North Loop Lofts and Condos 

The North Loop planning district occupies a very large area, extending diagonally more than a mile, from near the Basilica of St. Mary to the Plymouth Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi. Most of this is a crazy quilt mosaic of non-residential land uses. However, two areas within the North Loop are especially oriented to residential. One of these is the warehouse district, a visual extension of the First Avenue North entertainment district—through here, between Washington Avenue and the riverfront, an intriguing mix of industrial, commercial, and offices, along with a small amount of residential loft space.

This area in effect serves as a gateway to the residential neighborhoods north of Washington and west of 3rdAvenue North. Rehabilitation of obsolete multi-floor manufacturing buildings along First Street North began with loft conversions in the 1980s. The popularity of these historic loft spaces led to the construction of brand new loft-like apartments and condos, garbed in traditional imageries, on adjacent lots. Separately, new luxury townhousing was developed along the newly constructed West River Parkway. Although these two neighborhoods exist back-to-back, they serve different residential markets. The townhousing is physically tucked away into an enclave to a greater extent than any other housing near Downtown.

Because virtually all of the North Loop's housing was created in the past two decades, population has shown very strong growth from a small base—from 338 residents in 1980 to 1,115 in 2000. Overall household income is well above the citywide median, though almost certainly this average is skewed upward by the West River Parkway households. Beyond the superior visual amenity of a location on the parkway, all of the housing benefits from a location near Downtown, and direct, parkway access to the University.

Discover the charm and convenience of the loft lifestyle in the historic community of North Loop. Situated in the heart of what was once the commercial and industrial hub of Minneapolis, North Loop is now populated by those looking for an urban home that is both comfortable and elegant. North Loop's unique location between downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River means that residents here enjoy the luxury of a range of amenities, including fine restaurants, coffee shops, and trendy boutiques. North Loop real estate residents also enjoy easy access to the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, a 50 mile circuit of bike paths, lakes, parks, and walking trails.

The Loft Lifestyle

Originally a commercial center, North Loop was transformed into a residential area in the 1970s by artists and bohemian types looking for low rent studio space. Like St. Louis' Loft District and Manhattan's fashionable Meatpacking District, North Loop consists of beautiful old buildings all completely refurbished and ready for the modern family or young couple. The serenity of a comfortable home with the bustle of the city on the streets below awaits you in your North Loop loft. Explore our Condos and Lofts home search today and find your dream home.