$253,932Average Value$306Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
20th-century bungalows near Beaver Lake
Bordered to the north by the 80-acre Beaver Lake, Beaver Lake Heights is a small neighborhood comprised of cozy bungalows and tree-lined streets within minutes of expansive parks and local restaurants. “Beaver Lake Heights is a first-ring suburb with easy access to downtown and major thoroughfares,” says Corey McCracken, a local Realtor with RE/MAX Prodigy. “You have proximity to Interstates 94 and 35, which makes it an attractive area to those commuting to either of the Twin Cities.” The community is located around 5 miles northeast of Downtown Saint Paul in the Greater East Side, a region known for its affordability, and draws in a lot of first-time homebuyers.
Beaver Lake and Beaver Lake Park are conveniently located on the northeast edge of Beaver Lake Heights.
Beaver Lake Heights is a small neighborhood comprised of cozy bungalows.
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Modest homes popular among first-time buyers
The housing scene in Beaver Lake Heights is comprised of modest bungalows, Cape Cods and brick ranch-style homes, and most were built between the 1920s and 1950s. Most houses have detached garages in the rear of the property, while some rely on street parking. Homes sit close together on 5,000 to 8,000-square-foot lots, and range from $120,000 to $360,000, with prices increasing alongside square footage and with recent interior upgrades. “Homes in the Greater East side tend to be on the more affordable side of the Saint Paul Market, which makes it popular among first-time buyers,” says McCracken.
Brick ranches are common in Beaver Lake Heights.
Beaver Lake Heights features well-maintained homes with lush front lawns.
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Career pathways and real-world learning at Hazel Park and Johnson
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy earns a C grade from Niche and serves kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Hazel Park is an International Baccalaureate World School, with curriculum focused on connecting schoolwork to the real world. Johnson Senior High School is a STEM magnet school with a focus on aerospace and engineering. With a B-minus rating, the school offers four specialized career pathways, including Health Sciences, Innovative Technologies, Business and Communication and Education and Community Justice. Johnson High also has over 50 clubs and extracurricular organizations.
Johnson Senior High School offers a large campus for students to learn and explore.
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy is a PreK-8th grade IB World School in the Greater East Side near Beaver Lake Heights.
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Lake access, events and nearby sports facilities
The neighborhood’s namesake 83-acre lake lies just north of the community. “Lake access is one of the biggest benefits of living in Beaver Lake Heights,” McCracken says. “You don’t get that in neighborhoods closer to downtown.” Beaver Lake Park is home to lakeside walking trails, a playground, picnic tables and a dock where anglers can reel in largemouth bass and bluegill. Tennis courts, baseball fields and an indoor gymnasium can be found just west at the Hazel Park Recreation Center. Around 4 miles northwest, Phalen Regional Park is one of the largest parks in Saint Paul, spanning nearly 500 acres. The park is home to an 18-hole public golf course, botanical gardens, a lakeside beach, picnic tables and roughly 3 miles of walking trails that wind around Phalen Lake. Phalen Regional Park also offers boat rentals and has fishing piers where visitors can reel in bluegill and northern pike. Phalen Lake also hosts the annual Dragon Festival, complete with boat racing and Asian-Pacific cuisine.
Residents can spend an afternoon fishing at the Beaver Lake Park fishing pier.
Hazel Park near Beaver Lake Heights offers multiple tennis courts for resident enjoyment.
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Local dining in Beaver Lake Heights
Just south of Beaver Lake Heights, Minnehaha Avenue is home to a handful of local businesses. Sandwiches, burgers and chicken wings are on the menu at 5-8 Tavern & Grill, a local chain that started as a speakeasy in the 1920s and is known for their cheese-filled burger patties. The Little Oven serves classic Italian cuisine and American pub fare, with a popular brunch menu. Nearby, El Pollo Felix offers grilled chicken and barbecue dishes, while Hoagies Bar has tap brews and cocktails. A short drive south on Ruth Street can take shoppers to the nearby Cub Foods, ALDI or Target.
El Pollo Felix is a Mexican fast food restaurant located in Beaver Lake Heights, specializing in tasty grilled chicken.
Cub Foods is located in the Sun Ray Shopping Center just south of Beaver Lake Heights.
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Thoroughfares to Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Stillwater Avenue winds through the neighborhood’s north side, with Metro Transit bus stops providing service to Downtown Saint Paul and Southeast Minneapolis. Interstate 94 is a short drive south and can take drivers 5 miles west to Saint Paul or 80 miles east to Eau Claire.
Beaver Lake Heights offers frequent bus service along Stillwater Avenue and a transit center just south of the neighborhood.
Interstate 94 is located just south of Beaver Lake Heights and takes drivers 5 miles west to Saint Paul or continues to Minneapolis.
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Parks in this Area
Hazel Park Playground and Recreation Center
Phalen Regional Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
Beaver Lake Park
Prosperity Heights Park
Ames Lake Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
23 min drive
Bus
Stillwater Ave & Algonquin Ave
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Nokomis Ave & Stillwater Ave
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Minnehaha Ave & Hazel St
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Stillwater Ave & Waukon Ave
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Minnehaha Ave & Pedersen St
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Stillwater Ave & Mohawk Ave
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Stillwater Ave & Manitou Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Beaver Lake Heights
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Beaver Lake Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Beaver Lake Heights, Saint Paul sell after 143 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Beaver Lake Heights, Saint Paul over the last 12 months is $428,885, down 10% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,937
Median Age
35
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,114
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,352
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.5%
College Graduates
22.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.2%
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®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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