Plymouth · Move-Up Buyers
Moving Up to a Home in Plymouth
Sell the home you have outgrown and buy the one you need, with both moves planned together.
Moving up in Plymouth
Plymouth has many larger homes on cul-de-sacs and near lakes, which draws buyers on their second or third purchase. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What should a move-up buyer check in Plymouth? The school district, first. Four districts serve the city, and the line may run between two homes you are comparing. Then look at the lot, the association, and your drive to Interstate 494 or Highway 55.
Narrowing the choice
- Confirm the district for each address.
- Compare lots. Pond views, park access, and cul-de-sac locations vary.
- Read the association's rules, where there is one.
- Check lake access if you are near Medicine Lake or Parkers Lake.
Selling to buy
We value your current home, your lender sets your budget, and we decide the order of the closings. See move-up buyers, buying in Plymouth, and our Plymouth page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the school district affect which Plymouth home I should buy?
It may. Four districts serve the city, so confirm the district for each address before comparing homes.
Can I buy before my current home sells?
Possibly, with a contingent offer, a bridge loan, or a home equity line. A lender can tell you which you qualify for.
Homes For Sale In Plymouth
See every home on the market in Plymouth right now, updated from the MLS.
Plymouth
What move-up buyers looks like in Plymouth
Plymouth is a city of about 81,000 people, 10 miles west of downtown Minneapolis, with Medicine Lake, Parkers Lake, and 863 cul-de-sacs.
Plymouth is one of the largest cities in Minnesota, with neighborhoods built around lakes, wetlands, and winding streets.
- The homes
- Subdivisions that curve around ponds, parks, and wetlands, with 863 cul-de-sacs along 300 miles of streets, plus townhomes and condominiums.
- Schools people ask about
- Wayzata, Robbinsdale, Osseo, and Hopkins school districts each serve part of the city. The address decides which.
- Getting around
- Interstate 494 runs through the middle of the city, Highway 55 runs toward downtown Minneapolis about 10 miles away, and Highway 169 runs along the east side.
- Nearby
- Medicine Lake, at 902 acres the second-largest lake in Hennepin County, and Parkers Lake.
- The trade-off
- Two similar homes a mile apart can be in different school districts.
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