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Suburban tranquility with easy access to shopping
If a neighborhood called Pennsylvania Park in Minnesota isn’t confusing enough, it shouldn’t shock that its residents live on Maryland, Nevada and Oregon Avenues. Less than 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Pennsylvania Park sits between an expansive nature center and the area’s top shopping destination, providing residents both tranquility and the convenience of modernity. The 2009-built West End shopping center has made northeast St. Louis Park especially desirable, offering shops, restaurants and nightlife that were once exclusive to the city. "Buyers love St. Louis Park because there's a lot to do," says Realtor Michael Kootsikas, who's sold in the Twin Cities for nearly 10 years. "West End has all the shopping and nightlife." Within Pennsylvania Park, however, residents enjoy a suburban serenity — friendly neighbors, quiet evenings and large lots lined with trees.
Aerial view of a Pennsylvania Park neighborhood.
A traditional one-story home in Pennsylvania Park.
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Ranch-style homes and bungalows in a fast-moving market
Pennsylvania Park has mostly ranch-style homes and bungalows built in the 1950s and 1960s, though many have been updated to accommodate modern lifestyles. Homes here are charming and understated, no two looking quite alike but not competing for attention. Many homes in the neighborhood have large, tree-lined front lawns, but buyers should be warned that many streets here do not have sidewalks. In Pennsylvania Park, buyers can find homes for less than the average home value in the Minneapolis metro area, and they should act fast, because homes sell after an average of 21 days, half the national average of 42. Prices tend to fall between $350,000 and $500,000 for three- to four-bedroom homes, and the average sales price, as of April 2024, was 10% higher in the past 12 months than in the 12 months prior.
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Pennsylvania Park has these traditional two-story homes.
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Learning in St. Louis Park
Students in Pennsylvania Park attend Aquila Elementary and St. Louis Park Middle School, which received Bs on the educational review site, Niche, followed by St. Louis Park High School, which received an A-minus. Parents can also apply to send their children to Park Spanish Immersion Elementary, which was one of Minnesota's first Spanish immersion schools and received an A-minus on Niche. St. Louis Park High School offers the International Baccalaureate program and has a nationally renowned student newspaper.
Pennsylvania Park students attend St. Louis Park Middle School.
Overview of St. Louis Park Middle School
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Neighborhood parks, golf courses and the Westwood Hills Nature Center
Pennsylvania Park, the neighborhood's eponymous green space, offers traditional amenities like a playground and picnic table as well as athletic facilities like basketball courts and batting cages. Lamplighter Park is also located in the neighborhood, and it has a dock so residents can go fishing in Lamplighter Pond. Both parks are popular spots for Pennsylvania Park residents to enjoy picnics and watch sunsets. Just west of the neighborhood, the Westwood Hills Nature Center is a 160-acre ecosystem combining prairie, forest and marsh, and the park offers educational programs for children and adults alike. Nearby, residents can book tee times at Brookview Golf Course & Lawn Bowling, though some opt instead to join the Minneapolis Golf Club, a membership-based facility.
A popular pond for kayaking and canoeing in Pennsylvania Park.
Aerial view of Pennsylvania Park.
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Restaurants and retail at The Shops at West End
Pennsylvania Park is five minutes from The Shops at West End, the area's top shopping and dining destination. "They took a space in the northeast quadrant of the city called West End and put in restaurants, a movie theater, things like that," says Realtor Joel Friday, who's sold in the Twin Cities for nearly 20 years. "It's a nice place to hang out in the evening." Among his recommendations in the shopping center are Yard House, an upscale sports bar, and Rojo Mexican Grill. West End also has grocery stores like Cub and Costco and big-box retailers like PetSmart and The Home Depot.
West End has a variety of shopping and dining options near Pennsylvania Park.
Find all of your grocery needs at Cub Foods West End.
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Less than 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis
Pennsylvania Park is about a 10-minute drive or 30-minute bus ride from downtown Minneapolis. The closest hospital to the neighborhood, Methodist Hospital, is about 10 minutes away, and getting to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport takes about 30 minutes. Though residents can typically walk or bike to neighborhood parks or friends' houses, they generally rely on cars to get anywhere else.
Trivia nights and Wine Down Wednesdays
The Shops at West End provides plenty of opportunities for Pennsylvania Park residents to hang out after hours. On Wednesdays, residents relax with half-price wine at The Loop's Wine Down Wednesdays or head to Trivia Night at The Local to sharpen their intellect. Urban Wok offers half-price appetizers every night after nine, making the spot a popular destination for late-night grub.
Pennsylvania Park residents head to The Loop Bar and Restaurant in West End for Wine and food.
Pennsylvania Park residents head to The Local on Wednesdays for Trivia.
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Parks in this Area
Northside Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Brookview Park
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Lake
Trails
Nature Center
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
27 min drive
Bus
Louisiana Ave & 16th St
Bus
Louisiana Transit Center & Gate B
Bus
Wayzata Blvd S & Pennsylvania Ave
Bus
Louisiana Transit Center & Gate C
Bus
Louisiana Ave & 18th St
Bus
Wayzata Blvd S & Texas Ave
Bus
Louisiana Ave & 14th St
Pennsylvania Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pennsylvania Park, Saint Louis Park sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pennsylvania Park, Saint Louis Park over the last 12 months is $500,000, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath rambler nestled in the heart of St. Louis Park. 3 bedrooms on the main level with a full bath, living room, dining room and kitchen. The finished lower level offers a family room, additional bedroom, 3/4 bathroom, storage, walk-in closet - perfect for guests or could be used also for a home office. Enjoy your time outside in the fenced in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
684
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,074
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,113
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
58.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.6%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
50''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
