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Buying a Home in Bloomington: East Side, West Side, and What to Check
A clear plan for buying your next home in Minnesota, from the first conversation to the keys in your hand.
Buying a home in Bloomington
Our office is in Bloomington, so we know this city well. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What should I know before buying a home in Bloomington? Interstate 35W splits the city. West Bloomington is mostly residential, near Hyland Lake Park Reserve and Bush Lake. East Bloomington is closer to the airport, the Mall of America, and light rail. Because the city is largely built out, you will mostly be choosing among existing homes.
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Buying an existing home here
- Systems and updates. We look at the age of the roof, furnace, windows, and electrical, and price in anything that needs replacing.
- Airport noise. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is next door. We visit a home at different times so you can hear it yourself.
- River valley lots. Near the Minnesota River bluff, we look at the slope and the flood map.
For commuters, Bloomington has many routes: Interstate 494, Interstate 35W, Highway 77, Highway 100, and Highway 169, plus the Blue Line to downtown Minneapolis.
How we help Bloomington buyers
We start with your budget and your daily route, then decide east or west. See how we help buyers and buying a home in Minnesota. Our Bloomington page covers the parks and schools. First home? Read our first-time buyer page. We also work in Edina, to the north.
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Come by our Bloomington office or call, and we will map out where to look. No pressure and no obligation.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy in east or west Bloomington?
West Bloomington is mostly residential and near the large parks. East Bloomington is closer to the airport, light rail, and the Mall of America. It depends on your commute and what you want nearby.
Is airport noise a problem in Bloomington?
It varies by location. Visit a home at different times of day to judge for yourself before you buy.
Can I find new construction in Bloomington?
Not much. The city is largely built out, so most homes for sale are existing homes.
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What buying a home looks like in Bloomington
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.
Our office is in Bloomington. The city is split by Interstate 35W into a more residential west side and an east side with more business and retail.
- The homes
- A large, fully built city, so most homes are existing homes. The city requires a Time-of-Sale housing inspection when a home is sold.
- Getting around
- Interstate 494 runs across the north side and Interstate 35W runs north to Minneapolis. The Blue Line light rail connects the Mall of America to the airport and downtown Minneapolis.
- Nearby
- The Mall of America, the airport, Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bush Lake, Normandale Lake, and 97 parks and green spaces.
- The trade-off
- Some homes are near the airport, so visit at different times of day to hear the flight paths.
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