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Living in Carrara, Blaine

Where Carrara is

Carrara is a group of recorded subdivisions in north Blaine: Carrara, Carrara East and the Carrara Estates condominium. Anoka County records list about 380 parcels on Hastings, Aberdeen, Eldorado, Baltimore and Davenport Streets and 127th through 132nd Avenues. Most Carrara parcels use the 55449 ZIP code, and the original Carrara plat uses 55434.

Homes in Carrara

County records show most Carrara homes were built from 1976 to 1979, and the Carrara Estates townhouse-style condos were built in the mid-1990s. About 180 parcels are bi-levels and about 130 are split levels. A small number are two-story homes, one-story homes and double bungalows. The median lot is about a quarter acre.

Parks and places nearby

Carrara East Park at 13129 Eldorado Street is a 7.5-acre neighborhood park. The city lists a ball diamond, basketball, pickleball and tennis courts, a playground, a skating rink and walking trails, with walk-in access from 131st Avenue, Hastings Street and 132nd Avenue. Carrara West Park at 1495 132nd Avenue is open space with a small pond and a one-mile trail around it. It has no restroom.

Getting around and schools

County records place every Carrara parcel in the Anoka-Hennepin school district (District 11); confirm the exact address with the district. With homes from the 1970s, we look closely at the roof, windows, furnace and any past permits.

How we help in Carrara

Carrara homes are close to fifty years old, and we help buyers read the inspection and plan for updates. For each Carrara home, we pull the current listing, check the details with the county and the city, and walk you through what we find. Read our buying guide before your first Carrara tour, and look over the Blaine page for the wider area. Thinking of selling your Carrara home? Start with a home value check, then contact us to talk through your Carrara sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Carrara in Blaine?

Carrara is in north Blaine around Hastings Street, Eldorado Street and 130th to 132nd Avenues.

What kinds of homes are in Carrara?

Homes in Carrara are mostly bi-levels and split levels built in the late 1970s, plus 1990s condos, per county records.

What park is near Carrara?

Carrara East Park at 13129 Eldorado Street and Carrara West Park at 1495 132nd Avenue are both in the neighborhood.

Which school district serves Carrara?

County records place Carrara in the Anoka-Hennepin school district. Ask the district to confirm it for the Carrara address you want.

How do I check the flood zone and property taxes for a Carrara home?

Check the Carrara address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and pull taxes from Anoka County's property records. Homes near the Carrara West pond deserve a look at the flood map.

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