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Urban accessibility in southern Minneapolis
Known for its increased walkability and local feel, South Uptown offers a lively community 3 miles South of Downtown Minneapolis. “Neighbors know one another, people of all ages are out walking their dogs, and everything one could want is a short walk away,” says long-time local Michael Gross, Realtor with Re/max Results. South Uptown is highly desirable for its nightlife options and eateries along West Lake Street. After indulging in a pastry at Black Walnut Bakery, locals can stroll along the waterfront paths at their choice of three lakes adjacent to the community: Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet. With urban amenities and outdoor recreation blocks from their door-step, many residents are within walking distance of sought after landmarks without ever being too far from home. “The neighborhood itself is very dense, but lively, friendly and filled with lots of young people and energy,” says Scott Engel, Executive Coordinator of the South Uptown Neighborhood Association. And with immediate access to U.S. Interstate-94, day trips downtown are convenient for this southern Minneapolis neighborhood.
Prairie styles and multi-family condos
Single family homes are in short supply in South Uptown, considering 70% of the area is comprised of renters within the community. Most homes here were constructed in the early 1900s. It’s an established community with little new construction aside from the occasional tear down. South Uptown features a variety of home styles ranging from Prairie styles and bungalows to multi-family condos. With a median sales price of $342,000, homes here range from the low $100,000s for a one-bedroom condo to upwards of $1 Million for a five-bedroom renovated Prairie Style. The community is laid out in a traditional urban-like grid, offering single family homes near Painters Park in areas like Remingtons to those closer to Bde Maka Ska Lake in Calhoun Isle with multi-family condos scattered throughout the community. Residences closer to Bde Maka Ska Lake are subject to higher priced points here. Homes often feature detached garages and are typically fronted by minimal lawn space and ornate barriers for added seclusion from neighbors.
A prairie style home with a flower garden in the South Uptown neighborhood.
A foursquare style home in South Uptown with a bed of blooming tulips.
A charming, historic brick condominium building in the South Uptown, neighborhood.
A contemporary style multifamily dwelling in the South Uptown neighborhood.
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Shopping along West Lake Street
Residents in South Uptown can shop along West Lake Street, which features big-box grocers and everyday retailers, like Lunds & Byerlys, Cub and CVS Pharmacy. A variety of locally owned shops and boutiques, like Bryant Hardware, Corner Store Vintage, Les Sól and Cal Surf can also be found here. When dining in the area, locals can start their day with a pastry from Black Walnut Bakery, which is operated by a Minneapolis native inspired by French cuisine. The bakery is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Or head to Pizza Lucé Uptown for a relaxed dining experience and unique pizza options from traditional peperoni to baked potato and chicken & waffles. And make sure to check out Up-Down, which features a wide variety of arcade games, bar bites and a rooftop seating area. “There are dozens of fantastic restaurants peppered throughout South Minneapolis, making it an ideal place for a foodie — If you want breakfast, Gigi's is the perfect spot; if you want a cup of coffee, Canteen and Five Watt won't disappoint,” says Gross, who previously lived in South Uptown and has been selling in the area since 2009.
Five Watt Coffee is an option for South Uptown residents
Black walnut bakery has upscale pastries, cakes, and sandwiches in a relaxed café setting.
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Annual events at Bryant Square Park
Every year, music lovers gather at Bryant Square Park for their annual Summer Concert Series that runs from June through August. The park has an amphitheater for live performances, a playground for the kids, a wading pool for hot summer days and multiple sports fields. In the winter, the neighborhood association hosts a luminary skating party with a bonfire and hot chocolate – almost 500 people showed up in 2023. Bryant Square Park is a hub in the summer for kids who are offered cold meals and healthy snacks during the day.
Education at Minneapolis Public Schools
Students in South Uptown can attend schools like Kenwood Community, Anwatin Middle and North Community High School, which have earned ratings of A-minus, C and C-minus from the educational review site, Niche. Kenwood Community School serves kindergarten through Grade 5 and incorporates the neighboring forest and Cedar Lake into the curriculum for greater enrichment and environmental comprehension. Anwatin Middle School offers a Middle Years Programme to support its International Baccalaureate (IB) status, encouraging students to develop global awareness through their long-standing 8th grade Community Project. North Community High School offers Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), which incorporates college courses taught by college faculty on local university campuses. Private options like Cristo Rey Jesuit High School are also common.
Kenwood Elementary, located in Minneapolis, MN, serves 361 students in a large city setting.
Anwatin Middle School serves students in the Bryn Mawr community.
North High School ranks 285-425th in Minnesota.
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Bike along the paths at Lake of the Isles Park
Residents in South Uptown are adjacent to three of the city’s most popular lakes; Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet. Watersport activities, like swimming, fishing and boating are common at all the lakes in the area. Cyclists can bike along the paved paths at Lake of the Isles Park during the warmer months, or play hockey and ice-skate in the winter. Bde Maka Ska Park offers a sandy shoreline perfect for sunbathing and boating rentals for heading out onto the water. Lake Harriet features a wooden dock for fishing and the Lakeside Canoe Dock for housing boats and launching kayaks and canoes. Painter Park neighbors the community, offering a recreation center, sports fields and a jungle-gym for children to burn off energy. While Bryant Square Park offers a pool for cooling off during the summer and is known for hosting events throughout the year.
Nearby Lake Harriet has a boat launch with watercraft available for rent.
A cyclist passes by a bed of tulips along Lake Harriet Parkway.
A pair of bikers take a break near the beach at Bde Maka Ska.
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Commute into Downtown Minneapolis on I-94
Residents in South Uptown rely on Hennepin Avenue for easy access to U.S. Interstate-94 and neighboring areas like East Harriet and Lowry Hill East. For public transportation, residents can hop on the Metro Transit, which operates along Hennepin Avenue. Those interested in traveling further outside the community are 9 miles from Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. Healthcare is available at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, only 3 miles from the community.
The Historic Lakewood Cemetery
South Uptown doesn’t have a lot of designated greenspaces like some neighborhoods in the city, but it borders historic Lakewood Cemetery, which was founded in 1871. “We have governors and some of the most prominent people in the city buried there and they have really unique monuments – it’s absolutely beautiful,” Engel says. There are benches and people treat it almost like a park, wandering 250 acres of meticulously maintained rolling landscape. “The Garden Mausoleum is considered one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the state,” Engel says. Completed in 2012, it’s considered a masterpiece of contemporary architecture that sits against a stunningly serene backdrop.
The Garden Mausoleum at Lakewood Cemetary near South Uptown overlooks a tranquil garden.
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Parks in this Area
Lyndale Farmstead Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Football
Painter Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Bryant Square Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Lyndale Farmstead Off Leash Dog Park
Lyndale Farmstead Dog Park
Dog Park
Bde Maka Ska
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Boating
Whittier Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
21 min drive
Bus
Lyndale Av S & 35th St W
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Lyndale Av S & 33rd St W
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Hennepin Ave & 36th St W
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Hennepin Ave & 33rd St W
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Lake St W & Girard Ave S
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36th St W & Dupont Ave S
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36th St W & Fremont Ave S
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.36 Reviews
5.0Niche User
5/10/2014Niche Review
Locavores are in. Everything you need is here.
5.0Current Resident
12/29/2016Niche Review
This neighborhood is wonderful. It is a walking neighborhood with parks and local business everywhere. If I could change anything it would be that the neighborhood is very white and very gentrified.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Uptown
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Uptown, Minneapolis sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Uptown, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $389,857, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This 4-bedroom home balances Minneapolis heritage with strategic updates. Original hardwood floors and fireplace stands as quiet witness to the home's journey, now accompanied by a modern kitchen, modern bathrooms, and a sauna tucked into the finished basement. A 3 car garage for comfortable parking is a rare luxury for city living. Walking distance to Bde Maka Ska's paths. Private deck in the
Beautiful Lakes area property available for the first time in over 30 years just 9 blocks to the Rose Gardens at Lake Harriet, 8 blocks to Bde Maka Ska and all the beaches and paved paths around the lakes. Enjoy free concerts at the Lake Harriet Bandshell and boat and bike rentals. Legal Duplex with an extra third floor apartment. Meticulously maintained and updated including new windows and
WELCOME TO 3237 HENNEPIN AVE SOUTH - A PRIME UPTOWN LOCATION WITH UNMATCHED LIFESTYLE AMENITIES - JUST A FEW BLOCKS FROM BEAUTIFUL LAKE BDE MAKA SKA AND A SHORT WALK TO UPTOWN’S TRENDY RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES. THIS STUNNING DUTCH COLONIAL HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED WHILE RETAINING ITS OLD-WORLD CHARM. INSIDE YOU WILL FIND NEW FLOORING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES,
Located in Minneapolis' South Uptown neighborhood, this beautiful home had a complete rehab featuring a new 2-story addition. Updates and renovations were completed with the utmost attention to detail in order to preserve the home's natural character while adding the modern amenities you will appreciate. Main floor features a new kitchen and dining space, new powder room, hardwood flooring,
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If you believe that apartment living can never meet the same level of quality as found in high-end home ownership, you need to walk through ZEO. Unique touches, angles, and views throughout each residence give evidence of the attention to detail and craftsmanship. ZEO crystallizes lifestyle and luxury into an expression of space and light. A boutique-style and quiet neighborhood location puts ZEO
Nature At Your DoorstepLocated on a tree-lined street near beautiful Lake Harriet, Alexander delivers a luxurious, laid-back lifestyle connected to everything that matters most. Enjoy an idyllic bike ride to the Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary. Paddle across Lake Harriet or catch a summer concert at the bandshell. Grab dinner at one of countless nearby restaurants. Or hop on I-35 to get
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,614
Median Age
34
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,717
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,395
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
69.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.4%
% Population in Labor Force
83.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
60''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
90/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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