North Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities Metro Area Real Estate

This is really a hot buyer's market.  The number of homes sold (closed sales) in Anoka County for September of 2007 totaled 267.  That's down from 403 in September of 2006; a decrease of 33.75%.  The average sale price was $232,979 which is down from $249,277 in September of 2006; a decrease of 6.54%.  The median sale price was $205,000 in September 2007 which is down from $224,000; a decrease of 8.48%.

With favorable interest rates hovering in the low 6% range, this is a great time for first time home buyers and homeowners who are looking to move to a larger or luxary home.

Currently, there are 414 single family homes listed for sale on the MLS in Blaine alone!

Number of Single Family Homes Listed on the MLS as of Today by City:
Andover = 280
Anoka = 107
Bethel = 14
Blaine = 414
Burns Twp = 38
Centerville = 40
Circle Pines = 30
Columbia Heights = 176
Columbus Twp = 24
Coon Rapids = 318
East Bethel = 138
Fridley = 154
Ham Lake = 146
Hilltop = 0
Lexington = 8
Lino Lakes = 121
Linwood Twp = 61
Oak Grove = 106
Ramsey = 204
Saint Francis = 92
Spring Lake Park = 40

That's a total of 2511 single family homes listed for sale in Anoka County alone!  When you divide that by the number of homes sold in Sept of 2007, at this rate, there is more than a 9 month supply of homes on the market.  In other words, if no more single family homes were listed for sale in Anoka County it would take more than 9 months to sell all of the existing listings at the current rate!

This means plenty of choices and a strong barganing position for qualified buyers.

Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC for the period of September 1, 2006 through October 16, 2007.

© Copyright Patti Ann Kasper 2007

That's right, free money from the state of Minnesota to residents who contribute to a political campaign or candidate for State Level offices.

The Political Campaign Refund will pay you up to $50 per person ($100 per married couple) per year if you donate to a political candidate or party in Minnesota (not federal level offices).  It doesn't matter if it is an election year or not.  It's a great way to support democracy!  All you need is a receipt from the candidate or party and the form, called the PCR - Political Campaign Refund  For more information on the program you can visit the Minnesota Dept of Revenue PCR website   To find out who represents you in St. Paul, visit the Minnesota State Legislature


© Copyright Patti Ann Kasper 2007

I know, I know...  You really don't want to think about taxes right now.  But wait just a minute!  You could be eligible for the Minnesota Property Tax Refund and Minnesota Political Campaign Refund.

For the Property Tax Refund, you need a copy of your 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ, your Property Tax Refund from the previous year (if any) and your ACTUAL property tax statement from the county.  You cannot use the PROPOSED property tax information, it has to be the actual tax statement, which everyone should have by now.  Visit the MN Dept of Revenue for online PDF files that you can fill out, print, and mail.  The M1PR is the name of the form you need.  And don't worry about the deadline, you can still file this year's tax and get your refund.

© Copyright Patti Ann Kasper 2007

There are a total of 414 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Blaine, Minnesota (as of October 16th, 2007).  The city is located in the southern part of Anoka County.  Blaine has a wide range of neighborhoods.  The west side of Blaine tends have well established neighborhoods with large trees.  The east side of Blaine tends to have newer homes and communities which have been developed recently.

The chart below shows the average Price per Sq Ft of Homes for Sale by Price Range of homes currently listed for sale in Blaine Minnesota.  This data was collected on homes currently listed for sale only and is not intended to reflect the overall average price per square foot of all homes in the city.  Some of the data may reflect the fact that there are scattered upscale properties with abundant acreage.

Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC for October 16th, 2007.

Overview of Blaine, Minnesota

A booming business and residential community, Blaine is one of the Twin Cities' largest and fastest growing communities. From 2002-2006 Blaine had 3,774 new housing units constructed in the city, the most in Minnesota. This north metro 34-square-mile city has become a viable business and residential area. Blaine is also the home of Minnesota's Olympic-class facility; the National Sports Center (NSC), an athletic facility designed for training, competition and accommodating a variety of activities and events. The NSC hosts the USA Cup, the world's second largest youth soccer tournament each July. Also the NSC has the Schwann's Super Rink, eight Olympic sized ice sheets under one roof. The NSC draws over 4 million people to Blaine each year. Blaine is home to the TPC of the Twin Cities, a private 18-hole professional golf course, designed and owned by the PGA. This course is home to the 3M Champion's Tour held each August.

Blaine History:

Until 1877 Blaine was considered to be part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota.  Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine. He settled near the lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. He was followed by Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time in the area of Lever St. and 103rd Ave.

It was not until 1865 that Blaine's first permanent resident, Green Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870 George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and some others settled in the area and it began to grow.

In 1877 Blaine separated from Anoka and organized as a Township of its own. That year the first election was held and Moses Ripley was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ripley, who had come to Minnesota from Maine, persuaded his fellow Board Members to name the new Township in honor of James G. Blaine, a senator and three-time presidential candidate from Maine. By the year 1880 Blaine's population had reached 128.

While many of the other communities in Anoka County experienced growth due to farming, Blaine's sandy soils and abundant wetlands discouraged would-be farmers and it remained a prime hunting area. Blaine's growth remained slow until after World War II when starter home developments began to spring up in the southern part of town.

Blaine's population went from 1,694 in 1950 to 20,640 in 1970. As the Minneapolis/St. Paul area began to enjoy rapid growth, Blaine's wide open spaces became attractive to many people looking for the suburban life style just a short distance from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Its population in 2005 is estimated to be 54,020.^[1]

With the development of Interstate 35-W, State Hwy. 65, and U.S. Route 10, Blaine's accessibility to the twin cities was greatly increased. Because of this, Blaine has become a very attractive location for business and residential development. Blaine has attracted many new corporate residents, such as the Aveda Corporation, MagnetStreet and Dayton Rogers Manufacturing. Blaine is also home to the National Sports Center, an Olympic class training facility, as well as home to a TPC golf course.

© Copyright Patti Ann Kasper 2007

There are a total of 414 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Blaine, Minnesota (as of October 16th, 2007).  The city is located in the southern part of Anoka County.  Blaine has a wide range of neighborhoods.  The west side of Blaine tends have well established neighborhoods with large trees.  The east side of Blaine tends to have newer homes and communities which have been developed recently.

The chart below shows the average Annual Property Taxes by Price Range of homes currently listed for sale in Blaine Minnesota.  This data was collected on homes currently listed for sale only and is not intended to reflect the overall average property tax rates for the city.  Some of the data may reflect the fact that there are scattered upscale properties with abundant acreage.  County property tax records may not reflect the eventual annual property taxes for homes that were constructed recently

Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC for October 16th, 2007.

Overview of Blaine, Minnesota

A booming business and residential community, Blaine is one of the Twin Cities' largest and fastest growing communities. From 2002-2006 Blaine had 3,774 new housing units constructed in the city, the most in Minnesota. This north metro 34-square-mile city has become a viable business and residential area. Blaine is also the home of Minnesota's Olympic-class facility; the National Sports Center (NSC), an athletic facility designed for training, competition and accommodating a variety of activities and events. The NSC hosts the USA Cup, the world's second largest youth soccer tournament each July. Also the NSC has the Schwann's Super Rink, eight Olympic sized ice sheets under one roof. The NSC draws over 4 million people to Blaine each year. Blaine is home to the TPC of the Twin Cities, a private 18-hole professional golf course, designed and owned by the PGA. This course is home to the 3M Champion's Tour held each August.

Blaine History:

Until 1877 Blaine was considered to be part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota.  Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine. He settled near the lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. He was followed by Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time in the area of Lever St. and 103rd Ave.

It was not until 1865 that Blaine's first permanent resident, Green Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870 George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and some others settled in the area and it began to grow.

In 1877 Blaine separated from Anoka and organized as a Township of its own. That year the first election was held and Moses Ripley was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ripley, who had come to Minnesota from Maine, persuaded his fellow Board Members to name the new Township in honor of James G. Blaine, a senator and three-time presidential candidate from Maine. By the year 1880 Blaine's population had reached 128.

While many of the other communities in Anoka County experienced growth due to farming, Blaine's sandy soils and abundant wetlands discouraged would-be farmers and it remained a prime hunting area. Blaine's growth remained slow until after World War II when starter home developments began to spring up in the southern part of town.

Blaine's population went from 1,694 in 1950 to 20,640 in 1970. As the Minneapolis/St. Paul area began to enjoy rapid growth, Blaine's wide open spaces became attractive to many people looking for the suburban life style just a short distance from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Its population in 2005 is estimated to be 54,020.^[1]

With the development of Interstate 35-W, State Hwy. 65, and U.S. Route 10, Blaine's accessibility to the twin cities was greatly increased. Because of this, Blaine has become a very attractive location for business and residential development. Blaine has attracted many new corporate residents, such as the Aveda Corporation, MagnetStreet and Dayton Rogers Manufacturing. Blaine is also home to the National Sports Center, an Olympic class training facility, as well as home to a TPC golf course.

© Copyright Patti Ann Kasper 2007

There are a total of 414 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Blaine, Minnesota (as of October 16th, 2007).  The city is located in the southern part of Anoka County.  Blaine has a wide range of neighborhoods.  The west side of Blaine tends have well established neighborhoods with large trees.  The east side of Blaine tends to have newer homes and communities which have been developed recently.

The chart below shows the average Finished Sq Ft (FSF) of living space of homes currently listed for sale in Blaine by price range.  Some of the data may reflect the fact that there are scattered upscale properties with abundant acreage which may have a high price when compared to the finished living space inside of the home.

Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC for October 16th, 2007.

Overview of Blaine, Minnesota

A booming business and residential community, Blaine is one of the Twin Cities' largest and fastest growing communities. From 2002-2006 Blaine had 3,774 new housing units constructed in the city, the most in Minnesota. This north metro 34-square-mile city has become a viable business and residential area. Blaine is also the home of Minnesota's Olympic-class facility; the National Sports Center (NSC), an athletic facility designed for training, competition and accommodating a variety of activities and events. The NSC hosts the USA Cup, the world's second largest youth soccer tournament each July. Also the NSC has the Schwann's Super Rink, eight Olympic sized ice sheets under one roof. The NSC draws over 4 million people to Blaine each year. Blaine is home to the TPC of the Twin Cities, a private 18-hole professional golf course, designed and owned by the PGA. This course is home to the 3M Champion's Tour held each August.

Blaine History:

Until 1877 Blaine was considered to be part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota.  Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine. He settled near the lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. He was followed by Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time in the area of Lever St. and 103rd Ave.

It was not until 1865 that Blaine's first permanent resident, Green Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870 George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and some others settled in the area and it began to grow.

In 1877 Blaine separated from Anoka and organized as a Township of its own. That year the first election was held and Moses Ripley was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ripley, who had come to Minnesota from Maine, persuaded his fellow Board Members to name the new Township in honor of James G. Blaine, a senator and three-time presidential candidate from Maine. By the year 1880 Blaine's population had reached 128.

While many of the other communities in Anoka County experienced growth due to farming, Blaine's sandy soils and abundant wetlands discouraged would-be farmers and it remained a prime hunting area. Blaine's growth remained slow until after World War II when starter home developments began to spring up in the southern part of town.

Blaine's population went from 1,694 in 1950 to 20,640 in 1970. As the Minneapolis/St. Paul area began to enjoy rapid growth, Blaine's wide open spaces became attractive to many people looking for the suburban life style just a short distance from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Its population in 2005 is estimated to be 54,020.^[1]

With the development of Interstate 35-W, State Hwy. 65, and U.S. Route 10, Blaine's accessibility to the twin cities was greatly increased. Because of this, Blaine has become a very attractive location for business and residential development. Blaine has attracted many new corporate residents, such as the Aveda Corporation, MagnetStreet and Dayton Rogers Manufacturing. Blaine is also home to the National Sports Center, an Olympic class training facility, as well as home to a TPC golf course.

© Copyright Patti Ann Kasper 2007

There are a total of 414 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Blaine, Minnesota (as of October 16th, 2007).  The city is located in the southern part of Anoka County.  Blaine has a wide range of neighborhoods.  The west side of Blaine tends have well established neighborhoods with large trees.  The east side of Blaine tends to have newer homes and communities which have been developed recently.

The chart below shows the average "Cumulative Days on Market" by price range.  The cumulative data includes days from previous MLS listings of the same home within the previous 12 month period. Some of the data may reflect the fact that there are scattered upscale properties with abundant acreage which may sell at a different rate than most residential homesteads.

Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC for October 16th, 2007.

Overview of Blaine, Minnesota

A booming business and residential community, Blaine is one of the Twin Cities' largest and fastest growing communities. From 2002-2006 Blaine had 3,774 new housing units constructed in the city, the most in Minnesota. This north metro 34-square-mile city has become a viable business and residential area. Blaine is also the home of Minnesota's Olympic-class facility; the National Sports Center (NSC), an athletic facility designed for training, competition and accommodating a variety of activities and events. The NSC hosts the USA Cup, the world's second largest youth soccer tournament each July. Also the NSC has the Schwann's Super Rink, eight Olympic sized ice sheets under one roof. The NSC draws over 4 million people to Blaine each year. Blaine is home to the TPC of the Twin Cities, a private 18-hole professional golf course, designed and owned by the PGA. This course is home to the 3M Champion's Tour held each August.

Blaine History:

Until 1877 Blaine was considered to be part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota.  Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine. He settled near the lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. He was followed by Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time in the area of Lever St. and 103rd Ave.

It was not until 1865 that Blaine's first permanent resident, Green Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870 George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and some others settled in the area and it began to grow.

In 1877 Blaine separated from Anoka and organized as a Township of its own. That year the first election was held and Moses Ripley was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ripley, who had come to Minnesota from Maine, persuaded his fellow Board Members to name the new Township in honor of James G. Blaine, a senator and three-time presidential candidate from Maine. By the year 1880 Blaine's population had reached 128.

While many of the other communities in Anoka County experienced growth due to farming, Blaine's sandy soils and abundant wetlands discouraged would-be farmers and it remained a prime hunting area. Blaine's growth remained slow until after World War II when starter home developments began to spring up in the southern part of town.

Blaine's population went from 1,694 in 1950 to 20,640 in 1970. As the Minneapolis/St. Paul area began to enjoy rapid growth, Blaine's wide open spaces became attractive to many people looking for the suburban life style just a short distance from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Its population in 2005 is estimated to be 54,020.^[1]

With the development of Interstate 35-W, State Hwy. 65, and U.S. Route 10, Blaine's accessibility to the twin cities was greatly increased. Because of this, Blaine has become a very attractive location for business and residential development. Blaine has attracted many new corporate residents, such as the Aveda Corporation, MagnetStreet and Dayton Rogers Manufacturing. Blaine is also home to the National Sports Center, an Olympic class training facility, as well as home to a TPC golf course.

© Copyright Patti Ann Kasper 2007

There are a total of 414 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Blaine, Minnesota (as of October 16th, 2007).  The city is located in the southern part of Anoka County.  Blaine has a wide range of neighborhoods.  The west side of Blaine tends have well established neighborhoods with large trees.  The east side of Blaine tends to have newer homes and communities which have been developed recently.

The "Days on Market" is the number of days the home has been listed for sale on the MLS during its current listing contract period.  Some of the data may reflect the fact that there are scattered upscale properties with abundant acreage which may sell at a different rate than most residential homesteads.

Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC for October 16th, 2007.

Overview of Blaine, Minnesota

A booming business and residential community, Blaine is one of the Twin Cities' largest and fastest growing communities. From 2002-2006 Blaine had 3,774 new housing units constructed in the city, the most in Minnesota. This north metro 34-square-mile city has become a viable business and residential area. Blaine is also the home of Minnesota's Olympic-class facility; the National Sports Center (NSC), an athletic facility designed for training, competition and accommodating a variety of activities and events. The NSC hosts the USA Cup, the world's second largest youth soccer tournament each July. Also the NSC has the Schwann's Super Rink, eight Olympic sized ice sheets under one roof. The NSC draws over 4 million people to Blaine each year. Blaine is home to the TPC of the Twin Cities, a private 18-hole professional golf course, designed and owned by the PGA. This course is home to the 3M Champion's Tour held each August.

Blaine History:

Until 1877 Blaine was considered to be part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota.  Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine. He settled near the lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. He was followed by Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time in the area of Lever St. and 103rd Ave.

It was not until 1865 that Blaine's first permanent resident, Green Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870 George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and some others settled in the area and it began to grow.

In 1877 Blaine separated from Anoka and organized as a Township of its own. That year the first election was held and Moses Ripley was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ripley, who had come to Minnesota from Maine, persuaded his fellow Board Members to name the new Township in honor of James G. Blaine, a senator and three-time presidential candidate from Maine. By the year 1880 Blaine's population had reached 128.

While many of the other communities in Anoka County experienced growth due to farming, Blaine's sandy soils and abundant wetlands discouraged would-be farmers and it remained a prime hunting area. Blaine's growth remained slow until after World War II when starter home developments began to spring up in the southern part of town.

Blaine's population went from 1,694 in 1950 to 20,640 in 1970. As the Minneapolis/St. Paul area began to enjoy rapid growth, Blaine's wide open spaces became attractive to many people looking for the suburban life style just a short distance from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Its population in 2005 is estimated to be 54,020.^[1]

With the development of Interstate 35-W, State Hwy. 65, and U.S. Route 10, Blaine's accessibility to the twin cities was greatly increased. Because of this, Blaine has become a very attractive location for business and residential development. Blaine has attracted many new corporate residents, such as the Aveda Corporation, MagnetStreet and Dayton Rogers Manufacturing. Blaine is also home to the National Sports Center, an Olympic class training facility, as well as home to a TPC golf course.

© Copyright Patti Ann Kasper 2007

There are a total of 414 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Blaine, Minnesota (as of October 16th, 2007).  The city is located in the southern part of Anoka County.  Blaine has a wide range of neighborhoods.  The west side of Blaine tends have well established neighborhoods with large trees.  The east side of Blaine tends to have newer homes and communities which have been developed recently.

Some of the data reflects the fact that there are scattered upscale properties with abundant acreage.

Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC for October 16th, 2007.

Overview of Blaine, Minnesota

A booming business and residential community, Blaine is one of the Twin Cities' largest and fastest growing communities. From 2002-2006 Blaine had 3,774 new housing units constructed in the city, the most in Minnesota. This north metro 34-square-mile city has become a viable business and residential area. Blaine is also the home of Minnesota's Olympic-class facility; the National Sports Center (NSC), an athletic facility designed for training, competition and accommodating a variety of activities and events. The NSC hosts the USA Cup, the world's second largest youth soccer tournament each July. Also the NSC has the Schwann's Super Rink, eight Olympic sized ice sheets under one roof. The NSC draws over 4 million people to Blaine each year. Blaine is home to the TPC of the Twin Cities, a private 18-hole professional golf course, designed and owned by the PGA. This course is home to the 3M Champion's Tour held each August.

Blaine History:

Until 1877 Blaine was considered to be part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota.  Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine. He settled near the lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. He was followed by Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time in the area of Lever St. and 103rd Ave.

It was not until 1865 that Blaine's first permanent resident, Green Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870 George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and some others settled in the area and it began to grow.

In 1877 Blaine separated from Anoka and organized as a Township of its own. That year the first election was held and Moses Ripley was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ripley, who had come to Minnesota from Maine, persuaded his fellow Board Members to name the new Township in honor of James G. Blaine, a senator and three-time presidential candidate from Maine. By the year 1880 Blaine's population had reached 128.

While many of the other communities in Anoka County experienced growth due to farming, Blaine's sandy soils and abundant wetlands discouraged would-be farmers and it remained a prime hunting area. Blaine's growth remained slow until after World War II when starter home developments began to spring up in the southern part of town.

Blaine's population went from 1,694 in 1950 to 20,640 in 1970. As the Minneapolis/St. Paul area began to enjoy rapid growth, Blaine's wide open spaces became attractive to many people looking for the suburban life style just a short distance from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Its population in 2005 is estimated to be 54,020.^[1]

With the development of Interstate 35-W, State Hwy. 65, and U.S. Route 10, Blaine's accessibility to the twin cities was greatly increased. Because of this, Blaine has become a very attractive location for business and residential development. Blaine has attracted many new corporate residents, such as the Aveda Corporation, MagnetStreet and Dayton Rogers Manufacturing. Blaine is also home to the National Sports Center, an Olympic class training facility, as well as home to a TPC golf course.

© Copyright Patti Ann Kasper 2007