Edina (Concord / Morningside) for families buying in Minneapolis-St Paul

• You already live here — zero school-transition friction for the kids
• #3 HS in Minnesota; nationally recognized music + athletics
• Walkable to 50th & France, Pamela Park, Lake Cornelia from the right blocks
• Edina pipeline is a known quantity — you've already vetted it as a parent
• Concord/Morningside is the rare Edina pocket where $700-770K still buys a 4bd SFH
• Strong adult resale — Edina holds value through MN housing cycles

• Highest $/sqft of any top-tier zone — $345/sqft means $700K buys ~2,000-2,200 sqft, vs. 3,000+ in Plymouth
• Tight inventory at budget — Country Club / Oaklawn corridor pushes the zip's median above your range
• Hot market: homes pending in ~9 days, 2% above list typical, 8% above list on hot homes
• HS culture flagged as 'closed off and judgmental' by some reviewers — fine for kids who fit in, harder for kids who don't
• Most likely zone where you'll lose multiple bids at budget

46.9°F annual mean (38°F low / 55°F high), 31.6 in precipitation, 51.2 in snowfall per year (MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AP, 5.8 mi away).

FEMA flood zone X — area of minimal flood hazard. Flood insurance is optional but available.

Low earthquake hazard — peak ground acceleration 0.022g at the 2%-in-50-year design level (USGS NSHM E2014B).

☀️ Same west-metro climate. Mature tree canopy (this is the lifelong-Minnesota oak-and-maple aesthetic).

55424 has minimal FEMA flood-zone exposure (Minnehaha Creek corridor only). Standard MN homeowner premium $1,500–2,200/yr — slightly higher than Plymouth/Minnetonka due to older housing stock (1940s-1970s) and higher rebuild costs. Many homes have older electrical/plumbing — ask for a 4-point inspection.

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How are the schools in Edina (Concord / Morningside)?

Elementary (Concord Elementary / Creek Valley / Highlands (Edina ISD 273)): Edina's Concord, Creek Valley, and Highlands elementaries are GS 8-10 / Niche A-A+. Six EPS schools have earned National Blue Ribbon honors; both Normandale and Highlands won twice. District-wide PreK-12 includes STEAM, language immersion, and a talent-development pathway. State test proficiency runs ~70%+ math / ~73%+ reading at the elementary level. Parent sentiment is consistently strong — alumni-parent reviews note kids 'flourished' through to elite universities. You already know this district from the townhouse — staying inside ISD 273 means zero school-disruption for the kids' transition. Middle (Valley View Middle School / South View MS): Valley View Middle is the standout — Niche A+, GS 9/10, US News #13 MN Middle Schools, 69% math / 73% reading. The smaller-school feel and warm community are real advantages. South View MS is the alternate — Niche A, GS 8/10, AMLE national award winner, but one parent flag worth taking seriously: a Niche reviewer warned that South View 'sounds great on paper, but the reality is it's far too large to meet the needs of many students. The SPED team is spread way too thin.' For typical-track families both work fine; for kids needing accommodations, push for Valley View attendance. High (Edina Senior High): Edina Senior High is US News #235 nationally / #3 in Minnesota. Niche A+, GS 10/10. AP participation 64%, average ACT 29, average SAT 1350, 95% graduation, 95% college-bound, 86% finishing within 5 years. 90% of faculty hold a master's or higher. The athletics program is elite — 207 state championships (#1 of 500 MSHSL schools). The music program is genuinely top-tier nationally (Concert Choir/Band/Orchestra superior ratings for decades) — directly fits your piano kid. The honest cultural flag: one student reviewer described the AP track as 'highly competitive, with people bragging about grades and aiming for Ivy League universities. We rarely interacted with students in other tracks — it was like many schools in one.' This is a real HIGH-pressure-cooker environment, well-matched to your stated tolerance but worth eyes-open.

What does a home cost in Edina (Concord / Morningside)?

Recent sold comps in Edina (Concord / Morningside) include 6204 Halifax Ave S, Edina, MN 55424 at $769,000 (Aug 14, 2025, 4/4, 2,228, $345). Plus 3 other verified sold comps in the section above.

What's the commute from Edina (Concord / Morningside)?

25-30 min car to downtown MPLS via Hwy 100 / 35W. ~15 min to MSP via 494.