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Blaine

Blaine is one of the most popular places to buy a house or home in the entire north Minneapolis-St. Paul suburbs. Why? Over 70 parks is one reason. A great location on the east banks of the Mississippi River is another. Great schools, great jobs, and great people making buying a house or home in Blaine, Minnesota one of the best decisions you could ever make.

Blaine is home to a grand total of over 70 parks – a number far more than almost any other suburb in all of Minnesota. That abundance of parkland means that whatever house you buy in Blaine, wherever you buy a house in Blaine, you will only be a couple blocks from a nearby park. That means buying a home in Blaine gets you access to every kind of amenity – not only basketball and tennis courts, baseball/softball diamonds and soccer fields, but swimming beaches, fishing piers, skate parks, community gardens, ice rinks, volleyball courts, biking and walking trails, nature reserves, picnic shelters with tables and grills, and even things like Frisbee golf courses. And all those recreational outlets don’t even begin to factor in Blaine’s private recreational outlets – golf clubs and course and much more. So if you buy a home in Blaine, you’re buying a lifetime of prime recreation.

But that’s not all buying a house in Blaine, Minnesota will get you. When you’re done relaxing and enjoying some quality recreation in Blaine, you can go out and enjoy all the active things to do in the city. From bowling alleys and bars to movie theatres and live theatres, there’s always something going on in Blaine.

And that doesn’t even begin to describe Blaine city events. On special occasions, you can go out and enjoy all the community events that the City of Blaine hosts. Check out the side link at the top or visit the community calendar at http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/index.cfm?id=900000&calendar=yes&action=month. There’s something going on every day in Blaine – usually four or five things going on. Everything from farmers markets and fitness events to festivals with parades and fireworks are held throughout the year. So if you buy a home in Blaine, you’ll be sure to make friends, meet you neighbors, and get situated. With Blaine’s community events, homebuyers will quickly find their house becoming a home.

Those interested in raising a family in Blaine will be happy to know that the city prides itself on an outstanding variety of schools. With three major public school districts serving Blaine, as well as a number of other nearby public school districts in neighboring towns, those who buy a house in Blaine can rest assured that their children will have the best education in the school that is the best fit for them. So many school options means that each child in the city can be placed in the program best for their education, whether that is an additional help program, a higher placement program, or even a foreign language immersion program. And the variety extends to the private schools as well – nearby private schools can be found for all sorts of backgrounds. Blaine is even home to two college campuses, making it one of the best places in the Twin Cities for education at all levels.

For all these reason – great schools, great entertainment, great parks, great people – consider buying a home in Blaine, MN. Blaine is a welcoming, friendly, popular city with a beautiful location on the banks of the Mississippi River. We at Buy Sell Lease Real Estate can assure you that if you purchase a home in Blaine, you won’t regret your decision.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Blaine area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Blaine 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.

Blaine Schools

One of the best reasons to buy a house or home in Blaine is its outstanding schools and its wide variety of schooling options. Blaine is home to a huge number of schools, so much so that even listing them here would be cumbersome. Instead, here’s a list of the public school districts that serve the city of Blaine:

Anoka-Hennepin School District, available online at http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/
Spring Lake Park District 16, online at http://www.splkpark.k12.mn.us/
Centennial District 12, online at http://www.centennial.k12.mn.us/

Blaine is also home to a number of private schools, including Calvin Christian School, a K-8 private Christian school, and Northside Christian School, a K-12 private Christian school. Blaine is also home to the Blaine campus of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business. Rasmussen College also has a Blaine campus.

Blaine Hotspots

Restaurants

Carbone’s Pizzeria: Blaine’s home for brick oven, thin crust pizza gets rave reviews and will be enjoyed by all your friends and the whole family.
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant: Acalpulco is Blaine’s home for Mexican food – authentic, delicious dishes and authentic Mariachi bands make every meal great.
Bricks Pub: Good food and great beer (with a wide selection of specialty beers), with an outdoor patio and an upscale feel make this a good place for dinners and drinks.
Carol’s Restaurants and Vintage Rose Gifts: Lines pile up for Carol’s homemade food in a relaxing, quaint environment. Friendly staff and great food make Carol’s pretty popular.
Five Spice Asian Takeout: One of the better Asian restaurants in Blaine features a rich variety of authentic Asian food.

Entertainment

AMC Showplace 16: The local movie theatre has many screens, spacious seating, low prices, and is relatively clean. That makes each visit to the movies enjoyable.
Spring Lake Amusement Park: Spring Lake Amusement Park is home to three different mini-golf courses, making for a fun afternoon of practicing your putting.
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.
Brunswick Zone XL: The local bowling alley is also home to pool, darts, video games, and even laser tag. Good beer on tap at the bar and good bar food make it a great place to hang out – there’s something for everyone.

Leisure

Victory Links Golf Course: Victory Links is a 27-hole golf course. With well-maintained fields, low prices, and a convenient location, it’s a great place to spend out on the green.
Lochness Park: Lochness Park, in addition to being home to trails, picnic buildings, and more, is home to a nine-hole Frisbee golf course suitable to both recreational and professional disc golfers.
Bunker Hills Park: Bunker Hills Park is one of Blaine’s more popular parks – in addition to a swimming beach, trails, walkways, and a water park, the park is also home to an archery range and more.
The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park: This park is home to a swimming beach, a boat launch, a golf course, a huge nature center, a picnic shelter with grills and tables, a playground, and walking/biking trails.
Blaine Community Gardens: Blaine reserves gardening plots for those with a green thumb but without a yard for planting. People from all over the city come together and bond over their produce and pants.

Churches

Church of St. Timothy (Catholic)
Blaine Baptist Church
Renovation Church
Oak Park Community Church
Abundant Grace Church
Christ Lutheran Church ELCA
Blaine United Methodist Church
Heritage Baptist Church

Blaine Community Events

One of the best reasons to buy a house or home in Blaine is not so much the schools, parks, location, or jobs but the people. The friendliness and sense of community in the city get brought out during every community event, from festivals to dances to live music. Those who buy a house in Blaine will find it easy to fit in, meet people, and make friends as they join in on all the fun throughout the year. Here’s a small sample of some of Blaine’s community events:

One of Blaine’s biggest events is the Blaine Blazin’ Festival, a huge festival with a fireworks spectacular, carnival rides and games, live music, a parade, and much, much more.
Throughout the summer, Blaine hosts a series of Performances in the Park, from live music to ballet dances. Residents can come on down and enjoy the show.
All year long, the city hosts art shows and festivals. Residents gather at the shows and support local art.

But there is so much more going on – usually five different things each day in Blaine. To find out more information on these and other events, or to learn about upcoming events, visit http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/index.cfm?id=900000&calendar=yes&action=month.

Blaine Parks and Lakes

Blaine is home to a huge number of regional and city parks offering all sorts of amenities, from sports courts and skating rinks to Frisbee golf courses and dog parks. In grand total, the city contains a whopping total of 74 parks. Needless to say, we can’t list them all here, but here’s a quick snapshot of some of Blaine’s parks:

Lochness Park is home to a nine-hole Frisbee golf course suitable to both recreational and professional disc golfers.
Bunker Hills Park, in addition to a beach for swimming and relaxation, trails and walkways, a water park, is also home to an archery range and more.
The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park is home to a swimming beach, a boat launch, a golf course, a huge nature center, a picnic shelter with grills and tables, a playground, and walking/biking trails.

Obviously, there is much more to Blaine’s parks than these three examples. Besides these, there are over seventy parks. That abundance of parkland means that when you buy a home in Blaine, you can be assured that your home will be near parkland. For more information on these and Blaine’s many other parks, visit the Blaine Parks and Recreation Department’s park listing online at http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/index.cfm?id=20044.

In addition to Blaine’s proximity to the Mississippi River to the west and to Rice Creek, Blaine is home to one lake, Laddle Lake, as well as a number of smaller lakes and ponds.

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