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The West Victoria neighborhood is located in southern Chaska just north of Downtown and south of highway 212. West Victoria is an older neighborhood featuring excellent houses, family friendly environment, and great location. West Victoria offers 170 single family homes featuring ranch, split level, and rambler housing styles with prices ranging from $170,000 to $300,000…. Read more »
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With a population of close to 9,000 residents, located in Carver County, and just 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Victoria, Minnesota offers a small-town feel, while still having plenty of access to commercial areas. The geographic area of Victoria is almost 10-square miles, and being nicknamed “the lakes and parks city”, Victoria contains some of… Read more »
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One of the most interesting and exciting aspects of the city of Victoria is its engaging and active community. Despite its smaller suburban population of around 9,000 residents, Victoria’s community is vibrant and active; much more so than neighboring cities of comparable size. The community in Victoria can be most easily seen in its events,… Read more »
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Long before the settlers and pioneers arrived, Victoria, Minnesota was inhabited by Native Americans. The Native group was the Dakota Indians, and the tribe that settled in the Carver area was the Mdewakanton tribe. Michael Diethelm, from Switzerland, is said to be the first European settler in the Victoria area when he set up a… Read more »
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Parks are an integral part of the city of Victoria’s community. With over 200 acres of reserved land, 22 parks, and 12 lakes, Victoria has been nicknamed “the City of Lakes and Parks”. This extensive focus on preservation and outdoor beauty appreciation is apparent in the high- quality, well-managed parks that exist within the city’s… Read more »
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Victoria is served by school district 112, which includes 18 different public schools ranging from preschool through 12th grade. Eastern Carver County Schools all offer excellent academic and arts programs designed to help each unique student succeed in their learning. The district provides a kindergarten center, 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high… Read more »
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Chevalle is a beautiful new neighborhood development that spans two cities, Chaska and Victoria, Minnesota. While almost all of the development is located within the city of Chaska, current development on Chevalle is stretching back into the city of Victoria. Chevalle is a vibrant development boasting numerous amenities including beautifully crafted homes, 10 miles of… Read more »
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The neighborhood of Old Liberty Heights is located in the southern part Chaska just east of highway 212. It is a beautiful newly developed neighborhood featuring excellent architectural designs and a warm welcoming environment. The neighborhood is also conveniently located offering residents easy access to numerous shopping, dining, and recreational amenities. The neighborhood itself is… Read more »
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The neighborhood community of Liberty Heights is located in southcentral Chaska just east of highway 212. It is a beautiful wooded neighborhood with excellent homes and great residents all within close proximity to numerous amenities. Liberty Heights boasts 122 single family homes featuring single level and split level designs with an average price of $379,000…. Read more »
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The Riverwoods neighborhood is located on the southeast side of Chaska just east of downtown. Riverwoods is made up of both older and newer homes offering a family friendly environment and great neighbors. Riverwoods boasts 120 single family homes, 34 townhomes, and neighborhood park featuring rambler, bungalow, tudor, cottage, and victorian housing styles. Riverwoods has… Read more »
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The neighborhood community of Town Course Heights is situated on the western edge of Chaska on the west side of Chaska Town Course. The neighborhood consists of excellent homes, great residents, and welcoming environment making it an attractive destination to call home. Town Course Heights is home to 276 residents with an average age of… Read more »
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The Texa Tonka neighborhood community is located in the center of St. Louis Park in Ward 3. Texa Tonka is bordered by The Burlington Railroad to the north, Minnetonka Boulevard to the south, Louisiana Avenue to the east, and Virginia Avenue to the west. Texa Tonka is home to 868 housing units including 382 single-family… Read more »
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The West Side neighborhood is rich with diversity, as it has the largest concentration of Latino residents in the Twin Cities. The landscape extends from the River Flats which are home to many businesses to the Bluffs which offer magnificent overlooks of downtown Saint Paul and are home to some of Saint Paul’s premium older… Read more »
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Thomas-Dale, with a population of 15,000, is Saint Paul’s most diverse neighborhood. This diversity is replicated not only in its local residents of many ethnicities, but in the amazing and unique shops, restaurants, and services that can also be found. University Avenue is the foremost commercial hub in the neighborhood, as it hosts about 100… Read more »
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Summit-University is St. Paul‘s oldest neighborhood. The high river bluffs give the area its name. The Summit-University neighborhood, with a population of 16,000 residents, is culturally diverse, and home to people from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Well-maintained homes and buildings from the late 1800’s flourished in the neighborhood, with popular and well-known landmarks all around…. Read more »
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Summit Hill encompasses the eastern portion of Grand Avenue, between Macalester-Groveland to the west and Downtown to the east. It’s a more affluent neighborhood, and home to many students who attend nearby institutions. Summit Hill, which is one of the smaller neighborhoods in the city with a population of just over 6,500 residents, is a… Read more »
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The Saint Anthony Park neighborhood is nearby the University of Minnesota-St. Paul campus, and borders Northeast Minneapolis on the west and the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on the east. It has been host to three Minnesota governors: William Marshall, Andrew McGill, Elmer L. Andersen. In the late 1800’s the neighborhood held the estates for the well… Read more »
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Payne-Phalen is a mainly residential neighborhood that is east of Interstate 35E. The neighborhood is named for its own Phalen Park, Lake Phalen, and Payne Boulevard, the main street. Payne-Phalen is the largest neighborhood in St. Paul, with 30,000 residents. Just a few minutes from downtown St. Paul, and ten miles from downtown Minneapolis, residents… Read more »
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The Hamline-Midway neighborhood is renowned for being active, family-oriented, and full of amenities. Hamline University and more than ten other educational institutions are scattered throughout the neighborhood, attracting students from around the metro area. Several civic groups speak to local issues from urban greening to engaging youth and elders. Shops, parks, recreation centers, restaurants, and… Read more »
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Dayton’s Bluff is a neighborhood on the east side of the Mississippi in the southeast part of Saint Paul. It is a historic neighborhood of almost 17,000 with exceptional views of the skyline, the Mississippi River and even downtown St. Paul, and is just fifteen minutes outside of the heart of Minneapolis. Dayton’s Bluff is… Read more »
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Not to be confused with the Como neighborhood in Minneapolis, the Como neighborhood in St. Paul is an attractive and peaceful residential neighborhood with a population of almost 12,000 residents. The neighborhood encompasses Como Park, and contains many features such as Lake Como, the Como Zoo, and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. The State Fairgrounds are… Read more »
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Prospect Park is situated in east central Minneapolis and within the University community. The neighborhood borders the City of Saint Paul on the eastern side and the University of Minnesota on the west side. It is also bordered on the south by the Mississippi River and on the north by the railroad tracks. The neighborhood was… Read more »
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The Nicollet Island/East Bank neighborhood contains a small residential population of 1,500 and Nicollet Island on the Mississippi River just east of downtown Minneapolis as well as a share of the eastern riverbank located between Central Avenue and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad line. The neighborhood is the geographical center of Minneapolis. The island… Read more »
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The city’s “first neighborhood” is now one of its finest. The Marcy-Holmes neighborhood, situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the University Community, got its name from William L. Marcy, an American statesman and secretary of state born in 1786 along with Oliver Wendell Holmes, an American poet, author, and novelist who… Read more »
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Como, which is also commonly referred to as Southeast Como, is named after Como Avenue, which travels along the neighborhood. Como Avenue took its name from Lake Como in northern Italy, a prevalent tourist objective. Como neighborhood is in the University community, just north of the Dinkytown area and the east bank campus of the… Read more »
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The Tangletown neighborhood, located in the Southwest community of Minneapolis, is bordered on the north by 46th Street, on the east by Interstate 35W, on the south by 54th Street and Diamond Lake Road, and on the west by Lyndale Avenue South. Minnehaha Creek travels through the southern portion of the neighborhood. The name Tangletown… Read more »
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The Ventura Village neighborhood, located south of downtown Minneapolis, used to be a part of the Phillips neighborhood. It became a separate neighborhood in 2002 when the Minneapolis City Council accepted its proposed boundaries. However, it is still a part of the larger Phillips community. Interstate 35 occupies the western and northern boundaries, with Interstate 94… Read more »
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The Phillips West neighborhood, located within the Phillips community, is positioned south of downtown Minneapolis. The neighborhood and its junior high school derive their names from Wendell Phillips, a 19th-century abolitionist. Phillips West is a diverse neighborhood with its population of close to 5,000 residents including people of many nationalities. The neighborhood has a mix… Read more »
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The Midtown Phillips neighborhood, located within the Phillips community, is found in south Minneapolis. Both the neighborhood and its junior high school get their names from Wendell Phillips, a 19th-century abolitionist. Midtown Phillips is a distinct neighborhood with its population of close to 4,500 residents, including many that are of different ethnic races. The neighborhood… Read more »
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Windom Park is in the Northeast community of Minneapolis, and its geographical location is exactly what the community name suggests. Lowry Avenue NE borders the neighborhood on the north on the west by Central Avenue NE, on the south by 18th Avenue NE and on the east by New Brighton Boulevard. The name for the… Read more »
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Northeast Park, located in Minneapolis’ Northeast community, can be divided into three sections. The western portion is predominantly residential and is home to several of restored Victorian-era homes and rental sections. In the very center of the neighborhood is “The Quarry”, which is a large regional shopping center, and a cushion between the small residential… Read more »
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Logan Park, located in the Northeast community of Minneapolis and is bordered on the north by 19th Avenue Northeast, on the east by Central Avenue Northeast, on the south by Broadway Avenue Northeast, and on the west by Washington Street Northeast. This 150-acre neighborhood of over 2,000 residents is nearly half residential with the other… Read more »
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Bottineau is located in the Northeast community of Minneapolis. The Mississippi River borders it on the west and University Avenue border it to the east. Lowry Avenue NE is the northern end of the neighborhood, which extends to 16th/17th avenues NE in the south. The smaller Bottineau neighborhood derived its name from the famous pioneer,… Read more »
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Audubon Park is located in Northeast community of Minneapolis. Saint Anthony Parkway, Stinson Boulevard, Lowry Avenue and Central Avenue all border the neighborhood. St. Anthony Park shares borders with this neighborhood as well. Both the local park and the Audubon Park neighborhood as a whole were named in honor of John James Audubon, a great… Read more »
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The Willard Hay neighborhood, which is within the Near North community, is located in the northwest area of the city of Minneapolis. Willard Hay is a diverse, and mainly residential neighborhood with friendly locals, lots of parkland, and access to commercial areas. With over 8,000 residents, this neighborhood is a beautiful and charming place to… Read more »
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Located just west of the North Loop Neighborhood in Downtown Minneapolis, the Sumner-Glenwood neighborhood offers the best of traditional urban living. The homes are mainly new constructions with modern features and design details. The neighborhood has something for everyone with its many housing styles. The streets are tree-lined and welcoming and the neighborhood of just… Read more »
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The Near North neighborhood, which is within the Near North community, is pinpointed in the northwest portion of the city of Minneapolis. Near North is a thoroughly diverse, and mainly residential neighborhood with well-involved locals, stunning parkland, and access to commercial areas near Broadway Avenue. The main non-residential buildings are schools, whether it be the… Read more »
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The Jordan neighborhood, positioned in Minneapolis‘ Near North Community, derived its name from a neighborhood junior high school, which was named after Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Emeritus Charles Morison Jordan. The neighborhood is mainly a residential area, but is bordered by businesses ranging from coffee shops to restaurants to services, making room for the interior… Read more »
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Split by Interstate 94, Hawthorne was named after the American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, born in 1804. The neighborhood is situated in north Minneapolis within the Near North community. Hawthorne is mainly a residential neighborhood with single-family houses. The Hawthorne neighborhood is within close proximity to downtown, which offers easy access for employees that work in… Read more »
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Elliot Park, located south of downtown Minneapolis in between West and East Downtown, was first established in the 19th century, just four years following the formation of Minneapolis. The local park and neighborhood were both named after the land donor Dr. Joseph Elliot, a man who owned a farm there and gave it away for… Read more »
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Lowry Hill East is named after Thomas Lowry, one of Minneapolis’s initial inhabitants and developers. The neighborhood is in the Calhoun-Isles Community. Because of its unevenly triangular shape, Lowry Hill East is sometimes called “the Wedge”. Lowry Hill East initiated its existence as a neighborhood in the 1880s with the entrance of Thomas Lowry’s public… Read more »
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The University community is located in the central-eastern section of the city of Minneapolis. A collection of 6 distinct neighborhoods, University is known for its idyllic location near the downtown metro area and the University of Minnesota. While each of the neighborhoods found within the community are unique and offer varying amenities they all contribute… Read more »
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The Southwest community is home to a unique and diverse lifestyle. Located in the southwest corner of the city of Minneapolis, the Southwest community is home to nearly 50,000 residents. Within the community are nine distinct neighborhoods, each of which contribute to the overall Southwest community. The following article will provide a brief overview of… Read more »
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The Phillips community is defined by its location within the city of Minneapolis and its cultural heritage. Located just south of downtown Minneapolis, Phillips offers a very diverse and exciting lifestyle. Residents living within the Phillips community come from all around the world. While the community as a whole is eclectic and unique, the community’s… Read more »
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The Northeast community, found in the northeastern corner of Minneapolis, is home to over 36,000 residents. A quieter community located away from the busier sections of the city, Northeast provides a peaceful and close-knit community for residents to enjoy. With lots of dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreational options available, residents are able to enjoy the… Read more »
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The city of Minneapolis is the largest city within the state of Minnesota. Home to over 400,000 residents, the lifestyle found within Minneapolis is largely dependent on the community in which you find yourself. With 11 distinct communities, each showcasing their own neighborhoods, lifestyle options and amenities are widely varied. The following article will outline… Read more »
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The city of St. Paul, Minnesota is a vast, dynamic city. With 17 unique neighborhoods, each of which containing their own distinct communities and amenities, there are plenty of different lifestyles to choose from. The following article provides a brief overview of each individual neighborhood and the lifestyle found within. Not to be confused with… Read more »
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Life on Lake Minnetonka is one of the most desired and treasured lifestyles in the state of Minnesota. While the scenic lake and picturesque shores offer a strong incentive to live there, it’s the dynamic community that exists on the lake which truly brings the most value. Lake Minnetonka has a very active and engaging… Read more »
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The city of Greenwood, Minnesota resides on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. When it’s residents are not out on the lake, they are enjoying some of the local parks and trails found within the city. Some of the most popular outdoor destinations include: Lake Minnetonka: Greenwood has access to one of Minnesota’s greatest lakes, Lake… Read more »
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The city of Tonka Bay, Minnesota is one of the many lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka. In addition to extensive access to the lake and the amenities it offers, residents of Tonka Bay also have access to a number of parks and beaches within their community. Some of the most notable examples include: Lake Minnetonka:… Read more »
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The city of Shorewood, Minnesota features six parks totaling 100 acres in addition to being connected to regional trails and Lake Minnetonka itself. With so much designated park land, and their connection to Lake Minnetonka, residents of Shorewood have a number of outdoor recreational options to explore. Some of the most notable examples include: Lake… Read more »
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The city of Minnetrista, Minnesota prides itself on having a quiet, rural, and lakeside community. With a population of just over 6,000 residents, and encompassing a 32 square mile area, this small community is united around the nearby Lake Minnetonka and the outdoors. In addition to the lakes and parks in and around the city, residents… Read more »
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The community in Mound, Minnesota is closely tied to the lake on which it resides and the neighboring cities surrounding it. With it’s small population size of just over 9,000 citizens and small geographic area of 3.18 square miles, Mound avoids the noise of the bigger cities while enjoying the peace and quiet of its… Read more »
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The city of Deephaven is known as being a serene and peaceful lake town. With its great location on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Deephaven offers beautiful sweeping views of the lake as well as a myriad of parks and trails for its citizens to enjoy. Deephaven has 89 acres of parkland as well as… Read more »
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The city of Chaska is served by Independent School district 112, which is located in Chaska and includes 18 schools that are kindergarten through 12th grade. Eastern Carver County Schools offer exceptional academic programs as well as a wide range of arts, activities, and athletics, designed for children’s individual talents and interests. Personalized learning is… Read more »