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A Local Guide to Nokomis Real Estate

Nokomis is best thought of as a broader South Minneapolis area rather than one uniform housing market. The neighborhoods surrounding Lake Nokomis and the southern part of the city include different housing eras, lot sizes, park connections, commercial corridors, and street patterns.

After more than 20 years selling real estate throughout Minneapolis, I have found that buyers frequently start with a general Nokomis search and then narrow their focus based on housing style, price, lake or creek access, airport proximity, garage needs, walkability, and the feel of individual neighborhoods.

For sellers, the same distinction matters. A home near Lake Nokomis, Minnehaha Creek, Diamond Lake, or a busy commercial corridor should be compared with genuinely similar nearby properties rather than broad South Minneapolis averages.

Explore Nokomis Neighborhoods

Diamond Lake

Diamond Lake sits in the southern portion of Minneapolis near its namesake lake and surrounding parkland. Housing includes older single-family homes, ramblers, postwar properties, and renovated homes on established residential streets.

Ericsson

Ericsson sits just west of Lake Nokomis and contains a strong collection of bungalows, Craftsman homes, traditional two-story properties, and other early- and mid-century Minneapolis housing.

Field

Field is a compact residential neighborhood northwest of the Nokomis area with older single-family homes and convenient connections toward Minnehaha Creek and other South Minneapolis neighborhoods.

Hale

Hale sits near Minnehaha Creek and Lake Nokomis and includes a mix of classic Minneapolis homes, established residential streets, and convenient access to parks and trails.

Keewaydin

Keewaydin sits along the eastern side of Lake Nokomis and offers a mix of older homes, bungalows, postwar properties, and easy access to the lake, trails, parks, and neighborhood commercial areas.

Minnehaha

The Minnehaha neighborhood sits near Minnehaha Falls, Minnehaha Park, and the Mississippi River corridor. Housing includes bungalows, traditional two-story homes, smaller single-family properties, and renovated older homes.

Morris Park

Morris Park is located in the southeastern portion of Minneapolis near the airport and includes a mix of postwar homes, ramblers, and established residential streets.

Northrop

Northrop is a primarily residential neighborhood with a mix of classic Minneapolis bungalows, traditional homes, and convenient connections toward Minnehaha Creek and nearby commercial corridors.

Page

Page sits in southern Minneapolis near Minnehaha Creek and contains a mix of established single-family homes, bungalows, Tudors, and other classic Minneapolis housing styles.

Lake Nokomis

Lake Nokomis is one of the defining features of this part of South Minneapolis. The lake and surrounding park system provide walking and biking trails, beaches, green space, paddling, and connections into the broader Minneapolis Grand Rounds network.

Homes near the lake can vary substantially based on exact proximity, orientation, lot characteristics, architecture, renovation quality, street traffic, and views.

Minnehaha Creek

Minnehaha Creek runs through the northern portion of the Nokomis area and creates another important recreational and geographic feature.

Properties near the creek may offer convenient access to trails and green space, but buyers should evaluate grading, drainage, lot characteristics, and other site-specific considerations carefully.

Minnehaha Falls and the Mississippi River

Minnehaha Falls and the surrounding park system sit east of the Nokomis area and provide connections toward the Mississippi River, trails, and extensive public green space.

This proximity gives the eastern Nokomis neighborhoods a somewhat different outdoor connection than neighborhoods centered more directly around Lake Nokomis or Minnehaha Creek.

Homes and Architecture in the Nokomis Area

The Nokomis area includes a broad mix of housing styles:

• Craftsman and Arts and Crafts homes
• Classic Minneapolis bungalows
• Tudor-style homes
• Traditional two-story properties
• Ramblers and postwar homes
• Duplexes and smaller multifamily properties
• Condos and townhomes
• Extensively renovated older homes
• Newer infill construction

Housing age and style can change noticeably from one neighborhood to another, which makes nearby comparable sales more useful than a single Nokomis-wide price-per-square-foot figure.

Older Homes and Inspection Considerations

Much of the housing throughout Nokomis and South Minneapolis is older, so buyers should understand both visible improvements and the underlying condition of the property.

• Electrical service and wiring
• Plumbing materials
• Sewer line condition
• Foundation and drainage
• Roof age and materials
• Windows and insulation
• Heating and cooling systems
• Basement moisture and finish quality
• Additions and previous remodeling
• Permits and renovation quality
• Garage size and off-street parking

A home with a renovated kitchen or bathroom may still have older mechanical systems, so buyers should evaluate the entire property rather than relying on cosmetic updates alone.

Airport Access

One practical advantage of the Nokomis area is its proximity to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Several neighborhoods in southeastern Minneapolis offer relatively direct airport access while remaining connected to downtown Minneapolis and the rest of South Minneapolis.

Exact travel time varies by neighborhood, traffic, road conditions, and airport terminal.

Neighborhood Commercial Areas

The Nokomis area includes a number of smaller neighborhood commercial districts rather than one large centralized business area. Restaurants, coffee shops, grocery options, services, and local businesses can be found along corridors such as Cedar Avenue, 34th Avenue, 46th Street, 48th Street, 50th Street, and nearby streets.

For buyers, walkability can vary significantly from one property to another, making exact location important.

Nokomis vs. Southwest Minneapolis

Buyers often compare Nokomis-area neighborhoods with Southwest Minneapolis.

Southwest Minneapolis has a stronger connection to Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, Linden Hills, Fulton, Lynnhurst, and the western side of Minnehaha Creek. The Nokomis area is more closely connected to Lake Nokomis, Minnehaha Falls, the Mississippi River, and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Nokomis vs. Longfellow

The Longfellow area sits farther northeast toward the Mississippi River and includes neighborhoods such as Longfellow, Cooper, Howe, and Hiawatha.

Both areas contain substantial amounts of older Minneapolis housing and strong park access. Nokomis is more closely organized around Lake Nokomis and the southern part of the city, while Longfellow has a stronger direct relationship with the Mississippi River and the eastern portion of Minnehaha Falls.

Nokomis vs. Central South Minneapolis

Central South Minneapolis includes neighborhoods closer to Lake Street, Nicollet Avenue, Lyndale Avenue, and downtown, such as King Field, Lyndale, Whittier, Powderhorn Park, and nearby areas.

Nokomis generally has a more residential feel in many locations, with stronger connections to Lake Nokomis, Minnehaha Creek, Minnehaha Falls, and the airport.

Nokomis Real Estate FAQ

Is Nokomis an official Minneapolis neighborhood?

Nokomis is commonly used as a broader geographic and real estate search area encompassing several official Minneapolis neighborhoods surrounding Lake Nokomis and the southern part of the city.

Which neighborhoods are in the Nokomis area?

The broader Nokomis area commonly includes Diamond Lake, Ericsson, Field, Hale, Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, Northrop, Page, and nearby neighborhoods.

What types of homes are common around Nokomis?

Housing includes Craftsman homes, bungalows, Tudors, traditional two-story properties, ramblers, postwar homes, duplexes, condos, renovated older homes, and newer infill construction.

Is Nokomis close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport?

Yes. Several Nokomis-area neighborhoods are relatively close to the airport, although travel time varies by exact location and traffic.

Does Nokomis have access to lakes and trails?

Yes. Lake Nokomis, Minnehaha Creek, Minnehaha Falls, the Grand Rounds, and other trails and parks provide extensive outdoor connections throughout the area.

What should buyers look for in an older Nokomis home?

Buyers should review electrical, plumbing, sewer, foundation, drainage, roofing, windows, insulation, mechanical systems, basement condition, additions, permits, and renovation quality.

How do home values vary across the Nokomis area?

Values vary based on neighborhood, exact block, lake or creek proximity, architecture, property condition, renovation quality, lot characteristics, garage configuration, and property type. Nearby comparable sales are generally more useful than broad Nokomis-wide averages.

Explore More of South Minneapolis

Nokomis is one part of the broader South Minneapolis real estate market. Buyers may also want to explore Longfellow, Central South Minneapolis, Powderhorn-area neighborhoods, and Southwest Minneapolis.

Buying or Selling in Nokomis

The Nokomis area is a varied South Minneapolis real estate market where exact neighborhood, architecture, lake and park access, renovation quality, lot characteristics, and exact block can all have a meaningful effect on value.

If you are deciding which Nokomis neighborhood fits your search, evaluating a specific home, or preparing a property for sale, Schedule a Consultation to talk through current inventory, pricing, neighborhood differences, and market conditions.