Viking Hills Home for Sale

Viking Hills is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Rochester, Minnesota, less than 4 miles from Downtown. Known for its quiet, community-oriented atmosphere, homes here are primarily 30 to 40 years old, including split-levels, late 20th-century ranch-style houses, and New Traditionals, often with attached two-car garages. The neighborhood is bordered by Viking Hills Park, featuring a small playground and The Garden Skate Park. Foster Arend Park, with its inflatable water park, is within biking or walking distance. Many residents work at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester's largest employer, adding to the neighborhood's diversity. Viking Hills connects to Rochester's extensive network of paved walking and biking trails, linking it to parks like Emerald Hills and Foster-Arend Beach Park. Local dining includes Purple Goat, known for its burgers and patio seating, and Tavern 22, which serves breakfast on weekends. For groceries, residents frequent Hy-Vee and Silver Lake Foods. Downtown Rochester offers upscale dining and shopping, including ThaiPop and Crave, and underground shopping options in the pedestrian subway network. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools such as Churchill Elementary and Century High, offering programs from multilingual learning to career and technical education. Viking Hills has a low crime risk compared to the national average, making it appealing for families. The area hosts various activities and events, including live music at Purple Goat and summer camps at The Garden Skate Park. Rochester International Airport is about 14 miles away, and the Twin Cities are less than 90 miles north, making travel convenient.