Why Live in Gladstone
Gladstone, a neighborhood in Maplewood, features mid-century cottage and ranch-style homes primarily built in the 1950s. The housing market is competitive, with prices ranging from $200,000 for two-bedroom cottages to $400,000 for four-bedroom ranch-style homes with waterfront views of Lake Phalen. Residential streets are laid out in a grid pattern off Frost Avenue, with homes typically featuring mid-sized lots and multi-car garages. Robinhood Park, within walking distance for many residents, offers a playground and access to the Gateway State Trail, an 18-mile path leading to downtown St. Paul. The Gladstone Community Center provides various enrichment courses, while Keller Regional Park and Phalen Regional Park offer amenities like an archery range, fishing pier, boat launch, picnic pavilion, public beach, and an 18-hole golf course. For shopping, White Bear Avenue, 2 miles north, hosts grocers like Cub Foods and Hy-Vee, and big-box stores such as The Home Depot and Target. Maplewood Mall, 3 miles away, includes department stores like Macy's and JCPenney. Dining options include Mike's Corner Cafe, Taste of India Restaurant, and The Best Steak House. Frost Avenue connects residents to U.S. Route 61, and Metro Transit buses run along this route. The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 15 miles away, and M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital is 4 miles north. The neighborhood is zoned for North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622, with schools offering various programs and sports opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladstone a good place to live?
Gladstone is a good place to live. Gladstone is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Gladstone is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Gladstone has 5 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 39. The average household income is $91,908 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 36.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Gladstone are home owners, with 25.4% of residents renting and 74.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Gladstone can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Gladstone neighborhood guide.
Is Gladstone, MN a safe neighborhood?
Gladstone, MN is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Gladstone?
The median home price in Gladstone is $346,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $69,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $77K a year to afford the median home price in Gladstone. The average household income in Gladstone is $92K.
What are the best public schools in Gladstone?
The best public schools that serve Gladstone are:
What are the best private schools in Gladstone?
The best private schools that serve Gladstone are:
- Mounds Park Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Hill Murray School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Christ Lutheran School has a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
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Home Trends in Gladstone, MN
On average, homes in Gladstone, Maplewood sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Gladstone, Maplewood over the last 12 months is $315,900, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$315,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$315,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$250,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median List Price
$346,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%