Where Brown's Creek is
Brown's Creek is a designated trout stream in Stillwater, and the Brown's Creek State Trail follows it for about two miles. The DNR places the Brown's Creek Nature Preserve trailhead just south of McKusick Road and Neal Avenue, about halfway along the trail.
The city's park list includes both Brown's Creek Park and the Brown's Creek Nature Preserve. When buyers ask us about Brown's Creek, they usually mean the homes near these parks and the trail.
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Homes in Brown's Creek
Neither the city nor the DNR publishes home counts or build years for the area. We pull the year built, lot size and tax history for each Brown's Creek address from Washington County records and the MLS.
Washington County describes a steep ravine between some city neighborhoods and the trail, so we check slopes and shoreland rules before you make an offer.
Parks and places nearby
The Brown's Creek State Trail is a 5.9-mile paved trail on a former railroad grade. It connects the Gateway State Trail in Grant with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Stillwater, and one mile of it runs along the St. Croix River.
Washington County reports that more than 120,000 people use the trail each year. In winter, the eastern part between Laurel Street and Manning Avenue is plowed. The Nature Preserve has parking, a seasonal portable restroom and cross-country skiing, according to the city and the DNR.
Getting around and schools
Trail parking sits at Laurel Street East downtown, at the Nature Preserve on Neal Avenue, and in Grant near Lake Masterman. Washington County has asked for state funds to build a trailhead and an ADA-accessible connection from County Highway 5 to the trail.
Stillwater Area Public Schools (District 834) serves Stillwater, and we confirm the school for each Brown's Creek address. Use the district map, or call the district, to confirm the schools for a specific address.
How we help in Brown's Creek
We walk the trail near any home you like so you know how close it really is. Owners near Brown's Creek get a value report built from sales around the trail.
Read more about the city around Brown's Creek on our Stillwater page. See how buying a home works with us, ask for a home valuation, or contact us about Brown's Creek.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brown's Creek in Stillwater, MN?
Brown's Creek runs beside the Brown's Creek State Trail in Stillwater. The Brown's Creek Nature Preserve trailhead sits just south of McKusick Road and Neal Avenue.
What kinds of homes are near Brown's Creek?
Official sources do not publish home types for Brown's Creek. We pull the year built, lot size and tax history for each Brown's Creek home from county records and the MLS.
What is the Brown's Creek State Trail?
The trail is a 5.9-mile paved path on a former railroad grade between the Gateway State Trail in Grant and the St. Croix River in Stillwater.
Which school district serves Brown's Creek homes?
Stillwater Area Public Schools (District 834) serves Stillwater, and we confirm the school for each Brown's Creek address. Confirm the schools for the exact Brown's Creek address with the district.
How do I check flood zones and property taxes near Brown's Creek?
Search the address at msc.fema.gov for FEMA's flood zone. Washington County's property records show the tax, and we check shoreland rules near the creek too.
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