Oakdale · Downsizing
Downsizing in Oakdale Without the Rush
Moving to a smaller home in Minnesota, with a plan that times your sale and your next purchase and never rushes you.
Downsizing in Oakdale
You may like Oakdale and no longer need the space you have. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What are the options for downsizing in Oakdale? Townhomes are about a fifth of Oakdale's housing, mostly built between 1980 and 2000, and duplexes and condominiums are also part of the mix. Many townhome communities have an association that handles lawn care and snow removal. The right fit depends on the layout you want and the dues you are comfortable with.
Comparing association communities
- The dues cover different things. Lawn, snow, exterior, and insurance vary from one community to another.
- The reserves tell you a lot. A well-funded association is less likely to bill owners for a surprise repair.
- The rules may limit you. Pets, rentals, and exterior changes can all have limits.
- The floor plan should fit how you live. We confirm whether the bedroom and laundry are on the main level, if that matters to you.
Staying close to what you use
Many people who downsize want to stay near the places they already use. Oakdale's 29 city parks include the Oakdale Nature Preserve, with its boardwalk and Discovery Center, and the Oakdale Library is at 1010 Heron Avenue North. We can show you which homes sit closest to them. If you would rather not drive everywhere, the METRO Gold Line has a park-and-ride lot in the city.
Tanners Park has a beach and a boat launch on Tanners Lake, where boat motors must be under 10 horsepower. If time on the water matters to you, we look at homes near the lake and check those rules with you.
Your current home
Most Oakdale homes are resales from several decades, so buyers compare condition closely. We price your home against recent sales in its own neighborhood and show you what you would keep after the sale. If your home is in an association, your buyer will need its documents, so we order them early.
Our downsizing page explains the full plan. You can also see what your Oakdale home is worth, how we handle selling in Oakdale, and more about the city on our Oakdale page. If you are open to a nearby city, our Woodbury page is worth a look.
You can send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Oakdale townhomes include lawn and snow care?
Many do, through the association. We confirm what the dues cover for each community.
How do I compare association dues?
You look at what they cover, the reserves, and the rules. We review the documents with you before you offer.
How do I find out what my Oakdale home is worth?
We compare your home with recent sales in its own neighborhood and adjust for its condition and updates. You can request a value report on our home value page, and we walk you through how we reached the number.
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Oakdale
What downsizing looks like in Oakdale
Oakdale is a Washington County suburb on the Interstate 694, Interstate 94, and Highway 36 corridors, with 29 city parks and a METRO Gold Line park-and-ride.
Oakdale is close to Woodbury and Lake Elmo, two communities we work in often, and most of its homes were built from the 1960s to the early 2000s.
- The homes
- Single-family homes make up about half of Oakdale's housing, mostly built between 1960 and 2000, and townhomes about a fifth, mostly built between 1980 and 2000.
- Schools people ask about
- North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale (District 622) serves Oakdale. Confirm the district and schools for any address.
- Getting around
- Interstate 694, Interstate 94, and Highway 36 run through the area, and the METRO Gold Line has a park-and-ride lot in Oakdale.
- Nearby
- 29 city parks, including the Oakdale Nature Preserve and its Discovery Center, plus a boat launch and beach at Tanners Park.
- The trade-off
- Most of Oakdale was built out from the 1980s to the early 2000s, and new home construction has been limited since, so most choices are resale homes.
The method
How we do it in Oakdale
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Ready to make your move with Lesley The Realtor?