Anoka Homes for Sale

Anoka

You might not expect that there’s not a lot going on in this tiny northern suburb of Minneapolis and St. Paul, but Anoka is one of the most vibrant, exciting communities in all of Minnesota. With tons of shops and restaurants and things to do in the area, as well as a number of year-round community events (including the world famous two-week-long Halloween celebration that makes Anoka the Halloween capital of the world), there is always something fun going on in this incredible community. Those who buy a home in Anoka can enjoy all this and much more – scenic views of the river, 30 parks, beaches, lakes, and much more. For those interested in buying a home in Minnesota, Anoka is the perfect combination of beautiful location and endless fun.

Anoka’s location is the envy of most cities in Minnesota. Nestled right on the banks of the Mississippi River, with the Rum river and a number of creeks and tributaries running through the area, Anoka is a scenic river city. Those looking to purchase riverfront property will have a huge number of options in Anoka. Those looking to buy a lake home or to purchase a home near the lake or the public beach will also have a bunch of options with Anoka’s three or more lakes. And everyone will enjoy the scenic river views and lakes in the area. At Buy Sell Lease Real Estate, we know the old adage “location, location, location” rings true, and we know buying a home in a location as beautiful as Anoka’s is always a great choice.

But there’s much more to Anoka than its ideal riverside location. After all, there are a number of cities in the Twin Cities and in Minnesota that can boast being on the Mississippi River (or a number of other rivers) and can boast being home to a number of lakes. But only Anoka can boast U.S. Congressional recognition for being the Halloween capital of the world. Anoka’s two-week-long festival involves everything from formal balls to block parties, from pumpkin carving to costume contests, from a number of different parades to haunted houses. This is one event you won’t want to miss. And it’s not the only event going on in Anoka. The city hosts a huge variety of events, from farmers markets to fireworks. There are arts and crafts festivals, live music shows all throughout the year, and so much more. Anoka is one of the most exciting, vibrant communities in which to buy a home in all of Minnesota.

Of course, there are plenty of other reasons to buy a home in Anoka. The public school system is home to both outstanding teachers and a wonderful variety of educational programs, from advanced placement for gifted students to arts-focused programs for the creative, Anoka public schools have something for everyone. And on top of that, Anoka is home to a number of private schools, from Catholic parochial schools to Montessori schools.

And besides schools, Anoka is home to 30 parks – an astronomical amount considering the city’s small size. For a small suburb, the city has everything from water parks to beaches, from community gardens to amphitheatres, and from children’s centers to nature areas. Anoka’s parks have a variety that is the envy of all other Minnesota cities, and those who buy a home in Anoka will love the huge variety and abundance of parks. Nearly any home available for purchase is just a few blocks away from Anoka’s parks.

We could go on. But the community events, riverside location, great schools, and abundant parks are reason enough to buy a home in Anoka. It’s hard to do better than such a beautiful, vibrant community. Consider contacting Buy Sell Lease Real Estate to buy an Anoka house or home today.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Anoka area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Anoka real estate, or have questions we are ready to help. Simply call or text Travis Senenfelder at 651-216-9466 or send us a message online here.

Anoka Schools

Anoka is home of the wonderful Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, which is well known for its outstanding test scores and accommodating educational offerings. Those who buy a home in Anoka can rest assured that their children will have access to outstanding faculty and resources. Here’s a list of the public schools in Anoka:

Franklin Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts
Wilson Elementary School
Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Oak View Middle School
Anoka High School
Secondary Technical Education Program

For more information on these and other schools in the Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, visit them online at http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/.

Anoka is also home to three private schools:

St. Stephen’s Catholic School, a PreK-8 parochial Catholic school available at http://www.ststephenchurch.org/School/.
Minnesota Renaissance School, a preK-8 Montessori private school available at http://www.mrschoolinc.com/.

Legacy Christian School, preK-12 private Christian school available at http://www.lcamn.org/.

Anoka Hotspots

Restaurants

Casa Rio: This new Mexican restaurant features long happy hours and $3 margaritas, as well great food, great service, and great value.
Truffles and Tortes: This cozy café is a great spot for lunch, with homemade soups and quiche, and of course, the tastiest desserts in Anoka.
G’s Café: Probably Anoka’s favorite breakfast spot gained its popularity for its cheap, delicious, no-frills breakfast and its friendly, unassuming atmosphere.
Billy’s Bar and Grill: Good food at good prices, with a nice location just a block from the Mississippi River, makes this a good place for just a drink with friends or for dinner and a night out.
Bamboo Village: Bamboo Village is Anoka’s home for Chinese food. Great food in huge portions for low prices, as well as a delivery option, make this the most popular Asian restaurant in the area.

Entertainment

Andover Cinema: The local movie theatre gives Anoka homeowners and residents a convenient place for a number of movies in clean, spacious theatres.
Lilli Putt Miniature Golf: With pizza, snacks, and soda, as well as bumper-boats and go-carts supplementing the normal mini-golf fun, this place is fantastic for friends looking for something fun to do.
Guthrie Theatre: The Guthrie is Minnesota’s most famous and most prestigious theatre, and has been argued to be the best American off-Broadway theatre. Show after show, the Guthrie wows its audience with the very best in live theatre.
Heights Theatre: You don’t need to head all the way downtown in order to enjoy top-quality theatre; this theatre in nearby Columbia Heights is a charming treasure.
Classic Bowl: Anoka’s home for bowling features not only 24 bowling lanes with automatic bumpers and scoring, but also a full bar and food, darts, video games, adult leagues, and more.

Leisure

Greenhaven Golf Course: This golf course, located conveniently right in Greenhaven, features beautiful greens close to the River.
Bunker Hills Golf Course: Located right in beautiful Bunker Hills Regional Park, Golf Digest called this course one of the 25-best in the country. Large greens lined by trees and with 75 bunkers, this course is great for golf-lovers.
Akin Riverside Park borders the shores of the Rum River and has a scenic bridge crossing the river. The park is home to an Amphitheater, playground equipment, picnic shelters with tables and grills, fishing platforms, a boat launch, and historic landmarks.
George Enloe Park: This huge park is home to 23-acres of youth athletic complex fields. It’s home to two playgrounds, softball fields, a lighted baseball field, a soccer field, a sand volleyball court, an outdoor basketball court, lighted tennis courts, picnic areas with grills, a hockey rink and pleasure skating rink with nearby warming house, a lighted sledding hill, and walking/biking trails.
The Anoka Aquatic Center: Anoka’s home for water fun features a 200 foot waterside, various diving boards, a youth slide, a play structure with sprays and fountains, a sand volleyball court, lounge areas, and open swim areas

Churches

St. Stephen’s Catholic Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Lord of Life Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
Elim Baptist Church

United Methodist Church

Anoka Community Events

Anoka is probably the best suburb in all of Minnesota for community events. The United States Congress officially recognizes Anoka as the Halloween Capital of the World, and Anoka puts on fun events for children, neighbors, and friends. Those who buy a home in Anoka will find themselves quickly becoming situated and making friends, whether its at music in the park, one of the yearly festivals, the Halloween parade, or winter events. Here’s a quick look at some of Anoka’s community events:

The Anoka Halloween celebration – the one that makes it the Halloween capital of the world – hosts all sorts of events during a 2-week period for people of all ages. The celebration is home to everything from formal balls to block parties, from pumpkin carving to costume contests, from a number of different parades to haunted houses. This is one event you won’t want to miss.
Every year around the Fourth of July, the city hosts an ice cream social and fireworks show, as well as live music to celebrate American independence.
Anoka is also home to the huge Anoka County Fair, a huge celebration with rides, games, food, fun, contests, live music, and so much more.
Every year in July, Anoka hosts the annual RiverFest – a huge street vendor and crafts event. With three stages for live music, food, family fun, ghost tours, superstar competitions, and free boat rides on the Rum and Mississippi Rivers, there’s something for everyone.

And these four events are just the beginning. For more information on Anoka’s community events, visit the city online at http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/.

Anoka Parks and Lakes

Anoka is home to 30 parks and a number of additional recreational outlets. From water parks to beaches, from community gardens to amphitheatres, and from children’s centers to nature areas, Anoka’s parks have a variety that is the envy of all other Minnesota cities. Here’s a quick sampling of some of Anoka’s parks:

Akin Riverside Park borders the shores of the Rum River and has a scenic bridge crossing the river. The park is home to an Amphitheater, playground equipment, picnic shelters with tables and grills, fishing platforms, a boat launch, and historic landmarks.
George Enloe Park is a 23-acre youth athletic complex; it’s home to two playgrounds, softball fields, a lighted baseball field, a soccer field, a sand volleyball court, an outdoor basketball court, lighted tennis courts, picnic areas with grills, a hockey rink and pleasure skating rink with nearby warming house, a lighted sledding hill, and walking/biking trails.
The Anoka Community Gardens provide a beautiful nature area to appreciate what’s growing in Anoka.

Of course, there are a number of parks besides these few. For more information on these and other parks, visit the Anoka Department of Parks and Recreation online at http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/.

In addition to lying right on the Mississippi River and being home to a number of creeks and tributaries (making Anoka a great place to buy a home if you’re looking for riverside property or a riverfront house), Anoka is home to a number of nearby lakes, including the following:

Round Lake
Crooked Lake
Grass Lake

In addition to these lakes, there are a number of smaller lakes and ponds in the area, as well as a wealth of lakes in neighboring cities.

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