Wedgewood

Overview

Wedgewood is built around a network of cul-de-sac streets, which shapes almost everything about how it feels to live there — low through-traffic, kids playing in the street without much worry, and a genuinely quiet daily rhythm. It sits price-wise in the middle of Woodbury's range, which makes it a natural comparison point for buyers weighing a more established neighborhood against a newer, pricier one.

The Streets and Housing Stock

The cul-de-sac layout is Wedgewood's defining feature, and it shows up in more than just safety — it also means home lots tend to be irregularly shaped, often wider at the back where they curve around the circle than at the street-facing front. That's worth understanding before you tour, since two homes with the same listed square footage can feel very different depending on where they sit on their particular cul-de-sac.

Because Wedgewood sits price-wise between the older, more established Bailey's Arbor and the newer, larger-lot Stonemill Farms, the housing stock itself reflects a similar middle ground: homes here are generally younger than Bailey's Arbor's older stock but not as large or as recently built as much of Stonemill Farms. Expect a genuine mix of home sizes and ages within the neighborhood rather than the more uniform profile of a single-phase development.

What It's Like to Live Here Day to Day

With a walk score in the mid-40s — among the higher scores covered on this site — Wedgewood strikes a reasonable balance between quiet residential streets and practical walkability. Neighborhood parks sit within walking distance of most cul-de-sac streets, and connected sidewalks and trails tie into Woodbury's broader trail network for longer walks or bike rides. For groceries, coffee, and casual dining, most residents make a short drive to Woodbury's central retail corridors, generally within 5 to 10 minutes.

The low through-traffic that comes with a cul-de-sac design is the feature residents mention most — kids can play closer to the street with less worry, and the neighborhood generally feels quieter day to day than a comparable neighborhood built on a straight grid.

Who Tends to Buy Here

Young and growing families make up most of Wedgewood's buyer pool, drawn specifically by the cul-de-sac layout and the reasonable price point relative to Woodbury's premium neighborhoods. It's also a common landing spot for buyers who toured Bailey's Arbor and Stonemill Farms and wanted something priced between the two. If you're figuring out how a purchase in this price range fits your overall budget, our mortgage basics guide is a useful next read alongside touring homes here.

Schools and Family Life

Wedgewood falls within South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), the district serving all of Woodbury, with specific elementary, middle, and high school assignment determined by your exact address — confirm current boundaries for any home you're seriously considering, since assignments can shift over time. The neighborhood's low-traffic streets and nearby parks are a big part of why it draws families with young kids specifically, often as much as school assignment itself.

Getting Around

Wedgewood's central-ish location keeps commute times reasonable without the premium price tag of Woodbury's most central neighborhoods — typically around 20 minutes to downtown St. Paul and about 34 minutes to Minneapolis under normal traffic. That puts it in a comfortable middle position for buyers who want a reasonable commute without paying for the most central location in the city.

What to Watch For as a Buyer

Because Wedgewood's appeal is largely about the street layout rather than lot size or home age, it's worth comparing specific floor plans and lot sizes carefully — homes here vary more in size and layout than the neighborhood's consistent street pattern might suggest. As with several Woodbury neighborhoods, HOA status varies by specific section rather than applying uniformly, so confirm dues and covenants for the exact address you're considering before writing an offer.

Who This Neighborhood Suits Best

Wedgewood suits families who specifically prioritize street safety and a quiet, low-traffic daily environment, along with buyers looking for a genuine middle-ground price point between Woodbury's older established areas and its newer, pricier developments. It's less suited to buyers chasing the largest possible lot or the newest possible construction, both of which are more consistently available in Stonemill Farms or Highcroft.

Compare Wedgewood to the more established Bailey's Arbor or the newer Stonemill Farms, or browse the full neighborhood index to see every area covered on this site.

How Wedgewood Fits Into a Broader Search

Buyers who end up choosing Wedgewood often start their search with a wider net across several Woodbury neighborhoods, then narrow in once they've actually walked a cul-de-sac and seen how differently it feels from a through-street. If you're comparing neighborhoods side by side for the first time, it helps to tour on a weekday afternoon when kids are typically out playing — that's when Wedgewood's low-traffic design is most visible in practice, rather than something you're just taking on faith from a listing description.

It's also worth thinking about resale down the road, even as a buyer: cul-de-sac lots with irregular shapes can appraise and sell somewhat differently than a standard rectangular lot on a through-street, simply because there's more variation from home to home to account for. That's rarely a dealbreaker, but it's a reasonable thing to ask your agent about if you're weighing Wedgewood against a more conventionally platted neighborhood.