Northern Minnesota Real Estate

Live the Lakefront Dream!

Northern Minnesota real estate, with its long, warm summers boasting a wealth of boating, fishing and outdoor activities is a popular choice for vacation cabins and year-round residences. Situated about a two-hour drive north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul and nestled amid abundant lakes and forests in the Gateway to the North Woods, Northern Minnesota real estate has something to offer everyone. To see what properties are available for sale now, be sure to visit LakeshoreDreams' Featured Listings section or feel free to do a quick real estate search by price below.

LakeshoreDreams represents buyers and sellers in the communities in and around Island Lake, Sand Lake and Sturgeon Lake, including Moose Lake State Park, Agate Center, Carlton County Memorial Forest, Banning State Park, Nemadji Forest, General Andrews Forest, Jay Cooke State Park and other areas along Scenic Highway 23.

We are vastly experienced in the Northern Minnesota real estate market and can direct prospective buyers searching for that special lake property to just the right area. For owners looking to sell their Northern Minnesota real estate, we have the knowledge and background in the area to list your property for sale for the best possible price and ensure that the property sells quickly.

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a savvy real estate investor in search of bargains, we have the experience, knowledge and resources to assist you. You should feel comfortable contacting LakeshoreDreams with confidence.

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If you wish to perform a more detailed search for homes for sale in the Northern Minnesota area, you can browse Northern Minnesota real estate listings using the Northern Minnesota Properties for sale page.  If you are planning a visit, view our Northern Minnesota vacation rentals.

If you are looking to purchase some real estate as an investment or if you are just looking for some domestic real estate that will provide you with relaxing rural area and find recreational zones, you should consider investing in northern Minnesota real estate because here is where you can find some of the nicest and richest lands in the country. If you would like the assistance of a specialist in the area, please browse our Northern Minnesota real estate directory.

Northern Minnesota Real Estate Trends

Buying Northern Minnesota real estate is more than just an investment in property, it is purchasing a lifestyle. For information on the seven key markets in Northern Minnesota area, including Brainderd, Hayward, Alexandria, Minocqua, Grand Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Ely, view the real estate market trend report.

Northern Minnesota Communities

There are many Northern Minnesota real estate communities that can fit your family's needs. Many of them feature bike trails, horse trails, walking paths, and outdoor activities to satisfy even the most avid outdoor enthusiasts. There are plenty of restaurants, swimming pools, hot tubs, and some Northern Minnesota communities even offer your own private harbor! Take advantage of the many wonderful amenities offered and gain enjoyment from an abundance of great lakeshore experiences that these communities have to offer.

Schools in Northern Minnesota

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• Alexandria Public Schools
  
• Bemidji - Independent School District 31
  
• Brainerd School District
  
• Ely School District
  
• Fergus Falls Public Schools
  
• Forest Lake Area School District
  
• Grand Rapids Public Schools
  
• Northland Community Schools
  
• Minnetonka Public Schools
  
• Park Rapids Area Schools
  
• Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
• St Mark's Elementary School
• Trek North High School‎
• Voyageurs Expeditionary High School
• White Bear Lake Area Public Schools
  
• Willmar Public School District
  

Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoors Activities

Part of what makes living in Minnesota so special is the wealth of hunting, fishing, and other outdoors activities. With warm, pleasant summers and hundreds of crystal clear fresh-water lakes in the area, hiking, fishing, water skiing, boating, and similar activities are understandably popular. In the winters, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and other cold-weather activities are common.
The lush, green forests that cover much of Northern Minnesota give the region character and are home to ample camping and hiking opportunities. Locals and visitors to the area alike enjoy long relaxing walks through the sprawling greenery. The forests of Northern Minnesota are a big reason why the state consistently ranks among the best in the nation for outdoor activities.

Traveling State Scenic Highway 23

Minnesota's State Highway 23 is a scenic roadway that offers motorists a glimpse into what makes the region so popular. Running from the southwest corner of the state to the northeastern tip near the Canadian border, State Highway 23 cuts through 340 miles of some of the most picturesque and quaint countryside in the United States. Built in 1920, the highway remains a popular drive for people looking to find out what makes Northern Minnesota so special.

The highway serves several state parks, including Split Rock Creek State Park in Pipestone County in Ihlen, Minnesota, the Pipestone National Monument, Camden State Park in Lyon County along the banks of the Redwood River, and Banning State Park in Pine County along the Kettle River.

About 50 miles of Highway 23 as it winds through Pine, Carlton, and St. Louis counties are officially designated as the Veterans Evergreen Memorial Scenic Drive. The drive offers panoramic vistas of Banning State Park, the Saint Louis River valley, and nearby Jay Cooke State Park.

Northern Minnesota Culture

The people of Northern Minnesota are legendary for being friendly, down-to-Earth, and genuine. With their roots in the Scandinavian and German cultures, Minnesotans are a tight-knit community that still enjoys pot-luck dinners, public festivals, county fairs, and other civic gatherings. The people of Northern Minnesota are a resilient group with a long history of building strong, family-oriented communities.

Minnesota Tops Rankings

Minnesota has been recognized as being tops in many educational and lifestyle categories. The state has the highest percentage of residents with high school diplomas or higher (92.3%), of residents who engage in regular physical activity (84.1%), and of youth voter turnout in the 2004 United State election (69%). Meanwhile, the state ranks at or near the bottom among states in HIV-related deaths (number 42), the number of state prisons (0.055 per 10,000 people), and diabetes among adults (4.6 per 100 residents).

Demographic Information

Northern Minnesota is populated primarily by small towns with residents who enjoy the outdoors and activities such as hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and hiking, among other pursuits. Northern Minnesota is known for its excellent cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. Since the area is remote and the winters can be long, the region is an outdoorsman's dream.

Most towns in the area have several thousand residents, mostly Caucasian. The region has significant populations of Finnish, German, Norwegian, Slovene, and Swedish, according to the 2000 census.

Contact the Northern Minnesota Real Estate Experts

The Northern Minnesota real estate experts at LakeshoreDream.com are well versed in the Northern Minnesota real estate market. To find out everything this beautiful area has to offer both vacationers and year-round residents, contact your experienced Northern Minnesota Realtors® today.

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