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Summit Hill encompasses the eastern portion of Grand Avenue, between Macalester-Groveland to the west and Downtown to the east.
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.
Hill Neighborhood
It’s a more affluent neighborhood, and home to many students who attend nearby institutions. Summit Hill, which is one of the smaller neighborhoods in the city with a population of just over 6,500 residents, is a historic and active community of locals that enjoy nationally owned stores, restaurants, galleries and other businesses that surround them. Well-maintained Victorian-era homes and other historic architectural reserves are scattered throughout this renowned neighborhood. They are so renewed that the American Planning Association recently named Summit Avenue one of America’s 10 Great Streets. The walking character of the neighborhood, mixed with social and business networks functioning throughout and along Grand Avenue, exude a feeling of community and fellowship.
As mentioned previously, Summit Hill boasts one of the nation’s most preserved stock of Victorian-era dwellings along with other traditional styles of homes. Apartment buildings and townhomes are also available and are typically utilized by students.
There are several amenities found within the Summit Hill neighborhood that residents enjoy. The Pleasant Arena provides access to ice skating and hockey facilities throughout the year, making it a fabulous amenity for those who enjoy activity on the ice. Additionally, the Linwood Recreation Center adds a craft room, dance studio, fitness center, gymnasium, meeting room, and warming house.
Nearby parks, shopping and dining
The Summit Hill neighborhood contains 4 parks. They include:
Kenwood Park: Kenwood Park is entirely surrounded by brick roads. As a micro-park and one of only a few parks surrounded by roads of this type, Kenwood Park adds charm and beauty to the local neighborhood. It acts as the center of a cul-de-sac overlooking Interstate 35E.
Crocus Hill Terrace Park: Crocus Hill Terrace Park is an undeveloped park overlooking Interstate 35E. It is best known for its dense woods and bird populations. Visitors will enjoy the natural setting in the midst of an urban area.
Schools and more
Linwood Park: Linwood Park is the home of the Linwood Recreation Center. In addition to the recreation center’s amenities, visitors enjoy the baseball field, basketball ½ court, playground, senior lounge, skating rink, soccer field, two softball fields, and two tennis courts. As one of the more active park options within the Summit Hill neighborhood, Linwood Park is always a popular choice.
Point of View Park: Point of View Park is a very small, neighborhood park overlooking the adjacent West Seventh neighborhood. The park is conveniently located opposite of Interstate 35E and features open space to run around.
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. Paul 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: Macalester-Groveland, Downtown, Community, Kenwood Park. 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. Paul
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