Condos for Sale in Erlandson Park, Mankato

Erlandson Park in Mankato, MN, combines residential charm with urban convenience. Bordered by a hospital campus to the west and Madison Avenue's commercial strip to the north, the neighborhood offers easy access to essential services. Homes range from the 1890s to the 1990s, with many from the 1950s and 1960s, featuring ranch, cottage, and Tudor styles. Streets north of Erlandson Park follow a gridded design, and the area is lush in summer and frosty in winter. The neighborhood includes two parks: Erlandson Park, which allows leashed dogs and offers a playground, walking trail, tennis courts, and Wi-Fi, and Emerson Park, featuring a gazebo and bench swing. Residents often visit Mount Kato for winter skiing and tubing. Dining options along Madison Avenue include Zanz Mexican Restaurant and Tav on the Ave, with Aldi nearby for groceries. River Hills Mall is less than 2 miles northeast for national retailers. Students attend highly rated schools in the Mankato Area district, including Washington Elementary, Prairie Winds Middle, and Mankato East High, which has a 93% graduation rate and various after-school programs. Minnesota State Mankato is 2 miles southwest. The neighborhood benefits from low crime risk areas, making it safer than the national average. Public transportation is available via the Greater Mankato Transit System, with bus stops along Madison Avenue. For longer commutes, State Highway 169 and Interstate 35 provide an 80-mile route to the Minnesota metro area.