The townhomes, while aesthetically pleasing, seem to be priced slightly higher than the average for the St. Cloud area. They are situated adjacent to an apartment complex, and the neighborhood has experienced some incidents of car break-ins in recent years. Additionally, there was a recent shooting within a mile of the location, and several shootings just across the bridge. Another concern is the proximity of a prison about 1.5 miles away.

The maintenance service for Liberty Glen is notably... slow, and the roads aren't adequately plowed and salted in the winter months. The community faces noise disturbances from 7 a.m. to as late as 9 p.m. during spring and summer due to ongoing landscaping and construction activities on the property. Surprisingly, rather than compensating residents for the inconvenience caused by the construction noise, tenants experienced a $300-$500 rent increase in 2023. Tenants also started being charged extra fees for making rent and other payments online.

Looking ahead to 2024, potential residents should be aware that the road to the University will be closed for repaving during warmer months, causing probable traffic congestion and bus reroutes, similar to the inconveniences experienced in 2022. This was once a nice community; however, more than half of our long-term neighbors have left Liberty Glen within the past year. Considering the current state of the area, with a perceived rise in crime, I cannot recommend these townhomes. There are more budget-friendly options available in safer and more desirable areas, such as Sauk Rapids and St. Joseph. Read More