Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.
Updated October 23, 2026
About a hundred ranches and ramblers southeast of 102nd Street and Nicollet. Riverside sits just south of Gene Kelly Playfields.
Riverside is in east Bloomington, southeast of 102nd Street and Nicollet Avenue. It has around 100 single-family homes.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
What’s close by
Gene Kelly Playfields, just north, has ball fields, soccer fields, a hockey rink and tennis courts. Soltvedt Memorial Beach and Mound Springs Park are close, and Clover Center on 98th Street has a pharmacy, retail, coffee and restaurants, with a climbing gym and fitness club nearby. See Bloomington parks, trails and beaches and community life.
What buyers check before they tour
- Schools: Riverside is served by Bloomington Public Schools (ISD 271). Nearby schools include Kennedy High School, Indian Mounds Elementary and Oak Grove Middle School. 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 Riverside 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 Gideon Pond.
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 Riverside
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 Riverside.
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