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With a population of 1,900 residents, the Country Club neighborhood is situated in the northeast quadrant of the city of Edina.
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.
Club Neighborhood
The neighborhood is bordered on the north by Sunnyside Road and 44th Street, on the east by France Avenue, on the south by 50th Street, and on the west by Highway 100. The Country Club neighborhood gets its name from the Historic Country Club District in Edina, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The area was initially part of the Browndale cattle Farm, controlled by Harry Brown.
The Thorpe Brothers Realty Company established what is now the Country Club neighborhood, and most of the houses within it were constructed between 1924 and the early 1940’s. It is renowned as being one of the first planned communities. The Thorpe Brothers had custom-built the first eight model homes on Edina Boulevard and Moorland Avenue, and it was these model homes that would be the start for the styles of the rest of the neighborhood’s homes. The Country Club neighborhood is one of the most exclusive and lovely neighborhoods in the entire city. The district is persevered, meaning no changes can be made to any of the homes features.
Wooddale Park: Wooddale Park is a very popular sporting facility within the city. Home to a variety of ballfields, the park is the go-to destination for local leagues and programs. The park includes softball, soccer, and football fields as well as a playground and an open field.
Nearby parks, shopping and dining
Edina Country Club: Country Club neighborhood was named after its inclusion of the Edina Country Club. The Edina Country Club is one of the Twin Cities’ premier country clubs. A private club offering a world-class, 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities with four clay courts and two hard courts, two paddle tennis courts, an olympic sized swimming pool with a cabana and snack bar, and a 65,000 square foot clubhouse. Within the clubhouse, members are treated to a golf shop, locker room facilities, a fitness room, two premium dining establishments, a pub, and a plethora of meeting spaces for events of all sizes.
Residents of the Country Club 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 Country Club is Wooddale Academy. Wooddale Academy provides a balanced program of creative play, structured learning time, and physical activity. Wooddale serves Other schools in the area include Normandale Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School, Valley View Middle School, and Edina High School.Wooddale Academy provides a balanced program of creative play, structured learning time, and physical activity
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, Edina Country Club, Independent School District 273, History. 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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