Northrop Home for Sale

Northrop, a Minneapolis neighborhood, is located about 5 miles from downtown. The area has a suburban feel with well-maintained green spaces. Residents enjoy access to numerous lakes and parks. The prominent Lake Nokomis Park provides canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals, in addition to walking and biking trails, sports fields, a beach and an ice-skating rink. Northrop's proximity to Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha Parkway allows residents to participate in events such as the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships and the Twin Cities Marathon. The neighborhood's eclectic mix of architecture includes ramblers and Tudor-style homes that were primarily built in the 1950s and 1960s. Northrop Elementary School provides education for young children. Local restaurant options are diverse, with popular spots like Matt's Bar and Grill, known for its Jucy Lucy burger and ie-Italian Eatery, praised for its Italian cuisine. The neighborhood is bordered by several boutique shops and grocery stores like Lunds & Byerlys Nokomis. Public transportation is accessible, with bus lines running along Bloomington Avenue, Chicago Avenue and East 46th Street and Interstate 35 providing a convenient route to downtown Minneapolis.