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Highlights
- Easy highway access
- Maintained building
Location
8956 Griggs Ave #2, Circle Pines, MN 55014, USA
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eXp Realty
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Property Overview
The property offers easy highway access, ensuring convenient commuting and travel options. It features a well-maintained building, providing a pleasant living environment. With its desirable amenities and location, it is an attractive opportunity for various potential residents looking for comfortable living in Circle Pines, MN.
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Amenities for 8956 Griggs Ave #2
Apartment Amenities
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Grounds
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| Wall Units |
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About 8956 Griggs Ave #2
Property Status: Active 2 Bedroom Apartment | Circle Pines — Heat, Water & Garbage Included Clean, well-kept 2-bedroom in a quiet 4-plex. Low traffic street, a building that's actually maintained, and neighbors you'll appreciate. Updated bathroom and newer windows inside. Outside, enjoy a shared fenced backyard with a fire pit, patio, and garden space — a rare find for apartment living. Heat, water, and garbage are all included. You only pay for electricity and internet, making your monthly costs simple and predictable. The location is hard to beat. Golden Lake Park is minutes away with a swimming beach, fishing pier, sports fields, and playgrounds. Rice Creek Regional Trail runs through the area with biking, walking, and cross-country ski trails — great year-round. You're also close to Target, Walmart, Aldi, Fleet Farm, and local dining, plus easy highway access puts downtown Minneapolis about 20 minutes out. Centennial School District — consistently one of the stronger districts in the metro, with Golden Lake Elementary recognized multiple times as a Minnesota Rewards School. Quiet. Affordable. Move-in ready. Office Phone: (320) 500-4397 Copyright © 2026 Northstar MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Herman AntonoveXp Realty(763) 284-8558
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 8956 Griggs Ave, Circle Pines, MN 55014, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
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Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 55014 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Circle Pines
2-bedroom apartments at 8956 Griggs Ave #2 cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Circle Pines.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Circle Pines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,961 |
| June 2024 | $2,085 |
| July 2024 | $2,011 |
| August 2024 | $2,027 |
| September 2024 | $2,040 |
| October 2024 | $1,998 |
| November 2024 | $2,060 |
| December 2024 | $2,216 |
| January 2025 | $2,015 |
| February 2025 | $2,060 |
| March 2025 | $2,016 |
| May 2025 | $1,495 |
| March 2026 | $1,375 |
| April 2026 | $1,375 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $1,125 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $985 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 8956 Griggs Ave #2
Karner Blue Education Center
3764 95th ave ne
blaine, MN, 55014
K-8Public
C-
Golden Lake Elementary School
1 school rd
circle pines, MN, 55014
PK, K-5Public
A-
Centerview Elementary
10365 davenport st ne
blaine, MN, 55449
K-4Public
C+
SLP Schools Online Elementary
1415 81st ave ne
spring lake park, MN, 55432
K-6Public
Early Childhood Center
575 birch st
lino lakes, MN, 55014
PK, KPublic
B+
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Neighborhood
Getting around Circle Pines near 8956 Griggs Ave #2
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Points of interest for 8956 Griggs Ave #2, Circle Pines
Groceries
8/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 10-minute walk.
Shopping
3/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.
Cafes
3/10
The closest café is within a 20-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
3/10
The closest restaurant is within a 10-minute walk, and there are some other restaurants within walking distance.
Primary schools
3/10
The closest elementary school is within a 20-to-30-minute walk.
High schools
7/10
The closest high school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.
Parks
8/10
A medium-size park in the area.
Nightlife
4/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
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