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Parks, lakes and highly ranked schools draw families to Central Park
The Central Park neighborhood was developed in Roseville decades after the park with the same name was established in the early 1900s. As the park grew and offered modern amenities that coincided with the post-World War II housing boom, builders realized that new homes close to both the park and Bennett Lake would be sought after.
Today, a new generation of buyers find those mid-century homes — renovated and fixer-uppers, alike — as attractive as buyers did in the 1950s and '60s. “Central Park has become more diverse over the decades, but it still brings working families that appreciate vibrant community services, including parks, lakes and public schools,'' says David Saint Germain, a Roseville Realtor with MetroHomesMarket.com for 16 years. "The neighborhood has plenty of nearby restaurants, grocery stores and recreation spots like Roseville Ice Arena. When buyers can find newer homes a bit farther away, but they choose to move here, you realize that the blend of recreation and services is a major selling point in Central Park.”
Homes in Roseville are nestled among the city's 32 parks encompassing 700 acres of green space.
Take in a performance at the Rog Amphitheater in Central Park.
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Midcentury homes near Central Park and Bennett Lake
Central Park is a mid-20th-century suburban neighborhood with about 700 homes, including ranch-style and raised ranch-style homes, split-levels, cottages and two-story townhomes. About 65% of homes are owner-occupied.
Bennett Lake and Central Park itself anchor the neighborhood in the northwest quadrant. Central Park-Victoria Ballfields and the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum occupy several acres on the east side of the neighborhood. Nearly one-third of the neighborhood is either parkland or 28-acre Bennett Lake.
Buyers will find townhouses from about $265,000 to $380,000. Ranch-style homes have recently sold for about $250,000 to $550,000, while split-level homes have sold from around $400,000 to $500,000.
Homes with tuck under garages are common in Central Park.
Central Park-Lexington is the cornerstone of the Central Park neighborhood.
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Roseville Public Schools offer free lunches, a local point of pride
Central Park students can attend class in the A-minus graded Roseville Public School District, which provides free lunches. Students can start their education at Central Park Elementary, which has a C-plus grade from Niche. Central Park is known for its cultural and linguistic diversity which encourages students to sign up for dual-language learning programs. Roseville Area Middle has a B grade from Niche. It offers a program for gifted students as well as the Roseville American Indian Education program, that promotes cultural awareness, academic advocacy and connections between local American Indian students and their families. Roseville Area Senior High is A-graded by Niche. About 45% of students participate in Advanced Placement courses, and the school reports a 90% graduation rate.
Roseville Area High School is located in Roseville on the north side of Hwy 36.
Roseville Area Middle School serves a student body of over 950 in grades 7 & 8
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Bicycle-friendly and plenty of Metro Transit buses
Central Park is bikeable and walkable, with paved bicycle lanes on residential streets connecting to downtown Minneapolis. Nevertheless, most daily errands will require a car. Metro Transit buses are readily available along East County Road C and County Road B2 West.
The closest highways to Central Park are Minnesota State Highway 36 and Interstate 35, on the south and east sides of Central Park.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 22 miles south of Central Park. With mild traffic, drivers can reach it in under 30 minutes. It has two terminals and is a hub for Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
Central Park - Lexington offers scenic biking and illuminated walking trails that encircle Bennett Lake, providing a beautiful setting for outdoor recreation.
Metro Transit buses are readily available in the Central Park neighborhood.
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Golf, giraffes, Bennett Lake and gardens
Central Park is the largest city park in Roseville and one of the largest parks in Ramsey County. At 225 acres, it is divided into six sub-parks, each of which is connected by walking and biking trails. “Central Park is the cornerstone of Roseville and Central Park,'' Saint Germain says. "It’s not one park but a chain of connected parks. It integrates city services with a variety of recreation and sports including hockey, baseball and football along with fishing, bicycle races and regular community events.”
Central Park – Victoria Ballfields is the home of Roseville’s softball leagues, with six fields, a picnic shelter and surrounding paved walking trails. Central Park – Dale East hosts The Harriet Alexander Nature Center’s 52 acres in the middle of Central Park. The Muriel Sahlin Arboretum is a peaceful and eye-catching place to rest, take a nature walk or attend an outdoor wedding. Bennett Lake’s 25 acres is a popular spot for pier, canoe and shoreside fishing. One reason for its popularity is that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources uses Bennett Lake as a fish-rearing location.
Outside the neighborhood’s boundaries but within a 3-mile radius, residents will find 100-year-old Midland Hills Golf Course, a private country club founded by University of Minnesota. The Como Park Zoo and Observatory was founded in the 1890s as a city park and has expanded into a zoo and observatory over the last 100 years. Its most recent additions include the Gorilla Forest, the Japanese Gardens and the Tropical Encounters exhibit.
Bennett Lake is a favorite for local fishermen in Roseville.
Central Park - Victoria West in Roseville is a favorite picnic spot.
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Casual and established dining spots are close to home
Locals can start their day with drive-thru coffee at Mudslingers Coffee on Lexington Avenue. Aldi is nearby on Rice Street, while Rosedale Center is the closest shopping center.
Flameburger has been in business since the 1960s and still thrives. Saint Germain, who grew up in the area, says he recalls the days of roller-skate wearing car-hops. It’s known for its diner vibe, flame-broiled hamburgers and all-day breakfast platters.
Hoggsbreath sports bar and grill offers the region’s famous Juicy Lucy—a stuffed cheeseburger with cheese inside. The popular neighborhood spot is also known for its pool and dart leagues, bingo games and meat raffles.
Mudslingers is the go-to spot for coffee in Roseville.
Rosedale Shopping Center is located near Central Park for all your shopping needs.
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American Legion baseball and hockey at Roseville Ice Arena
Rosetown American Legion Post 542 welcomes member veterans and guests to Station No. 6 restaurant which offers burgers, wings and sandwiches. Visitors enjoy sitting on the restaurant’s back porch to watch baseball on their private field in summer. Post 542 also hosts bingo games on Saturdays, monthly Legion meetings and local bands on weekends.
The Roseville Ice Arena offers lessons, leagues and events for ice skaters and hockey players year-round. It’s also the home of the Roseville Area High School boys' and girls' hockey teams and skating clubs. With a capacity for 2,000 spectators, the arena is surrounded by a 1/7th-mile indoor walking track, which gives parents and friends a way to get their steps in while waiting for practices to finish. It also has banquet facilities, heated indoor meeting rooms and concession stands.
The Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval features four hockey rinks inside the oval.
Roseville's Rosetown American Legion offers food, drink and entertainment.
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Parks in this Area
Central Park Victoria West
Central Park - Lexington
Central Park - Dale Street Athletic Complex
Central Park - Muriel Sahlin Arboretum
Central Park - Victoria Ballfields
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
26 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Park, Roseville sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Park, Roseville over the last 12 months is $950,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,891
Median Age
43
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,619
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,912
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
46.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
57''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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