Hillcrest is where northeast Saint Paul trades in traffic noise for tree-lined streets and wide skies, with easy reach to jobs, parks, and everyday conveniences. The neighborhood is gaining fresh momentum with The Heights, a transformative redevelopment of the former Hillcrest Golf Club that will add new housing, green spaces, and employment opportunities, all tied together by walkable streets and trail connections. Bordering Maplewood, Hillcrest offers a suburban feel with city services and quick access to major routes for commuters.
Outdoor time comes easy here. Families gravitate to Hillcrest Knoll Park for playgrounds and sledding hills, while cyclists and dog walkers stretch out on miles of trails at Battle Creek Regional Park just to the south. White Bear Avenue supplies grocery runs, coffee stops, and everyday dining, and you’re a short hop from the Sun Ray Library, seasonal farmers markets, and community events across the Greater East Side.
Hillcrest is served by Saint Paul Public Schools, with nearby options such as Hazel Park Preparatory Academy (International Baccalaureate focus), Farnsworth Aerospace (STEM pathways), and Harding High. Transit connections and bike-friendly streets make getting to class, work, or downtown straightforward, and the area’s steady investment signals staying power for homeowners.
Considering a move or a sale in Hillcrest? Agent Pronto can introduce you to a trusted local real estate agent who knows the neighborhood block by block, helping buyers and sellers make confident decisions.
