Payne - Phalen St Paul Homes for Sale

The Payne-Phalen district of Saint Paul includes the Railroad Island, Phalen Park, Rivoli Bluff, Vento, Wheelock Park, and Williams Hill neighborhoods. The neighborhood is bordered by Larpenteur Avenue to the north, Johnson Parkway to the east, Grove Street to the south and Interstate 35-E to the west. The Payne - Phalen neighborhood carries historical significance for the city of St. Paul. The Payne-Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul is rich in history and culture, as it served as a first settlement for many immigrants throughout Minnesota's history. Click to Read More

Payne - Phalen St Paul Neighborhood Information

Waves of Swedish, then Irish, Italian, Polish and finally Mexican immigrants found temporary housing in the area. Now residents of the area range from a blue-collar to middle-class to upper classes. Railroad Island contains many of the oldest homes in the district. Phalen Lake Elementary is the neighborhood school, but magnet programs like Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet School are also available. The neighborhood has superb recreational facilities, including a park near Lake Phalen that has trails, swimming beaches and a golf course.