Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Location
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota , is nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River just a few miles from downtown Minneapolis . Home to 29,172 residents, Brooklyn Center prides itself on its 522 acres of parks and nature centers, residential and business community, housing, quality education, convenient health care, accessible transportation, and historic Heritage Center . Brooklyn Center is a great place to start, and a great place to stay!
History
Both Brooklyn and Crystal Lake Townships were essentially agricultural settlements. The land in the entire area was rich and easily tillable. The proximity of the area to the rapidly growing City of Minneapolis led to the development of market gardening as the chief type of agriculture. Local life remained basically rural in nature until after World War II. There had been some land development after World War I that continued on through the depression ridden thirties but this was localized in the southeastern corner of Brooklyn Center . The market gardening economy continued until land value increased to a point that it was more lucrative to sell than to engage in agriculture. Citizens approved a City Charter in 1966, establishing a Council-Manager form of government. The Council is comprised of a mayor, elected to a four-year term, and four council members, elected at-large to four-year terms. The annual budget of Brooklyn Center exceeds $8 million and provides for a 32-member police department; programming and maintenance of over 500 acres of public parks; the upkeep of 120 miles of City streets; a 37 member volunteer fire department; and administrative services.
Real Estate
The Brooklyn Center MLS consistently has many homes for sale including town homes, condos, single family, and new construction. Single family homes for sale typically start at $140,000 and run into the high $200's. Brooklyn Center town homes normally range from $135,000 to the low $200's and condos normally range from $90,000 to the mid $100's.
Brooklyn Center Minnesota Real Estate Statistics - 2004
Total Home Sales - 558 Average Home Sales Price $ 183,319
(Based on Real Estate Information from the Regional Multiple Listing Service ? RMLS for Single Family Homes. Single Family Home is defined as Single Family Detached Homes, Condos, Town Houses, Town Homes, and Twin Houses. These statistics DO NOT include numbers from the following Brooklyn Center Real Estate listings - Duplexes, Apartment Buildings, Other Multiple Family Dwellings, Lots, Land, Commercial Properties, some New Construction Home Sales, and non Realtor sales. )
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Schools
Brooklyn Center is divided into four school districts: Anoka-Hennepin #11; Osseo #279; Robbinsdale #281; Brooklyn Center #286. Brooklyn Center is home to the following higher education institutions: Brown College ; Minn. School of Business and Globe College ; and National American University .
Parks and Recreation
The City of Brooklyn Center prides itself on 522 acres of parks and nature centers, each with its own personality. Combined with a 20-mile trail system extending to all neighboring communities and the Mississippi River close at hand, residents can walk, or bicycle almost anywhere in minutes. The Brooklyn Center Community Center is located at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (southwest corner of I-94/694 and Shingle Creek Parkway ).
With all of its amenities and affordable rates, there is little doubt why the Community Center is a popular recreational destination for all ages. The Earle Brown Heritage Center is also the perfect place for seasonal outdoor events . Their beautifully landscaped grounds include a courtyard that boasts abundant gardens and bubbling fountains.
Their staff has over 200 years of event planning and banquet operations experience. Whether you're a seasoned planning professional or a novice, you will appreciate the knowledge and expertise the Earle Brown Heritage Center staff will bring to the planning of your next event.
