Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · MN #BK3603584 · Whitefish Property Finder · MN #40646463 · Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida
Pennsylvania Park is a neighborhood located in north central St. Louis Park between the neighborhoods of Eliot and Westwood Hills.
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.
Park Neighborhood
Pennsylvania Park is in Ward 4 and is bordered by I-394 to the north, Franklin Avenue to the south, Louisiana to the east, and Texas Avenue to the west. The majority of the houses were built in the 1950’s. However, several houses were constructed before 1920’s and a few just before World War II. The average year of housing units is 1954.
Pennsylvania Park covers a total of 145.7 acres of land and the neighborhood’s population totals to 779 residents. Of the 313 housing units in the community, 304 are single family houses and 9 are townhouses. Around 17 percent of Pennsylvania Park is parkland and 4 percent is commercial establishments.
All of the commercial uses are located in the north end of the neighborhood along the frontage road to I-394. Restaurants include Perkins and Benihana Minneapolis Japenese Steak House. The steakhouse establishment has a rich and long heritage that dates back to 1964 in Harlem. Since then, Benihana has branched out with hundreds of new restaurants in cities across the country, including St. Louis Park. The restaurant is a popular destination to enjoy authentic teppanyaki cooking.
Nearby parks, shopping and dining
St. Louis Park Middle School is situated in the southwest corner of the neighborhood and is the only middle school in the city. St. Louis Middle serves close to 1,000 students in grades 6-8 and makes use of rigorous academics in an accountable, purposeful, and responsive organization. Class sizes are around 18 students, with 51 teachers employed full time at the school. The mission of the staff and teachers is to create a caring community that promotes intercultural respect, engages students in rigorous academics, and ignites individual growth.
No neighborhoods parks are located in Pennsylvania Park. However, Lamplighter Park is a popular destination for anglers during the summer and autumn months. The pond is stocked with Bluegills, Black Crappies, and Common Carp. Walking trails that wind around the pond are also available for residential use.
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 St. Louis Park 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: St. Louis Park, Eliot, Westwood Hills, St. Louis Park Middle School. 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 in St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park 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 St. Louis Park.
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