Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.
Updated October 23, 2026
About 250 ranches and split-levels around a six-acre playground park, with an elementary school inside. Palmer is a big, established neighborhood.
Palmer is in west Bloomington, southwest of 84th Street and France Avenue. It has around 250 single-family homes, and Poplar Bridge Elementary is inside the neighborhood.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
What’s close by
Poplar Bridge Playground covers six acres with a basketball court, hockey rink, playground and softball field. Lake Girard Park, Skriebakken Park and Nord Myr Park are close. Coffee, restaurants, a grocery store and retail are on the north side of the Normandale area, with Southdale just across I-494. See Bloomington parks, trails and beaches and community life.
What buyers check before they tour
- Schools: Palmer is served by Bloomington Public Schools (ISD 271). Nearby schools include Poplar Bridge Elementary and Normandale Community College. 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 Palmer 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 Poplar Bridge.
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 Palmer
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 Palmer.
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