Eagan · Move-Up Buyers
Moving Up to a Larger Home in Eagan
Sell the home you have outgrown and buy the one you need, with both moves planned together.
Moving up in Eagan
Many Eagan owners want more room without leaving the city, and Eagan's wide variety of housing makes that possible. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What should a move-up buyer look for in Eagan? Look for space that fixes the problem you have today, in the school district you want, with a drive you can live with. Three districts serve Eagan, so the address decides the district.
We start by writing down what is not working in your current home. That short list keeps each tour focused on the problem you are trying to solve.
Compare more than square footage
- The school district follows the address. ISD 196, ISD 197, and ISD 191 each serve part of Eagan.
- Property taxes usually rise with price, so we compare the full monthly payment, not the mortgage alone.
- The drive changes with your distance to Interstate 35E, Interstate 494, and Cedar Avenue.
- Water and trails differ by street. Eagan has roughly 1,200 lakes, ponds, and wetlands, and more than 150 miles of trails and sidewalks.
Homes near water and parks
Some move-up buyers want a home that backs up to a pond or sits near Lebanon Hills Regional Park, which covers almost 2,000 acres. A home near water needs extra checks, so we look at the shoreline, any rules, and the flood zone on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center before you make an offer.
Much of Eagan was built between 1980 and 2000. Homes from that period may need roofs, windows, or mechanical updates, so we price those into the comparison. A newer home may cost more up front and less in near-term repairs, and we lay out that trade with real numbers. Both choices can make sense for the right buyer.
Selling the home you are in
If your current home is in Eagan, we price it from recent sales near it. If it is somewhere else, we handle that sale too, so one team coordinates both closings. See move-up buyers, selling in Eagan, what your Eagan home is worth, and our Eagan page. Some move-up buyers also compare Lakeville.
You can send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I buy a bigger home in Eagan before selling mine?
Options include a contingent offer, a bridge loan, or a home equity line. A lender can tell you which ones fit your finances.
Will my property taxes go up when I move up?
They usually do, since taxes follow value. We look up each home in Dakota County's Property Information Search and compare the full payment.
Are there Eagan homes on a lake or pond?
Some homes back up to water, since Eagan has roughly 1,200 lakes, ponds, and wetlands. We check the shoreline, rules, and flood zone for each one.
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Eagan
What move-up buyers looks like in Eagan
Eagan is the second-largest city in Dakota County, south of and an equal distance from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, with more than 1,300 acres of parkland.
Eagan is one of the south metro communities where we help buyers and sellers, and we know how its neighborhoods differ in age, schools, and commute.
- The homes
- A wide variety of housing, nearly 30,000 units in all. Much of the city was built as it grew from about 20,700 people in 1980 to about 63,600 in 2000.
- Schools people ask about
- Three school districts serve different parts of the city: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (ISD 196), West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (ISD 197), and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage (ISD 191). Confirm the district for any address.
- Getting around
- Interstates 35E and 494 and Highways 13, 55, 77 (Cedar Avenue), and 149 all run through the city, and the airport is just across the Minnesota River.
- Nearby
- More than 1,300 acres of city parkland, more than 150 miles of trails and sidewalks, and Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Dakota County's largest park.
- The trade-off
- Three school districts and several highways cross the city, so where a home sits changes both its schools and its drive.
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Ready to make your move with Lesley The Realtor?