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Zimmerman

Zimmerman

Located in Sherburne County

$426,612 Average Value
$208 Average Price per Sq Ft
67 Homes For Sale

Zimmerman is a rural suburb 40 miles from Minneapolis and St. Cloud

Zimmerman is a Twin Cities suburb in Livonia Township, about 40 miles north of Minneapolis. The Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, a natural oak savanna, spreads westward from the small city center, and recreational lakes are abundant in the area. “Fremont Lake draws a lot of people. There are a ton of properties right on the lake,” says Realtor Nicole DeRyke with Keller Williams Classic Realty. “There are restaurants and stores, but the lakes bring that up-north, outdoorsy vibe.” Most of the city’s 6,000 residents commute to the Twin Cities or St. Cloud, also about 40 miles away.

Small lots in town give way to rambling wooded properties

“This is a farm community that’s now becoming less farm-y and more small town,” says DeRyke, who has been selling homes in the area for four years. Homes in the center of the community occupy lots measuring a quarter to half an acre, with paved driveways and grassy lawns. Outside of town in the rural outskirts, multiacre properties are more common among the tall evergreen trees and sweeping fields. Some houses on Fremont Lake and Elk Lake offer sandy beaches and private shoreline access. The Woodlands of Livonia, a wooded subdivision, features Craftsman-style builds and 5 miles of lighted walking trails. Prices start at $175,000 to $300,000 for townhouses and ranch-style homes or $315,000 to $500,000 for smaller New Traditional and Craftsman-style houses. Large custom builds on sizable lots sell for $525,000 to $800,000. Properties with lake access and luxury homes in The Woodlands can cost $750,000 to $1 million. As elsewhere in the Twin Cities region, garage space helps combat the high risk of hail and ice storms.

Lakes, forests and trails offer year-round outdoor fun

Sand Dunes State Forest features miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling beneath canopies of oak and pine. Campers pitch tents on the shore of Ann Lake, which has a swimming beach, a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is a preserved habitat for migratory birds, including sandhill cranes. Families with young children will find playgrounds at Maefield Park, which is close to town, and Lions Memorial Park near Fremont Lake. Bow hunters take aim at deer, bears and wild turkeys in the Freemont Wildlife Management Area, and the golf course at Fairway Shores is open to the public.

Upperclassmen participate in internships at Zimmerman High School

Zimmerman Elementary School receives a B rating from Niche. For grades 3 through 5, kids attend B-rated Westwood Elementary School, followed by Zimmerman Middle School, rated B-plus, and Zimmerman High School, rated B-minus. Upperclassmen can participate in local internships to prepare for life after graduation.

Restaurants, retail and grocery options for Zimmerman residents

Coffee shops and chain restaurants line Highway 169, but locally owned places pop up throughout town. D’s Smokehouse specializes in ribs, brisket and pork belly, and authentic Italian cuisine populates the menu at Vita Bella. The patio at Ridgewood Bay Lakeside Grill offers stellar views of Elk Lake. Hudson Hardware sells building supplies, lumber and live bait, and Zimmerman Home & Garden Center carries landscaping equipment. Groceries are available at Z Market, but most locals head to the Cub supermarket in Elk River or Coborn’s Marketplace in Princeton, both about 10 miles away.

Taking Route 169 to Minneapolis

U.S. Route 169 skims Fremont Lake and provides a good starting point for the 40-mile commute to Minneapolis and the 55-mile drive to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Commuters to St. Cloud have a 40-mile drive. Medical services are available from Fairview Hospital, about 9 miles away in Princeton. Tri-CAP, a public transit service, offers Dial-A-Ride bus service to Zimmerman residents.

Wild West Days festival gallops into town for Memorial Day

The Wild West Days festival gallops into town for Memorial Day weekend. The five-day festivities include carnival rides and games, a beer garden, live music, pony rides, fireworks and a parade. The Zimmerman/Livonia Fire District hosts an open house in September with safety demos, street dancing and tours of the fire station.

Adrienne Ryan
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Adrienne Ryan

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Zimmerman Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$370,495
Median Sale Price
$369,150
Median Single Family Sale Price
$370,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$290,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
245
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208

Area Facts

Number of Homes
5,349
Number of Homes for Sale
67
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,572
Below the national average
1,926
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,503
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Oct 26
    Open Sun 11AM - 1PM

    26437 Ridgewood Rd, Zimmerman, MN 55398

    $399,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 2,624 Sq Ft
    • 26437 Ridgewood Rd
    • New 28 days ago

    WELCOME TO HOME SWEET HOME! Perfectly nestled in a stunning 1 acre wooded lot of oak and pine trees in Pleasant Hills Development. Spotless & Move in condition! Attached 2 car garage but also detached 26 x 40 insulated & heated garage with 3 different access doors, steel I-beam with engine hoist and 220 volt service. You will fall in love with the space this home has to offer! Center Island

    Rick Theisen Counselor Realty, Inc

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  • Saturday, Oct 25
    Open Sat 9AM - 11AM

    26722 Rabbit Trail, Zimmerman, MN 55398

    $575,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 4,225 Sq Ft
    • 26722 Rabbit Trail

    Experience unparalleled luxury on this serene 2.5-acre estate nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Zimmerman. This exquisite residence boasts six spacious bedrooms and four elegantly designed bathrooms across 4,225 square feet of refined living space. The main level boasts an open concept floor plan, natural lighting, a gourmet kitchen with center island, and functional living spaces

    Brianna Bruzer Keller Williams Classic Realty

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
7,448
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$91,866
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,892

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
20.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
% Population in Labor Force
86.7%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
4°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
28''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

35 / 100
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