Sandcastle's homes are in an ideally located Twin Cities suburb
Midway between Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Sandcastle’s location gives the neighborhood a geographical connection that other communities can't claim. Another benefit of homes in this area is their location less than a mile from Rosedale Center, says Scott Rehovsky, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty for 25 years, speaking about one of the region's largest shopping areas. “It’s a hot spot for Roseville and the Twin Cities with great stores, a movie theater and some hot, award-winning restaurants."
Sandcastle residents have extensive shopping options in the Rosedale Center shopping area.
Kids will enjoy exploring the play structure at Sunset Park
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Midcentury homes alongside townhouses and condominiums
Streetscapes in Sandcastle include cul-de-sacs, mature trees and roomy front yards. Garages, both attached and separate, are common. While most streets don’t have sidewalks, they are wide enough for cars and pedestrians to pass safely. Minnesota Highway 88 and 29th Avenue Northeast divide the neighborhood into three sections. A majority of homes are in the northwest section of Sandcastle. The remaining southern sections of the community are largely industrial and commercial, with a few apartment buildings. Condominiums are found in the northwest of the neighborhood and range from about $80,000 to $135,000. Townhouses with contemporary, open floorplans have recently sold for about $330,000. Midcentury homes sell for about $375,000 to $420,000.
Sandcastle offers spacious ramblers on large lots with attached garages.
Condos are an available housing option for Sandcastle residents.
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Students attend the A-graded Mounds View Public School District
Valentine Hills Elementary has a B-plus grade from Niche. The school emphasizes five principles in its CARES program (cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy and self-control), which is part of its award-winning Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support initiative. A-minus graded Highview Middle focuses on sixth through eighth grades and prepares students for high school. Each student is assigned a staff dean who establishes and maintains a supportive relationship, with regular communication with the student and their parents through middle school. A-graded Mounds View Senior High receives high grades for college preparation, academics and its teachers. The school’s name references the mounds of sand and gravel that once existed in the area in the late 1800s, leftover from logging mills.
The signature Valentine heart greets students and visitors to Valentine Hills Elementary School
Mounds View High Schools serves almost 2,000 students.
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Sandcastle is 18 miles from MSP International Airport
Metro Transit bus stops are available on County Road D West, 29th Avenue Northeast and Terminal Road. Interstate Highway 35 West borders the southern and eastern sides of Sandcastle leading from Forest Lake, 27 miles north of Sandcastle, through downtown Minneapolis and onto Burnsville, about 22 miles south of the neighborhood. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is about 18 miles south. With mild traffic, drivers can reach it in about 25 minutes. It has two terminals and is a hub for Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
Sandcastle has frequent Metro Transit service along County Rd. D.
Sandcastle offers convenient freeway access to Interstate 35W at County Road D.
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Residents enjoy Sandcastle Park's playground and sports fields
Sandcastle Park is a nearly 4-acre city park with a recently built enclosed and rentable pavilion for parties and neighborhood events. The roomy playground includes swings, climbing structures and two slides. Residents who live along Patton Road can walk to the park, which also features a basketball court, a tennis court, sports fields and a hockey and skating rink. A warming house is open unless temperatures drop below -15 degrees or when the wind chill drops below -25 degrees. The oldest and nearest golf course to Sandcastle, the Francis A. Gross Golf Club, was founded in 1925. It is located at the southwest boundary of Sandcastle and features a par-71,18-hole public course with amenities including leagues, a practice green, a driving range and concessions inside the clubhouse. The course and its facilities are closed during the winter months.
Visitors of all ages enjoy the swings at Sandcastle Park.
Sandcastle residents can play golf at the Francis A. Gross Golf Club, which was founded in 1925.
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Retail and dining hot spots are east of Sandcastle
There are plenty of shopping and dining areas nearby. Rosedale Center is the city's largest shopping center and a notable statewide destination. With more than 125 retailers and restaurants, its anchor stores include JCPenney, Macy’s and Von Maur. Locals can start their mornings at Happy Monday & Company Coffee. Award-winning Baldamar steakhouse has received plenty of praise, and reservations are encouraged. LaTapatia is a family-friendly Mexican restaurant that offers a full bar, Mexican draft beers and catering services. Walmart Supercenter and Aldi are the closest grocery stores to Sandcastle. Their location on Twin Lakes Parkway makes it easy for residents to hop off and on Interstate 35 West or head to other shopping destinations along Fairview Avenue.
Mi-Sant Kitchen and Bakery offers veggie bowls and banh mi sandwiches near Sandcastle.
Start your morning at Happy Monday & Company Coffee near Sandcastle.
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Events at Bell Museum go far beyond natural history
Bell Museum is a Smithsonian affiliate and has been Minnesota’s official natural history museum since 1872. The museum offers unusual and engaging events, from performances by the Minnesota Youth Symphony and seasonal student camps to solar observations and seasonal bird counts that welcome participation by local volunteers. “Bell Museum is exceptional,” says Rehovsky. “It is on par with European museums regarding their collections of great masterpieces.”Rosefest is the area's can't-miss event, held annually in June. The weeklong event includes Taste of Rosefest, offering local food and drink samples, a 5k run, a parade, fireworks and more activities for families.
The Bell Museum, a natural history museum, is known for its lifelike wildlife dioramas.
The Bell Museum is a natural history museum and planetarium located near Sandcastle in Falcon Heights.
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Parks in this Area
Sandcastle Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
26 min drive
Bus
Walnut St & Rose Place & Terminal Rd
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Terminal Rd & Airgas Medical
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Terminal Rd & #2425
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Terminal Rd & Fulham St
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Co Rd C & Patton Rd
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Terminal Rd & Walnut St
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Terminal Rd & #2262
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sandcastle
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sandcastle Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sandcastle, Roseville sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sandcastle, Roseville over the last 12 months is $732,588.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,357
Median Age
42
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,117
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,515
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
47.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.2%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%
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®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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