Macalester Groveland

Macalester Groveland

Welcome to Macalester Groveland! Find Your Place Here.

Real estate listings in Macalester-Groveland offer residents everything from high-end salons to, arguably, the best fish and chips in the city of Saint Paul. This neighborhood extends from the river to Ayd Mill Road and is filled with beautiful homes, great dining options, several parks, a recreation center and more.

This area, at the heart of St. Paul, features gorgeous historic homes in close proximity to countless metropolitan amenities. With homes dating back to the 1880s and 1920s, the Macalester Groveland area offers a wealth of different architectural designs — from Queen Anne to Tudor Revivals. Sloping trees line the sidewalks of quiet residential streets.

Recreation

The Macalester-Groveland area offers a variety of recreational options at all times of the year. From Groveland Park to Edgecumbe Recreational Area, you have plenty of scenic areas to take advantage of, whether you plan to ski in the winter or canoe in the summer.

Shopping

The Macalester-Groveland neighborhood is made up of a mix of high-end shops and independent stores. From Patagonia to Pottery Barn, you can be sure to find the high quality products you’re after. If you’re looking for hole in the wall antique stores or quirky bookstores, you’ll find those as well. Homes for sale in the Macalester-Groveland area offer the best of both worlds.

Dining

The dining options in the Macalester-Groveland area range from stylish coffee shops to nationally-ranked restaurants. You can expect to find meals at different price levels and cuisine from all over the world. Whatever you’re in the mood for, Macalester-Groveland has it!

Green/Environmental

The city of St. Paul is passionate about improving the quality of the environment and ensuring that sustainable options are accessible for all its residents. If you would like to learn more about how St. Paul is responding to environmental threats, check out the St. Paul website here.

Schools

The City of St Paul public school system serves the Macalester-Groveland area. Explore the local schools below.

Public Schools:

  • Groveland Park Elementary
  • Randolph Heights Elementary
  • Ramsey Middle School

Charter Schools:

  • Laura Jeffrey Academy (5-7)

Private Schools:

  • Paul Seminary (Mississippi River Boulevard and Summit Avenue)
  • University of St. Thomas (Mississippi River Boulevard and Summit Avenue)
  • Cretin-Derham Hall High School
  • Catherine’s University, Highland Park Montessori School (1550 Summit Ave)
Transportation

Macalester Groveland provides a variety of transportation options. In close proximity to downtown St. Paul, you can easily catch a bus to the heart of the city or jump on the light rail to to Minneapolis. Day or night, you have many travel options to choose from.

Local Government

The Macalester-Groveland neighborhood is served by the St. Paul city council. This area is widely recognized as an engaged community with an activism-focused neighborhood council. Here is a link to the council’s calendar listing of community events and regular committee meetings.

City History

The Macalester Groveland neighborhood was part of the Fort Snelling Military Base until the 1850’s. After that point, the Mac-Grove area established many successful farms and orchards and began developing land into urban settlements, steadily increasing the neighborhood’s profitability. Most famously, the prestigious liberal arts college, Macalester College, moved to its current location in 1884.

The Macalester-Groveland area offers a variety of recreational options at all times of the year. From Groveland Park to Edgecumbe Recreational Area, you have plenty of scenic areas to take advantage of, whether you plan to ski in the winter or canoe in the summer.

The Macalester-Groveland neighborhood is made up of a mix of high-end shops and independent stores. From Patagonia to Pottery Barn, you can be sure to find the high quality products you’re after. If you’re looking for hole in the wall antique stores or quirky bookstores, you’ll find those as well. Homes for sale in the Macalester-Groveland area offer the best of both worlds.

The dining options in the Macalester-Groveland area range from stylish coffee shops to nationally-ranked restaurants. You can expect to find meals at different price levels and cuisine from all over the world. Whatever you’re in the mood for, Macalester-Groveland has it!

The city of St. Paul is passionate about improving the quality of the environment and ensuring that sustainable options are accessible for all its residents. If you would like to learn more about how St. Paul is responding to environmental threats, check out the St. Paul website here.

The City of St Paul public school system serves the Macalester-Groveland area. Explore the local schools below.

Public Schools:

  • Groveland Park Elementary
  • Randolph Heights Elementary
  • Ramsey Middle School

Charter Schools:

  • Laura Jeffrey Academy (5-7)

Private Schools:

  • Paul Seminary (Mississippi River Boulevard and Summit Avenue)
  • University of St. Thomas (Mississippi River Boulevard and Summit Avenue)
  • Cretin-Derham Hall High School
  • Catherine’s University, Highland Park Montessori School (1550 Summit Ave)

Macalester Groveland provides a variety of transportation options. In close proximity to downtown St. Paul, you can easily catch a bus to the heart of the city or jump on the light rail to to Minneapolis. Day or night, you have many travel options to choose from.

The Macalester-Groveland neighborhood is served by the St. Paul city council. This area is widely recognized as an engaged community with an activism-focused neighborhood council. Here is a link to the council’s calendar listing of community events and regular committee meetings.

The Macalester Groveland neighborhood was part of the Fort Snelling Military Base until the 1850’s. After that point, the Mac-Grove area established many successful farms and orchards and began developing land into urban settlements, steadily increasing the neighborhood’s profitability. Most famously, the prestigious liberal arts college, Macalester College, moved to its current location in 1884.

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