Rhonda Greshowak
Real Broker, LLC
(651) 615-2141
56 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$525,000 Price
Sunfish Lake
Neighborhood in Minnesota
Dakota County 55077, 55118
Sunfish Lake offers a secluded neighborhood with waterfront scenery and proximity to Minneapolis. “People have quite a bit of privacy and great views, but they are within minutes of the city and airport,” says Sally English, a seven-year Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has lived in the area for 16 years. You’ll find luxury in the homes offered in the area, with 1970s contemporary-style homes ranging from $800,000 to $900,000 with grassy lawns and wooded backyards. There’s also the option of living in gated subdivisions with single-family homes ranging from $1 million to $2.7 million with polished lawns and long, paved driveways.
Children in the area attend Somerset Elementary School, which has an A-minus from Niche and ranks in the top 8 for having the best school teachers in Minnesota. They can move on to Friendly Hills Middle School, which has a B-plus from Niche and hosts a ‘Battle of the Books’ reading competition for the students. Students may advance to Two Rivers High School, which has an A-minus from Niche and ranks in the top 35 for best high schools in Minnesota. The school offers extra-curricular activities like a cooking and bowling club.
Residents find outdoor adventure at Musser Park, which is an open field of green space where you can walk or jog. You can find peace and quiet at Sunfish Lake, which is open to the public to swim, kayak or fish. Friendly Hills Park is another place people go to get some vitamin D, and it offers a pickleball field, a playground and a shaded picnic table and grills for when you want to have a barbecue.
You can find everything you’ll need for a barbecue or at-home meals at Aldis, which is a 1.5-mile drive down Interstate 494. Most of your errands can be done at Market Square Park, which is a shopping center with Caribou Coffee, a nail salon, the local dentist and a chiropractor. You can grab a bite to eat at Ze’s Diner, a retro-style diner that sells breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or head to Tommy Chicago’s Pizzeria, which is right around the corner, for their lunch buffet special.
On the weekend, you can get brunch with a martini on the side at The Copperfield, which is located off Minnesota Highway 62. When a vacation is needed, you can book a flight and drive just eight miles down Highway 62 to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The area hosts many local events that you can attend, like a Halloween hayride and chili cook-off. “The neighborhood also hosts a Derby party every year in May at someone’s house, and the whole neighborhood comes over to watch,” says English. “It gives the place a nice neighborly feel.” If you’re looking for community and solitude, Sunfish Lake is a private oasis with quick access to the city.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rhonda Greshowak
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Marti Estey
Marti Estey
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Results
(612) 249-7659
449 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$975,000 Price
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Jennifer Azure
Jennifer Azure
Responds QuicklyEngel & Volkers Prior Lake
(952) 592-8124
72 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$3,745,000 Price
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Jeffrey Dewing
Jeffrey Dewing
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(612) 564-4287
206 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$2,694,775 Price
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Mark Abdel
Mark Abdel
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Advantage Plus
(651) 504-8655
756 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$335,000 Price
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Sally English
Sally English
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(651) 504-0953
94 Total Sales
15 in Sunfish Lake
$335K - $2.4M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Salem Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Friendly Hills Park
Hagstrom King Park
Garlough Park
Dodge Nature Center
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Hiking
Kensington Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sunfish Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunfish Lake, MN sell after 122 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sunfish Lake, MN over the last 12 months is $1,618,253, up 22% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,550,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,420,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$290
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Months of Supply
5.10
Median List Price
$1,420,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
67%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
187
Median Year Built
1985
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,692
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
129,808
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
416
Median Age
36
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,987
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,868
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
61.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
10°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
56''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 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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