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White Bear Lake blends waterfront fun with quick commutes
White Bear Lake is a Twin Cities suburb centered around days by the water. Homebuyers looking for a balance of outdoor recreation and suburban convenience often find it here, thanks to its waterfront parks and short commutes to Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The area is split between Ramsey and Washington counties and has a wider selection of housing styles and price points than many suburbs in the region. Downtown, you can find everything from upscale restaurants to casual cafes and plenty of shops.
Welcome to White Bear Lake.
White Bear Lake has custom homes with private lake access.
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What buyers often pay for New Traditional homes and older cottages
White Bear Lake has a more varied housing stock than most Twin Cities suburbs. You can find two-story New Traditional homes mixed with older cottages and large custom homes. Prices can run from the lower $200,000s for a two-bedroom cottage to more than $1.5 million for a lakefront estate. Townhomes and condos often sell between the upper $100,000s to almost $1.5 million. The community tends to be more expensive than Maplewood to the south, but less expensive than nearby cities Gem Lake and Mahtomedi.
There are a wide variety of homes throughout White Bear Lake.
There are a lot of older cottages near downtown White Bear Lake.
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You can hit the beach in the summer and go ice fishing each winter
The neighborhood has several public parks, many along the shores of White Bear Lake itself, which is the second largest in the Twin Cities metro area. These spaces give you access to the water and anchor the area's lifestyle. Matoska Park stands out for its dock, walking paths and picnic areas overlooking the water, plus a public boat launch. You can head to White Bear Lake County Park to swim or relax on the beach.
Away from the water, Lakewood Hills Park has an 18-hole disc golf course, a zip-line and a hill used for sledding each winter. Many residents get excited about the arrival of cold weather. “People drive on the lakes here; they go out ice fishing,” says Joel Friday, a Realtor with Keller Williams Classic Realty. “It's a whole different thing. Occasionally, they'll do a polar plunge. You know, cut a hole into the ice and jump into the water.”
There's a fishing pier at White Bear Lake Lions Park.
Lakewood Hills Park has a playground.
White Bear Lake residents often visit its beaches for swimming, picnicking and playing outdoors.
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Drivers can take U.S. Highway 61 to travel in and out of White Bear Lake.
Commuters have easy drives to Saint Paul and Minneapolis
White Bear Lake connects to the Twin Cities through interstates 35E and 694, as well as U.S. Highway 61. Saint Paul is around 10 miles away, and commuting there takes 15-25 minutes in rush hour traffic. Minneapolis is about 20 miles away, or a 20- to 45-minute drive.
There are seasonal festivals and events on the lake
The community comes together for several events throughout the year. The most popular get-togethers include:
Manitou Days, a three-week summer festival with a parade, a beach dance party and Fourth of July fireworks
Marketfest, a weekly summer street fair with live music
The Bear'ly Open, a charity golf tournament played on the frozen lake each February using hockey sticks and tennis balls
Winterfest, a December celebration with carolers and a visit from Santa Claus
Eat at Rudy's Redeye Grill or shop at nearby Maplewood Mall
The downtown dining options include a mix of formal, casual and family dining. You can try places like:
Rudy's Redeye Grill, an American restaurant with a seasonal rooftop patio
Donatelli's Restaurant, a family-owned spot for pizza and pasta since 1976
Brickhouse Food and Drink, a modern spot for Midwestern comfort food and cocktails
Washington Square Bar & Grill, a tavern that often hosts live music
Keys Cafe & Bakery, a regional chain with all-day breakfast and specialty sandwiches
Downtown is also home to places like GoodThings gift shop and Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company. For clothes, people often drive across Interstate 694 to the nearby Maplewood Mall, which has department stores like Kohl’s and JCPenney.
Rudy's Redeye Grill has a rooftop patio.
Come into Keys Café & Bakery for breakfast.
White Bear Lake residents can shop at nearby Maplewood Mall.
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White Bear Lake Area High School serves the city.
Students are zoned for White Bear Lake Area Schools
Students fall under White Bear Lake Area Schools. White Bear Lake Area High School offers a career pathways program with options for construction, communication technology and automotive. Nearby private schools, like the highly rated Community of Grace Christian School, give families more options.
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