Blaine · Move-Up Buyers
Moving Up to a Larger Home in Blaine
Sell the home you have outgrown and buy the one you need, with both moves planned together.
Moving up in Blaine
Blaine gives move-up buyers a wide range, from older homes in the south of the city to decades of newer subdivisions. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What should a move-up buyer weigh in Blaine? Start with the space you need. Then compare the school district, the age of the home, the association rules, and the drive to Interstate 35W.
Blaine's growth explains the range. The population rose from 1,694 in 1950 to 20,640 in 1970, and the National Sports Center opened in 1990. The city has added about 1,000 residents a year over the last 20 years and expects to reach 85,000 to 90,000 people. A home in one part of Blaine can be decades older than a home a few miles away. We compare each option with you house by house.
Compare more than square feet
- The full payment matters most. Anoka County taxes rise with value, so we compare taxes, dues, and insurance together.
- New construction calls for your own agent. The city has added about 1,000 residents a year for 20 years, and the sales consultant at a model home represents the builder.
- The district follows the address. Anoka-Hennepin, Centennial, and Spring Lake Park each serve part of the city.
- Wetlands need a check. We look at the flood map and any pond near the lot.
- Trails may matter to you. Blaine has more than 50 miles of trails that connect parks, schools, and open space.
Selling the home you are in
If your current home is in Blaine, we price it from recent sales in its own neighborhood. If it is in another city, we handle that sale too, so one team coordinates both closings and the timing.
We plan the order with you. Some clients list first and buy second, and others want the new home secured before they move. We map the dates so you are not paying for two homes longer than planned, and we pull your Anoka County tax record so the numbers start from facts.
Where to read more
See move-up buyers for the timing options, selling in Blaine, what your Blaine home is worth, our Blaine page, and nearby Brooklyn Park.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a bigger Blaine home before I sell mine?
Some buyers make a contingent offer, and others use a bridge loan or a home equity line. Your lender can tell you which path fits your finances.
Should I bring an agent to a Blaine model home?
We suggest you bring us from your first visit. The sales consultant represents the builder, and we represent you.
Will my property taxes go up when I move up in Blaine?
They usually do, because Anoka County taxes follow value. We compare the full monthly payment for each home.
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What move-up buyers looks like in Blaine
Blaine is the largest city in Anoka County, north of the Twin Cities on Interstate 35W, with more than 50 miles of trails, the National Sports Center, and TPC Twin Cities.
Blaine is still adding new neighborhoods, and we help buyers and sellers compare its older and newer areas, its three school districts, and its routes into the cities.
- The homes
- Starter homes from after World War II in the southern part of the city, then decades of new subdivisions. The city has added about 1,000 residents a year for 20 years.
- Schools people ask about
- Three school districts serve different parts of the city: Anoka-Hennepin, Centennial, and Spring Lake Park. Confirm the district for any address.
- Getting around
- Interstate 35W and Highways 10 and 65 run through the city, north of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
- Nearby
- About 638 acres of parks, more than 50 miles of trails, the National Sports Center, and TPC Twin Cities.
- The trade-off
- Blaine has sandy soils and many wetlands, so check the flood map and any wetland or pond near a home before you buy.
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