Sheridan Minneapolis Real Estate

The Minneapolis neighborhood of Sheridan is located within the Northeast Community. Its borders are Washington Street NE, the Mississippi River, Broadway Street NE, 18th Avenue NE and 17th Avenue NE. It gets its namesake from General Philip Sheridan, a Civil War officer. Historically, Sheridan has been a working class neighborhood, and was home to Eastern European immigrants. Now it is a bustling residential area that features a great commercial district.

Downtown Minneapolis is only minutes away and is easily accessible via walking and biking trails. This area is very biker and pedestrian friendly which creates simpler transportation than cars or even mass transit. Downtown Minneapolis has so much to offer in terms of dining, shopping and entertainment. The Grain Belt Area Complex, a Sheridan residential hot spot, has a public library, a great coffee shop and many artists studios.

Along the western border of Sheridan is the Mississippi River, a place that offers so many breathtaking views and outdoor recreation opportunities in the warmer Minnesota months.

Most of the homes in Sheridan were built in the early 20th century; this gives these homes plenty of historic charm and character. Despite their age, most of these homes have been well-maintained and updated when needed. The architectural styles of the homes in Sheridan vary, which gives potential home buyers plenty of options when considering this area.

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Sheridan Minneapolis Neighborhood Information

This area is also home to many art galleries, and a stretch of 13th Avenue is even known as "Arts Avenue." The Sheridan Neighborhood Organization has helped to improve the area by funding home rehabilitation and increasing the availability of affordable housing.