Cottage Grove · Relocation
Relocating to Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Moving to Minnesota? Learn the communities, the prices, and the seasons before you choose where to live.
Moving to Cottage Grove
I live in Cottage Grove, so I can tell you what the listing photos cannot. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What is it like to move to Cottage Grove? It is a river suburb in Washington County with more than 1,300 acres of parkland and about 45 miles of trails. No interstate runs through the city, so daily driving depends on Highway 61, which connects north to Interstate 494 and St. Paul.
Plan My Move to Cottage Grove
What to know before you choose a home
- Older and newer parts of the city. Ranch-style homes from the late 1950s and 1960s are on one side, and newer neighborhoods are on the other.
- The drive. Test Highway 61 at the hour you would commute, if you can visit.
- Schools. South Washington County Schools serves the city. Confirm the schools for any address with the district.
- New construction. Several builders are active. Bring your own agent to the model home.
If you cannot visit first
We can drive the route from a home to your workplace and tell you how long it took. We also walk each home on video, including the street, the yard, and the basement, so you see what a neighbor would see.
The steps for buying from a distance are on our relocating to Minnesota page. More about the city is on our Cottage Grove page, and the purchase itself is covered in buying a home in Cottage Grove.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cottage Grove close to St. Paul?
Yes. Highway 61 runs north from Cottage Grove to Interstate 494 and St. Paul.
Can I buy a home in Cottage Grove before I move to Minnesota?
Yes. We tour homes on video, attend the inspection, and many documents can be signed electronically.
Homes For Sale In Cottage Grove
See every home on the market in Cottage Grove right now, updated from the MLS.
Cottage Grove
What relocation looks like in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove is a river city in southern Washington County, about 10 miles south of St. Paul, with 1960s ranch homes, newer neighborhoods, and 515 acres of ravine parkland.
Cottage Grove sits on the Mississippi River along Highway 61. It is where I live, and I know its neighborhoods street by street.
- The homes
- Ranch-style and split-level homes from the late 1950s through the 1970s, newer subdivisions, townhomes, and new construction in neighborhoods such as Eastbrooke, Hawthorne, and Ravine Crossing.
- Schools people ask about
- South Washington County Schools serves the city. Confirm the schools for any address with the district.
- Getting around
- Highway 61, which shares the road with Highway 10 here, runs north to Interstate 494 and St. Paul.
- Nearby
- More than 1,300 acres of public parkland and about 45 miles of trails, including Hamlet Park and Highland Park.
- The trade-off
- No interstate runs through the city, so the daily drive depends on Highway 61.
The method
How we do it in Cottage Grove
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Ready to make your move with Lesley The Realtor?