Stillwater · Farmland
Farmland and Acreage Near Stillwater
Buy farmland and acreage in Minnesota knowing what the land can produce, what you can build, and what it will cost to own.
Looking for land near Stillwater
Buyers often ask us for a few acres within reach of Stillwater. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty, and we will tell you plainly what is realistic.
Is there farmland for sale in Stillwater? Very little land of that kind comes up inside the city. Stillwater covers about 8 square miles on the west bank of the St. Croix River, with a historic downtown, older neighborhoods such as South Hill, and city parks. Working farmland is usually found in the rural townships around the city, not inside city limits, and we check the zoning on any parcel before you make an offer.
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Where to look instead
Close by, Lake Elmo still has farmland inside its limits, and it is one of the first places we search for Stillwater buyers who want acres. For lower prices per acre, many of the farmers we work with look farther north, to Princeton, Mora, Stacy, and Stanchfield.
Stillwater Area Public Schools (District 834) serves Stillwater and 17 other communities along the St. Croix. If staying in the district matters to you, we can ask the district which communities it covers and search there first. The district covers communities from Marine on St. Croix to Afton, and you should confirm the assigned school for any address with the district.
Compare before you decide
We can show you what your budget buys close to Stillwater and what it buys an hour away. When you see both side by side, the choice between a shorter drive and more acres becomes much clearer. Some buyers want a small hobby farm, and others want cropland or pasture. Your plan for the land changes where we search and what we check first, such as wells, septic systems, zoning, and access roads.
What to check on any parcel, and the details of the state's down payment grant, are on our farmland and acreage page.
If you also want a house in Stillwater
Some buyers keep a home in the city and buy land somewhere else. If that is your plan, buying a home in Stillwater and our Stillwater page cover the river, the historic homes, and the commute on Route 294. Washington County's Government Center is also in Stillwater, which can help when you need county records for a parcel.
You can send us a message with your acres, your budget, and your plan for the land, or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a small farm in Stillwater?
It is less common inside city limits. Buyers who want working farmland usually look in the surrounding rural townships, and we check the zoning on any parcel first. Nearby communities have more options.
Where is the closest farmland to Stillwater?
Lake Elmo, close to Stillwater, still has farmland inside its limits. It is the nearest place we search.
Is there help with a down payment on farmland?
The state has a down payment grant for farmland buyers, and assistance may be available if you qualify. Our farmland page explains the details.
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What farmland looks like in Stillwater
Stillwater sits on the St. Croix River in Washington County, with a historic downtown, the 1931 Lift Bridge, and a nearly five-mile river loop trail.
Stillwater is a river city we know well, close to Lake Elmo, Oakdale, and Woodbury, and its older homes take a careful look before you buy.
- The homes
- Historic homes in older neighborhoods such as South Hill. Exterior changes in a designated historic district may need city review.
- Schools people ask about
- Stillwater Area Public Schools (District 834) serves Stillwater and 17 other communities. Confirm the assigned school for any address.
- Getting around
- Metro Transit Route 294 runs between downtown St. Paul and Stillwater, with a park-and-ride at the St. Croix Valley Rec Center.
- Nearby
- The St. Croix River, the 1931 Lift Bridge, and a nearly five-mile bicycle and pedestrian loop trail into Wisconsin.
- The trade-off
- Downtown sits in a historic district on the river, so parking is managed with permits and time limits, and some exterior projects need design review.
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