Ramsey · Move-Up Buyers
Moving Up to More Room in Ramsey
Sell the home you have outgrown and buy the one you need, with both moves planned together.
Moving up in Ramsey
Ramsey is where many buyers go for a bigger lot, a third garage stall, or a shop. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What does moving up in Ramsey get me? Typically more land and more garage or storage space than a closer-in suburb at a similar price. The trade is distance: Minneapolis is about 22 miles away, by Highway 10.
Questions to settle first
- How much land do you want to maintain?
- City utilities or well and septic? Each has its own costs.
- Do you need an outbuilding, and does the zoning allow one?
- How will you commute now that the train station has closed?
Coordinating both sales
We estimate what your current home will bring, your lender sets your budget, and we pick the order: sell first, buy first, or close together. Details are on our move-up buyers page and our Ramsey page. For a home on acreage, see farmland and acreage.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I build a shop or pole barn in Ramsey?
It depends on the lot and the zoning. We confirm with the city before you buy.
Is the longer commute worth the extra space?
Only you can decide. Drive the route at rush hour before you commit.
Homes For Sale In Ramsey
See every home on the market in Ramsey right now, updated from the MLS.
Ramsey
What move-up buyers looks like in Ramsey
Ramsey is an Anoka County city of about 27,600 people, 22 miles north-northwest of Minneapolis, with the Rum and Mississippi rivers along its edges.
Ramsey sits where Highway 10 meets the Rum and Mississippi rivers, with a newer town center called The COR.
- The homes
- Homes on larger lots, some with a well and septic system, plus newer homes and townhomes around The COR town center.
- Schools people ask about
- Anoka-Hennepin Schools and Elk River Area Schools each serve part of the city. The address decides which.
- Getting around
- Highway 10 is the main route toward Minneapolis, about 22 miles away, and Highway 47 runs north and south. The commuter rail station closed in early 2026 and was replaced by bus service.
- Nearby
- The COR and The Draw amphitheater, Rum River Central Regional Park, and about 37 miles of paved city trails.
- The trade-off
- More land for the price, with a longer drive that is by road only.
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Ready to make your move with Lesley The Realtor?