Oakdale · Move-Up Buyers
Moving Up to a Larger Home in Oakdale
Sell the home you have outgrown and buy the one you need, with both moves planned together.
Moving up in Oakdale
Some Oakdale owners start in a townhome and later want a single-family home with more room. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty, and we help with both sides of that move.
What should a move-up buyer look for in Oakdale? You want space that solves today's problem, in a home whose condition you understand. Single-family homes make up about half of Oakdale's housing, and most were built between 1960 and 2000, so updates vary a lot from house to house.
Compare more than square footage
- Past updates change the value. New construction has been limited since the early 2000s, so you are comparing resale homes of different ages. We look at the roof, windows, and furnace on each one.
- Property taxes rise with price. We pull each home's tax from Washington County's lookup and compare the full monthly payment, not the mortgage alone.
- The drive matters every day. Interstate 694, Interstate 94, and Highway 36 run through the area, and each home sits closer to one of them than the others.
- Parks may be on your list. Oakdale has 29 city parks, including the Oakdale Nature Preserve and Tanners Park on Tanners Lake.
Selling the home you are in
If your current home is also in Oakdale, we price it against recent sales in its own neighborhood. If it is somewhere else, we handle that sale too, so one team coordinates both closings. We also map out the order of the steps, so you know when to list and when to write an offer.
You can read more on our move-up buyers page, see how we approach selling in Oakdale, and visit our Oakdale page. If you want to compare a neighboring city, our Woodbury page is a good next read.
Plan your Oakdale move
When you tell us what your current home is missing, we build a short list of Oakdale homes around it. We also show you what your current home may sell for, so the budget for the next one is clear from the start. If timing is tight, we talk through your options with you and your lender before you list.
You can send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I buy a bigger home in Oakdale 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 check each home in Washington County's property tax lookup and compare the full monthly payment.
Are there new homes to move up to in Oakdale?
New construction in Oakdale has been limited since the early 2000s. Most move-up choices here are resale homes, so condition is a big part of the comparison.
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What move-up buyers 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.
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Ready to make your move with Lesley The Realtor?