If you like daily convenience wrapped in green space — and a housing market with real range — Edina delivers. From the unique feel of 50th & France to the lakes and lawns near Braemar Golf Course, this Minneapolis suburb pairs excellent city access with neighborhood calm. Below is my local guide to living, playing, dining, and buying in Edina —complete with current market data and links for deeper digging.
Why Edina stands out
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Parks & open space: The city maintains 40+ parks and ~1,500 acres of open space, including skating rinks, multi-use trails, and reservable shelters. Use the City’s Park Finder to match amenities to your day: Edina Parks & Trails
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Everyday convenience: Edina’s core districts cluster shopping, dining, fitness, and medical services — so errands bundle nicely.
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Location: Quick drive to Minneapolis and MSP via Hwy 62, Hwy 100, I-494, and France Ave.
Southdale Transit Center is a major bus hub, and the planned METRO E Line will upgrade frequency and station amenities here: Metro Transit Proposed Southdale Route
Neighborhood snapshots
50th & France / Country Club area
A beloved area where local boutiques, cafés, salons, and restaurants sit next to tree-lined residential streets. The nearby Country Club neighborhood features classic architecture and sidewalks that make quick work of everyday shopping. Check the 50th & France Association to see what’s open and what’s new; expect a busy events calendar, too. For sales context, Country Club’s July 2025 median sale price was ~$1.53M: Redfin
Southdale / Centennial Lakes / The Promenade
Think “park-plus-plaza.” Centennial Lakes Park wraps a 10-acre lake with walking paths, paddle boats, winter skating, and a putting course; The Promenade connects shopping, restaurants, clinics, and apartments along landscaped trails and public art. Homes and condos here skew toward convenience — lock-and-leave living with easy access to Galleria and Southdale shopping centers: Promenade Trail System
Braemar / Indian Hills
Edina’s playground: Braemar Golf Course (27 hole layout plus an executive course), miles of trails, and Braemar Arena for year-round ice. Expect larger lots and a mix of mid-century and newer builds.
Eat & caffeinate like a local
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50th & France: Plenty of cafés and bistros cluster here; the district site lists current restaurants and retailers.
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Galleria Edina: Upscale retail plus dining staples — handy for client lunches and errands in one stop: Galleria Directory
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Southdale district: Southdale Center continues to evolve, and surrounding blocks add fitness, medical, and coworking. (Fun fact: Southdale was the first fully enclosed modern shopping mall, opened in 1956 by architect Victor Gruen.)
Outdoors & recreation highlights
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Centennial Lakes Park: Walking loops, paddle boats, lawn games, seasonal events.
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Edina Promenade: A landscaped linear park that connects Centennial Lakes to shopping, dining, and medical offices — great for car-free errands.
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Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: A regional bike/ped route through Edina with scenic boardwalk segments — perfect for commuters and weekend miles: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Information
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Braemar Golf & Arena: Golf from beginner to league play; year-round ice for hockey and figure skating.
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Edinborough Park: An indoor city park (pool, track, amphitheater, huge playground) — a great option during winter or rainy days.
- Pickleball Courts: A mix of outdoor and indoor options make playing a pickup game a breeze. Pickleball Courts in Edina Minnesota
Schools
Edina is served by Edina Public Schools (ISD 273), with one high school, two middle schools, and multiple elementary schools. For boundary maps, enrollment, and programming, consult the official district site and use their School Finder: edinaschools.org
Market snapshot (updated to July 2025)
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Citywide (Redfin): Median sale price $695,000
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By area (examples):
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55424 (near 50th & France/Country Club): median $1.5M
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Southdale: median $402,500 (reflects condo/townhome mix and small sample sizes).
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55439: median $645,000
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How I use monthly and annual trend data: I pair citywide trends with ultra-local comps (by micro-neighborhood, property type, and renovation level) so you price or bid with confidence.
A quick history
Edina’s retail gravity traces back to Southdale Center, the nation’s first fully enclosed mall (1956). Its success catalyzed today’s mixed-use evolution around France Ave — now rounded out by the Galleria, The Promenade, medical campuses, coworking, and higher-density housing that supports local dining and transit.
More on Edina as a neighborhood can be found on our Neighborhoods page!
Work with a local
Whether you’re eyeing a lock-and-leave near Centennial Lakes, a classic two-story by 50th & France, or a golf-adjacent home near Braemar, we'll tailor a search that lines up with your lifestyle — commute, hobbies, walkability preferences, and maintenance comfort. I’ll bring hyper-local comps, off-market intel, and a plan.
Thinking about Edina? Let’s map out neighborhoods by amenities, preview listings that fit your criteria, and walk a couple of routes so you can feel the day-to-day rhythm firsthand.
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