Inver Grove Heights · Farmland
Farmland and Acreage Near Inver Grove Heights
Buy farmland and acreage in Minnesota knowing what the land can produce, what you can build, and what it will cost to own.
Looking for land near Inver Grove Heights
Buyers sometimes ask us for a few acres in Inver Grove Heights. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty, and we will tell you plainly what is realistic.
Is there farmland for sale in Inver Grove Heights? Farmland at a price that works for farming is hard to find here. The township had 240 farms by 1880, but the city has since grown into about 28 square miles of homes and businesses. Newer housing developments are still adding homes, so open land here is usually valued for building.
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What the city does offer
If you want room more than crops, the city has large-lot homes as well as smaller lots. A larger yard close to Highway 52 and Interstate 494 can be a good middle ground for some buyers. We check the zoning, the flood zone, and any limits on outbuildings or animals for each property.
The Mississippi River forms the city's eastern edge, and lakes, ponds, and wetlands cover many areas. A wet corner of a lot can limit what you build, so we look up every parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center before you make an offer.
Where to look instead
Nearby, Cottage Grove has open land at its edges. For lower prices per acre, many of the farmers we work with look north to Princeton, Mora, Stacy, and Stanchfield.
We can show you what your budget buys close to Inver Grove Heights and what it buys an hour away. Seeing both makes the trade between distance and acres much clearer.
Tell us how you plan to use the land, whether that is a garden, a few animals, or a working farm. Your plan decides which parcels are worth a visit, and it saves you many hours on land that will not fit your goals.
Learn more
What to check on 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 Inver Grove Heights and our Inver Grove Heights page.
You can 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 Inver Grove Heights?
It is unlikely at a farming price, because most open land in the city is valued for building. Nearby rural areas have more options.
Are there homes with large lots in Inver Grove Heights?
Yes, housing in the city ranges from apartments to large-lot homes. We check zoning and use limits for each one.
Is there help with a down payment on farmland?
The state has a down payment grant for some farm buyers. Assistance may be available if you qualify, and our farmland page explains the details.
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Inver Grove Heights
What farmland looks like in Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights is a Dakota County city of about 28 square miles on the west bank of the Mississippi River, with 31 parks and housing from apartments to large-lot homes.
Inver Grove Heights is a short drive from our home base in Cottage Grove, and we help buyers and sellers compare its neighborhoods with facts.
- The homes
- A wide choice of housing, from apartments to large-lot homes, and recent housing developments are adding more.
- Schools people ask about
- Three K-12 districts serve different parts of the city: Inver Grove Heights Schools (ISD 199), Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (ISD 196), and West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (ISD 197). Confirm the district for any address.
- Getting around
- Highway 52 runs north and south through the city and meets Interstate 494, and the city describes downtown St. Paul as a ten-minute drive.
- Nearby
- 31 city parks, the city-owned Inver Wood Golf Course, and the Mississippi River Greenway trail along the river.
- The trade-off
- The city is large, about 28 square miles, so a home's location makes a real difference in drive times and in which school district serves it.
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