Eagan · VA / Military
Buying an Eagan Home With a VA Loan
Use the home loan benefit you earned, with a clear plan for your VA purchase in Minnesota.
Using your VA benefit in Eagan
Eagan has nearly 30,000 housing units and a wide variety of housing, so a VA buyer has many homes to consider. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
Can I buy a townhome or condo in Eagan with a VA loan? A townhome usually works. A condominium must be in a development the VA has approved. Your lender can check the approval list before you tour, which saves you from falling for a home you cannot finance.
Many buyers on orders shop from a distance. We tour homes for you on video and send the details that listing photos miss, such as the slope of the lot, the pond behind the yard, and the distance to the nearest interstate.
Your full monthly payment
Many eligible buyers make no down payment, so the monthly payment is the number to watch. We add taxes, insurance, and any association dues to the mortgage for each home you consider.
Dakota County's free Property Information Search shows the tax on any Eagan address. We also ask about utility costs, since Dakota Electric serves most Eagan homes and Xcel Energy serves the rest.
Choosing the right part of Eagan
Interstates 35E and 494 both run through Eagan, along with Highways 13, 55, 77 (Cedar Avenue), and 149. The airport is just across the Minnesota River. Three school districts serve different parts of the city: ISD 196, ISD 197, and ISD 191.
Tell us where you will work or drill, and we start with the areas that fit that drive. If you prefer the bus, the Cedar Grove Transit Station connects to the METRO Red Line, and MVTA runs express buses from the Eagan Transit Station.
The city also has more than 1,300 acres of parkland, Cascade Bay waterpark, and Eagan Civic Arena. If those matter to your household, we note the distance from each home.
Learn more
Our VA and military buyers page explains the loan step by step. You can also read buying a home in Eagan, visit our Eagan page, or see relocating to Eagan if you are moving on orders. Some buyers also compare Inver Grove Heights, to the east.
Your lender confirms your eligibility and your numbers. We focus on finding the home and guiding you to closing.
You can send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do condos in Eagan need VA approval?
Yes, a condominium must be in a VA-approved development. Your lender can check the list before you tour.
Do I need a down payment with a VA loan?
Many eligible buyers do not. Your lender confirms what applies to you.
Can I tour Eagan homes before I arrive on orders?
Yes, we tour homes for you on video and send the details photos miss, such as the lot, the street, and the drive to the interstate.
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What va / military 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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