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Southdale

Southdale

Neighborhood in Edina, Minnesota

Hennepin County 55435

$372,006 Average Value
$277 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

Retail-rich neighborhood features mainly condominiums and townhomes

If you at least like to window shop ’til you drop, then Southdale is worth checking out. When Victor Gruen designed the namesake mall in the 50s, he envisioned a neighborhood that would grow around it to include a medical center, a public library and visually appealing community spaces. That vision largely came to fruition and the upscale Galleria Edina was added across the street in the 70s. Today, Southdale is a retail-rich neighborhood where residents like to see and be seen. Given the commercial nature of Southdale, housing is mostly found in condominium and townhouse form. But there is variety within that genre and walkability is high. “With so many nearby amenities within walking distance, this neighborhood has one of the highest walk scores in Edina,” says Realtor John Wanninger with Sotheby’s. “Buses also run on most residential streets, if you prefer public transportation.”

Trendy stores and wide open walkways make the Galleria for enjoyable shopping in Southdale.
Trendy stores and wide open walkways make the Galleria for enjoyable shopping in Southdale.
Meet your friends for some shopping at the Galleria in Southdale.
Meet your friends for some shopping at the Galleria in Southdale.
Southdale has small tastes of nature scattered throughout.
Southdale has small tastes of nature scattered throughout.
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This retail community is heavily blanketed with condominium and townhouse options

The median price is $155,000 and is strongly associated with mid-century condominiums. Inside these units, you’ll find around 700 to 1,000 square feet of living space, but as you get closer to the $170,000 price range arrangements can be around 1,300 square feet. Condo complexes can be surrounded by carpeted lawns and mature shade trees, giving an established feel to the area. Some of these can be limited to a dozen units, while relatively newer complexes, like the Point of France built in 1976, feature over 100 units. Luxury condominium units are available at the Westin Edina Galleria, a condo-hotel living arrangement where residents can access Westin Hotel’s amenities, such as 24-hour room service, housekeeping, concierge services and spa passes. Units here start at $450,000.

Point of France condos in Southdale is located near Hwy 62.
Point of France condos in Southdale is located near Hwy 62.
There are a variety of apartment buildings in Southdale.
There are a variety of apartment buildings in Southdale.
Southdale Gardens Apartments are located on the north side of Southdale.
Southdale Gardens Apartments are located on the north side of Southdale.
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Students can earn college credits while attending Richfield Senior High School

Sheridan Hills Elementary enrolls 400 students in grades K through 5 and maintains an impressive 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Niche awards the school an A-plus in diversity. Richfield Middle doubles the student population, with 800 enrolled in grades 6 through 8. Niche gives the school an A in diversity as well, while Richfield Senior High has over 1,000 students enrolled with an 18-to-1 student-teacher ratio. That school offers many opportunities to earn college credit, including a program where students can graduate with over 30 credits from the University of Minnesota.

Sheridan Elementary is part of the Richfield School District.
Sheridan Elementary is part of the Richfield School District.
Richfield Middle School enrolls students in grades 6-8.
Richfield Middle School enrolls students in grades 6-8.
Richfield High School serves Southdale and enrolls students in grades 9-12
Richfield High School serves Southdale and enrolls students in grades 9-12
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Short on parks, but plenty of green space is close to this retail community

Short on parks, but plenty of green space is close to this retail community Opportunities for outdoor recreation surround the retail-heavy Southdale community. Wooddale Park features a playground, picnic areas and open space for running or playing frisbee. And Sherwood Park, just north of Wooddale, boasts a scenic lake with a fountain, making it perfect for a peaceful stroll or a relaxing picnic. The park also offers fishing and disc golf opportunities. To take in Rosland Park the beauty of the landscape, Rosland Park’s Lake Cornelia provides a stunning backdrop for the baseball fields and walking trails.

Southdale has small tastes of nature scattered throughout.
Southdale has small tastes of nature scattered throughout.
Highway 62 runs east and west, and is located on the north side of Southdale.
Highway 62 runs east and west, and is located on the north side of Southdale.
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Getting around town is made easy for shoppers, diners and spectators

Southdale’s layout is fairly simple, with shorter residential streets branching off from main thoroughfares such as Francis Avenue, making it easy to reach dining and retail destinations quickly. The namesake Southdale Center is where residents congregate when they want a sense of community. Big names like Apple fill the mall, but so do amenities like the Southdale branch of the Hennepin County Library system. An AMC movie theater keeps visitors entertained, and popular chains like Shake Shack offer up quick and trendy eats. Galleria Edina has contemporary décor inside, and upscale retailers like Louis Vuitton. Likewise, the attached eateries are refined, such as Pittsburgh Blue, where steaks are served in a dimly lit setting. You’ll find everyday conveniences clustered together outside the mall, like Walgreens, CVS and the Cub Foods grocery store.

Travel by foot or bus around Southdale.
Travel by foot or bus around Southdale.
There is a metro transit station at the Southdale Mall.
There is a metro transit station at the Southdale Mall.
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Lifestyle, health and entertainment take center stage here

Southdale Hospital forms another anchor to the north. For a taste of outdoor entertainment, there’s Rosland Park and Lake Cornelia to the west: across 22 acres you’ll find numerous athletic facilities, including a pickleball court, plus a disc golf course, fishing pier and playground. For cultural enrichment, Edina Art Center is attached to the park, giving you opportunities to learn about everything from printmaking to painting. If you want to explore beyond the neighborhood, Route 62 runs along the north, making it easy to reach downtown Minneapolis in about 15 minutes.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

14 min drive

Bus

70th St W & Target

Bus

Southdale Transit Center & Gate C

Bus

65th St W & Drew Ave S

Bus

Southdale Transit Center & Gate B

Bus

York Ave S & 66th St W

Bus

Xerxes Ave S & 65th St W

Bus

Barrie Rd & 65th St W

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Southdale US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 8 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$235,500
Median Single Family Price
$178,500
Median Townhouse Price
$239,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$277
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Months of Supply
3.20
Median List Price
$205,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
556
Median Year Built
1966
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,137
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,450
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
794
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
24,393

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,289
Median Age
44
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$66,938
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,841

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
59.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
60''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

43 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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