The Manor
A mix of mid-century and contemporary homes on cozy lots
"The Manor mostly came to be in the 1960s and ‘70s,” says Aaron Jones, of Coldwell Banker, and a varied selection of housing has developed over the last 60 or so years. Ranch-style houses, split-levels, bi-levels and new traditionals are among the most common, and prices can fall between $250,000 and around $550,000. In the neighborhood’s older sections, detached garages sit at the end of long driveways, whereas newer homes—built in the early 2000s and beyond have attached two-car garages and gabled roofs. Streets here are on the hillier side, and “Some of the lots are cozy, so you can really get to know your neighbors,” says Gehrt.
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Specialized electives at John Marshall High and elementary options a walk away
Starting in prekindergarten, students living in The Manor can attend Bishop Elementary, which earns a B grade on Niche. The school is within walking distance for many, whereas the C-plus-rated John Adams Middle is a 5-mile drive away. John Marshall High School, meanwhile, has a B-plus Niche grade and a range of electives, everything from Indigenous Language and Culture to Cabinetry and Advanced Woodworking. Rochester Public Schools also offer comprehensive CTECH options, including Agriculture, Engineering and Teaching as a Profession, preparing students for life post-graduation. Also within the neighborhood, Rochester Montessori School has just over 200 students in grades prekindergarten through nine.
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Sledding, walking trails and swimming in local parks
Down the street from Judd Park, locally renowned for its sledding hill, residents can walk to Manor Park to find a playground and baseball field. Those living in the northern half of the neighborhood throw frisbees or play tag in Diamond Ridge Park, and Jones also points to Cascade Lake Park, about 2 miles away. Drivers will find plenty of parking spots, but it's also accessible via Rochester’s intersecting network of paved trails, which extend more than 85 miles throughout the metro area. Cascade Lake Park has several playgrounds for kids of all age groups, and pathways are lined with wildflowers and open-air xylophones. There’s no lifeguard on duty at the lake, but the water is tested every week to make sure it’s safe for swimmers. The park’s newly built amphitheater hosts outdoor concerts during the summer. Nearby, members of Rochester Golf & Country Club can enjoy amenities like an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and dining room.
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Bars and breweries up Circle Drive
Retail options like Costco Wholesale, Aldi and Goodwill are about 2 miles from The Manor up Circle Drive. There are also eateries like Smoak BBQ, where meat is smoked Texas-style, and menu items include brisket fries and mac n cheese bites. Diners can play cornhole and jenga on the outdoor, turf-lined patio. Across the street, Rooster’s Barn & Grill serves breakfast starting at 7 am, and locals stop by later in the day for classic bar fare and games of pool. LTS Brewing Company, meanwhile, makes craft beer and soda in-house, and drinks are paired with shareable pizzas.
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Rochester history at the Days of Yesteryear Festival
At the Days of Yesteryear Festival, an annual event sponsored by the Mechanical History Roundtable, families can watch live oat threshing, sawmill and broom-making demonstrations outside the Ralph Stoppel Farmstead. Visitors to the History Center of Olmsted County can also stop by the Hadley Valley Schoolhouse, built in the late 1800s, or check out the museum’s collection of material artifacts, many of which can be traced back to the Mayo Clinic’s early days. Spectators also flock to Mary Jane Schmidt Field in the summertime to watch the Roosters play vintage baseball.Mayo Clinic transit, Highway 52 to the Twin Cities and DMC
Mayo Clinic’s St. Mary’s Campus is about 3 miles from The Manor, and the hospital’s downtown Methodist Campus is 4 miles away. Both are accessible via Rochester Public Transit Route 408, which stops regularly throughout the neighborhood. Clinic patients and employees can also take advantage of the free shuttle service between hospital buildings. Downtown skyways and underground walkways mean pedestrians can avoid Minnesota cold. The city’s small airport is about 10 miles from downtown along U.S. Highway 52, which also connects drivers to the Twin Cities 80 miles north. According to Jones, a $5 billion redevelopment project called Destination Medical Center (DMC) is set to dramatically alter Rochester’s landscape in coming years, adding features like curb-free streets to aid wheelchair accessibility.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelly Calvert
Kelly Calvert
Edina Realty, Inc.
(507) 512-6947
117 Total Sales
8 in The Manor
$200K - $554K Price Range
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Andrew Atwood
Andrew Atwood
Century 21 Atwood Rochester
(507) 575-4459
172 Total Sales
10 in The Manor
$220K - $480K Price Range
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Christopher Hus
Christopher Hus
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Results
(507) 486-4626
241 Total Sales
9 in The Manor
$245K - $480K Price Range
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Melanie Ashbaugh
Melanie Ashbaugh
Re/Max Results
(507) 516-3162
123 Total Sales
8 in The Manor
$241K - $595K Price Range
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Amy Lantz
Amy Lantz
Amy'sFire Realty, LLC.
(507) 516-3256
81 Total Sales
1 in The Manor
$240,000 Price
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Kristina Wheeler
Kristina Wheeler
Keller Williams Premier Realty
(612) 445-2996
222 Total Sales
4 in The Manor
$192K - $368K Price Range
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Parks in this Area
Kutzky Park
Diamond Ridge
Manor Park
Judd Park
Cook Park
Cascade Lake Park
Meadow Lakes Park
Eagle Ridge Park
Mohn Park
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The Manor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Manor, Rochester sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in The Manor, Rochester over the last 12 months is $540,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$625,000
Median Sale Price
$540,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,072
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,650,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$970,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$279
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,256
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,712
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,903
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
960
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
846
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,326
Median Age
39
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$112,205
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,978
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
48.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.1%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
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