West St. Paul MN Real Estate

This charming Dakota County community claims a location that allows it to utilize all of the cultural and business resources of the Twin Cities community. West St. Paul is only 10 miles from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport, and only two miles from the St. Paul Regional Airport. This spot along the west bank of the Mississippi River provides its 19,000 residents with easy access to major routes, and also provides a strong commercial tax base from many local employers, includingTarget, Southview Acres Health Care, Walmart, Tapemark, Darts, Cub Foods, K Mart, Menards, Rainbow Foods, Southview Country Club, RTC Plastics, and many others. If you own a home in West St. Paul, there is a good chance that you work there, too. The main industrial area lies in the Southeastern part of the community. The city is 95% developed, which means there is some limited opportunity for business and residential development. West St. Paul is known for its 2.5 mile retail strip along Robert Street. The residents benefit from the lush scenery, beautiful parks, and close proximity to dozens of lakes and parks, as well as entertainment, cultural centers, and educational opportunities.

The quality of local schools is a strong reason for purchasing West St. Paul real estate. An excellent public school system is in place, and there are also four private schools serving this area. Over 70% of Independent School Districts #197’s students continue on to post secondary education. In 2006, the graduation rate was reported at 96% . In addition to excellence in core academic areas, the district also provides opportunities for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and work-based learning programs.

Homes in West St. Paul

In order to maintain the high quality of life enjoyed by this community, the City Council and EDA (Economic Development Authority) adopted a major strategy for developing and sustaining quality housing in West St. Paul. The Quality Housing Program is a four-pronged approach consisting of home improvement and fix-up loans, a housing replacement program, an exterior housing grant program, and rigorous code enforcement. The result has been an aesthetic improvement in housing stock and increased West St. Paul real estate valuation.

A cursory review of the Northstar Regional West St. Paul MLS shows a variety of housing opportunities ranging from smaller condos and starter homes to old and stately two stories or 1.5 story tudors, and on up to large ranch style homes priced in the $400’s. Average asking prices are about $212,000, and an average square foot of finished property is going for a very affordable $134.00. Currently there are about three dozen townhomes or condos for sale, including single level units and condo conversions.

West St. Paul Real Estate Agent
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