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Parklawn is located in the southeast quadrant of the city of Edina. The neighborhood takes its name from the main street that curves through the neighborhood from 77th Street to France Avenue.
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 Edina
It is bordered on the north by the properties on Gallagher and Parklawn Avenues, on the east by France Avenue, and on the south and west by 76th Street and the Fred Richards Golf Course. The 280 residential dwellings in this neighborhood consist of multi-unit condos, townhomes, and apartments that were built mainly in the 1960’s to 70’s.
Parklawn is conveniently located as it is within walking distance of Cornelia School and Park. The majority of the complexes come with pools, storage space, and some with even underground parking. The whole neighborhood is within the Edina school district. In 2016-17, the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail will be finished through this neighborhood along with others, with access off both Parklawn and Gallagher to the trail. Also, Parklawn provides pedestrian access to Centennial Lakes, the Promenade walking and biking paths, and shopping options including Whole Foods of Edina and the Centennial Lakes shops. With the best ice-skating, fishing, shopping, and schools in the city all within walking distance, it is no wonder why many love to call Parklawn home.
There are several parks located within the Parklawn neighborhood:
Nearby parks, shopping and dining
Fred Richards Park: Fred Richards Park is under construction and will become a multi-purpose park in the future, retaining most of the space for passive naturalistic park space with walking and biking paths.
Lake Edina Park: Lake Edina Park is a 3-acre park found within the Parklawn neighborhood offering several recreational amenities. While part of the park has been assimilated into the Richards Golf Course, the park rests in the center of the course. Visitors enjoy the open space that the park provides and the scenic beauty of the nearby golf course. Overall, Lake Edina is an excellent Park that all residents of Parklawn can enjoy.
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: Independent, Edina, Parks, 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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