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An 18-hole golf course, botanical garden and namesake lake
The Twin Cities has its fair share of neighborhoods close to parks and other amenities, but few can match Como Park's abundance of both natural beauty and urban convenience. This neighborhood has a rich history, plenty of dedicated green space, a zoo and more. A quick stroll around the area instantly reveals colorful and eclectic homes with green yards on tree-lined streets. Visually stunning attractions such as Lake Como, Como Regional Park and the golf course are clustered together at the center of the neighborhood. Francesco Marraffa, a Realtor and owner of Kilt Real Estate Group, says, "Como Park is a family-oriented area that draws people in because of its park, great location and, of course, Como Zoo! It's also a great spot for Minneapolis and St. Paul commuters."
Como Park and Zoo is the jewel of the Como Park neighborhood.
Como Park has beautiful water gardens outside the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Single-story homes are available in Como Park.
The orangutan habitat is always a fun sign at Como Zoo in Como Park.
Visitors enjoy coming to see the seasonal garden exhibit at the Marjorie McNeely Sunken Garden.
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From bungalows to Tudors
Homes in the neighborhood sit within close proximity of each other and feature varying architectural styles. Some designs include bungalows, Tudors, Craftsman and foursquares. Most residents are homeowners, coming in at 63%, while the remaining 37% are renters. Compared to the national average of 42 days, Como Park homes sell after 23 days on the market. Prices start at $190,000 and go up to $600,000. The median sale price is about $335,000.
The Como Park neighborhood features sidewalks and tree-lined streets.
Large stately homes overlook Como Lake in the Como Park neighborhood.
Larger two-story homes are the perfect choice for growing families.
Take a walk and obverse the colorful houses that make up the Como Park neighborhood.
Brick two-story homes are a popular choice in the Como Park neighborhood.
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Variety of shopping and dining options
"There's a wide range of great food options and restaurants," says Marraffa. "Just down Como Ave is Colossal Cafe. If you like cinnamon rolls, stop by, but only buy one for your entire group. They are gigantic!" Other local restaurants, like John's Pizza Cafe, serve classic pasta dishes, pizza and burgers. For groceries and other essentials, residents can visit various stores throughout the neighborhood, such as Aldi, Como Market and Wung Lee Supermarket.
Conny's Creamy Cone has served Como Park for 25 years and is known as the "sweetest place".
Key's Cafe is a neighborhood favorite and has been serving residents since 1973.
John's Pizza Café serves pizza, pasta and more and features an outdoor patio.
Gabe's Bar & Kitchen is family owned neighborhood bar and restaurant serving Como Park.
Convenient grocery shopping is available at Cub Foods on Larpenteur Ave.
Aldi is conveniently located on the edge of the Como Park neighborhood.
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Fun events held year-round
Como Regional Park hosts a long list of community events. Group hikes, blood drives, Halloween decorating contests and live music are just a few of the annual activities. At the nearby Minnesota State Fairground, the largest-scale event occurs every August: the Minnesota State Fair. It's the biggest festival in the country by daily attendance, running for 12 days each summer. Residents living west of Hamlin Avenue can easily walk to the fairgrounds and avoid traffic. "Fun is always around the corner," says Marraffa.
Minnesota State Fair has their iconic space needle at their fair grounds.
The community gathers at McMurray Fields for soccer and baseball games.
The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory draws visitors for there seasonal changing flower displays.
Locals enjoy Ice Fishing on Lake Como during the winter.
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Studying at Como Park High School
Children may begin their studies at Como Park Elementary School, which earns a C rating from Niche. Students can then continue at Murray Middle School and Como Park Senior High, which receive C-plus and B-minus ratings, respectively. Como Park High provides more Advanced Placement (AP) courses than any other high school in St. Paul and has received numerous AP Scholar Awards. The school also offers AVID, a college-readiness preparation program.
Como Park Elementary School is a public school located in Saint Paul, MN.
Murray Middle School in the St. Anthony Neighborhood
Como Park Senior High School is a public school located in Saint Paul, MN.
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Attractions at Como Regional Park
Como Regional Park is a massive plot of land spanning over 450 acres that features some of the area's most-visited attractions, such as the zoo and 18-hole golf course. The park includes other amenities such as a play area, softball fields, a fishing pier, a pavilion and 2.3 miles of paved trails for hiking. The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, built in 1915, is also located in the regional park. Residents can admire the fresh flowers, ferns and exotic orchids any time of the year. Lake Como is about 70 acres wide and comes with a lakeside pavilion. The lake also has 1.67 miles of trails for walking and biking.
Como Park began its life as a public park in 1873.
The Como Town amusement park has 18 different rides for children ages 2-12.
Cafesjian's Carousel is a 1914 fully restored carousel located at Como Park.
The Como 18 Hole Golf Course is nestled behind the historic Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
Como Park residents can rent a boat or dine at the restaurant at the Lakeside Pavilion.
The frog pond at Como Park is a popular place to watch the sunset over the conservatory.
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Getting around Como Park
Como Park is bound on the west by Snelling Avenue, one of the main thoroughfares and transit hubs in St. Paul. METRO buses and light rail lines to downtown are found nearby, and the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport is about 8 miles from the neighborhood.
Snelling Avenue and Larpenteur Ave provide residents convenient bus service in Como Park.
Snelling Avenue provides the Como Park neighborhood with access to Hwy 36 and I-94
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Arlington Ave & #795
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Front Ave & Milton St
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Snelling & Larpenteur Station
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Victoria St & Nebraska Ave
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Maryland Ave & Grotto St
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Como Ave & West Picnic Grounds
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Van Slyke Ave & Churchill St
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Como Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Como Park, Saint Paul sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Como Park, Saint Paul over the last 12 months is $348,250, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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