Homes and Real Estate in Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington is a city of about 90,000 on the Minnesota River, 10 miles south of downtown Minneapolis, next to the airport and home to the Mall of America.

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Living in Bloomington

Bloomington is one of the largest cities in Minnesota, with about 90,000 residents. It sits in Hennepin County on the north bank of the Minnesota River, 10 miles south of downtown Minneapolis.

I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty. Our office is here in Bloomington, on East 78th Street.

What is Bloomington, MN like? It is a large, fully built city with a river valley along its southern edge, 97 parks and green spaces, and more than 50 miles of trails. It is also next to the airport and home to the Mall of America, which opened in 1992.

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East Bloomington and West Bloomington

Interstate 35W divides the city, and the two sides feel different.

West Bloomington is mostly residential, with neighborhoods near Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bush Lake, and Normandale Lake.
East Bloomington has more business, industry, and retail, including the Mall of America, along with residential neighborhoods and the closest access to the airport and light rail.

Bloomington became a city in 1960 and is largely built out, so most homes for sale are existing homes instead of new construction. With an existing home, we look closely at the roof, windows, furnace, electrical, and any updates, because those shape what the home will cost you after you move in.

If a home is near the airport, we visit at different times of day so you can hear the flight paths for yourself.

Parks and the river valley

Hyland Lake Park Reserve. A large regional park in west Bloomington with trails, a nature center, and a ski area.
Bush Lake. Parks on both shores, with a swimming beach.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Trails and wildlife viewing along the Minnesota River.
Normandale Lake. A lake with a walking path, near the Normandale Lake business district.

Commute and schools

The commute. Interstate 494 runs across the north side of the city and Interstate 35W runs north to Minneapolis. Highway 77, Highway 100, and Highway 169 all pass through as well. The Blue Line light rail connects the Mall of America to the airport and downtown Minneapolis.

Schools. Bloomington Public Schools serves the city, with Kennedy High School on the east side and Jefferson High School on the west side. Confirm the schools for any specific address with the district.

How we help buyers and sellers in Bloomington

Buying. We begin with your budget and the steps of the purchase before we tour. See buying a home in Minnesota and how we help buyers.
Selling. We price your home from recent Bloomington sales, prepare it, and market it widely. See selling your home and our home value page.

Planning a move to a smaller home? See our downsizing page. Comparing communities? We also work in Edina to the north and Lakeville to the south.

Let's talk about Bloomington

Our office is in Bloomington, and we are glad to meet in person. No pressure and no obligation.

Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770. What questions do you have?

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bloomington, Minnesota?

Bloomington is in Hennepin County on the north bank of the Minnesota River, 10 miles south of downtown Minneapolis and next to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

What is the difference between East and West Bloomington?

Interstate 35W divides the city. West Bloomington is mostly residential. East Bloomington has more business, industry, and retail, including the Mall of America, along with residential neighborhoods.

Is there new construction in Bloomington?

Not much. Bloomington is largely built out, so most homes for sale are existing homes.

Which school district serves Bloomington?

Bloomington Public Schools serves the city, with Kennedy High School on the east side and Jefferson High School on the west side. Confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.