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Powderhorn Park is a thriving and diverse neighborhood in South Minneapolis. Known for its namesake park and annual Art Fair and May Day Festival, Powderhorn residents are famously creative and active in their community. The revitalized Lake Street is home to many unique local businesses and the restored art deco Sears Building complex that is now the Midtown Exchange. Powderhorn Park is well served by transit and residents have convenient access to the Midtown Greenway and can easily walk to destinations along Lake Street and 38th Street.

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Boundaries and Zip Code

North: Lake Street
South: 38th Street East
East: Cedar Avenue South
West: Chicago Avenue

Zip code: 55407

History

The neighborhood was annexed by the City in 1887 and grew as the park was developed and the streetcar lines were extended at the turn of the century. Many of the neighborhoods homes were constructed in the early part of the 1900s.

Housing Styles and Types

Powderhorn Park is mainly a residential neighborhood, where single-family houses, duplexes, brownstone apartments, and narrow residential lots are prevalent.

Schools

Private Schools:

• Hope Academy (K-12)

• Risen Christ School (K-8)

Public Schools:

• City Inc, South (Alternative High School)

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

Public Facilities

• Powderhorn Park and Recreation Center—with lake, ice rinks, band stands, playing fields and more.

• Pillsbury House

Home Purchase/Home Improvement Incentives

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

Getting Involved

Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA)
821 E 35th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-722-4817
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Web: http://www.ppna.org

Lake Street Council (represents businesses along Lake Street)
Joyce Wisdom
919 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-822-0232
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Web: http://www.lakestreetcouncil.org/

News

The Powderhorn Neighbors Forum is an online discussion form for residents.

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

Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA)
821 E 35th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-722-4817
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: http://www.ppna.org

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