Brooklyn Center Homes for Sale

Brooklyn Center

Nestled on the west bank of Mississippi and 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center is a bustling first-ring suburb small enough to retain charm and large enough to feature a ton of things to do. With two movie theatres, hundreds of shops and restaurants, golf courses, and more, those who buy a home in Brooklyn Center always have something fun to do. And with a beautiful location along the mighty Mississippi River as well as over twenty parks, those who buy a home in Brooklyn Center never run out of places to take it easy and relax. So Brooklyn Center houses and homes offer a unique combination of beautiful riverside suburban peace and urban excitement.

That excitement begins with the expansive entertainment options in Brooklyn Center. The city may be small – at eight square miles it’s three to five times smaller than other suburbs – but it certainly doesn’t lack exciting venues. Whereas those who buy a house in other suburbs often have to travel to another city to catch a movie, Brooklyn Center is home to two movie theatres within the 8-square-mile city limits. But that’s just an example; the fun doesn’t stop there. Brooklyn Center is home to bowling alleys, live theatres, a shopping mall, and a host of restaurants, and much, much more. On top of all that, the city is just 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, so all the urban excitement of downtown and uptown is just a quick drive away from any Brooklyn Center home.

And if that weren’t enough, the city planning committee hosts events throughout the year to welcome new homebuyers, bring the community together, and promote the city’s charm and friendliness. From fireworks and parades to music in the park and farmers markets, there’s a host of fun activities going on around the year.

But fun isn’t the only reason to buy a home in Brooklyn Center. The city’s location is hard to beat as well. With the Mississippi River running right through the city’s east border, buying riverside property is easy to do in Brooklyn Center. Besides the river, the city is 5% water by total area, so buying a lakehome or property on the lake is also easy to do. But even if you’re not looking to purchase a lakehome or looking to purchase riverside property, you’ll be sure to enjoy the beautiful location, vistas, and picnic opportunities that Brooklyn Center’s location has to offer.

And speaking of picnics, Brooklyn Center is home to over 20 parks and over 500 acres of parkland – a huge number considering the city’s small size. On top of that, Brooklyn Center is home to one of Minnesota’s most beautiful arboretums. So wherever you buy a home in Brooklyn Center, you will be sure to be within walking distance of Brooklyn Center parks. Playgrounds, tennis courts, ball fields, skating rinks, biking trails, and more are all just a short distance away from any Brooklyn Center home.

At Buy Sell Lease Real Estate, we know that the old adage “location, location, location” rings true, and we know that it’s hard to beat a location like Brooklyn Center. With tons going on, both in terms of community events and entertainment venues, Brooklyn Center has all the excitement of a city. With a beautiful riverside location, an arboretum, and dozens of parks, the city offers the peace and serenity of suburban paradise. Contact Travis Senenfelder and Buy Sell Lease Real Estate today to learn more about buying a house or home in Brooklyn Center.

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

Brooklyn Center Schools

Brooklyn Center is proudly served by Brooklyn Center Schools Public District 286, a diverse and challenging district that manages the variety of public schools in the area. Those who buy their house or home in Brooklyn Center can rest assured knowing that their children are getting a first-rate education at Brooklyn Center’s Schools. Here are the public schools in the region:

Earle Brown International Baccalaureate Elementary
Garden City Elementary School
Brooklyn Junior High School
Brooklyn Center High School
Brooklyn Center Community Education

For more information on Brooklyn Center’s wonderful public school district, visit them online at http://www.brookcntr.k12.mn.us/.

Brooklyn Center is also home to the Minnesota School of Business/Globe University.

Brooklyn Center Hotspots

Restaurants

50’s Grill: Home-cooked burgers and delicious hand-scooped malts in addition to a quaint diner atmosphere make the 50’s grill a staple for a good time.
Mango Tango Restaurant and Tiki Bar: This tropical-themed restaurant adds a bit of diversity to the normal restaurants in the area and features great food, great drinks, and music and karaoke, making it a great hang out spot.
Great India: Great India is Brooklyn Center’s home for delicious Indian food. With its low prices, outstanding service, menu variety, and atmosphere, it might be the best Indian restaurant in the suburbs.
Xin Xin: Xin Xin is home to some great Chinese food – from wontons to chicken. This cozy restaurant has large portions and low prices.
Que Viet Village House: Brooklyn’s home for Vietnamese food has very friendly service, authentic food, huge portions, and low, low prices.

Entertainment

Regal Cinemas Brooklyn Center Stadium 20: The local movie theatre has 20 large screens, comfortable seats, average prices, and a clean environment, usually making it the movie theatre of choice.
Brookdale Cinema 8: Brookdale Cinema is a discount theatre, with $2 tickets as well as a nice concession stand. It’s not as clean as other theatres, but it’s quite the deal.
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park: This is a 160-acre park along the Mississippi River giving residents the best vistas and amenities to appreciate the beauty of the river. With observation walkways and scenic views, some of the best bike paths in Minnesota, and a fishing deck, as well as picnic areas and cross-country skiing, this regional park has something for everyone.
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.
Brunswick Zone XL: Brooklyn Park’s home for bowling 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

Edinburgh Golf Course: Brooklyn Park’s famous home for golfing features water and wooded areas and is fairly challenging, making it a favorite for avid golfers.
Brookland Golf Course: For those who aren’t looking for professional-challenge golf, this nine-hole course is convenient and is right next to Central Park.
The Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum: The arboretum is eight acres of beautiful, manicured but wild nature with a variety of wildlife and flower gardens, with paved pathways, and with scenic wetlands.
Palmer Lake Park: This park is more of a nature center, at over 200 acres large, featuring paved pathways, woodchip trails, Palmer Lake and surrounding marshes, wildlife preserves, and a 3 mile biking/running loop around the lake.
Centennial Park: Brooklyn Center’s main park is home to a baseball field, two lighted softball fields, two tennis courts, a paved pathway leading to the Palmer Lake Nature Area, two picnic shelters and a gazebo, a playground, and even an archery range.

Churches

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
Brooklyn United Methodist Church
Brooklyn Lutheran Church
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church
Spiritual Life Church
Brookdale Covenant Church

Brooklyn Center Community Events

One of the advantages to buying a home in a small town like Brooklyn Center is the city’s charm and sense of friendliness. One of the ways in which that charm and friendliness is most evident is in the city’s frequent community events. From farmers markets to festivals, there’s always something fun going on in Brooklyn Center. Here are a few of the fun events Brooklyn Park is home to:

Throughout the years, Brooklyn Center hosts band concerts to entertain residents throughout the area at Centennial Park.
The Earle Brown Days Festival features craft areas, fishing contests, petting zoos, face painting, magic shows, concerts, parades, fireworks, and more!
Occasionally the city hosts the Senior Lollapalooza, a huge event for seniors and their families featuring free drinks, food, and refreshments as well as live entertainment.

These are only a small sample of everything that’s going on in Brooklyn Center. For more information on Brooklyn Center’s community events, visit the city calendar at http://www.ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us/Calendar.aspx.

Brooklyn Center Parks and Lakes

For a smaller town of under 10 square miles, Brooklyn Center is the proud home of 22 parks and over 500 acres of parkland. On top of that, Brooklyn Center is home to one of Minnesota’s most beautiful arboretums. That abundance of parks means that wherever you buy a home in Brooklyn Center, you will be sure to be within walking distance of Brooklyn Center parks. That abundance also means that playgrounds, tennis courts, ball fields, skating rinks, biking trails, and more are all just a short distance away from any Brooklyn Center home. Here’s a quick snapshot of a few of the parks in Brooklyn Center:

Centennial Park is home to a baseball field, two lighted softball fields, two tennis courts, a paved pathway leading to the Palmer Lake Nature Area, two picnic shelters and a gazebo, a playground, and even an archery range.
The Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum is eight acres of beautiful, manicured but wild nature with a variety of wildlife and flower gardens, with paved pathways, and with scenic wetlands.
Palmer Lake Park is over 200 acres large and features paved pathways, woodchip trails, Palmer Lake and surrounding marshes, wildlife preserves, and a 3 mile biking/running loop around the lake.

But Brooklyn Center has a lot more to offer than just these three parks. For more info on Brooklyn Center’s parks, visit http://www.ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=95.

Brooklyn Center, in addition to being nestled right alongside the Mississippi River, is also the proud home of a number of lakes and ponds, making buying riverside property and buying a lakehome doable in Brooklyn Center and making every home for sale a bit more enjoyable with the local water. Here’s a list of some of the lakes in the area:

Palmer Lake
Twin Lakes
Eagle Lake

Besides these larger lakes, there are a number of smaller ponds and creeks in the area.

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