Andover

Andover

Situated squarely north of the Minneapolis metropolitan area, Andover, Minnesota, is a moderately populated community of about 32,000 Anoka County citizens. What was once a stop along the Great Northern Railway, the city stretches 34.83 square miles and is home to the Andover Family Fun Fest, held at the beginning of each July. Those interested in buying a home in Anoka County, with easy access to the Twin Cities metro-area, need look no further than Andover, an idyllic community that boasts an extremely reasonable commute into Minneapolis.

The community is a part of Anoka-Hennepin School District 11, which includes Andover Elementary School, Crooked Lake Elementary School, Rum River Elementary School, Oak View Middle School, and Andover High School. Likewise, a small segment of the city’s northern parts includes Anoka-Isanti Independent School District 15. The number of elementary schools serving the area is indicative of just how family friendly this Minneapolis suburb is. Both districts—including the St. Francis School District—are two of the finest in the state of Minnesota. Families looking to buy a home near Minneapolis, desiring good school districts and affordable housing prices would make for a good match in Andover.

Likewise, there is no shortage of community activities in which to partake in Andover. This Minneapolis area community is civically minded and deeply amenable to families looking for a place to call home. Other activities in the Andover community involve environmental consciousness, include plenty of recreational opportunities at the many parks and waterways nearby, and a host of neighborly block parties. Andover boasts more than 400 acres of parks and outdoor recreational areas. Kelsey Round Lake Park alone offer 134 acres of hiking and skiing access, for those potential homebuyers who are interested in an area that supports outdoor sporting.  

For those looking to purchase a home in the Minneapolis area and seeking an area of real estate growth, Andover is the town for you. Since 2000, population growth in Andover has seen a 20% increase, demonstrating just how trendy this Twin Cities suburb is becoming. With affordable housing options and a charming neighborhood atmosphere, Andover ranks among the best suburban options to buy a home near Minneapolis. Andover is also among the safest cities in Anoka County, with a full-time Police Department in contract with Anoka County’s Sherriff’s Department and an on-call volunteer Fire Department, another nod to the city’s civicmindedness.

For history-buff homebuyers out there, Andover also has plenty to offer. Organized in 1857, the city was initially known as Round Lake Township, then Grow Township—another nod to it’s history of progress. Perhaps one of the most interesting examples of the town’s prolific historical lore involves the story behind its ultimate naming—Andover. According to town legend, a train derailed in Anoka County near present-day Andover, and one eyewitness of the incident relayed the sight, saying the train went “over and over,” which—if you believe the lore—eventually translated to Andover.

In the 1970s the city transitioned significantly into the modern Minneapolis suburb it is today. With record-breaking growth shaping the area, new sights and sounds could be found in this scenic community, full of historical homes and charmed commercial thoroughfares. The Andover City Center Complex was later developed, and lies at the popular intersection of Crosstown Boulevard and Hanson. The Andover City Center Complex is home to a variety of community services including the Public Works Department, the Water Treatment Plant, the city’s Community Center and YMCA, and the Senior Center.

New activity continues to sprout in the area, making it an attractive investment for those looking to purchase property in the Twin Cities region. To take advantage of this town on the rise, work with the best in Minneapolis-area real estate agents at Doyle Real Estate Team. This lively and vibrant hamlet north of Minneapolis is on the move, with 50+ new homes built each year in the area with a plentiful variety of lots sizes and real estate potential.

If you’re interested in buying real estate in the Minneapolis area, then Andover is an excellent option for homebuyers of all tastes, budgets, and homeownership goals. If you’re looking for a home, condo or townhouse for sale in Andover, MN, contact Doyle Real Estate Team today at 612-743-8921. 

71 Active Homes For Sale  |  Median Home Price $544,900
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