Coon Rapids · Relocation
Relocating to Coon Rapids, Minnesota
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Moving to Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids is one of the north metro cities relocating buyers ask us about. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What is Coon Rapids like for someone moving from another state? It sits on the Mississippi River about 12 miles north of Minneapolis, in Anoka County. The city has 48 parks, more than 40 miles of trails, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, and Bunker Hills Regional Park.
Coon Rapids has deep roots. Anoka Township was organized in 1857, and work on the Coon Rapids Dam began in 1912. The community became a village in 1952 and a city in 1959. Today the city lists single-family homes, twinhomes, townhomes, apartments, and senior living, so you can compare many styles in one place. We tour each style with you so you can compare layouts.
Plan My Move to Coon Rapids
Questions to settle before you choose a home
- The home style changes the search. Ramblers, split-entries, multi-levels, twinhomes, and townhomes are all common, with larger homes in some neighborhoods.
- The schools come from one district. The Anoka-Hennepin School District serves Coon Rapids, and we confirm the schools for each address.
- The river brings extra rules. Homes near the Mississippi fall under state river corridor rules, so some yard, tree, and shoreline work needs a permit.
- Your route shapes the search. Highway 10 crosses the city.
- Updates can come later. The city runs home improvement loan programs, including Home for Generations II.
Touring Coon Rapids from a distance
A listing rarely shows the street, the park down the block, or the drive to work. On a video call, we walk those with you so you can judge them yourself.
If you plan to ride transit, Metro Transit Route 888 runs from the Coon Rapids-Riverdale Park & Ride to downtown Minneapolis. Route 805 connects Northtown, Riverdale, and Anoka. We also send the Anoka County tax record and a school district check for each home before you offer.
The Coon Rapids Ice Center, opened in 2011, has an NHL-size indoor rink and an outdoor refrigerated rink in winter.
Your next step
The steps for buying from a distance are on our relocating to Minnesota page. More about the city is on our Coon Rapids page, and the purchase is covered in buying a home in Coon Rapids. You can also compare nearby Blaine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Coon Rapids from Minneapolis?
Coon Rapids is about 12 miles north of Minneapolis. Metro Transit Route 888 also runs from the Coon Rapids-Riverdale Park & Ride to downtown Minneapolis.
Which school district serves Coon Rapids?
The Anoka-Hennepin School District serves students in Coon Rapids. Confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.
How do I look up property taxes on a Coon Rapids home?
Anoka County keeps the tax records. You can search the county's property information lookup by parcel number or street address.
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What relocation 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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