Oakcrest is the prime retail and restaurant destination of Roseville, home to one of Minnesota’s largest malls and surrounded by busy shopping centers. “Everything you could ever need is right here,” says Scott Rehovsky, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “There’s every big-box store you can imagine.” Retailers make up more than half of the neighborhood with industrial shops covering nearly a quarter of it. Meanwhile, there’s one small subdivision of about 170 houses in the northeast corner. This mid-century residential plot has a suburban layout of single-family homes with spacious yards, giving the illusion of being far from commercial activity, when in reality, it’s all just a few minutes away.
Rosedale Center and the surrounding area offer big box stores and shopping opportunities.
The Oakcrest neighborhood offers an array of big box stores for shopping convenience.
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Midcentury subdivision tucked away from commercial activity
The Oakcrest subdivision was developed in the 1950s, primarily with ranch-style houses, along with a few Colonial Revivals, built on quarter-acre lots. These two- to four-bedroom houses generally range from 1,600 to 2,000 square feet and sell for around $275,000 to $375,000. Attached and detached garages are common features and most houses have fenced backyards with mature trees. Most of the subdivision’s streets are low-traffic areas. Oakcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue North are the exceptions, where houses line the two main roads that lead to the neighborhood’s shopping centers. One thing to keep in mind is that properties on the north side along Rose Place West are about 100 feet from a train track.
Ramblers are the primary style of home in the Oakcrest neighborhood.
A few Colonial Revival style homes are available in the Oakcrest neighborhood.
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A quick walk to soccer games at Rosebrook Park
While there is a parking lot at Rosebrook Park, it’s no more than a half-mile walk from homes in Oakcrest. In fact, some houses are just across the street from the 8-acre park. It’s often busy with kids and adults playing soccer on the two fields. People can also play tennis, have fun on the playground or cool off in the public wading pool. According to Roseville Parks & Recreations, the park’s playground and pool are due to be upgraded. One possible plan includes turning the pool into a splash pad. The park also has a community building, which can be rented to celebrate special occasions.
Rosebrook Park in Roseville has a park building that can be rented for meetings or gatherings.
Bring a ball and play a bit of soccer at Rosebrook Park.
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Free college courses at Roseville Area High School
Students attend Brimhall Elementary School, which is about 2 miles south and earns a B Niche grade. They’ll go on to B-graded Roseville Area Middle School and A-graded Roseville Area High School. The high school is ranked the 13th-best high school in the state for college preparation. Free college courses are offered at the high school through the Concurrent Enrollment program and on participating college campuses through the Post-secondary Enrollment Option. Juniors and seniors can also attend the Northeast Metro 916 Career & Tech Center to earn industry certifications and college credit through a choice of 20 programs, such as cosmetology, engineering and nursing.
Roseville Area Middle School serves a student body of over 950 in grades 7 & 8
Roseville Area High School is located in Roseville on the north side of Hwy 36.
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Santa Claus is coming to Roseville
Things really pick up around Rosedale Center starting on Black Friday. “It can get pretty busy, especially during the holiday season,” says Linda Proechel, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Real Estate, whose office is in Oakcrest. “We definitely have some traffic jams.” Rosedale Center goes big with Christmas lights and decorations all over the mall. Santa visits every year to take pictures with children and pets under a giant illuminated castle. The mall also hosts the annual Holiday Dance Party, a free event for kids to dance, watch break dancers and play games.
The stores in Rosedale are decorated for the Holidays.
Rosedale Shopping Center is busy with shoppers during the holidays.
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9 miles to Minneapolis and St. Paul
Public buses are available through Metro Transit, which operates routes along the main roads that surround the shopping centers. Locals have direct access to several highways, including Interstate 35 West and Minnesota Highways 36 and 5, with Central Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul both precisely 9 miles away. “A lot of people who live here work in Minneapolis and St. Paul because they’re equidistant,” Rehovsky says. It’s also an 11-mile drive south to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Roseville offers access to Hwy 36 which connects residents to both Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The Rosedale Transit Center offers convenient transit options for residents.
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Restaurants, retailers and entertainment at Rosedale Center
Rosedale Center is the fourth-largest mall in Minnesota, featuring two stories of more than 150 businesses. Anchor stores include Macy’s, Von Maur, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Along with shopping, people also head to the mall to catch a film at the AMC theater or to interact with the animals at SeaQuest, whether petting the stingrays or holding hands with an otter. Multiple shopping centers surround the mall with big-box retailers such as Walmart, Target and dozens of others. These shopping centers are full of restaurants as well, most of which are national and regional chains. Together, they provide a dining experience to satisfy just about any craving. Some local spots include India Palace, La Casita Mexican Restaurant and Baldamar, a high-end steakhouse ranked by OpenTable as one of the top 100 most romantic restaurants in the country in 2024. Smash Park attracts lively crowds for a fun outing of pickleball, axe-throwing, duckpin bowling, all while enjoying drinks and artisan bar food.
Baldamar features traditional steakhouse offerings, a robust drink menu & happy hour.
Rosedale shopping mall offers an array of restaurants and entertainment options.
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Parks in this Area
Rosebrook Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
25 min drive
Bus
Co Rd B-2 & Cleveland Ave
Bus
Rosedale Transit Center Gate A
Bus
Fairview Ave & #2621
Bus
Co Rd B-2 & Rosedale Commons
Bus
Fairview Ave & Rose Ave
Bus
Cleveland Ave & Rosegate Ave
Bus
Co Rd B-2 & Prior Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oakcrest
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oakcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakcrest, Roseville sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakcrest, Roseville over the last 12 months is $355,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$355,000
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$355,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
172
Median Year Built
1955
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,392
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
709
Median Age
28
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,732
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,738
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
47.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
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®
47/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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