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South St. Paul

 

Situated right on the banks of the Mississippi, South St. Paul is a St. Paul suburb with a rich history and a scenic location. With an excellent school system, high quality of life, outstanding recreational outlets and a beautiful location conveniently close to downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, South St. Paul is a great town to look at for anyone looking to buy a home in the suburbs of the Twin Cities.

Despite being a small town with a small town charm, South St. Paul is home to over 240 acres of developed parkland. The city’s many parks offer a huge variety of activities, from recreational sports leagues on the soccer and basketball fields or volleyball and basketball courts to swimming lessons and ice skating rinks and events. The community hosts huge number of events and truly carries a friendly atmosphere – homeowners and residents can enjoy one of the many book clubs or parades and celebrations. During Halloween, residents take part in pumpkin carving contests; during Christmas, Santa holds a number of family-friendly events in the city, such as the Christmas breakfast. Other events including horseback riding and hay rides as well as bowling trips and disc golfing. All this, in combination with the city’s rich riverside parkland, make the city’s recreational opportunities rich and making purchasing a home in South St. Paul a great idea for any family or buyer.

But South St. Paul has much more to offer than its exciting and endless recreational opportunities. With just an eight-minute drive into downtown St. Paul, any South St. Paul home is conveniently close to the excitement of the city. All the bars, restaurants, venues and more are just a short drive away, and any worker commuting into the city will find the short distance and easy commute more than convenient.

And South St. Paul has one of the richest histories of any city in Minnesota. Located at the former site of the Sioux village of Kaposia, the city maintains a historic area along North Concord Street. Over the decades, a number of real estate investors and developers became interested in the land, and thus began the slow transformation of the city from a small farming community into a modern, developed town by the big city. The Northwestern Railroad soon ran through the town and South Park was constructed, making the city attractive to more than farmers. As the middle of the 20th century came and passed, South St. Paul developed into a major meat packing city, attracting many immigrant workers and expanding the city into a manufacturing town. As the 1960’s passed and Minneapolis and St. Paul became transformed by the new highway system and major shopping outlets, South St. Paul and its homes and homeowners became a modern first ring suburb, featuring the wonderful recreation and business opportunities it affords homeowners today.

If you’re looking to buy a home in South St. Paul, we at Buy Sell Lease Real Estate can only encourage your decision. South St. Paul homes offer wonderful recreation, awesome convenience and a rich history. From apartments to rental homes to houses and large estates, from young commuters into the city to large families, South St. Paul real estate has something to offer everyone.

 

South St. Paul Schools

 

Buying a home in South St. Paul means buying real estate near outstanding schools. Residents of South St. Paul have access to an excellent and accommodating public school system as well as two private schools, in addition to being able to access other schools in close proximity to South St. Paul. The city is served by the South St. Paul Public Schools district, which include the following schools:

 

  • Lincoln Center Elementary
  • Kaposia Education Center
  • South St. Paul High School
  • Community Learning Center

 

More information on South St. Paul Schools and the unique education they offer can be found at http://www.sspps.org/.

 

South St. Paul is also home to two private schools:

 

South St. Paul Hotspots

 

Restaurants

  1. Jersey’s Bar & Grill: Jersey’s features a relaxed and fun atmosphere and features delicious American burgers (including the famous Juicy Lucy) and more. With live music on Fridays and Saturdays, Jersey’s is a great place for any South St. Paul homeowner to hang out and grab a burger.
  2. Khoury’s Restaurant & Bakery: Khoury’s features real and authentic homemade cooking and dining. Affordable prices and a quaint setting make this place a reat place for any meal.
  3. The Coop: The Coop features carry out and dine-in chicken and more for very cheap. Burgers, onion rings and more can be enjoyed with quick and friendly service.
  4. Old World Pizza: Old World Pizza is a favorite for South St. Paul residents – the American and Italian food (and of course the pizza) is delicious, the prices are low and the service is wonderful.
  5. Baja Sol Cantina: Baja Sol Cantina features delicious Mexican cuisine with fresh, quality, healthy ingredients. Authentic fajitas, burritos, Tex-Mex and more, as well as live Mariachi music, make Baja Sol Cantina a great place to check out.

 

Entertainment

 

  1. AMC Showplace Theatre 16: Located close to any South St. Paul home, the AMC movie theatre isn’t particularly busy and features a number of theatres for a wide variety of shows. There are also a number of restaurants nearby, so you can catch dinner before the show very easily.
  2. The Ordway: Just across the river from South St. Paul is the Ordway Music Theatre, featuring concerts, performances, operas and more.
  3. Julianne’s Dance Center: Julianne’s dance center is a great place for dance classes and lessons, covering ballet, jazz, tap, gymnastics and more.
  4. Fred Astaire Dance Studio: The Fred Astaire Dance Studio is great for adults and groups wanting to learn how to social dance. The studio offers private and group lessons for singles or couples in ballroom, Latin, swing and country.
  5. Dodge Nature Center: More than just a beautiful habitat restoration area, Dodge Nature Center offers a huge variety of fun and educational activities for young and old alike.

 

Leisure

 

  1. Central Square Community Center: Located right in South St. Paul, the center offers a swimming pool with open swim as well as fitness classes like Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. There is also a variety of exercise equipment available for use.
  2. Thompson Oaks Golf Course: Thompson Oaks offers a very well-manicured course of moderate difficulty right in West St. Paul. The clubhouse staff are friendly and informative and the course conveniently close to home.
  3. Southview Country Club: The Club offers a beautiful golf course as well as meeting spaces and restaurants, all on a well-maintained area on a lake.
  4. Siedl’s Lake Park: The park is one of South St. Paul’s largest and is located right on Siedl’s lake.
  5. West St. Paul Ice Arena: The ice arena is open year round and offers ice hockey as well as free skating.

 

Churches

 

  1. Clark Memorial United Church of Christ
  2. St. Augustine Catholic Church
  3. Holy Trinity Catholic Church
  4. St. John Vianney Catholic Church
  5. St. Stephens Romanian Orthodox Church
  6. St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church

 

South St. Paul Community Events

 

South St. Paul hosts a huge amount of events (nearly one every day) throughout the year to foster a sense of community and fellowship, and buying a home in South St. Paul ensures your place in that wonderful community. Events give residents a chance to get to know one another and to take their families out and enjoy anything from movies in the park to live music to festivals and more. Some events throughout the year include the following:

 

  • Valentine Skate, a free skating and skate rental event with candy, Valentine Hearts, treats and more
  • The South St. Paul Giant Egg Hunt and the Skate with the Easter Bunny
  • Movies in the Park, a weekly event in August where families bring blankets or chairs and enjoy family movies
  • The Holidaze in South St. Paul and Annual Tree Lighting Event, a holiday and Christmas event with music, children’s events and more
  • Christmas in South St. Paul, with carols and more

 

Of course, these events are just a small sample of everything that goes on in South St. Paul every year. And what’s more, South St. Paul is very close to all the festivals and events in St. Paul for added excitement and activities. For more information on South St. Paul community events, visit http://www.southstpaul.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={2E436F8A-EB67-4CCB-B079-96CC52C759E2}.

South St. Paul Parks and Lakes

 

South St. Paul’s beautiful riverside location affords it a number of outstanding recreational venues, from riverside park to relaxing parks. With over 240 acres of developed parkland squeezed into the small city, if you buy a home in South St. Paul, you can be sure your home will be near a park. Some of the parks in the city include the following:

 

  • Port-Crosby Area Park, a big park right along the Minnesota River
  • Kaposia Park, another large park with connecting trails leading through the city with ponds, an ice skating rink and warming house and other recreational amenities
  • Northview Park, a small park with a swimming pool
  • Siedl’s Lake Park

For more information on South St. Paul’s parks and recreational offerings, visit http://www.southstpaul.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={2EF102B5-A287-45D6-8B11-55134C84CCC5}.

 

And although South St. Paul is not home to any large lakes, it does offer a number of smaller lakes and ponds, such as Siedl’s lake.