Hopkins Minnesota

Welcome to the “Park Ridge” Neighborhood in Hopkins

David Olson, RealtorBy David Olson, Realtor · October 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Welcome to the “Park Ridge” Neighborhood in Hopkins
Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · MN #BK3603584 · Whitefish Property Finder · MN #40646463 · Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida
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Updated October 23, 2026
Entrance to Alice Smith Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota
Alice Smith Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota

Nearly a hundred homes with Burnes Park in the middle and Mainstreet half a mile away. Park Ridge is the heart of Hopkins.

Park Ridge is in the middle of Hopkins, off Highway 169 between Minnetonka Mills Road and 5th Avenue North. It has nearly 100 single-family homes.

Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.

What’s my Park Ridge home worth?A clear, local estimate for your street, not just the city average.

What’s close by

Burnes Park, inside the neighborhood, has a playground, tennis courts, ball fields, a skating rink and picnic shelters. Mainstreet, with the Stages Theater, a cinema and the library, is about half a mile away. Oak Ridge Country Club, Meadowbrook Golf Course and the Shoppes at Knollwood are close. See Hopkins parks and trails and community life.

What buyers check before they tour

  • Schools: Park Ridge is served by Hopkins Public Schools (ISD 270). Nearby schools include Alice Smith Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins West Junior High, Hopkins North Junior High and Hopkins High School. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.
  • Older homes: In an established neighborhood, ask about the age of the roof, windows, electrical and sewer line, and budget for updates where needed.
  • 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 Park Ridge 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.

1Get clear on the numbersFor sellers, a realistic value for your specific home. For buyers, what your budget actually buys in the neighborhoods you like.
2Walk it with a builder’s eyeWe spot what an inspector is likely to flag before it becomes a negotiation.
3Prepare or positionSellers get a prep list and a staging plan. Buyers get a short list of homes that truly fit.
4Move with confidenceOffers, inspections and closing, with one steady guide keeping it calm and on schedule.

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 Hopkins, its parks and trails and community life, or see nearby The Avenues.

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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Your next step in Park Ridge

Hopkins homes are priced block by block. 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 Park Ridge.

Hopkins market notes

Stay close to the market, without the noise.

Every so often I send a short, practical note: what Hopkins homes did, prep tips that are worth the money, and neighborhoods worth a look.

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