Linden Hills is an easygoing residential neighborhood near the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. The community’s large homes, trendy restaurants and lake access make it one of the most popular parts of the city with homebuyers. Students are zoned for a highly rated school district, and downtown is a short commute away.
The neighborhood is varied, with a mix of early-1900s bungalows, Tudor Revivals, Colonial Revivals and contemporary houses and townhomes, among other styles. Prices are just as wide-ranging. Homes of 2,500 square feet or less can run from the upper $300,000s to the upper $800,000s, while larger houses often go from the mid-$500,000s to around $2.2 million. Condos near Lake Harriet usually sell between the mid-$100,000s and the lower $300,000s. HOA fees typically hover between $450 and $850 per month. The neighborhood tends to be more expensive than communities like East Harriet and Fulton, but less expensive than nearby Morningside.
John Brekken, a Realtor with Compass Realty, says the neighborhood is consistently one of the most desirable parts of the city. “There’s a big and wide range of properties and really hot restaurants,” Brekken says. It’s also full of personality, as seen in the Como-Harriet streetcar line that runs through the community each summer and fall, taking people to Lake Harriet, one of two nearby lakes. The area’s grid-like, wide streets make it easy to walk around, and biking is also popular. The Linden Hills Neighborhood Council hosts social events and area cleanups, helping people feel connected to the community.
The neighborhood is next to Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska, two of the links in the city’s Chain of Lakes. Boat launches help visitors get their canoes and kayaks on the water. “They don’t allow motorized vehicles on them, but anything non-motorized is OK,” Brekken says. Lake Harriet Park has two beaches, walking and biking trails, a pier and a playground. Each winter, the park hosts Art Shanty Projects, a four-weekend festival where artists create homes and other structures on the frozen lake. Brekken says the event is a must-see every year.
Bde Maka Ska Park has three beaches, a boat dock, sports fields and an archery range. The walking and biking trail that borders the lake is around 3 miles long. Next to the lake is The Minikahda Club, a private country club with an 18-hole golf course, and the Bakken Museum, which has exhibits on the history of electricity and hosts weddings and other special events. Away from the lakes, Linden Hills Park provides hockey and ice-skating rinks and a wading pool. It’s where the neighborhood’s annual Spring Fling Egg Hunt is held.
Students are served by the highly rated Minneapolis Public School District, including the neighborhood’s Southwest High School, which also gets high marks. Students can attend any school outside the district that has space under Minnesota’s open enrollment policy. Carondelet Catholic School is a nearby private option for kindergarten through eighth grade. Citywide magnet schools like Ella Baker Global Studies and Humanities School, in Lowry Hill East, use enrollment lotteries.
The neighborhood has its own commercial district at the intersection of West 43rd Street and Upton Avenue South. Dining options in the area include:
Linden Hills is about 5 miles from downtown’s business district, where companies like U.S. Bank and Target are headquartered. The drive often takes 15-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Metro Transit buses make stops along Sheridan Avenue and West 44th Street and can get riders downtown in roughly half an hour. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is just over 10 miles away, and drivers can get there in about 20 minutes via state Highway 62W, also called the Crosstown Highway.
Marcus Johannes
Coldwell Banker Realty
(763) 452-9665
129 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$540,000 Price
Matthew Copley
Keller Williams Realty Integrity
(877) 848-4191
24 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$310,000 Price
Cindy Carlson
Edina Realty, Inc.
(612) 445-3938
224 Total Sales
6 in Linden Hills
$280K - $970K Price Range
Luke DeLacey
Coldwell Banker Realty
(612) 662-1425
101 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$528,000 Price
Andrea Vorachek
Keller Williams Realty Integrity
(952) 206-8846
132 Total Sales
2 in Linden Hills
$240K - $460K Price Range
Jado Hark
Compass
(612) 688-6942
260 Total Sales
1 in Linden Hills
$500,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Linden Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Linden Hills, Minneapolis sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Linden Hills, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $675,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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