Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · MN #BK3603584 · Whitefish Property Finder · MN #40646463 · Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida
The name Phillips came from Wendell Phillips, a 19th-century abolitionist. Housing expansion in the Phillips community extended to its highest point in the years of 1890–1910, after the new streetcar routes down Lake Street and Franklin Avenue were established.
Knowing a community’s story helps you understand its neighborhoods today. Here’s a short history.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
How Phillips Community began
Industrial and commercial endeavors also played a key part in the neighborhood’s history, with shops and businesses stretching alongside Lake Street such as Abbott Northwestern, and the world headquarters of Honeywell located at 4th Avenue and 28th Street from the 1920’s until the 1990’s.
Phillips is also home to the Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery, which is the oldest in the city with graves dating back to the 1850’s. The area has been a major hub for immigration for many years, and now holds the most Asian and Somali immigrants in the state. Swedish immigrants have also influenced the culture and architecture in the community as well.
A simple plan for your 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. 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.
Your next step
Every move is different. 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 the Twin Cities.
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