White Bear Lake is a quaint lakeside town where neighbors enjoy a strong bond with each other and their community. Just 20 minutes north of St. Paul, the location of the community is both serene and convenient. Once a glamorous resort destination of the late-19th century, the region has long attracted visitors who appreciate scenic, natural beauty. Real estate options consist of detached, single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses as well as undeveloped residential land lots for custom home building. The centerpiece here is the lake itself, spanning nearly 2,500 acres, creating a clean, shimmering backdrop to the community. The city is home to approximately 25,000 residents, many of whom live on or are very close to the lake's shoreline. The lifestyle is enhanced by the region's natural amenities, which provide a wealth of recreation opportunities. Popular activities include fishing, ice fishing, boating, sailing, swimming and exploring. Families appreciate the city’s low crime rate and the high quality public education provided by ISD 624. The community's schools serve all or parts of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Little Canada, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township, with eight elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), a two-campus high school (9-12), an Area Learning Center, and an education center housing early childhood and senior programs. The school district, with a total population of approximately 50,000 residents, services approximately 9,200 students K-12. Prospective college students have a few options as well, Century Community and Technical College and Metropolitan State University in St. Paul.
Price Range of White Bear Lake Homes for Sale- Houses in Ramsey
This community offers prospective home buyers a nice selection of real estate for sale. Prices for detached, single-family homes reflect this diversity, with properties ranging from $200,000 and up to about $1 million. The low end of this range includes cozy cottages and mid-century ranch homes. Larger, rambler-style homes with lake views are priced somewhat higher, usually in the $400,000s. The most expensive properties are usually homes with waterfront views and at least four bedrooms and more than 2,500 square feet of living space. Condominiums and townhouses are another option; these units range in price from about $200,000 up to $300,000 and the selection includes two and three-bedroom units. Buyers can also occasionally find undeveloped residential land available for custom home building. Scenic views are almost standard, as most real estate properties are within viewing distance of either the lake and/or a forested area.
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White Bear Lake Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $271,305 compared to $229,822 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +15%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in White Bear Lake MN. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in White Bear Lake to help you find the best home!