Coon Rapids · Farmland
Farmland and Acreage Near Coon Rapids
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Looking for land near Coon Rapids
Buyers sometimes ask us for a few acres close to Coon Rapids. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty. We will tell you plainly what is realistic.
Is there farmland for sale in Coon Rapids? Very little comes up. Farming came first here, long ago, but Coon Rapids is now an established suburb with 48 parks and neighborhoods across the city. Land that does come up is usually valued for building, not farming.
The history shows the change. The Red River Ox Cart Trail once ran close to today's East River Road. A brickyard opened in 1881, and its old clay pit, known as the Clay Hole, is still visible. The dam was operating by 1914, the community became a village in 1952, and it became a city in 1959.
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Where buyers look instead
More choices usually turn up in rural areas farther from the metro. For lower prices per acre, many of the farmers we work with look north to Princeton, Mora, Stacy, and Stanchfield. Driving time matters too. A parcel an hour away means an hour each way for every chore, so we help you weigh that.
If you want a house in town and land somewhere else, we can help with both, and one team coordinates the timing.
What to check on any parcel
Land near the Mississippi River falls under state river corridor rules, so some tree, yard, and shoreline work needs a permit. Anoka County keeps the tax records for Coon Rapids parcels.
We can show you what your budget buys near Coon Rapids and what it buys an hour away. Seeing both side by side makes the choice between a short drive and more acres much clearer. Ask about access, utilities, and what the zoning allows before you fall for a view.
Your next step
Our farmland page lists the questions we work through on every parcel.
The checklist for any parcel and the details of the state's down payment grant are on our farmland and acreage page. If you also need a house, see buying a home in Coon Rapids, our Coon Rapids page, or nearby Ramsey.
Send us a message with your acres, your budget, and your plan for the land, or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a small farm in Coon Rapids?
It is unlikely, because the city is mostly developed and land is valued for building. Rural areas farther out have more options.
Where do farm buyers near the metro look?
Many of the farmers we work with look north to Princeton, Mora, Stacy, and Stanchfield for lower prices per acre.
Is there help with a farm down payment?
The state offers a farm down payment grant, and assistance may be available if you qualify. Our farmland and acreage page explains the details.
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Coon Rapids
What farmland looks like in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids sits on the Mississippi River about 12 miles north of Minneapolis, with 48 parks, more than 40 miles of trails, and two regional parks.
Coon Rapids offers a wide range of home styles, from ramblers to townhomes, and we help buyers and sellers compare them neighborhood by neighborhood.
- The homes
- Ramblers, split-entries, multi-levels, twinhomes, and townhomes, with larger homes in some neighborhoods. The city also runs home improvement loan programs.
- Schools people ask about
- The Anoka-Hennepin School District serves students in Coon Rapids. Confirm the schools for any address with the district.
- Getting around
- Highway 10 crosses the city, and Coon Rapids is about 12 miles north of Minneapolis along the Mississippi River.
- Nearby
- 48 parks, more than 40 miles of trails, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, and Bunker Hills Regional Park.
- The trade-off
- Homes near the Mississippi River fall under extra state river corridor rules, so some yard, tree, and shoreline work needs a permit.
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