Summit Hill
Neighborhood Reviews
Artisan groceries just down the street from historic homes
Grand Avenue has a high-end main street feel with upscale boutiques occupying both commercial properties and converted Victorian houses. Fine dining and gourmet grocers share sidewalk space with spas and art galleries. South of Grand Ave, the rows of houses are more snugly spaced, but are luxurious nonetheless. Find townhouses and condominium options throughout the neighborhood. Summit Hill's reputation for luxury carries into its everyday living experience. The neighborhood grocery stores carry gourmet and specialty products. Golden Fig Fine Foods offers exclusively American-made artisan foods. Seasoned Specialty Food Market carries local produce, meats, and grains along with ready-to-make meal kits and fresh made deli options.
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Fine dining lines Grand Ave alongside quaint cafes
The majority of Summit Hill's amenities are on Grand Ave. Possibly the most palatial of them is The Lexington. Established in 1935, The Lexington grills premium steaks and seafood to accompany an array of hors d'oeuvres and specialty cocktails in its old-fashioned banquet halls. Down the street, sister businesses Café Latte and Bread & Chocolate serve gourmet goods. Café Latte's combination bakery, cafeteria, and pizza and wine bar make it a go-to any time of the day. Bread & Chocolate is an espresso bar centered around pastries and paninis for breakfast and lunch.
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Upscale shopping and outdoor recreation options abound
In addition to Grand Avenue's top notch eateries, there is plenty of shopping to do as well. Anthropologie and Pottery Barn occupy the street's center stage, though there are also stores like Mischief Toy Store and Red Balloon Bookshop for the young and young at heart. For outdoor fun, there's Fjällräven, Freewheel Bike or Running Room. These sports shops get shoppers outfitted for their next adventure. Linwood Community Recreation Center features sporting fields and an ice rink.
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Everyday needs are just as convenient for people and pets alike
In addition to Grand Avenue's upscale amenities, there's Anytime Fitness, Grand Ole Creamery & Grand Pizzeria, and Walgreens, covering everything from health and wellness to the urge for a slice. Several clinics also line the avenue, including physical therapy and chiropractic care as well as traditional doctors. And four-legged friends are welcome at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center.Residents come together for street festivals
Find inflatable obstacle courses, live music, food trucks, and an archery range at the annual Summit Hill Fall Festival, a weekend of community camaraderie. Or, join neighbors at the Citywide Spring Cleanup collecting litter in honor of Earth Day. Summit Avenue is the longest avenue of Victorian homes in the country. Take a stroll along this prestigious avenue, noting in particular the Burbank Livingston Griggs Mansion or Chauncey and Martha Griggs House as excellent examples of the historic architecture. To go inside one of these buildings, book a tour of the Minnesota Governor's Residence or the St. Paul College Club. Grand Old Day, one of the Midwest's largest street festivals, was canceled during the pandemic but returned to Grand Avenue in June 2023.
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Young students at Global Arts Plus unleash their creativity
Global Arts Plus, graded a C by Niche, is the Saint Paul Public Schools option in Summit Hills. Serving prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school emphasizes creativity and artistic exploration, including an artist-in-residence program that incorporates dance, drumming and poetry. A weekly gathering showcases student specialties each Friday. Hidden River Middle earns a C from Niche for its sixth through eighth grade curricula. Central Senior High earns an A overall from Niche, while offering 31 AP courses. Its students score an average of 1280 on the SAT. Private schooling is also available in Summit Hills.
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Maria Badillo
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Chad Parr
Chad Parr
Midwest Realty Group, LLC
(651) 401-7811
67 Total Sales
1 in Summit Hill
$450,000 Price
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Patrick Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan
RE/MAX Advantage Plus
(952) 209-8837
213 Total Sales
1 in Summit Hill
$356,400 Price
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Brenda Schiemo-Smith
Brenda Schiemo-Smith
Edina Realty, Inc.
(763) 225-1285
68 Total Sales
1 in Summit Hill
$325,000 Price
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Robert Speer
Robert Speer
Edina Realty, Inc.
(952) 230-5182
98 Total Sales
1 in Summit Hill
$950,000 Price
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Jason Papp
Jason Papp
Coldwell Banker Realty
(612) 416-7094
66 Total Sales
1 in Summit Hill
$520,000 Price
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Peter Hiller
Peter Hiller
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Integrity Realty
(612) 260-9412
113 Total Sales
1 in Summit Hill
$270,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Linwood Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Monroe Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Summit Overlook Park
Cochran Park
- Trails
Kenwood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Point of View Park
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/17/2016
Niche Review
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Summit Hill | US |
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| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Summit Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Summit Hill, Saint Paul sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Summit Hill, Saint Paul over the last 12 months is $620,000, up 454% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$637,000
Median Sale Price
$620,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$679,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$475,786
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
454%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$442
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,614
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1912
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,345
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,702
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,404
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
696
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 314 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,372 - $4,042 per month
- Juliette Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 430+ Sq Ft
- 470 Lexington Pkwy S
- Saint Paul, MN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,189
Median Age
39
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,718
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,723
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.1%
College Graduates
75.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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