Ryan Johnson
eXp Realty
(612) 453-4719
123 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$995,000 Price
Sunfish Lake
Located in Dakota County
$1,317,269
Average Value
$235
Average Price per Sq Ft
Sunfish Lake offers a secluded neighborhood with waterfront scenery and proximity to Minneapolis. “People have quite a bit of privacy and great views, but they are within minutes of the city and airport,” says Sally English, a seven-year Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has lived in the area for 16 years. You’ll find luxury in the homes offered in the area, with 1970s contemporary-style homes ranging from $800,000 to $900,000 with grassy lawns and wooded backyards. There’s also the option of living in gated subdivisions with single-family homes ranging from $1 million to $2.7 million with polished lawns and long, paved driveways.
Children in the area attend Somerset Elementary School, which has an A-minus from Niche and ranks in the top 8 for having the best school teachers in Minnesota. They can move on to Friendly Hills Middle School, which has a B-plus from Niche and hosts a ‘Battle of the Books’ reading competition for the students. Students may advance to Two Rivers High School, which has an A-minus from Niche and ranks in the top 35 for best high schools in Minnesota. The school offers extra-curricular activities like a cooking and bowling club.
Residents find outdoor adventure at Musser Park, which is an open field of green space where you can walk or jog. You can find peace and quiet at Sunfish Lake, which is open to the public to swim, kayak or fish. Friendly Hills Park is another place people go to get some vitamin D, and it offers a pickleball field, a playground and a shaded picnic table and grills for when you want to have a barbecue.
You can find everything you’ll need for a barbecue or at-home meals at Aldis, which is a 1.5-mile drive down Interstate 494. Most of your errands can be done at Market Square Park, which is a shopping center with Caribou Coffee, a nail salon, the local dentist and a chiropractor. You can grab a bite to eat at Ze’s Diner, a retro-style diner that sells breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or head to Tommy Chicago’s Pizzeria, which is right around the corner, for their lunch buffet special.
On the weekend, you can get brunch with a martini on the side at The Copperfield, which is located off Minnesota Highway 62. When a vacation is needed, you can book a flight and drive just eight miles down Highway 62 to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The area hosts many local events that you can attend, like a Halloween hayride and chili cook-off. “The neighborhood also hosts a Derby party every year in May at someone’s house, and the whole neighborhood comes over to watch,” says English. “It gives the place a nice neighborly feel.” If you’re looking for community and solitude, Sunfish Lake is a private oasis with quick access to the city.
Written By
Chloe Hawkins
Photography Contributed By
Brandon Rowell
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ryan Johnson
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Mark Abdel
Mark Abdel
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Advantage Plus
(651) 504-8655
747 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$335,000 Price
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Randy Kellogg
Randy Kellogg
Responds QuicklyEdina Realty, Inc.
(855) 335-1230
160 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$1,775,000 Price
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Elie Safi
Elie Safi
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Results
(612) 255-0382
247 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$1,890,000 Price
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Brigg Backer
Brigg Backer
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premier Realty
(612) 326-3846
73 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$5,250,000 Price
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Marti Estey
Marti Estey
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Results
(612) 249-7659
458 Total Sales
1 in Sunfish Lake
$975,000 Price
Schools
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- K to 5th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
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Sunfish Lake Housing Trends
On average, homes in Sunfish Lake, MN sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunfish Lake, MN over the last 12 months is $1,026,500, down 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,026,500
Median Sale Price
$1,026,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,026,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-56%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 121 - 3pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,000 - $1,900 per month
- Stoneridge Apts-2060
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 2060 Charlton St
- Saint Paul, MN
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$1,425 - $1,975 per month
- The Mendota-2050
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 783+ Sq Ft
- 2050 Delaware Ave
- West Saint Paul, MN
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Sunfish Lake Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
406
Median Age
36
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,013
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,348
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
61.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
10°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
56''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
