Woodbury · Downsizing
Downsizing in Woodbury 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 Woodbury
You may love Woodbury and no longer need a two-story house. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What are the options for downsizing in Woodbury? Townhomes and association-maintained communities, where lawn care and snow removal are handled for you, are part of the city's later subdivisions. The right one depends on the layout you want and the dues you are comfortable with.
Comparing association communities
- What the dues cover. Lawn, snow, exterior, and insurance vary from one community to another.
- The reserves. A well-funded association is less likely to bill owners for a surprise repair.
- The rules. Pets, rentals, and exterior changes may be limited.
- The floor plan. Confirm the bedroom and laundry are on the main level, if that matters to you.
Your current home
If your home is in an association, your buyer will need its documents, so we order them early. We price your home against recent sales in its own neighborhood and show you what you would keep after the sale.
Our downsizing page explains the full plan. You can also see what your Woodbury home is worth, how we handle selling in Woodbury, and more about the city on our Woodbury page.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Woodbury 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?
Look at what they cover, the reserves, and the rules. We review the documents with you before you offer.
Woodbury
What downsizing looks like in Woodbury
Woodbury is Minnesota's seventh-largest city, 8 miles east of St. Paul on Interstate 94, with public trails around its lakes and more than 160 miles of trails in all.
Woodbury is one of the communities we work in most. It borders Cottage Grove, where I live, and I know how its neighborhoods differ.
- The homes
- Two-story homes, townhomes, and association-maintained communities. Many neighborhoods have a homeowners association.
- Schools people ask about
- Three school districts serve different parts of the city, and South Washington County Schools covers most of it. Confirm the district for any address.
- Getting around
- Interstate 94 runs along the north edge toward St. Paul, and Interstate 494 runs along the west side toward the airport and Bloomington.
- Nearby
- More than 3,300 acres of parks and open space and more than 160 miles of trails, including Carver Lake Park.
- The trade-off
- About 90 percent of the lakeshore is public trail and parkland, so homes directly on a lake are rare.
The method
How we do it in Woodbury
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Ready to make your move with Lesley The Realtor?