Are you planning on buying or selling a home in Woodbury, MN?  This suburb just outside of Saint Paul has been an excellent place to own real estate over the past several decades.   The population of Woodbury, now standing at over 60,000, has more than doubled over the last 20 years, and has risen six-fold over the last 30.  Residents have been flocking here for it’s wealth of employment opportunities and neatly groomed neighborhoods.

 

Woodbury has gained national attention after being rated the 13th best place in which to live in the US by Money magazine for cities with populations between 50,000 and 300,000.  Factors such as housing affordability, school quality, employment opportunities, recreational activities and more were considered in the magazine’s ranking.

 

With a combination of excellent schools and a stable economy, Woodbury, MN is an excellent place to live. The system of trails, parks, and open space in Woodbury has been noted by its residents as one of the most important reasons they choose to live here. If you are into active sports be sure to check out the Bielenberg Sports Center with its indoor ice rinks and complex of baseball and soccer fields. Woodbury offers an excellent parks and recreation department with activities for everyone.

 

The City of Woodbury offers down payment assistance to home buyers up to $25,000.  This can help the MN first time home buyer with their entry costs.  The city also offers a program for those who do not qualify as first time home buyers but are willing to buy one of the available listings of Woodbury foreclosures.  There are several factors used in qualifying for these down payment assistance programs and I am glad to help you with any questions you might have.

 

The largest employers in Woodbury include the Woodwinds Health Campus, EcoWater Systems, Assurant, and The Hartford.  Many residents living here also work in nearby communities such as Maplewood which has the world headquarters of 3M, or in Oakdale, MN at the headquarters for Imation.  The Woodbury school district 833 is also a major employer and has recently completed it’s 5 year project of the beautiful new East Ridge High School.

 

Woodbury homes for sale include everything from affordable townhomes, to newer ramblers, split-level homes, and luxurious two-story homes.  Whether looking for 3 bedroom homes for sale, 4 bedroom, 5 bedrooms or more you will find them in my advanced property search.

 

Some of the neighborhoods of Woodbury include:

 

Stonemill Farms

 

Dancing Waters

 

Wedgewood Heights

 

Orchard Ridge Trails

 

Eagle Valley

 

Boulder Ridge

 

With over 35 square miles of land available in Woodbury there is still room for new construction growth.  You will find new homes available from Ryland, Charles Cudd, Kootenia, Pulte, and McDonald to name a few.  Whether you want to look for a custom home or an available model home, I can help you with your property search.

 

If you are ready to look for your new or existing home in Woodbury, MN, please take advantage of the property search capabilities on my website.  Feel free to give me a call or send me an email and I can help you customize your search to find exactly what your are looking for.  I’d like to be the first to say to you “Welcome to Woodbury!”