Circle Pines Homes for Sale

Circle Pines

Circle Pines is one of the smallest communities and suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul. At two total square miles and just over 1,000 families, you can’t get a more authentic small town charm than Circle Pines. A genuinely friendly, charming community in a small town atmosphere makes every person who buys a new house in Circle Pines feel right at home. The scenic lakes in the area and trees and prairies make each house a beautiful place to live. The abundant parkland (despite the city’s small size) makes recreation easy and convenient. And the great schools make it a great place to raise a family. If you’re looking to join a welcoming and friendly community when you buy a home, Circle Pines is the charming small town for you.

If you’re an avid swimmer or fisherman, or if you love the scenic views from an abundance of lakes on your daily commute, Circle Pines is the ideal location for you. Lakes, ponds, streams, and creeks make up over 10% of Circle Pines total area. All in all, the city is home to five large lakes, many of which being available for recreational use. A number of other large recreational lakes are just a few miles away in Lino Lakes or Blaine. Even if you aren’t looking to buy private lakefront property in Circle Pines, you can always enjoy a picnic at the public beach or fishing at a public pier. Wintertime allows for ice fishing and ice-skating on the lake. And year round, the lakes are a beautiful and scenic addition to any backyard. At Buy Sell Lease Real Estate, we know that the old adage “location, location, location” still holds true today, and it’s hard to beat a location like Circle Pines.

But a scenic location isn’t the only thing that Circle Pines houses and homes have to offer; the city is full of park space. Despite Circle Pines’ tiny size, the city still manages to maintain nine city and community parks in the city. Considering that the city is only two square miles large, and that a third of the city’s geography is comprised of wetlands, that is an extraordinary abundance of parks. With all those parks, we at Buy Sell Lease Real Estate can virtually guarantee that wherever you buy a home in Circle Pines, that home is sure to be within walking distance of a local park. Residents can enjoy the nearby playgrounds, ballfields, basketball and tennis courts, beaches, skating rinks, and biking paths. So not only are there a host of lakes within walking distance of Circle Pines homes; there’s a host of parks within walking distance as well.

Parks and lakes might be enough to sell you on the value of a Circle Pines home, but even if that’s not enough, it’s nice to know that Circle Pines is home to an outstanding school system. The Centennial School District 12 is home to five elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, as well as a childhood center, an area learning center for struggling students, and an adult continuing education center. Those who buy a home in Circle Pines can rest assured knowing that they and their children will be provided with a top-rate public school education.

So there you have it: one of the smallest, friendliest, and most welcoming communities is also home to some of Minnesota’s greatest lakes and top-rate schools. Circle Pines offers peace and serenity in a lakeshore community with small-town charm. To learn more about Circle Pines or to start looking to buy a Circle Pines house or home, contact Buy Sell Lease Real Estate today.

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

Circle Pines Schools

Though Circle Pines may only be two square miles in size, those who buy a home in Circle Pines can take pride in the area’s outstanding schools. Circle Pines is served by the Centennial School District 12, which is home to five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, one area learning center, and adult continuing education programs. Here are the schools in the district:

Centennial Early Childhood Center
Blue Heron Elementary School
Centennial Elementary School
Centerville Elementary School
Golden Lake Elementary School
Rice Lake Elementary School
Centennial Middle School
Centennial High School
Centennial Adult Continuing Education Center

To learn more about these schools and their educational programs and offerings, visit the Centennial School District online at http://www.isd12.org/.

Circle Pines Hotspots

Restaurants

Matthew’s Family Restaurant: Home-cooked meals for very reasonable prices and a welcoming, homey atmosphere make this restaurant (as its name suggests) a family favorite.
Millers’ on Main: Circle Pines’ favorite bar and restaurant has huge portions and a fun, casual atmosphere that makes it a great stop for friends, whether it’s for dinner or for drinks.
Carbone’s Ristorante: Great service, great atmosphere, and delicious Italian food make Carbone’s Circle Pines’ favorite Italian restaurant.
Red Oak Steaks and Wine: Truly outstanding food and impeccable service in an elegant atmosphere make this restaurant worth the extra cash.
Monterrey’s Mexican Restaurant: Circle Pines’ home for Mexican food features delicious food, a fun atmosphere, and margarita specials, making it a great choice for groups.

Entertainment

Carmike Wynnsong 15: The movie theater in nearby Mounds View is clean, comfortable, with plenty of screens and plenty of room.
Plaza Maplewood Theatre: The other nearby movie theatre features slightly older movies, but at $2 a ticket and with concession sales (as well as the great sound and clean environment), it’s a great place to spend an evening.
Lakeshore Players Theatre: Lakeshore Players Theatre features live community theatre to enrich the White Bear Lake and northeast suburban community with the performing arts.
Minnesota Orchestra: The prestigious world-class orchestra is renowned for its musical performances, from symphonies from the Minnesota orchestra to blues from B. B. King. The acoustically perfected building is a fairly short drive away from any Circle Pines home.
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl: This nearby bowling alley and bar features plenty of bowling lanes (36 total) as well as a full menu, as well as arcade games and special events.

Leisure

Chromonix Golf Course: Beautiful, challenging greens litter this course for a rather low price that makes it a great value and a recreational staple for Circle Pines residents.
Golden Lake Park: This 6-acre park features a playground, two picnic pavilions with tables and grills, a concession stand, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, a tennis court, a swimming beach, a fishing pier, and trails.
Baldwin Park: This 26-acre park features baseball and softball fields, a large playground, an in-line skating rink that becomes a hockey rink in the winter, and community gardens.
White Bear Area YMCA: The White Bear Area YMCA features exercise equipment and an aquatic center to help build strong communities, strong families and strong kids.

Heritage Commons: The Circle Pines Heritage Commons is an historic park that features a large clock tower, a history walk, a picnic pavilion on the pond with tables, and a labyrinth.

Circle Pines Community Events

Circle Pines, as a small town of two square miles and just over 1,000 families, does not have the expansive city government to plan extensive community events. What it lacks in formal events it more than makes up for in genuine small-town charm and friendliness. Nonetheless, the city does have occasional events which can be viewed online at http://www.circlepinesmn.com/events/. Other than these few events, residents often attend community events in nearby Lino Lakes. Here are a couple highlights from the Lino Lakes community events:

Children of Circle Pines and Lino Lakes love the Super Hero Boot Camp, an event where Lino Lakes Children dress up as their favorite superhero and join in carnival games, face painting, tattoos, contests, races, and enjoy refreshments.
Summertime in the park, catch Puppet Shows in the Park with free popcorn and refreshments!
In the spring, Lino Lakes hosts the Spring Fling, an event which hosts, in addition other things, a special egg hunt for children.
Lino Lakes and Circle Pines kicks off the summer with Kite Day, a free event where all participants get a free kite and enjoy the sight of hundreds of kites flying in the park.
The Minnesota Night to Unite raises crime prevention and awareness while strengthening neighborhood spirit with block parties.

But these events are just a quick sampling – there are plenty of other exciting events held throughout the year for kids, teens, and adults! For more information on these and other Lino Lakes events, visit the Lino Lakes Recreation Department at http://www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us/.

Circle Pines Parks and Lakes

Though Circle Pines is tiny – one of the smallest towns in the Minneapolis-St. Paul suburbs and in all of Minnesota – it still manages to squeeze nine city and community parks into the city. Considering that the city is only two square miles large, and that a third of the city’s geography is comprised of wetlands, that is an extraordinary abundance of parks that virtually guarantees that wherever you buy a home in Circle Pines, it is sure to be within walking distance of a local park. Residents can enjoy the nearby playgrounds, ballfields, basketball and tennis courts, beaches, skating rinks, and biking paths. Here are a few highlights from the city parks:

Golden Lake Park features a playground, two picnic pavilions with tables and grills, a concession stand, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, a tennis court, a swimming beach, a fishing pier, and trails.
Baldwin Park is a 26-acre park and is home to baseball and softball fields, a large playground, an in-line skating rink that becomes a hockey rink in the winter, and community gardens.
The Circle Pines Heritage Commons is an historic park that features a large clock tower, a history walk, a picnic pavilion on the pond with tables, and a labyrinth.

For more information on these and other Circle Pines parks, visit the Circle Pines Parks and Recreation Department at http://www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us/.

Circle Pines is also home to a number of lakes and ponds that make buying a lakehome in Circle Pines easy due to the abundance of water. Major lakes in the Circle Pines area include the following:

Golden Lake
Baldwin Lake
Rice Lake
Marshan Lake
Lochness Lake

Besides these major lakes, there are a number of smaller lakes and ponds and creeks that contribute to Circle Pines’ scenic lakeside location.

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