There are horseshoes and public restrooms on site, and families gather for weekend picnics under the pavilion. Less than 2 miles away, fishermen can head to the docks beside Cascade Lake, and beach-goers lay towels out on the sand before wading into the designated swim area. The playground here incorporates natural elements — climbable tree stumps, logs and wood chips for soft landings — and local organizations can rent out structures like the Canfield Amphitheater and the Cascade Lakeside Building. Some committed wintertime walkers invest in ice cleats for better traction on the lakefront trails. Nearby, find the Rochester Golf and Country Club, where members enjoy access to an 18-hole course, an outdoor swimming pool and Chef’s Table events.
A famous coconut cake and foraged ingredients
Diners are likely to spot their Mayo Clinic colleagues inside Canadian Honker, a restaurant located across from the hospital on 2nd Street and a known neighborhood staple since 1984. Order hearty American breakfasts like stuffed French toast or hearty oatmeal, or pick up Bunnies Coconut Cake to-go. The dessert usually makes an appearance at neighborhood birthday parties and family reunions. Down the street at Red Cow, burger toppings include everything from peanut butter to apricot jam, while Mac N Cheese is topped with crispy parmesan. Pick up groceries at Fresh Thyme Market, found next to Don Panchos Bakery in the Miracle Mile shopping center, or shop for weekly ingredients at Hy-Vee in Barlow Plaza. Brews are made onsite at Forager, where dishes are flavored with foraged Minnesota herbs. There’s an eclectic mix of chocolate shops, cafes and boutiques surrounding the Peace Fountain sculpture in downtown Rochester.
Nearby Canadian Honker is known for their famous Coconut Cake.
The Kutzky Bowl at the Forager Brewery and Cafe.
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Summertime markets, fairs and arthouse cinema
On Saturday mornings between May and October, vendors arrange freshly baked breads, cheeses and flower bouquets under tents in Graham Park for the Rochester Farmers Market. Also during the summer, pick up street food, stop by a face painting booth and listen to live music at “Thursdays Downtown,” a weekly festival near Peace Plaza. Locals look forward to the carnival rides, barn exhibits and funnel cakes at the Olmsted County Fair in July. Pop’s Art Theater screens indie releases on 6th Avenue, and the Kutzky Park Neighborhood Association plans annual potlucks and park clean-ups. Community members can voice their questions and concerns at monthly Tuesday night meetings.
Thursdays Downtown features food vendors, artists, and live music.
Pops Art Theater celebrates film culture with arthouse and repertory cinema.
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Practical Nursing and Information Technology pathways through Rochester Public Schools
Kutzky Park students can enroll in the Rochester Public School District, where elementary options include Elton Hills to the north and Folwell to the south. The schools received a B-minus and an A-minus respectively, from educational review site Niche. After 5th Grade, options include John Adams Middle and Willow Creek Middle, both of which received C-plus grades, and high schoolers attend the B-rated John Marshall Senior High or the A-minus-rated Mayor Senior High. Through the P-TECH 535 program, students are able to receive their high school and associate’s degrees at the same time. Pathways include practical nursing — where teens gain onsite experience via a partnership with the Mayo Clinic — and information technology, through which they can build connections at IBM. Rochester Public Schools also have a free summer meal program for kids under 18, and adults can stop by designated locations for breakfasts and lunches at reduced prices.
John Adams Middle serves 1,072 students in grades 6-8.
John Marshall Senior High serves 1,573 students in grades 8-12.
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A mile walk downtown, the Twin Cities in an hour and a half
Downtown Rochester is less than a mile — about 20 minutes on foot — from Kutzky Park, and public buses stop regularly along 2nd Street. Transit schedules are more limited on the weekends. “It’s so easy to get everywhere from [the neighborhood],” says Atwood, also noting that “any time of day the traffic moves pretty fast.” There’s plenty of street parking in the Kutzky Park neighborhood, although permits are required. Residents keep an eye out for restrictions during the snowy season to make room for plows and emergency evacuation routes. About 10 miles — or 15 minutes — away from the neighborhood is Rochester International Airport, and American and Delta Airlines fly direct to Chicago and Minneapolis. It takes about an hour and a half to travel to the Twin Cities via car.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kutzky Park
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kutzky Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kutzky Park, Rochester sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Kutzky Park, Rochester over the last 12 months is $374,800, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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