Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · MN #BK3603584 · Whitefish Property Finder · MN #40646463 · Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida
Arden Park is a neighborhood located in the northeast quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 50th Street, on the East by France Avenue, on the south by 54th Street and the west by Wooddale Avenue.
If you’re thinking about selling or buying here, here’s what the neighborhood is like and what to know before you tour.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
Life in Arden
Minnehaha Creek travels through this urban neighborhood, which is filled with gently curved avenues, and with Arden Park at its center. Arden Park contains multiple housing options for its 1,100 residents that were built predominantly during the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s, with some multi-unit buildings in the 70’s, and some newer re-builds in the early 2000’s.
This neighborhood is a great place to live, with picturesque tree-lined streets and delightful 1940’s homes, most of which are one-and-a-half story cape cods, combined with two story classic homes. The neighborhood provides the some of the more coveted natural features, with the previously mentioned Minnehaha Creek and Arden Park, along with the well-groomed golf course in the nearby Edina Country Club bordering the western side. Of Minnehaha Creek’s four-mile stretch through Edina, only a.5 miles is through public property. The majority of the.5 miles is in Arden Park. The Arden Park Neighborhood is also near to the 50th & France Retail District, which offers excellent boutiques, restaurants, retail shops, grocery stores, and parks.
The Edina Grill, located just outside the corner of Arden Park, is the classiest of the Blue Plate company’s eateries, prepared with both an abundance of attractive sidewalk seating and a full liquor selection. While they enjoy many of the Blue Plate lunch and dinner standards, like the tempura green beans and the meatloaf sandwich, they often showcase it as a breakfast option for the locals with their “Killer Banana Waffles.”
Nearby parks, shopping and dining
Arden Park: Arden Park is the only park found within the Arden Park neighborhood. Known for its hockey and ice skating facilities, Arden Park is a central location within the city. Edina’s storied and longstanding hockey tradition has been largely formed by the Arden Park rink, and as such, the members of the community cherish its significance.
Residents of the Arden Park Neighborhood are served by Independent School District 273 also known as Edina Public Schools. Edina Public Schools is a nationally recognized district serving 8,500 students and is dedicated to providing the best educational experience for each students. The closest school to the neighborhood is South View Middle School. South View Middle School serves 1,334 students providing an excellent academic program designed to help each succeed. Other schools in the area include Normandale Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School, Valley View Middle School, and Edina High School.
What buyers check before they tour
- Age and updates: Ask when the roof, windows, furnace and water heater were last replaced, and plan a thorough inspection.
- Association: If there’s an HOA, review the fees, what they cover and the reserves before you write an offer.
- Schools: Confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district, since boundaries can change.
A simple plan for your Northeast Edina move
I’ve been helping people sell and buy homes across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida 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: Edina, Boutiques, Parks, Independent School District 273. Ready to talk? Start a buyer plan or ask what your home is worth.
Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.
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