Linden Hills is an easygoing residential neighborhood near the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. The community’s large homes, trendy restaurants and lake access make it one of the most popular parts of the city with homebuyers. Students are zoned for a highly rated school district, and downtown is a short commute away.
The neighborhood is varied, with a mix of early-1900s bungalows, Tudor Revivals, Colonial Revivals and contemporary houses and townhomes, among other styles. Prices are just as wide-ranging. Homes of 2,500 square feet or less can run from the upper $300,000s to the upper $800,000s, while larger houses often go from the mid-$500,000s to around $2.2 million. Condos near Lake Harriet usually sell between the mid-$100,000s and the lower $300,000s. HOA fees typically hover between $450 and $850 per month. The neighborhood tends to be more expensive than communities like East Harriet and Fulton, but less expensive than nearby Morningside.
John Brekken, a Realtor with Compass Realty, says the neighborhood is consistently one of the most desirable parts of the city. “There’s a big and wide range of properties and really hot restaurants,” Brekken says. It’s also full of personality, as seen in the Como-Harriet streetcar line that runs through the community each summer and fall, taking people to Lake Harriet, one of two nearby lakes. The area’s grid-like, wide streets make it easy to walk around, and biking is also popular. The Linden Hills Neighborhood Council hosts social events and area cleanups, helping people feel connected to the community.
The neighborhood is next to Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska, two of the links in the city’s Chain of Lakes. Boat launches help visitors get their canoes and kayaks on the water. “They don’t allow motorized vehicles on them, but anything non-motorized is OK,” Brekken says. Lake Harriet Park has two beaches, walking and biking trails, a pier and a playground. Each winter, the park hosts Art Shanty Projects, a four-weekend festival where artists create homes and other structures on the frozen lake. Brekken says the event is a must-see every year.
Bde Maka Ska Park has three beaches, a boat dock, sports fields and an archery range. The walking and biking trail that borders the lake is around 3 miles long. Next to the lake is The Minikahda Club, a private country club with an 18-hole golf course, and the Bakken Museum, which has exhibits on the history of electricity and hosts weddings and other special events. Away from the lakes, Linden Hills Park provides hockey and ice-skating rinks and a wading pool. It’s where the neighborhood’s annual Spring Fling Egg Hunt is held.
Students are served by the highly rated Minneapolis Public School District, including the neighborhood’s Southwest High School, which also gets high marks. Students can attend any school outside the district that has space under Minnesota’s open enrollment policy. Carondelet Catholic School is a nearby private option for kindergarten through eighth grade. Citywide magnet schools like Ella Baker Global Studies and Humanities School, in Lowry Hill East, use enrollment lotteries.
The neighborhood has its own commercial district at the intersection of West 43rd Street and Upton Avenue South. Dining options in the area include:
Linden Hills is about 5 miles from downtown’s business district, where companies like U.S. Bank and Target are headquartered. The drive often takes 15-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Metro Transit buses make stops along Sheridan Avenue and West 44th Street and can get riders downtown in roughly half an hour. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is just over 10 miles away, and drivers can get there in about 20 minutes via state Highway 62W, also called the Crosstown Highway.
David Saint Germain
MetroHomesMarket.com
(612) 255-9073
100 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$625,000 Price
Matthew Austinson
Keller Williams Premier Realty
(715) 553-5291
88 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$896,500 Price
Rochelle Johnson-Brown
Edina Realty, Inc.
(612) 431-9232
164 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$675,000 Price
Rachel Loeslie
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
(612) 482-0848
29 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$1,295,000 Price
Justin Scheeler
RE/MAX Results
(952) 666-1376
120 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$465,000 Price
Debra Stensland
Keller Williams Realty Integrity
(877) 714-9724
26 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$700,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Linden Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Linden Hills, Minneapolis sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Linden Hills, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $695,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$700,000
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Median Sale Price
$695,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$835,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$209,100
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$299,950
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
125
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$353
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Number of Homes
2,770
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Number of Homes for Sale
28
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Median Year Built
1926
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Months of Supply
2.70
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,385
Above the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,755
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,365
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
721
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Average Studio Size Sq Ft
400
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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$1,297 - $1,461 per month
$1,200 - $1,500 per month
$1,720 - $3,251 per month
$6,384 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
7
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Median Rent
$2,975
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,000
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$10,000
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,398
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,795
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Median Condo Rent
$3,450
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,450
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Total Population
7,935
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Median Age
43
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Population Density
11 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$121,097
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$154,123
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High School Graduates
97%
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College Graduates
76.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
41.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
79.4%
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Annual Precipitation
31''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
60''
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