Lake Elmo · Move-Up Buyers
Moving Up to More Space in Lake Elmo
Sell the home you have outgrown and buy the one you need, with both moves planned together.
Moving up in Lake Elmo
People move up to Lake Elmo for land, privacy, or a newer home with room around it. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What should I know about moving up to Lake Elmo? A larger property brings different upkeep. On acreage, plan for a well, a septic system, and more land to maintain. In a newer neighborhood, expect an association and possibly a builder's contract.
From a suburban lot to acreage
- Well and septic. We test and inspect both before you buy.
- Equipment and time. Mowing, plowing, and maintaining several acres is real work or a real expense.
- What you may do with the land. Outbuildings, animals, and future division are decided by the city.
- Financing. Some properties with significant acreage need a lender familiar with them.
Timing the sale of your current home
Unusual properties can take longer to find, so many buyers here sell first or use a contingent offer. We choose after talking with your lender. See move-up buyers, farmland and acreage, and our Lake Elmo page.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is acreage more work than a suburban home?
Yes. Plan for well and septic upkeep and for maintaining the land, either yourself or by hiring it out.
Should I sell before I look for acreage?
Often it helps, because the right property can take time to find. A lender can show you the alternatives.
Homes For Sale In Lake Elmo
See every home on the market in Lake Elmo right now, updated from the MLS.
Lake Elmo
What move-up buyers looks like in Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo is a Washington County city between Highway 36 and Interstate 94 that still looks rural, with the 2,165-acre Lake Elmo Park Reserve at its center.
Lake Elmo keeps much of its farmland and open space, which is why its homes and lots are unlike those in the suburbs around it.
- The homes
- Homes on acreage, some with a private well and septic system, alongside newer neighborhoods with city utilities and associations.
- Getting around
- Interstate 94 along the south edge leads to St. Paul and Minneapolis, and Highway 36 along the north edge leads to Stillwater.
- Nearby
- Lake Elmo Park Reserve, a small historic downtown, and Lake Elmo Airport.
- The trade-off
- Acreage brings a well, a septic system, and more land to maintain.
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Ready to make your move with Lesley The Realtor?