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Shopping and dining and parks, oh my
Wolfe Park offers quiet suburban living with all the urban amenities the Twin City metro is known for, on the east side of Saint Louis Park, less than 7 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. “It’s super convenient to some fun walking destinations, like the shopping center at Excelsior & Grand,” says Coldwell Banker Realtor Steven Schmitz, who has had several active listings in the neighborhood recently. The new urbanist shopping district on the southern edge of the neighborhood features townhomes, apartments and condos above and between an array of boutiques, beauty parlors and eateries. But the single-family Craftsman and ranch-style homes lining Wolfe Park’s interior streets are within walking distance of other amenities, too, from the Miracle Mile shopping center and a nearby Target to Bass Lake and the massive park in the neighborhood’s heart. And with stops on Metro Transit bus lines and the pedestrian and bike-friendly Cedar Lake Trail close by, amenities in the greater Twin Cities are within easy reach as well.
Walkable shopping and dining
The Town Green, the shopping center surrounding the Excelsior & Grand apartment complex, is within half a mile of most Wolfe Park homes. Between West 38th Street and Excelsior Boulevard at the southern end of the neighborhood, the Main Street-style shopping district has everything from beauty salons and pharmacies to childcare centers and banks, even eateries. For groceries, there’s a Trader Joe’s on the east end and a Fresh Thyme Market on the west end. Down Excelsior Boulevard, the Miracle Mile shopping center has even more stores and dining options. There’s a Lunds & Byerlys and a Target on the west side of the neighborhood, too.
Trader Joe's is one of the main grocery stores in Wolfe Park.
People running errands at the Excelsior and Grand shopping district.
Tap selection at McCoys Public House
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Fun in the sun and snow
“Minnesotans love to get outdoors, and we love that we have four seasons; there’s something to do in each and every one,” says Schmitz, adding that the park system in nearby Minneapolis offers cross-country and downhill skiing in the winter. But closer to home, The Rec Center, known locally as “the ROC,” has two indoor ice arenas for locals to enjoy regardless of the season. There’s also an aquatic park and reservable community rooms. The neighborhood’s namesake, Wolfe Park, surrounds the ROC, featuring everything from walking trails to sports courts and fields. Near the south end of the park, close to West 38th Street, there’s a Biba Smart Playground, with a big interactive climbing structure that uses a free phone app to encourage play. And the park’s fishing pond is stocked with bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and more. “Wolfe Park is super convenient to the Minneapolis lakes, but it has a lake of its own, too,” says Schmitz, referring to Bass Lake, which covers most of the neighborhood’s center. While not as large as some of its Minneapolis counterparts, Bass Lake offers a serene spot for strolling and fishing.
People walking on the trail at the Bass Lake Preserve.
A cute dog enjoying the afternoon in Wolfe Park
People playing Pickleball at the local court in Wolfe Park.
The Rec Center in Wolfe Park has a hockey rink.
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Housing options galore
Prices here start at around $160,000 for a one-bedroom condo unit on the first floor of a 1960s building and climb to more than $590,000 for two-bedroom condos in early 2000s-era buildings with on-site garage parking. There are also single-family Craftsman and ranch-style homes lining the interior residential streets. Sale prices for those run anywhere from $300,000 to more than $600,000. Apartments in modern complexes like Excelsior & Grand start at $1,499 per month. “Excelsior & Grand was touted as the new downtown when it all started being developed,” says Edina Realty’s Susan Melbye, a local Realtor with going on two decades of local experience. Sale prices for the complex’s condos and townhomes, which peek from above and between popular grocery stores, coffee shops and other businesses, start at $250,000.
A row of houses in the Wolfe Park neighborhood.
Someone on a walk in the Excelsior and Grand area of Wolfe Park.
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Twin Cities amenities close to home
Metro Transit bus stops are scattered throughout Wolfe Park, spaced at regular intervals along main thoroughfares like Excelsior Boulevard, West 36th Street and Beltline Boulevard. Part of the 5-mile Cedar Lake Trail meanders through the northern half of the neighborhood. While the trail is currently closed due to construction related to the Metropolitan Council’s Metro Green Line Extension project, there are signs noting alternate routes for walkers and bikers. The trail is expected to be fully reconstructed, including new crossings at Beltline Boulevard, Wooddale Avenue and Blake Road, when the extension project is finished. Wolfe Park is less than 6.5 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis, a drive that takes about 15 minutes depending on traffic. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is slightly farther; the 16-mile drive southeast takes about 20 minutes in light traffic.
A cyclist making their way on the greenway that leads to Minneapolis.
Numerous bus stops line the street along excelsior boulevard in Wolfe Park.
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Highly rated local schools
Neighborhood kids attend schools in the St. Louis Park Public School District. Many go to Susan Lindgren for elementary school and continue to St. Louis Park Middle for sixth through eighth grade, then finish their grade school careers at St. Louis High. In 2024, Susan Lindgren earned a B-plus from Niche. The middle school earned a B and the high school earned an A-minus that same year. Teens at St. Louis High, which ranks in the No. 44 spot on Niche’s list of the best public high schools in the state, can compete on more than 25 varsity athletic teams. The school also offers nearly 40 International Baccalaureate courses and several Fine Arts programs, including specialized instrument ensembles.
St. Louis Park Middle School features a grand entrance.
Susan Lindgren Elementary School aims to nurture and inspire all learners to thrive.
St. Louis Park High School is ranked as the #3 Minnesota school.
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Parks in this Area
Minikahda Vista Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Wolfe Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Grills
Carpenter Park
Justad Park
Bass Lake Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Grills
Webster Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Wolfe Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wolfe Park, Saint Louis Park sell after 4 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wolfe Park, Saint Louis Park over the last 12 months is $475,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,112
Median Age
36
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,478
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,561
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
59.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75.1%
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®
86/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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