About North Oaks

In 1883, railroad industrialist James J. Hill purchases 3,300 acres encompassing what is today the community of North Oaks.  Hill used his North Oaks Farm to produce advances in cattle raising and other agricultural practices to complement his burgeoning Great Northern Railroad. 

Approximately 5000 residents call North Oaks home, living in single family homes, townhomes and condominiums. Because residents' properties extend to halfway across the road, all residential roads in the City are private and for the use of North Oaks residents and their invited guests only.

The City owns no property. With residents owning the roads, the North Oaks Home Owners' Association owns the park and recreation areas and trails throughout the City.