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How Much House Can You Get in the Western Suburbs of Minneapolis?

One of the most common questions I hear from buyers looking west of Minneapolis is simple: how much house can I actually get for my budget?

The answer changes considerably depending on where you look. A budget that might purchase an updated home on a smaller lot close to Minneapolis could open up larger homes, newer construction or more land as you move farther west. Around Lake Minnetonka, location, lake access and the individual lot can change the equation again.

After more than 20 years working with buyers and sellers throughout Minneapolis and the western suburbs, I have found that the most useful approach is not simply asking which suburb is the least or most expensive. It is…

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Western Suburbs of Minneapolis: Which Community Fits What You're Looking For?

The western suburbs of Minneapolis cover a much broader range of communities than the name might suggest. A house in Golden Valley five minutes from Minneapolis offers a very different experience from a lake home in Orono, a walkable condo in Wayzata or newer construction in Victoria.

After more than 20 years working in Twin Cities real estate, I find that buyers looking west of Minneapolis usually aren't trying to identify one universally “best” suburb. They're trying to figure out which communities fit their priorities, budget, commute and preferred type of home.

This guide is designed to help narrow that search. For current listings throughout the area, you can also…

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