Hopkins Homes for Sale

Hopkins is a small town just three miles from Minneapolis, with about 17,000 residents and 8,000 households in a little more than four square miles of land. While the town might lose some attention, being surrounded by three major suburbs: Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and Edina, Hopkins has its own attractions that make it a wonderful place to buy a home.

Hopkins’ real estate may not compare to Edina’s posh rolling hills, but it certainly is affordable. Whether you are buying a home for the first time, buying a townhome, buying a townhouse, and are still wondering how to buy a home for the first time, or whether you are just looking to buy a home conveniently close to the excitement and economy of Minneapolis, Hopkins is a wonderful city to call home.

Despite being comparatively small, Hopkins has enough parks to rival some of the Twin Cities’ larger suburbs. The City of Hopkins Public Works Department maintains 18 total parks and nature areas. Those parks include three tennis courts, two volleyball courts, two football/soccer fields, one baseball field, nine softball fields, and six basketball fields, all publicly maintained and free to use. The city also maintains ten playgrounds, a skate park, a horseshoe court, a public beach, an archery range, two canoe launches, and, in the winter, a large number of ice skating rinks, hockey rinks, and sledding hills.

But Hopkins homes have more to offer than just parks. The landscape, while almost fully developed, is still wooded, and features a number of ponds and creeks. Hopkins is also connected to four major trail systems that run along the Twin Cities’ lakeshore properties and through its wooded areas, making recreational walking, jogging, and biking easily accessibly from any Hopkins home.

And of course, because Hopkins is just three miles from Minneapolis, all the excitement and attractions of the city are just a short drive—or bike ride—from home. Hopkins homeowners can easily enjoy Minneapolis restaurants, bars, clubs, theatres, sports events, and musical events without the longer commute of some of the more removed suburbs, and yet Hopkins sacrifices little in terms of safety and privacy. Hopkins homeowners can also take advantage of the short commute to Minneapolis jobs, making Hopkins a great place to buy a home and find a job, or for corporate relocations, or simply for reducing time on the road and in traffic and increasing time at home.

But that’s not to say you have to leave Hopkins to find excitement. Hopkins has its own bustling downtown area, with bars, restaurants, theatres, and dozens of other venues. So while you can enjoy Minneapolis on weekends, local Hopkins places will make you want to stay in the city and take advantage of everything that is so close to home.

Hopkins also offers a rich history. First established as West Minneapolis around 1852, Hopkins began to grow in 1887 when it became home to Minneapolis Moline, a farming equipment business. Soon, it broke off from Minneapolis and became its own village, and in 1928, was renamed to its present-day name. Since then, it has been rapidly developing and growing, and today, almost 20,000 people call Hopkins home, and over 98% of the city’s land is fully developed. Thus, Hopkins’ past allows it to look back on its rich history and look forward to its continued development.

Hopkins has so much to offer, from its parks and nature centers, to its activities, to its convenient proximity to Minneapolis. Buying a home in Hopkins ensures homeowners a continued appreciation and a growth of appreciation for all the small town does for its residents.

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

Besides providing a lifetime of suburban recreation and urban excitement, buying a home in Hopkins ensures top-quality education for your family and your children, conveniently located right by your home.

Hopkins is served by the Independent School District #270. Schools in the Hopkins District include the following:

Alice Smith Elementary, at http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/schools/alice-smith-elementary, serving grades K-6
Eisenhower and Xinxing Elementary, at http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/schools/eisenhower-elementary-xinxing-academy, serving grades K-6 and providing a Chinese immersion program
Gatewood Elementary, at http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/schools/gatewood-elementary, serving grades K-6
Glen Lake Elementary, at http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/schools/glen-lake-elementary, serving grades K-6
L. H. Tanglen Elementary, at http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/schools/l-h-tanglen-elementary, serving grades K-6
Meadowbrook Elementary, at http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/schools/meadowbrook-elementary, serving grades K-6
Hopkins North Junior High, at http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/schools/hopkins-north-junior-high, serving grades 7-9
Hopkins West Junior High, at http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/schools/hopkins-west-junior-high, serving grades 7-9
Hopkins High School, at http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/schools/hopkins-high-school, serving grades 10-12

Private schools in the Hopkins area include the following:

The Blake School, at http://www.blakeschool.org/, a non-sectarian prestigious college preparatory school serving grades preK-12
St. John’s Catholic School, at http://www.sjshopkins.org/, serving grades preK-6

Charter schools in the Hopkins area include the following:

Main Street School of Performing arts, at http://www.performing-arts-school.org/, serving grades 9-12 and specializing in music, theatre, and dance
Ubah Medical Academy, at http://www.ubahmedicalacademy.org/, serving grades 9-12 and seeking to provide for the unique needs of international students
International Spanish Language Academy, at http://www.islacad.org/home.html, a Spanish-immersion school serving grades K-6

Restaurants

Mainstreet Bar and Grill: Mainstreet Bar and Grill, as its name suggests, is located right on Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins. In addition to serving great bar food, it has a full bar with happy hour every day, live music Thursdays through Sundays, TVs for sporting events, pool tables, and other games, making a great hangout any day of the week.
Jasmine Gardens: Jasmine Gardens is located right on Mainstreet and is home cheap, delicious Asian and Chinese cuisine. It’s convenient location and low prices are sure to make it a frequent stop for Hopkins homeowners.
Chipotle Mexican Grill: Those who have eaten at a Chipotle before will probably know its fresh ingredients, Mexican dishes, low prices, and large portions. What makes this Chipotle stand out is its real estate right on Mainstreet.
Chalet Pizza: Chalet Pizza is Hopkins’ home for delicious, crunchy thin crust pizza. The taste will have local homeowners returning often for dinners.
Camille’s Sidewalk Café: Camille’s is a quaint little café on Main Street and is home to great soups, salads, sandwiches and more. It also offers Wi-Fi, making it a great place for lunches or an afternoon snack, and is just as good for dinners.

Entertainment

Stages Theatre Company: Stages is a theater company with a strong emphasis on youth, education, and families. The community theatre not only puts on shows for families with homes in the area, but also enables families to get involved on or offstage.
Hopkins Cinema 6: The local movie theater is home to a number of movie showings for popular movies before they are taken out of theaters for the low price of $3 tickets.
Tuttle’s Bowling Bar & Grill: Tuttle’s is home to 24 modern bowling lanes, a full grill and restaurant, a stocked bar, game rooms, pool tables, dart boards, TV’s and more. With all it has to offer, Tuttle’s is fun for any age!
Dodge-It Dogdeball Centers: Dodge-it is the premier Minnesota dodgeball playground, home to a number of courts and operating a number of leagues throughout the year. Joining a team or assembling your own is easy, and the venue is great for many occasions, from kids’ birthdays to corporate events.
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, and the experience is only three miles from Hopkins homes.

Leisure

Central Park: Central park is home to a number of activities, including tennis courts, volleyball courts, soccer fields, softball fields, a playground, and, in the winter, ice skating rinks and hockey rinks.
Shady Oak Beach: Shady Oak Beach is home, not only to the public beach, but also to nature trails and a canoe launch. It offers swimming, fishing, and a playground.
Minnehaha Creek Preserve: Minnehaha Creek Preserve is a short strip of real estate dedicated to preserving the natural landscape of the Minnehaha Creek and its surrounding area. It features a canoe launch and tables for picnics.
Planet Beach: Planet Beach is one of the areas many spas, offering a convenient location on Hopkins real estate next to your home or property to relax and enjoy yourself.
Lake Harriet: Lake Harriet is only minutes away from Hopkins and features some of the most beautiful lakeside walks, with a rose garden, frequent concerts, ice cream vendors, and a lot of activity. It also features public beaches.

Churches/Synagogues

Church of St. Joseph Catholic Church, at http://www.stjoeshopkins.org/
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, at http://www.glconline.org/
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, at http://www.stjohnshopkins.org/
Zion Lutheran Church, at http://www.zionhopkins.org/
Cross of Glory Baptist Church, at http://gloryonline.org/
Church of the Cross Anglican Church, at http://www.ofthecross.org/
Faith Presbyterian Church, at http://www.faithpres.org/
Chabad Lubavitch Synagogue, at http://www.chabadminneapolis.com/

Hopkins, with its bustling downtown area and its tightly-knit community, is always hosting events throughout the year. Some highlights from year-round community events include the following:

Each year during July, the Hopkins Raspberry festival hosts a week-long event, with games, art, crafts, athletic competitions, bowling, band performances, and more. The festival wraps up on the weekend, with Saturday devoted to Hopkins families and Sunday leading up to the grand parade. Families and children are sure to remember this exciting event!
During the summer, Downtown Park hosts Music in the Park, featuring a number of genres and performers. It’s a free event of musical entertainment, great for picnics and recreation.
In May, Mainstreet Days features a number of festive activities, from food vendors to arts and crafts. Hopkins’ downtown area transforms into a whirlwind of activities, arts, and crafts for children and parents alike.

Of course, these three events are only highlights of year-round events. For more information on these and other events, visit http://www.hopkinsmn.com/events/index.php.

Despite being a relatively smaller town, Hopkins has a lot to offer in terms of amenities and natural beauty, with ponds, creeks, cedars, and 18 total parks. Some of the more popular parks include the following:

Central park is home to a number of activities, including tennis courts, volleyball courts, soccer fields, softball fields, a playground, and, in the winter, ice skating rinks and hockey rinks.
Shady Oak Beach is home, not only to the public beach, but also to nature trails and a canoe launch. It offers swimming, fishing, and a playground.
The Minnehaha Creek Preserve is a short strip of real estate dedicated to preserving the natural landscape of the Minnehaha Creek and its surrounding area. It features a canoe launch and tables for picnics.
Burnes Park
Oakes Park
Valley Park

Together these parks provide beaches, playgrounds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, football, soccer, and baseball fields, skateboarding parks, and more! For more information on these and other parks, visit http://www.hopkinsmn.com/parks/parks/index.php.

Hopkins is also home to a number of beautiful, scenic lakes in the nearby area:

Shady Oak Lake
Mirror Lake

In addition to these two small lakes, there are a large number of smaller lakes and ponds in the local area.

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