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The Shops at West End anchors this Saint Louis Park neighborhood
In 2008, an old warehouse on the southwest corner of Interstate 394 and Highway 100 was torn down; the next year, The Shops at West End opened in the same spot. Conveniently located 4 miles from downtown Minneapolis, this bustling retail complex brought urban convenience to the suburb of Saint Louis Park and made its surrounding real estate especially coveted. "It's an ideal location," says local Realtor Kara Hoogeveen. The Blackstone neighborhood consists of The Shops at West End and its surrounding residential streets, which have maintained their quiet ambiance despite sharing their location with the area's largest shopping complex.
The West End shopping district is the heart of the Blackstone neighborhood.
The Blackstone neighborhood is just a short commute to Downtown Minneapolis.
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A modern shopping and dining experience
Blackstone is home to The Shops at West End, an outdoor shopping mall with 39 unique shops and businesses. Designed to be equal parts social and practical, the center is equipped with late-night hangouts like the upscale sports bar Yard House and the bowling alley/bar Punch Bowl Social, as well as the daily essentials and big-box stores like Costco, The Home Depot and Cub for groceries. For cinephiles, the ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen, offers an innovative mix of menu items (ranging from donute bites to chicken tikka) to enjoy while watching your film, as well as featuring weekly specials like $5.50 tickets on Tuesdays.
Walk, shop, eat and enjoy the West End Neon Night Market in Blackstone.
Blackstone residents enjoy a nice evening dining on the patio at the Yard House.
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Townhouses, condos and single-family homes
Blackstone's housing consists mostly of traditional-style townhouses and single-family homes, located along the residential streets surrounding The Shops at West End. For those looking for apartment options, modern complexes are also tucked into this multi-use shopping center. "Prices in the neighborhood are typically less than you'd expect, for something so close to Minneapolis," Hoogeveen says. "So it can be a great neighborhood for first-time homebuyers." The neighborhood's single-family homes are primarily cottages and ranch-styles and home values range from $250,000 to $400,000. Condo prices here land between $100,000 and $200,000, and townhouses can sell for $300,000 to $400,000. Despite being adjacent to a large retail complex, Blackstone's homes often include small lawns shaded by large trees, which helps the community to main its cozy residential feel.
Many of the homes in the Blackstone neighborhood are of modest size.
Mid-century rambler style homes are common in the Blackstone neighborhood.
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Student support at St. Louis Park High
Students in Blackstone attend Peter Hobart Elementary, St. Louis Park Middle and St. Louis Park High School. Peter Hobart earns a B-minus on Niche, St. Louis Park Middle earns a B and St. Louis Park High earns an A-minus. St. Louis Park High has an International Baccalaureate (IB) program and is also the birthplace of Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR). BARR, a personalized education model that's been implemented in schools across the country, has reduced student failure rates by an average of 40% after one year of participation. For the littlest members of the household, parents can send their preschoolers to The Gardner School of St. Louis Park located within the neighborhood.
Peter Hobart Elementary is a public school located in St Louis Park, MN.
St. Louis Park Middle School serves grades 6-8.
St. Louis Park High School has 1,497 students in grades 9-12.
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A neighborhood playground, Life Time and proximity to Cedar Lake
Tucked away on a cul-de-sac, Blackstone Park lets families spend time outside together, enjoying its playground, picnic pavilion and basketball court. For others, the neighborhood's Life Time gym, a fee-based facility with an indoor track for runners who need to get through Minnesota's cold winters and golf simulators for those itching to practice their swing year-round. Blackstone is less than 3 miles from Cedar Lake, where sunny summer days are spent swimming, fishing and canoeing.
You'll often find kids racing their bikes around the lakeside path at Twin Lakes Park.
There are bike trails that lead past Cedar Lake Pointe Beach.
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Less than 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis
"You have major highways surrounding and going through the neighborhood – Highway 100 on the east and I-394 on the north," says local Realtor Michael Kootsikas. "It's accessible, getting anywhere around town or getting to downtown is very easy." Blackstone sits 4 miles west of downtown Minneapolis; and due to its location along I-394, it often takes less than 10 minutes to get to and from the community. A bus ride from Blackstone takes about 15 minutes to get into downtown while those who prefer to bike should expect about a 25-minute trip along Wayzata Boulevard. The closest medical facility, Methodist Hospital, is also 4 miles away. While the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 16 miles away.
The Blackstone neighborhood is well serviced with several Metro Transit routes available.
The Blackstone neighborhood offers easy commuting on both highways I394 & MN100.
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Trivia nights, vendor fairs and free rides to Twins games
The Shops at West End hosts a variety of ongoing events. Wednesday evenings are for the especially inquisitive who flock to The Local for Trivia Night, while those looking to relax head to The Loop for "Wine Down Wednesday's" half-price bottles. Summer Wednesdays get especially busy as The Shops at West End, as it hosts its Neon Night Market, a vendor fair with food trucks and live music. The West End Shuttle also provides free round-trip rides to Twins games in the summer, so Blackstone residents don't have to worry about parking.
Vendors offer goods at the MinnesoThai Street Food Festival.
A variety of performances are showcased on the main stage at the MinnesoThai Festival.
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Crime
Blackstone's CAP Index crime score is a 6 out of 10, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4. Its highest scores are for property crimes, noting a score of 8 for burglary and 9's for larceny and motor vehicle theft.
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Parks in this Area
Birchwood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Dakota Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Blackstone Park
Cedar Lake Point Beach
Lake
Beach
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
24 min drive
Bus
Park Place Blvd & 16th St W
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Cedar Lake Rd & Zarthan Ave S
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Wayzata Blvd S & Park Place Blvd
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Park Place Blvd & Cedar Lake & Gamble Dr
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Cedar Lake Rd & Blackstone Ave
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16th St W & Park Place East
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Park Place Blvd S & 16th St W
Blackstone Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blackstone, Saint Louis Park sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Blackstone, Saint Louis Park over the last 12 months is $330,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,703
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,629
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,660
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
73.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
87.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
50''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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