Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · MN #BK3603584 · Whitefish Property Finder · MN #40646463 · Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida
The Lake Edina neighborhood, with a population of 1,000, is situated in the southeast 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.
Life in Lake Edina
It is bordered on the north by 70th Street and the homes on Hibiscus Avenue, on the east by Arneson Acres Park and the homes on Monardo Lane, on the south by Fred Richards Golf Course, and on the west by Highway 100. This neighborhood hosts the popular Arneson Acres Park which is where the Edina Historical Society is located, along with the Edina Museum and the city’s greenhouse. Also within this neighborhood is Lake Edina, providing lakeshore backdrop to many of its lots. As with most of Edina, this neighborhood was built mid-century, and many the homes are one-story ramblers.
Lake Edina is a 24-acre body of water of unknown depth near the southern border of Edina. The lake is maintained by stormwater runoff from much of south portion of the city. The lake is high in nutrients but that makes it hard to swim in or fish in. As such it a non-public lake. While the lake cannot be accessed recreationally, it offers wonderful scenery for the houses along its shores.
Arneson Acres Park: Arneson Acres Park is the only park located within the Lake Edina neighborhood featuring some of the best recreational amenities in Edina. A unique park, Arneson Acres was originally a tree nursery. The owners donated their home and the attached 13.2 acres to the city of Edina with the condition that a greenhouse be established for the natural plants in the area. Today visitors can tour the park’s greenhouse and 28 parks. Also located within the park is the Edina Historical Society.
Residents of the Cahill 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 the neighborhood is Valley View Middle School. Valley View Middle School serves 1,396 students in 6th through 9th grade providing an excellent academic program designed to help each succeed. Other schools in the area include Creek Valley Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School, South View Middle School, and Edina High School.
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 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, Recreational amenities, Independent, 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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