Hastings Real Estate MLS Listings The Mississippi River dominates everything in Hastings, which is a historic river city away from urban stress, but close enough for commuters to reach the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area with a reasonable commute. Located in Washington and Dakota counties, at the point where the St. Croix River joins the Mississippi, Hastings is also the site of Lock and Dam #2 on the Mississippi. Boating, fishing and other river activities are popular. Many residents commute to jobs in the metro area, while enjoying life in a small city with a long history, far away from the city rush and stress. Plans for the future include a new Hwy 61 bridge and a possible commuter rail system, both of which would encourage new growth.
Hastings has good schools, although not rated as highly as in some other suburbs. Its park and trails system is extensive and complete with playing fields and other activity centers. Shopping is good, with all portions of the retail market represented, along with many interesting shops in the historic downtown district. Since Hastings is some distance from other suburbs, large retailers have located there to serve the city and surrounding areas. Hastings attracts a good deal of tourist traffic during the season, and businesses that cater to that traffic also provide rich year-round opportunities for residents, and include restaurants, antique shops, and art galleries.
Home values in Hastings are somewhat lower than in other suburbs, but not dramatically. Typically, over 200 homes are available in Hastings MLS listings in current market conditions. Under $100,000, condominiums and townhouses dominate, with just a few older single family homes and lots popping up. About half of listings fall in the $100-200,000 range, with a mixture of townhouse and condominium homes and single-family homes in a wide range of ages and styles. Foreclosed and short sale properties in this range provide attractive opportunities as well. Between $200,000 and $300,000, you’ll find split level homes and other single-family homes, most built after 1990, along with a few riverfront homes and homes on small acreage. From $300,000 to the top of the market at around $500,000, spacious homes, hobby farms, and other unique properties offer variety and interesting possibilities. Commercial properties also appear in the listings, for those interested in locating a business in Hastings.
If life in a historic river town, far from the hustle and bustle is in your plans, The Minnesota Real Estate Team can help you find the home or other property you’re seeking in Hastings. Our pre-configured Hastings real estate search engine lets you quickly and conveniently preview Hastings MLS listings. By refining your search, using the many options available, you can display only those properties that fit your plans and budget. Powerful additional features available to registered users help you pinpoint homes and other properties that match your criteria exactly. Of course, a licensed Realtor with The Minnesota Real Estate Team will also be happy to do a complete Hastings MLS search, using your preferences to find properties you’ll want to investigate. Contact us for showings of homes you find in your own search, or to discuss your home search needs. We’d love to get to know you and to help you with all aspects of your real estate dreams.