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Living in Northport, Brooklyn Center

Where Northport is

Northport is a group of recorded subdivisions in Brooklyn Center that share the Northport name: Pearson's Northport 1st through 5th additions, Balfany's Northport 1st and 2nd additions and Ostrom's Northport Addition. Hennepin County records list about 470 parcels under those names, nearly all in the 55429 ZIP code. The city's Northport Park at 5600 France Avenue North sits among them.

Homes in Northport

County records show that almost every house here was built in the 1950s, and only a few are newer. Nearly every parcel is a single-family house. The median lot is about a quarter acre. Streets include Admiral Lane, Commodore Drive, Halifax Avenue, Halifax Place, Pearson Drive, Northport Drive, June Avenue and France Place.

Parks and places nearby

Northport Park has a baseball field, a basketball court, two tennis courts, a soccer field and a playground, according to the city. In winter the city lists a hockey rink and a skating rink. The park also has a paved pathway, a picnic area and a picnic shelter that people can reserve.

Getting around and schools

France Avenue North runs through the area, and the park's address is on it. County records place every Northport parcel in Robbinsdale Area Schools (District 281), even though the homes are in Brooklyn Center. The district can confirm the school assignment for a specific address.

How we help in Northport

Northport houses are about seventy years old, so we go through roofs, windows, wiring and past permits on every showing. For each Northport home you like, we pull the listing, check the details with the county and the city, and walk you through what we find. Our buying guide is a good read before your first Northport tour, and the Brooklyn Center page covers the wider area. Owners who are thinking of selling in Northport can begin with a home value check. You can contact us to talk through your plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northport in Brooklyn Center?

Northport is in Brooklyn Center around Northport Park at 5600 France Avenue North, in the 55429 ZIP code.

What kinds of homes are in Northport?

Northport homes are single-family houses built almost entirely in the 1950s, according to Hennepin County records.

What park is near Northport?

Northport Park at 5600 France Avenue North has ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, a winter rink and a reservable picnic shelter.

Which school district serves Northport?

County records place Northport in Robbinsdale Area Schools (District 281). The district can confirm it for the address you want.

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

FEMA's Flood Map Service Center shows the flood zone for a Northport address, and Hennepin County's property search shows the taxes.

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