The Southeast quadrant of St. Louis Park is bordered between Highways 100, County Rd 5/Minnetonka Blvd and County 17/France Ave South. The cities of Edina and Minneapolis border the south and east of this community. This region consists of 5 neighborhoods including Triangle, Minikahda Oaks, Wolfe Park, Minikahda Vista and Browndale. The southeast region has… Read more »

The Northwest quadrant of St. Louis Park is bordered between Highways 100, 169, 394 and County Rd 5/Minnetonka Blvd. The cities of Golden Valley and Minnetonka border the north and west of this community. This region consists of 14 neighborhoods including Shelard Park, Kilmer, Westdale, Crestview, Westwood Hills, Cedar Manor, Pennsylvania Park, Willow Park, Texa… Read more »

The Northeast quadrant of St. Louis Park is bordered between Highways 100 and County Rd 17/France Ave South. The cities of Minneapolis and Golden Valley border the north and east of this community. The smallest quadrant in St. Louis Park has 3 neighborhoods which include Cedarhurst, Lake Forest, and Fern Hill. There are 3 parks… Read more »

The Southwest quadrant of St. Louis Park is bordered by Highways 100, 169, and County Rd 5/Minnetonka Blvd. The cities of Hopkins, Edina, and Minnetonka border the south and west of this community. This region consists of 13 neighborhoods including Cobblecrest, Minnehaha, Amhurst, Aquila, Oak Hill, Lenox, Sorensen, South Oak Hill, Elmwood, Meadowbrook, Brooklawns, Creekside,… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Willow Park is located in the north-central part of St. Louis Park in Ward 4. Willow Park is bordered by Franklin Avenue to the north, Burlington Northern Railroad to the south, Louisiana Avenue to the east, and Texas Avenue to the west. Willow Park covers 192.9 acres, with 12 residential blocks,… Read more »

The neighborhood of Westwood Hills is located in the northwest corner of St Louis Park in Ward 4. Westwood Hills is bordered by the city of Golden Valley and Highway 394 to the north, Minneapolis Golf Course to the south, Texas Avenue to the east, and Flag Avenue to the west. Westwood Hills is one… Read more »

The Wolf Park neighborhood is the largest geographical neighborhoods in St. Louis Park, covering a total of 385 acres of land. Wolfe Park lies in between the neighborhoods of Triangle and Minikahda Vista on the western side of the city. The neighborhood is bordered by the CP Railroad to the north, Highway 100 to the… Read more »

The Triangle neighborhood is located on the west side of the City of St. Louis Park in Ward 1. The neighborhood is bordered by the City of Minneapolis to the east, Minnetonka Boulevard to the north, Highway 100 to the west, and both the CP Railroad and Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority to the south…. Read more »

The Westdale neighborhood is one of the smallest geographical neighborhoods in the St. Louis Park, comprising just 38 acres of land. Westdale lies in the northwest corner of the city between the Kilmer and Westwood neighborhoods. Westdale is bordered by Highway 394 to the north, Highway 169 to the west, West 16th Avenue to the… Read more »

The Meadowbrook neighborhood is located in south central St. Louis Park in Ward 3. Meadowbrook is bordered by the CP Railroad to the north, Excelsior Boulevard to the south, Louisiana Boulevard to the east, and the city of Hopkins to the west. The northern and western part of the Meadowbrook neighborhood is mainly industrial while… Read more »

Lake Forest is a neighborhood located in the northeast corner of St. Louis Park. Lake Forest is bordered by Burlington Northern Railroad to the north, 25th Street, Twin Lake, and Cedarwood Road to the south, France Avenue to the east, and Highway 100 to the west. The neighborhood occupies almost 200 acres of land and… Read more »

The Lenox neighborhood lies in the central portion of St. Louis Park and is divided between Wards 1 and 3. Lenox is bordered by the neighborhoods of Bronx Park, Sorensen, South Oak Hill, and Oak Hill. In 1913, Lenox was platted by Charles I. Fuller. Originally the neighborhood was known as “The Goodrich Home” because… Read more »

The Kilmer neighborhood is located in the northwest corner of St. Louis Park in Ward 4. The neighborhood is bordered by the city of Minnetonka to the west and south, Highway 169 to the east, and I-394 to the north. Kilmer occupies just 91 acres of land, including a large pond. The neighborhood was developed… Read more »

The Fern Hill neighborhood is situated in eastern St. Louis Park in Ward 1. Fern Hill is bordered by the neighborhoods of Lake Forest, Birchwood, and Triangle as well as Minneapolis to the east. In terms of residential size, Fern Hill is the largest neighborhood in St. Louis Park. Fern Hill covers 384.5 acres and… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Minikahda Vista is located in the southeast corner of St. Louis Park in Ward 2. Minikahda Vista is bordered by Excelsior Boulevard to the north, Morningside Road and the city of Edina to the south, the city of Edina and Minneapolis to the east, and Wooddale Avenue to the west. Minikahda… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Minikahda Oaks is located on the east side of St. Louis Park surrounded by the Wolfe Park neighborhood in Ward 2. The boundaries of Minikahda Oaks is Randall Street to the north, Excelsior Boulevard to the south, France Avenue to the east, and Bass Lake Preserve to the west.  Minikahda Oaks… Read more »

Oak Hill, situated in Ward 3, is an older more mature neighborhood in St. Louis Park. The Oak Hill neighborhood is bordered by Minnetonka Boulevard in the north, Highway 7 in the south, Louisiana Avenue in the east, and Texas Avenue in the west. Residents in Oak Hill number approximately 2,498 people. In total, Oak… Read more »

The Minnehaha neighborhood community of Minnehaha is located in the southwest corner of St Louis Park in Ward 3. Minnehaha is bordered by Minnehaha Creek to the north, Phillips Parkway to the south, Minnehaha Creek to the east, and Highway 169 to the west. The neighborhood of Minnehaha encompasses 97.7 acres, with 8 residential blocks,… Read more »

In the northwest corner of St. Louis Park is the neighborhood of Shelard park. Shelard Park is bordered by the City of Plymouth to the north, I-394 to the south, Highway 169 to the east, and the City of Minnetonka to the west. The 109 acre neighborhood, which is about 3 residential blocks, is around… Read more »

The Sorenson neighborhood is located in central St. Louis Park and is a part of Ward 1. Sorenson has a total population of 1,500 residents and is bordered by Minnetonka Boulevard to the north, Highway 7 to the south, CP Railroad to the west, and Highway 100 to the east. The neighborhood is comprised of… Read more »

The Pennsylvania Park neighborhood is located in north central St. Louis Park between the neighborhoods of Eliot and Westwood Hills. Pennsylvania Park is in Ward 4 and is bordered by I-394 to the north, Franklin Avenue to the south, Louisiana to the east, and Texas Avenue to the west. The majority of the houses were… Read more »

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 »

The Eliot neighborhood is situated in the northern portion of St. Louis Park in Ward 4. This neighborhood is bordered in the north by the City of Golden Valley, in the south by Cedar Lake Road, in the east by CP railroad, and in the west by Louisiana Avenue. In total, the small residential neighborhood… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Elmwood is located in south-central St. Louis Park in Ward 2. The Elmwood neighborhood is bordered by Highway 7 to the north, Excelsior Boulevard to the south, Highway 100 to the east, and the CP Railroad to the west. Elmwood is one of St. Louis Park’s oldest neighborhoods and is home… Read more »

Between the City of Hopkins to the west and Elmwood neighborhood to the east is the South Oak Hill neighborhood. South Oak Hill is bordered by Highway 7 to the north, CP Railroad to the east and south, and the City of Hopkins to the west. A total of 770 residents call South Oak Hill… Read more »

The Eliot View neighborhood is located in north central St. Louis Park and is bordered by the Pennsylvania Park, Willow Park, Bronx Park, Birchwood, Eliot, and Blackstone neighborhoods. Eliot View is a part of Ward 4 and is bordered by Cedar Lake Road to the north, Burlington Northern Railroad to the south, CP Railroad to… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Crestview is located in the northwest corner of St. Louis Park in Ward 4. The community is bordered by West 16th Street to the north, West 22nd Street to the south, Flag Avenue to the east, and highway 169 to the west. The community of Crestview is one of the smallest… Read more »

Creekside is a quaint neighborhood in Ward 2 of St. Louis Park. The Creekside neighborhood is bordered by Excelsior Boulevard to the north, the City of Edina to the south, Brookside Avenue to the east, and the City of Hopkins to the west. Residents in Creekside number approximately 419 people. In total, the neighborhood is… Read more »

The Aquila neighborhood is located in the southwest corner of St. Louis Park and lies within Ward 3. Aquila is comprised of 310 acres of land with approximately 23 residential blocks. The neighborhood received its name from the wife of the developer, who named it after a Civil War battle according to Harvey Allen’s book “Action… Read more »

The Cedarhurst neighborhood is located in the northeast corner of St Louis Park in the 1st Ward. Cedarhurst is home over 700 residents and is comprised of 96.2 acres, which is 4 residential blocks. Cedarhurst is bordered by Golden Valley to the north, Burlington Northern Railroad to the south, Minneapolis to the east, and Highway… Read more »

The Cobblecrest neighborhood is located on the west side of St Louis Park in Ward 3 between the Cedar Manor and Minnehaha neighborhoods. Cobblecrest is bordered by the Burlington Northern Railroad to the north, Minnehaha Creek to the south, Highway 169 to the west, and the Hutchinson Spur Regional trail to the east. The community… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Cedar Manor is located on the east side of St. Louis Park in the 4th Ward. The community is bordered by West 22nd Street to the north, Burlington Northern Railroad to the south, Highway 169 to the west, and Cedar Lake Road to the east. Cedar Manor is comprised of mainly… Read more »

The Brooklawns neighborhood is located in southcentral St. Louis Park and is a part of Ward 2. The CP Railroad serves as the neighborhood’s northern boundary line and Excelsior Boulevard makes up the south line. Brooklawns is bordered by the South Oak Hill, Meadowbrook, Elmwood, Brookside, and Creekside neighborhoods. Brooklawns was a product of the… Read more »

Brookside neighborhood is located in southern St. Louis Park between the neighborhoods of Creekside and Browndale. The neighborhood is bordered by Excelsior Boulevard to the north, Highway 100 to the east, Brookside Avenue to the west, and the City of Edina to the south. Overall, Brookside encompasses 116 acres of land, with 12 blocks of… Read more »

The Browndale neighborhood is located in the southeastern corner of St. Louis Park in Ward 2. Browndale is bordered by Excelsior Boulevard to the north, the City of Edina to the south, Wooddale Avenue and Edina to the east, and Highway 100 to the west. This neighborhood covers 160.9 acres with approximately 22 residential blocks…. Read more »

Bronx Park is a neighborhood located in Ward 1 of St. Louis Park and covers 33 blocks. Bronx Park is bordered by Minnetonka Boulevard to the north, Burlington Northern Railroad to the south, Louisiana Avenue to the west, and the CP Railroad to the east. Bronx Park offers nearly 1,000 single-family homes with a population… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Blackstone covers 44 blocks and is located on the northeast corner of St. Louis Park, just 4 miles west of downtown Minneapolis. Blackstone was organized when the city of St. Louis Park was constructed in 1890 for retail, industrial, and residential use. St. Louis Park was built along the Minneapolis and… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Amhurst is located in the southwest corner of St Louis Park in Ward 3. Amhurst occupies an area of 52.2 acres with a population of 450 residents. Amhurst is bordered by West 36th Street to the north, Highway 7 to the south, Highway 169 to the east, and the city of… Read more »

Birchwood is a stylish neighborhood situated in the heart of St. Louis Park. The City of St. Louis Park underwent extensive population growth after World War II. In the 1940s and 1950s, approximately seven people moved into the area per day. Because of this, about sixty percent of the homes in the area were built… Read more »

The Todd Park Neighborhood is situated in the northwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by Todd Park, on the east by Highway 100, on the south by Interlachen Boulevard, and on the west by homes on Circle West. The Todd Park Neighborhood includes part of the “Brookside Neighborhood”… Read more »

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 »

St. Louis Park, located in Hennepin County, is 6.5 miles directly west of Minneapolis. A city of just over 47,000 residents, it borders the big city and encompasses an area of 10.86 square miles. Residents of Saint Louis Park enjoy the numerous amenities that the city has to offer. With its convenient location, good schools,… Read more »

The city of St. Louis Park, Minnesota is defined by its location in the Twin Cities metro area and its population size. With a little over 47,000 residents, and located just outside of Minneapolis, St. Louis Park joins it’s neighboring cities of Minnetonka and Edina as one of the larger suburban residential areas in Minnesota…. Read more »

St. Louis Park, Minnesota is home to over 50 parks, trails, and open spaces. Featuring a wide variety of active and passive options for residents, the parks in St. Louis Park are widely cherished and their functionality is enjoyed by families year-round. Some examples include: Oak Hill Park: Oak Hill Park is one of the most popular… Read more »

St. Louis Park, Minnesota began when two landowners from Minneapolis decided to hire a group of businessmen to start building homes in the late 1880’s. This building company was called St. Louis Park Land and Improvement Company, therefore giving inspiration to the name of this wonderful city. The Minneapolis Land and Investment Company was hired… Read more »

St. Louis Park, located in district 283, has schools that are dedicated to instilling hard work, strong academics, and ethical values for each and every one of its students. St. Louis Park Public Schools is a nationally recognized suburban public school district serving approximately 4,590 students. The district includes four elementary schools, one middle school,… Read more »

As a realtor who works in the community of Chaska, I’ve made it my mission to learn in depth about the history, schools, community life, and parks that make this city so unique. I believe that what greatly contributes to a home’s value is its location and the amenities that are a part of it…. Read more »

The Melody neighborhood is located in northeast Minnetonka on Melody Lane off of Baker Road. Melody is a beautiful neighborhood featuring excellent single-family houses, great location, and a family-friendly community. Within the neighborhood, houses range in price from $200,000 to $400,000. Melody is within close proximity to some of the best amenities throughout Minnetonka and… Read more »

The Northwest quadrant is bordered by three major highways, 169, 62, and 100. The bordering cities include Hopkins and St. Louis Park to the north and Minnetonka to the west. The Northwest region consists of 13 neighborhoods, including Presidents, Interlachen Park, Rolling Green, Hilldale, Todd Park, Parkwood Knolls, Fox Meadow, Highlands, Grandview, Bredesen Park, Countryside,… Read more »

The Northeast quadrant of Edina is bordered between Highways 100 and 62 and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park. This quadrant has 13 neighborhoods which include Morningside, Sunny Slope, Country Club, White Oaks, Golf Terrace Heights, Arden Park, 50th and France, Minnehaha Woods, Creek Knoll, Concord, Pamela Park, Chowen Park, and Strachauer Park. The… Read more »

The Rolling Green neighborhood is the land that became the spot of some of the most affluent properties in the area. It contains wooded areas, rolling hills, and several small ponds. Rolling Green is situated in the northwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by the city of St…. Read more »

As neighborhoods in the city of Edina go, the Hilldale neighborhood is a very old one. The Hilldale neighborhood is situated in the Northwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by Edina’s border with St. Louis Park, on the east by Todd Park and the Todd Park neighborhood, on… Read more »

West Calhoun is situated on the western border of Minneapolis in the Calhoun-Isles community. This affluent neighborhood is bordered by East Calhoun, Cedar-Isles-Dean, Linden Hills, and the suburb of St. Louis Park. With a population of close to 1,700 residents, and being in close proximity to the beautiful lake Calhoun, this neighborhood offers a charming… Read more »

Cedar-Isles-Dean (CID) is a neighborhood located within the Calhoun-Isles Community, and rests on the western edge of Minneapolis’s city limits. CID is a neighbor to the first ring suburb of St. Louis Park. The neighborhood received its name from Dean Parkway, Cedar Lake, and Lake of the Isles. Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, and Lake… Read more »

Bryn Mawr, a neighborhood within the Calhoun-Isles community in Minneapolis, was named after one of its own schools and community parks. In Welch, the name means “big hill”. With a population of close to 2,700 residents, the land is defined by its parkland and is located just west of the downtown area of the city…. Read more »

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 »

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers of district 1 are dedicated,… Read more »

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota is the largest city within the entire state. As one of the “Twin Cities”, Minneapolis and its neighbor St. Paul constitute the 16th largest metro area in the nation. With over 400,000 residents, Minneapolis is a dynamic and bustling city. Minneapolis is a very important economic center in the Midwest…. Read more »

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 »

Medicine Lake is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and is located within the city of Plymouth. The population is close to 400 residents total. The city is located on a peninsula that extends out into the lake that shares the same name. This charming community has a land area of just .2 square miles,… Read more »

Medicine Lake, Minnesota is tiny city located amid many large, western suburbs of Minneapolis. With only close to 400 residents and encompassing an area of a mere 0.33 square miles, Medicine Lake has a small, close-knit community. Because the city is on a peninsula jutting out into Medicine Lake, it is completely surrounded by the… Read more »

Surrounded by the cities of Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and Edina, Hopkins, Minnesota is in a prime location for living. This city is in Hennepin County. This is one of the most developed areas around, with less than 2% of land being vacant. The geographic area of Hopkins is close to 4 square miles, and… Read more »

In 1852, Hopkins, Minnesota was settled by its first European pioneers. However, the true beginning of Hopkins did not start until 35 years later when the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company was built and provided employment for almost all of the residents. Workers moved to the area just to find employment at this company, and the… Read more »

Hopkins, Minnesota is in school district 270, also know as Hopkins School District. This award winning district serves a total number of 7,200 enrolled students. The district serves all of Hopkins, about half of Golden Valley, and portions of Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park. Hopkins Public Schools offers tremendous education benefits in… Read more »

Lake Minnetonka is a massive lake that stretches across numerous communities. While it’s residents refer to it as a singular body of water, Lake Minnetonka is actually a collection of several smaller, kettle lakes that are adjoined to one another via straits and channels. It is this unique, sprawling layout that causes Lake Minnetonka to… Read more »

The city of Minnetonka, Minnesota was at one time a very sacred place for the Native Americans. There was plenty of game that was offered by the surrounding lake and prairies, as well the large lake, Lake Minnetonka. The Dakota Sioux and Ojibway Chippewa would cross through Minnetonka as they traveled between Shakopee and Mille… Read more »