“Everyone grew up in little lots around the downtown in cute little areas, and then they wanted to get a slice of heaven outside the city,” says Realtor Jim Diffley of Edina Realty regarding the urban-suburban migration to Mounds View. The city of Mounds View is known to attract both families and urban professionals looking for a little more room thanks to its highly rated public schools, an abundance of parks and a diversity of homes that appeal to a wide range of budgets.
The city of Mounds View is full of beautiful scenery and landscapes.
Mounds View is said to be one of the best places to live in Minnesota on Niche.
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Homes with great affordability
The median sale price for a home in Mounds View is $270,000, with most houses selling after an average of 20 days on the market. “There are townhomes from $300,000 to $400,000, which are a bit more affordable comparatively, and single-family homes range from around $300K, topping out around $600K,” Diffley says. A 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch sold for $320,000 in June 2022 and a 4 bedroom, 3 bath Contemporary sold for $465,000 in January 2022. An eclectic variety of houses line the streets, with ranches, Cape Cods and Contemporary homes resting on generous lot sizes.
Mounds View offers housing variety
Classic single-family homes line up in Mounds View.
A row of homes in Mounds View.
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Mounds View Public Schools
Kids in Mounds View start their education at Sunnyside Elementary School, where they have the chance to partner with local artists to create community artwork. At Edgewood Middle School, every student has access to a Chromebook during the school day and at home and nearly 60% of students participate in band, choir or orchestra music programs. One of the top high schools in the state, Irondale Senior High School’s comprehensive curriculum promises more than 200 course offerings, including world languages and a variety of enriched and accelerated courses. More than 75% of Irondale students participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Learning in the heart of Mounds View.
Mounds View students excel at Irondale High School.
Irondale High School has football, lacrosse and a marching band.
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Mounds View Boulevard
For breakfast, lunch or dinner, take a drive down Mounds View Boulevard and partake in any number of options, including national chains and local favorites. For breakfast, RJ Riches is a must. “They call it an old-school diner and breakfast and it’s almost impossible to eat the amount of food they give you,” Diffley says. For lunch, Moe’s American Grill is a fun bar for all ages. “It’s very much a chicken sandwich and burger kind of place with tap beer,” Diffley says. And for dinner, consider something with an Asian flare. Pink Flower Vietnamese is known for its fast service and inviting atmosphere – locals suggest the pho and egg rolls. Stop in at the nearby Aldi or CVS on the way home for groceries or essentials.
Mounds View residents can get all day breakfast at the old fashion eatery, R.J. Riches.
Moe's American Grill has been serving Mounds View residents since 2006.
Moe's American Grill provides a sports bar, food and live entertainment.
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Easy access to Minneapolis
Mounds View is conveniently located just 12 miles from downtown Minneapolis and about 15 miles from St. Paul. Local bus routes around the city allow residents to get around the Twin Cities metro area.
There is public transportation with Metro Mobility in Mounds View.
Mounds View Blvd. helps residents travel throughout the city.
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Abundance of green spaces
Spend those beautiful Minnesota summer weekends outdoors at any of Mounds View’s 11 well-maintained parks. Lakeside Lions Park is exactly as advertised – lakeside, with scenic bridges, flowering trees, multiple pavilions, a sand volleyball court, walking trails and a colorful playground. The park hosts the annual three-day Tower Days festival in June, which includes live musical acts, Bingo, fireworks, food trucks, beer tents, a business fair and even a pie-eating contest. Even City Hall has a park, complete with a robust playground, multiple pavilions and grills, and a family-friendly splash pad. Mounds View Festival in the Park takes place at City Hall Park in August and includes a parade and a family fun splash party. Silver View Park has a dedicated disc golf course and idyllic water views over a small lake with water features and lily pads.
Silver View Park has one of the largest playgrounds in Mounds View.
Welcome to Silver View Park
in Mounds View, Minnesota.
Wood Lake is connected to Silver View Park in Mounds View.
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Weekend fun
In addition to a collection of outdoor spaces, Mounds View has some standout indoor entertainment venues. Zero Gravity Adventure Park is an action-packed trampoline park with an endless series of attractions. Kids of all ages, and even some adventurous adults, can partake in laser tag, trampoline dodgeball, the indoor climbing wall or the ninja obstacle course. For those looking for something with slightly less adrenaline, there’s also an arcade. The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center is one of the largest indoor entertainment spaces in the Midwest with over 100,000 square feet that features two beautiful ballrooms, a full-service restaurant and bar, 32 lanes of bowling and a modern arcade.
Zero Gravity Adventure Park is a children's amusement center in Mounds View.
Mermaid, An American Grille serves lunch specials daily in Mounds View.
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