Creekside in Edina

Independent Assessment

Creekside's central appeal is unusual: it is a condominium, not a single-family subdivision, sitting inside Edina rather than an outer-ring suburb, putting it close to the Southdale retail and medical corridor and roughly 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis -- a genuinely different tradeoff than most Twin Cities 55+ communities, which are 20 to 45 minutes out. The age restriction itself is reported with unusual consistency across four or more independent secondary directories (all stating residents must be 55 or older), which gives reasonable confidence that some form of age-based eligibility applies -- but no Creekside condominium-association website or recorded declaration stating the restriction in the association's own words was located, so it is classified conservatively as an active-adult community whose legal age restriction is not independently verified, rather than legally age-restricted 55+, pending that primary-source confirmation. One aggregator (55places) also returned a conflicting data point describing 398 homes built '2019 to present,' which does not match the 126-unit, 2007-built figure independently corroborated by three other sources; the 398-unit/2019 figure is treated as a probable data-matching error on that aggregator's part and the 126-unit/2007 figure is used instead, but the discrepancy is flagged for buyers to independently verify.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Creekside suits buyers who prioritize proximity to inner-ring Minneapolis amenities -- Southdale Center, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Centennial Lakes Park, and a dense concentration of clinics and restaurants -- over a larger single-family footprint or resort-style amenity package. It is a strong fit for someone with existing medical or family relationships on the west side of Minneapolis/Edina who wants a walkable, low-maintenance condominium lifestyle without relocating to an outer-ring suburb.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Creekside in Edina is a single condominium building at 7100 Metro Boulevard, built in 2007, comprising 126 units per multiple independent secondary sources. A confirmed original developer or builder of record was not found. There is no active new-construction sales program; all current availability is resale within the existing building.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Independent secondary market-summary sources place recent resale pricing at roughly $400,000 to $500,000, though that range was not independently verified against live MLS data, and pricing will vary by unit size, floor, and finish. Creekside's price point sits at a premium relative to most outer-ring Twin Cities 55+ communities, reflecting its inner-ring Edina location; buyers should weigh that premium, plus Edina's comparatively high property-tax rate, against the value of proximity to the Southdale corridor and downtown Minneapolis.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Creekside is an established, fully built-out 2007 condominium building with no ongoing new-construction sales; all availability is resale. Given the building's age, buyers should specifically request the association's most recent reserve study to understand funding for upcoming capital projects (roofing, elevator modernization, parking-structure repairs) and to check for any pending or recent special assessments.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Creekside units are subject to City of Edina and Hennepin County property tax administration. Independent secondary sources cite Edina's effective residential property tax rate at approximately 1.29%; on a $450,000 condo that would equate to roughly $5,800 per year, though buyers should confirm the current rate and their specific unit's assessed value directly with Hennepin County. The condominium association's master insurance coverage and any special-assessment history were not confirmed; buyers should request the association's current financials before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Creekside is a single mid-rise condominium building rather than a campus of detached homes, giving owners a low-maintenance, elevator-served lifestyle with association-handled exterior upkeep. Its position roughly a 10-minute walk or 3-minute drive from the Southdale retail and medical corridor means daily errands, dining, and many medical appointments are reachable without a long drive -- a different day-to-day rhythm than in outer-ring subdivisions. Which specific in-building amenities (such as a community room or fitness space) are available to residents was not independently confirmed.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Creekside is located at 7100 Metro Boulevard, Edina, MN 55439, in Hennepin County, roughly 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and close to the Southdale retail and medical corridor, including Fairview Southdale Hospital (approximately one mile away). Buyers should confirm current drive times to specific destinations and highway access (Highway 100 and I-494 are both nearby) directly.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Multiple independent secondary 55+ directories -- Seniorly, activeadultliving.com, 55places, and seniorhousingguide.us -- consistently state that Creekside requires residents to be 55 or older to enter. However, no official condominium-association website, recorded declaration, or other primary source stating the restriction in the association's own words was found, and one of those same aggregators (55places) separately returned a conflicting and apparently erroneous unit-count/build-year figure for this property, which lowers confidence in that aggregator's data quality for this specific listing. Given the absence of an independently reviewed primary source, Creekside is classified as an active-adult community whose legal age restriction is not independently verified, rather than legally age-restricted 55+; buyers should request the condominium association's current declaration and confirm the exact age-verification procedure before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Creekside's age restriction could not be confirmed against a primary source such as the condominium association's own site or a recorded declaration; buyers relying on the 55+ marketing should independently confirm the exact restriction and its legal basis with the association before purchasing. Edina's effective residential property-tax rate is cited by independent secondary sources at roughly 1.29%, a meaningful ongoing cost difference versus outer-ring suburbs. As a 2007-built condominium building, Creekside is also approaching the age where major capital items -- roofing, elevators, parking-structure repairs, mechanical systems -- become relevant; buyers should request the association's current reserve study and financial statements before purchasing to check for adequate reserve funding and any pending special assessments.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Hennepin County, Creekside is the only age-restricted condominium building identified among the Twin Cities' inner-ring suburbs, distinguishing it from Becketwood Cooperative in south Minneapolis (a member-owned cooperative, not a fee-simple condo) and from outer-ring, fee-simple detached-home communities such as Bellwether by Del Webb in Corcoran. Buyers weighing Creekside against outer-ring alternatives should factor in both its higher property-tax burden and its meaningfully shorter drive to downtown Minneapolis and the Southdale medical corridor.

Current Listings

A connected local Edina-area agent can provide current active Creekside listings and pricing.

Is Creekside in Edina legally age-restricted to 55+?

Multiple independent 55+ directories consistently describe Creekside as requiring residents to be 55 or older, but no official condominium-association source confirming the restriction in its own words was found. It is classified here as an active-adult community whose legal age restriction is not independently verified, pending that primary-source confirmation; buyers should verify directly with the association.

How many units does Creekside have?

Most independent sources agree on 126 condo units built in 2007. One aggregator separately listed 398 homes built '2019 to present,' which is treated as a likely data-matching error rather than an accurate figure for this property.

What are the HOA fees at Creekside?

Not independently confirmed One secondary estimate places monthly condo fees at roughly $450-$550, but buyers should request the association's current fee schedule directly.

Where is Creekside located?

At 7100 Metro Boulevard, Edina, MN 55439, close to the Southdale retail and medical corridor and roughly 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.