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Hiawatha

Lakes, light rail, and approachable South Minneapolis living.

Median list price
$340,000
Median days on market
18
Median $ per sqft
$210
Median list price YoY
+4.2%

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The area

The Hiawatha neighborhood pairs Lake Hiawatha, Lake Nokomis, and the Mississippi River with strong transit and a steady supply of well-kept bungalows and stuccos.

What you can expect in Hiawatha

  • Bungalows, stuccos, and 1.5-story singles.
  • Median list price around $340K, with median days on market around 18.
  • 15 min to downtown Minneapolis; 10 min to MSP via LRT.
  • Lifestyle: Painted Turtle, Sandcastle, and Nokomis Beach cafes; Lake Nokomis kite festival; Minnehaha Creek paddling.
  • Minneapolis Public Schools.
  • Overall feel: Lakes, light rail, and approachable South Minneapolis living.

What buyers often compare here

  • Entry-level price ranges and starter housing stock
  • Shorter commutes into downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul
  • Walkable retail, cafes, and neighborhood parks
  • Historic housing stock and architectural character
  • Lake and river access, boating, and waterfront proximity

Why people live here

  • Lake Hiawatha and Lake Nokomis recreation
  • Blue Line LRT to airport, MOA, and downtown
  • Approachable price point for South Minneapolis
  • Grand Rounds biking and walking

Lifestyle

  • Painted Turtle, Sandcastle, and Nokomis Beach cafes
  • Lake Nokomis kite festival
  • Minnehaha Creek paddling

Housing stock

Bungalows, stuccos, and 1.5-story singles.

Schools

Minneapolis Public Schools.

School district boundaries and program information change. Buyers should verify current attendance areas and school details directly with the district.

Commute

15 min to downtown Minneapolis; 10 min to MSP via LRT.

Buyers

Buying in Hiawatha?

We'll help you compare neighborhoods, property condition, pricing, commute, resale, and offer strategy before you write.

Our team helps buyers evaluate the housing, location, and transaction considerations that matter in Hiawatha. We compare comparable homes and pockets within Hiawatha, flag deferred maintenance before you fall in love, and help structure an offer that fits current market dynamics. Recent median days on market in Hiawatha has been around 18, which shapes how competitive an offer needs to be.

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Sellers

Selling in Hiawatha?

We'll help you understand your value, what to prep, what to skip, and how to position your home against current competition.

Pricing in Hiawatha is nuanced — a few blocks can change value. We build a list price from recent sold comps, active competition, and current inventory, then walk your home and give you an honest list of prep that actually moves the needle in this market — and what to skip. Median list price has moved +4.2% year over year here — one input among comps, condition, and current active competition.

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