Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.
Updated October 23, 2026
About 140 ranches, ramblers and split-levels under mature trees between 94th and 96th Streets. Briar is close to three parks and a neighborhood shopping center.
Briar is in west Bloomington, between 94th and 96th Streets near Ridgeview Elementary. It has around 140 single-family homes.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
What’s close by
Hyland Greens golf to the south, Tarnhill Park to the east and Hyland Lake Park Reserve to the west offer golf, skiing, fishing and boating. Normandale Village, just east, has coffee, a hardware store, a salon and a fitness club. See Bloomington parks, trails and beaches and community life.
What buyers check before they tour
- Schools: Briar is served by Bloomington Public Schools (ISD 271). Nearby schools include Ridgeview Elementary, Normandale Hills Elementary, Olson Elementary, Olson Middle School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.
- Condition: Roof, windows, mechanicals and drainage tell you more about a home’s next ten years than the paint color does. Plan a professional inspection.
A simple plan for your Briar move
I’ve been helping people sell and buy homes across the Twin Cities for about two decades, and I build and remodel luxury homes too. I’ll help you see both what a property is and what it could be.
Getting the house ready, or making it yours
If you’re selling and want repairs handled before buyers see them, Super Crew Contractors can give you an estimate. If you’re ready for something custom, Ivy Lane Homes does luxury home building and remodeling. And a quick coverage check with Intrinsic Insurance before closing can save you a surprise. Learn more about Bloomington, its parks and trails and community life, or see nearby Byre Park.
Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.
Your next step in Briar
Bloomington homes are priced neighborhood by neighborhood. Whether you’re selling or buying, I’ll help you make a plan that fits.
Please note: I don’t handle rentals or property management. I work with sellers and buyers, and that’s where I can help you most in Briar.
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