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Waite Park

Waite Park

Suburban Neighborhood in Saint Anthony, Minnesota

Hennepin County 55418

$340,828 Average Value
$240 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Trendy shops and dining nearby

Waite Park residents thrive on their proximity to the buzzing Arts District. “The people who move here want to be close to hot spots – that sort of lifestyle is important to them – but they don’t want to live downtown necessarily,” says Realtor Jesse Lynch, owner of To The Twin Cities Real Estate. What's now The Arts District of Northeast used to be an industrial district in decline, but today its old warehouses hold public artist studios and modern galleries playing host to a variety of fairs and art crawls. Once vacant buildings have been converted into a vibrant artistic mecca teeming with life. “This is why people want to move here, close to the bars, breweries and trendy shops the area is known for,” Lynch says.

13th Avenue Northeast is home to the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
13th Avenue Northeast is home to the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
Welcome to Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
Welcome to Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge is Polynesian-themed lounge with tiki decor and a riverside patio.
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge is Polynesian-themed lounge with tiki decor and a riverside patio.
Ready Meats offers wide array of meats, cheeses and 50 varieties of homemade sausages.
Ready Meats offers wide array of meats, cheeses and 50 varieties of homemade sausages.
Murals and sculptures are found everywhere in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
Murals and sculptures are found everywhere in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
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Competitive housing market

Waite Park is under a square mile in size, so there aren’t a lot of properties on the market at any given time. “It’s a very competitive neighborhood, so if somebody wants to buy there, they are likely going to have competition,” Lynch says. Inventory consists of mostly single-family homes built between the early 1900s and 1950s, with plenty of bungalows and ranch-style homes. Pricing starts around $300,000 on the low end and can climb above the half-million mark for high-end renovations. “The median sale price is right around the median of the Twin Cities metro, so it’s not an especially expensive neighborhood, but it’s also not a discount neighborhood – it’s in the sweet spot of the market,” Lynch says. “Most things are going to go into multiple offers on opening weekend if they’re priced well and marketed right.” The average number of days on the market for Waite Park is less than half the national average. There are about 2,360 total homes in the neighborhood and the average home value for Waite Park is about the same as Saint Anthony but significantly lower than the average for the U.S.

Waite Park offers quite residential streets with mature trees.
Waite Park offers quite residential streets with mature trees.
These cozy, smaller homes are found in Waite Park.
These cozy, smaller homes are found in Waite Park.
A diverse selection of home styles is available in Waite Park.
A diverse selection of home styles is available in Waite Park.
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Award winning eateries

The largely residential neighborhood has a handful of businesses within walking distance, like Cosmic Coffee, a local favorite thanks to its breakfast burritos and pleasant atmosphere, which patrons often describe as "chill with good vibes.” Traveling a few blocks further south will open up a variety of additional dining options along the river. For a James Beard award-winning dining experience, visit Chef Ann Kim’s celebrated restaurant, Young Joni. “They have such interesting cocktails and it’s like a speakeasy inside with wooden walls and beams on the ceilings,” Lynch says. “The Korean pizza is so good.” Dogs are welcome at 56 Brewing, a big tap room with a revolving selection of food trucks. There are no big box stores or national chains within Waite Park, but groceries and essentials are within a couple of miles. Like the Eastside Food Co-op, a popular community-owned grocery store in Audubon Park that specializes in fresh, local and organic foods sourced from ethical farmers.

Come and sit on the patio with your favorite beverage at 56 Brewing.
Come and sit on the patio with your favorite beverage at 56 Brewing.
Come in and grab your favorite specialty coffee at Cosmic Coffee.
Come in and grab your favorite specialty coffee at Cosmic Coffee.
Your order of steam dumplings is waiting for you at Jasmine Thai.
Your order of steam dumplings is waiting for you at Jasmine Thai.
Chimborazo is a local favorite serving  Ecuadorian & Andean foods in a casual setting.
Chimborazo is a local favorite serving Ecuadorian & Andean foods in a casual setting.
Locals come to East Side Food Co-op for fresh, local and organic foods.
Locals come to East Side Food Co-op for fresh, local and organic foods.
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Walk to school

Waite Park is served by Minneapolis Public Schools. Students can attend Waite Park Elementary School, a walkable K-5 school that received a B-minus from Niche and shares beautiful grounds with Waite Park. Students can go on to Northeast Middle School, a public magnet school rated C-plus by Niche, and Edison High School, which offers a 15-1 student-teacher ratio and also received a C-plus rating.

Teachers at go above and beyond at Waite Park Community School.
Teachers at go above and beyond at Waite Park Community School.
Welcome to Northeast Middle School.
Welcome to Northeast Middle School.
The main entrance to Thomas Edison High School in the Minneapolis School District.
The main entrance to Thomas Edison High School in the Minneapolis School District.
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Relax in the shade or golf nearby

Along with the neighborhood’s highly walkable layout, there are plenty of additional opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. At Waite Park, which shares the same name as the neighborhood, residents can enjoy multiple sports courts, playgrounds and a wading pool. Deming Heights Park offers a more relaxed experience with plenty of walking trails shaded by large trees, making it a popular spot for dog walkers. Cavell Park is a smaller option with a modest playground and a few sports amenities. Golf lovers will appreciate the close proximity of Columbia Golf Club to the west and Gross National Golf Club to the southeast.

Kids love the two-story slide at Waite Park.
Kids love the two-story slide at Waite Park.
Kids and parents enjoying the community pool at Waite Park.
Kids and parents enjoying the community pool at Waite Park.
A storybook house located in one of the trees in Deming Heights Park.
A storybook house located in one of the trees in Deming Heights Park.
Columbia Golf Club 18-hole golf course featuring rolling hills is located adjacent to Waite Park
Columbia Golf Club 18-hole golf course featuring rolling hills is located adjacent to Waite Park
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Hop on Highway 65

Waite Park residents can head south on Highway 65 and cross the Mississippi River into Central Minneapolis just 4 miles away, so additional retail and dining options, along with the University of Minnesota, are within easy reach. Downtown St. Paul is also 12 miles southeast of the neighborhood and can be accessed by Interstate 35 and Interstate 94.

The Minneapolis skyline in the distance above Waite Park.
The Minneapolis skyline in the distance above Waite Park.
Highway 65 connects Waite Park with Downtown Minneapolis.
Highway 65 connects Waite Park with Downtown Minneapolis.
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Transit

Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

27 min drive

Bus

Mckinley St NE & St Anthony Pkwy

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Johnson St NE & 33rd Ave NE

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Johnson St NE & 31st Ave NE

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Johnson St NE & 37th Ave NE

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Stinson Blvd & 29th Ave NE

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36th Ave NE & Johnson St NE

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Johnson St NE & 35th Ave NE

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Waite Park US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$345,000
Median Single Family Price
$345,625
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
79
Months of Supply
0.50
Median List Price
$345,625
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,247
Median Year Built
1948
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
863
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

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 Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,082
Median Age
40
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$92,149
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,874

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
45.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.8%
% Population in Labor Force
80.1%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
54''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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