Cottage Grove is home to strong schools and community pride
Homebuyers looking for a quiet Twin Cities suburb often find themselves drawn to Cottage Grove, a community just southeast of Saint Paul. The city’s houses fit a variety of lifestyles, from older ramblers to New Traditional homes and townhomes. Strong public schools, year-round fun at regional parks and a calendar chock-full of events help create a small-town feel, even with Saint Paul less than 20 miles away.
Cottage Grove is a quiet community.
Cottage Grove is a suburban city near Saint Paul.
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What buyers often pay for ramblers and two-story traditional homes
Cottage Grove’s housing stock was built over many decades, resulting in a mix of styles. Older ramblers, split-levels and two-story traditional homes often range from the lower $100,000s to the upper $700,000s, and New Traditional homes built after 2020 can run from the mid-$300,000s to the lower $900,000s. Townhomes commonly sell between the mid-$100,000s and the lower $700,000s. The growing city tends to be more expensive than nearby Saint Paul Park but less expensive than Woodbury to the north. “The housing market in Cottage Grove is strong,” says Jessica Fisher, a Realtor with Re/Max Professionals who often sells in the area. “It has a great variety of housing for every phase of life. We have several new developments being built, so those who want to build their own home find our community appealing.”
Ramblers can be found throughout Cottage Grove.
There are lots of new housing developments in Cottage Grove.
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Park High School serves the region.
South Washington County Schools serves most students
Most students in Cottage Grove fall under the South Washington County Schools, a highly rated district. Park High School is in the area and offers many Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes. Some students near the city’s southeastern corner are zoned for Hastings Public Schools, another highly rated district. Nearby private options include the top-rated Pine Harbor Christian Academy.
U.S. Route 10 is an important highway for the region.
It's an easy drive to Saint Paul
U.S. Highway 10 runs through the heart of Cottage Grove, taking drivers toward Saint Paul, just under 20 miles away. The commute can take 20-40 minutes in rush hour traffic. Minneapolis is closer to 30 miles out, or a 35- to 60-minute drive.
Residents have plenty of parks to explore
Cottage Grove has close to 40 neighborhood parks, and many of them have playgrounds, ball fields, sports courts, ice rinks and picnic areas. Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, overseen by Washington County, is where residents often go fishing or kayaking. Hikers and bikers use the park’s trail system most of the year, but each winter, the cross-country skiers take over. River Oaks Golf Course takes public tee times for its 18-hole course with Mississippi River views.
Woodridge Park has a nice playground.
Hazen P. Mooers Park is along the Mississippi River.
The trails at Cottage Grove Ravine Park get a lot of use.
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Strawberry Fest headlines the city's events calendar
The annual Strawberry Fest, held at Kingston Park each June, anchors Cottage Grove’s events calendar. The four-day celebration honors the city's agricultural roots while providing a ton of family-friendly activities, including a beanbag toss tournament and a strawberry pie-eating contest. Other popular events include:
The Cottage Grove Lions Freedom Weekend Finale, a Fourth of July picnic and fireworks show
The Haunting Experience on Highway 61, a Halloween attraction with a haunted house and a hayride
Hometown Holiday Celebration, a winter event that brings Santa Claus to town
You can try a southern-style spot or a pasta-focused Italian eatery
Cottage Grove’s dining scene is mostly chain restaurants, but there are a few independent spots and more in nearby communities. It’s a short drive to spots like:
Junction 70 Bar and Grill, a spot for American classics with a game-day atmosphere
Muddy Cow, a regional farm-to-table chain with comfort food and two-for-one drink specials
Casa Mia, an Italian restaurant with pasta and other entrees
Southern Social, a contemporary spot with southern-style meals in nearby Woodbury
People can pick up groceries at Hy-Vee and Target.
Junction 70 Bar and Grill serves craft beer and steaks.
Muddy Cow sources local ingredients for its dishes.
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On average, homes in Cottage Grove, MN sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Cottage Grove, MN over the last 12 months is $414,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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