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Kingfield is largely a residential area of single-family houses with some multiple unit residences and apartment buildings that sit on tree-lined streets. There are several commercial corners with businesses to serve the residents of Kingfield with a variety of goods and services. The Kingfield neighborhood has a reputation as a place where the people are willing to volunteer to create and maintain a vital, caring and safe place for those who live and work here.  The neighborhood hosts a summer Farmer’s Market and an annual art show. Kingfield is well served by bike lanes, transit and has easy connections to downtown and the rest of the region via I-35W. 

Boundaries and Zip Code

Kingfield is located in Southwest Minneapolis.

North: 36th Street
South: 46th Street
East: I-35 W
West: Lyndale Avenue

Zip code: 55409 

History

Prior to annexation by the City of Minneapolis in 1887, the Kingfield neighborhood was farm country. In 1887, the southern border of Minneapolis was extended from 38th Street to 54th Street and Kingfield was incorporated into the city. 

Housing Styles and Types

Most homes in the neighborhood were built before 1920 and include Bungalows, Prairie-style, Arts and Crafts and other period-revival styles.  Pre-war apartment buildings are also located throughout the neighborhood.

Schools

Private Schools:

• Lake Country School (Montessori, K-8)
• Pilgrim Lutheran School (K-8)
• San Miguel Middle School (5-8)

For more information on Minneapolis schools, visit Live MSP's Schools page.

Public Facilities

• Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Recreation Center
• Center for Performing Arts –located at 3754 Pleasant Avenue.

Home Purchase/Home Improvement Incentives

• Kingfield Home Improvement Program

For information about incentive programs that may be available in this neighborhood, visit Live MSP's Incentive Programs page.

Getting Involved

Kingfield Neighborhood Association-- encourages neighborhood leadership, provides a forum for community participation, and a structure to promote the vision and aspiration of the neighborhood. 

News

• The Kingfield Neighborhood Association publishes a quarterly newsletter that is also available online: http://kingfield.org/newsletter/
• Residents can also subscribe to a weekly e-newsletter at the KNA website: http://kingfield.org/
• The Southwest Journal is biweekly newspaper that serves the community.

Statistics

• City of Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile—Includes trend information on neighborhood demographics, economics, and housing, taken from the most recent census data
• Home Sales Information by Neighborhood—The City of Minneapolis Assessor’s Office allows you to search home sale prices by neighborhood.  You choose the time frame that you want to compare (e.g. 1/1/2006 – 12/31/2008.)
• Minneapolis Crime Statistics—Crime maps, statistics, and reports compiled by the Minneapolis Police Department. Check out Interpreting Crime Statistics. to help you make sense of these resources.

Real Estate Listings

Search Realtor.com for listings. You can search for properties by either clicking on the map or entering the neighborhood name or zip code (noting that zip code boundaries span multiple neighborhoods) into the search bar.

OwnAHomeMN.org—Check here for listings of affordable homes sold by community developers.  Note: not all neighborhoods have listings.

Contacts

Kingfield Neighborhood Association
Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Executive Director, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sarah Gleason, Project Organizer, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
3754 Pleasant Ave. South #101
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Phone: 612-823-5980
Web: http://kingfield.org

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