About Merriam Park-Lexington-Hamline

Merriam Park-Lexington-Hamline covers a group of historic neighborhoods on St. Paul's western edge, running from the Mississippi River gorge east toward Lexington Parkway between Summit Avenue and the Midway. Merriam Park was platted in the 1880s as one of St. Paul's first streetcar suburbs, and that heritage shows in its stately Victorians, foursquares, and craftsman homes set on mature, tree-lined streets.

The area surrounds the University of St. Thomas and sits minutes from both downtowns, making it a favorite of faculty, commuters, and longtime residents. Housing options range from grand older single-family homes near the river to more modest bungalows, duplexes, and condominiums toward Lexington-Hamline. Residents enjoy Merriam Park itself, the Town & Country Club, the shops and restaurants of Marshall and Selby Avenues, and quick access to the river parkway trail system.