Why Live in Battle Creek
Battle Creek is a suburban neighborhood in St. Paul, characterized by its midcentury homes, mature trees, and landscaped lawns. The area is known for its proximity to Battle Creek Regional Park, a vast green space with over 1,800 acres of wildlife habitat, trails, and playgrounds. Residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including mountain biking, sledding, and cross-country skiing. The park also features an off-leash dog park and Battle Creek Waterworks Water Park, which is popular during the summer. Pigs Eye Lake, located just south of the neighborhood, offers hiking and birdwatching opportunities, and is home to one of the Midwest’s largest urban egret and heron rookeries.
The neighborhood's housing primarily consists of split-level and ranch-style homes built in the 1960s and 70s, with floor plans ranging from 1,200 to 2,200 square feet on quarter and third-acre lots. Battle Creek has two shopping centers with stores like Target, Aldi, and Cub, as well as local eateries such as Little Oven pizzeria and Ho Ho Gourmet. Sun Ray Lanes, a 24-lane bowling alley, is a popular spot for birthday parties and league games. Obb’s Sports Bar and Grill, a family-owned restaurant, has been a local favorite since 1932.
Commuters benefit from Interstate 94, which runs through the neighborhood, providing a 4-mile drive to downtown St. Paul and a 13-mile drive to downtown Minneapolis. The neighborhood is also served by Metro Transit, with bus stops along major roads, and is about 12 miles from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
Home Trends in Battle Creek, MN
On average, homes in Battle Creek, Saint Paul sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Battle Creek, Saint Paul over the last 12 months is $407,495, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$407,495
Median Single Family Sale Price
$442,289
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$269,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$445,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Last 12 months Home Sales
290
Median List Price
$410,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%