Woodbury is a shopping hub, just outside of the Twin Cities
Just east of the Twin Cities, Woodbury is a growing suburb with a bustling retail scene. While people from all over the region come to the city to shop, residents love their hometown for its outdoor recreation and sense of community. There are miles of trails winding through Woodbury, connecting an extensive parks system.And it’s not hard to get to the Twin Cities when the need arises, as convenient highway access means you can easily reach downtown Saint Paul, 10 miles away, and downtown Minneapolis, a trip of 20 miles.
Homes with multi-car garages often line the streets of Woodbury.
Woodbury residents have a convenient commute to the Twin Cities via I-94.
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital is one of the largest employers in Woodbury.
Older homes generally cost less than the new construction
While there are some mid-20th-century homes, including split-levels and ranch-style houses, most of Woodbury’s market is newer. You can find a variety of contemporary, New Traditional and modern Craftsman styles, ranging from 1,600 to over 6,400 square feet. Rick Bean, a Realtor with the Hartmann Team at Re/Max Results who has been selling in the area for over 15 years, says that buyers will also find more townhouses in Woodbury than in places such as Lake Elmo. Like single-family homes, these range from older, mid-20th-century builds to newer construction.
The median single-family price here is higher than in Cottage Grove, but significantly lower than in Lake Elmo. You can generally expect to pay between the mid-$200,000s and the mid-$800,000s, but some larger properties can cost as much as $1.9 million. Bean says that the older houses generally cost less than the newer ones. Most townhouses range from the mid-$100,000s to the low $500,000s, but some are priced as high as the mid-$800,000s.
New Traditional homes are becoming increasingly common.
There are several townhouse developments in the area.
There are some older ranch-style homes in the neighborhood.
Some of the larger homes exceed $1 million.
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Shopping centers and Woodbury Lakes have a variety of stores
Woodbury is a retail hub, attracting residents from the surrounding suburbs and even Saint Paul’s East Side. This is largely due to shopping centers like Woodbury Village and Tamarack Village, where you can find popular stores like TJ Maxx and Dick’s Sporting Goods. “It’s a one-stop shop for everything,” Bean says. “But there’s been a ton built beyond that. Tamarack’s been there forever, and Woodbury has grown and grown and grown.” Woodbury Lakes is more of an outdoor mall, which Bean says has more high-end stores. “We’re not talking about designer stuff, but there’s higher-end clothing.” There, you can shop at recognizable brands like Loft and J. Crew Factory, or catch a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Residents get groceries from Lunds & Byerlys.
Tamarack Village is a large shopping center off Radio Drive in Woodbury.
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Plenty of local and chain restaurants to choose from
Besides having so many shopping centers, Woodbury has several restaurants to choose from. Some options are:
Angelina’s Cafe, a popular date-night spot that serves Italian food
The New Woodbury Cafe, which is known for its breakfast
Bebe Zito Ice Cream & Burgers, a regional favorite with a rentable party room
3rd Act Craft Brewery, where you can sip on a beer and eat a pretzel while playing games
Machete Cocina Mexicana, a family-owned Mexican restaurant
You can also find fast-food and casual chains like Applebee’s or Chick-fil-A.
Students can attend one of three school districts
Depending on where they live, Woodbury students attend one of three districts: North Saint Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, South Washington County School District and Stillwater Area School District; the latter two are highly rated. All three districts have open enrollment and in-district transfer policies, which give families some flexibility. “You can apply, and if there’s space, they will certainly let you go to a different school, but you’re going to have to get your kids there and pick them up,” Bean says.
Kids can attend Liberty Ridge Elementary School.
Students strive for greatness at Lake Middle School.
Woodbury High School is located on Woodlane Drive.
The East Ridge High School stadium is adjacent to the school parking lot.
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Interstates 94 and 494 let commuters travel across the Twin Cities
Interstates 94 and 494 make it easy to get from Woodbury to the Twin Cities, with Downtown Saint Paul about 15 minutes away and downtown Minneapolis about 30 minutes away. You can also take the bus, with Metro Transit buses and the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit stopping at Queens Drive, near Woodbury Village. “More than anything, it’s about giving people who are closer to the East Side of Saint Paul access to more stores, because Woodbury has so much in terms of stores, restaurants, that kind of stuff,” Bean says.
Bike trails, city parks and Woodbury Days keep locals entertained
There are parks scattered throughout the city, giving residents plenty of options for outdoor fun. “I think the idea is that no matter what neighborhood you’re in, there is some sort of park space that you could get out to and that the kids could play in,” Bean says. You can:
Ride the trails at Carver Lake Bike Park
Bring your kids to the playground or visit the community center at Central Park
Let your dogs run around off-leash at Andy’s Bark Park
Hike the trails at the expansive Tamarack Nature Preserve
Head to the athletic fields or skate park at Ojibway Park
Ojibway Park is also home to Woodbury Days, an annual community celebration that happens every summer. Locals enjoy three days of games, live music, carnival rides and a business fair. One highlight is the Grande Parade, which ends at Woodbury High School.
Carver Lake Park is a sprawling park.
There are miles of trails at Carver Lake Bike Park.
Madison's Place Playground is the largest playground in Woodbury.
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