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Living in Orchard Lane, Brooklyn Center
Where Orchard Lane is
The city defines the Orchard Lane North project area as the blocks from Unity Avenue to Perry Avenue and from Interstate 694 down to 65th Avenue. Orchard Lane Park sits inside it at 6512 Perry Ave N. Homes here use the 55429 ZIP code.
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Homes in Orchard Lane
The city counts 188 low-density residential properties in Orchard Lane North. Hennepin County records for the wider half mile around the park show about 1,070 homes, nearly all detached houses, and close to nine in ten built in the 1950s. That makes Orchard Lane one of the most uniform mid-century pockets in the city.
Parks and places nearby
Orchard Lane Park has a playground, a basketball court, a softball field, a picnic area and a paved path. Palmer Lake Park and the Shingle Creek Regional Trail are to the east, and the city's 20-mile trail system connects to neighboring cities.
Getting around and schools
The neighborhood sits right below I-694, which runs along its north edge. The city plans to rebuild about 9,230 linear feet of local streets here and replace aging utilities where needed; the project is in the feasibility stage, with construction listed for 2027. Ask us how a street project can show up as a special assessment. Four districts serve parts of Brooklyn Center, according to the city, and county records show homes around Orchard Lane Park in the Osseo district.
How we help in Orchard Lane
If you are buying or selling in Orchard Lane, we watch the city's street project schedule for you. If you are buying in Orchard Lane, our home buying guide explains financing, inspections and closing before you need them. If you are selling in Orchard Lane, a home valuation is the first step we take together. You can compare Orchard Lane with other parts of the city on our Brooklyn Center page. Get in touch and tell us what you need in Orchard Lane.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Orchard Lane in Brooklyn Center?
Orchard Lane is in northwest Brooklyn Center, from Unity Ave to Perry Ave and from I-694 to 65th Ave, around Orchard Lane Park at 6512 Perry Ave N.
What kinds of homes are in Orchard Lane?
Homes in Orchard Lane are detached houses, most of them built in the 1950s according to Hennepin County records. The city counts 188 low-density residential properties in the Orchard Lane North area.
What park is near Orchard Lane?
Orchard Lane Park has a playground, basketball court, softball field, picnic area and paved path.
Which school district serves Orchard Lane?
County records place homes around Orchard Lane Park in the Osseo school district. Always confirm the exact address with the district.
How do I check flood zone, taxes and street assessments in Orchard Lane?
Use FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) for the flood zone and Hennepin County's property search for taxes. Because the city plans street work here, ask the city about any pending special assessment before you close.
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