Why Live in Willowstone
Willowstone sits along the Mississippi River about 15 miles north of Minneapolis, blending peaceful residential streets with easy access to parks and city amenities. Tree-lined lanes wind past ranch-style, split-level and traditional homes built largely in the 1980s, with prices for single-family houses ranging from $180,000 to $500,000. Neutral-toned townhomes with garages add more options, often tucked into quiet subdivisions or off cul-de-sacs.
Residents are part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, zoned for Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy, Monroe Elementary, Jackson Middle and Champlin Park High School. Parks and green space are central to Willowstone—Willowstone Park and Royal Oaks Park feature playgrounds, fields, and courts, while the 160-acre Mississippi Gateway Regional Park offers trails, river views, and boating access. The acclaimed Edinburgh Golf Course is also nearby.
Conveniently located near Highways 610 and 252, Willowstone offers quick travel across the Twin Cities, with bus connections and direct routes to Minneapolis and the airport. Dining, groceries and retail outlets are close at hand, especially at major centers like The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes and various local restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willowstone a good place to live?
Willowstone is a good place to live. Willowstone is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Willowstone is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Willowstone has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 38. The average household income is $124,499 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 34% of residents. A majority of residents in Willowstone are home owners, with 7.5% of residents renting and 92.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Willowstone can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Willowstone neighborhood guide.
Is Willowstone, MN a safe neighborhood?
Willowstone, MN is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Willowstone?
The median home price in Willowstone is $340,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $68,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,660 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $71K a year to afford the median home price in Willowstone. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Willowstone is $124K.
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Home Trends in Willowstone, MN
On average, homes in Willowstone, Brooklyn Park sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Willowstone, Brooklyn Park over the last 12 months is $349,900, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$349,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$360,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$340,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%