Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.
Updated October 23, 2026
Mainstreet at one end, about six hundred homes, and the Stages Theater down the block. The Avenues is Hopkins at its most walkable.
The Avenues is in west Hopkins, bordered by Minnetonka Mills Road, 5th Avenue North and Mainstreet. It has approximately 600 single-family homes, and a small part of downtown sits inside it.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
What’s close by
Downtown Hopkins along Mainstreet has the Stages Theater, a cinema, the Hopkins Library, cafes and shops. Oak Ridge Country Club, Interlachen Country Club and the Shoppes at Knollwood are close. See Hopkins parks and trails and community life.
What buyers check before they tour
- Schools: The Avenues is served by Hopkins Public Schools (ISD 270). Nearby schools include Alice Smith Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins West Junior High, Hopkins North Junior High and Hopkins High School. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.
- Older homes: In an established neighborhood, ask about the age of the roof, windows, electrical and sewer line, and budget for updates where needed.
- 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 The Avenues 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 about Hopkins, its parks and trails and community life, or see nearby Park Ridge.
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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Your next step in The Avenues
Hopkins homes are priced block by block. 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 The Avenues.
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