White Bear Lake MLS Listings White Bear Lake began in the 19th century as a resort town, attracting Minnesotans to get away from it all and come to the lake. Even Mark Twain mentioned White Bear Lake in his book. Life on the Mississipi. The old resort hotels are long gone, but White Bear Lake is still the center of this city. Just a short drive from Saint Paul, and with access to I-35W and I-694, it’s now a commuter city, but retains much of the charm that made it a popular day trip destination. The city has expanded to the west, so home seekers can choose from classic older homes or recently constructed modern homes, while still enjoying living in this charming city.
Despite the growth, which brought with it the convenience of excellent shopping, top-notch public schools, and quick access to the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area, the lake itself is still the main attraction, offering excellent fishing, boating, and other water activities. Add to that a great park system, excellent restaurants, and a popular downtown shopping district, full of interesting shops, and White Bear Lake is a great combination of resort-style charm and up-to-the minute amenities. All of this is just a short drive from the Twin Cities metro area.
Home buyers will find a wide range of opportunities in White Bear Lake, from modest, affordable single-family homes, and townhouse and condominium developments, to spacious single family homes in planned neighborhood and lakeshore homes in the seven figures. Bargain hunters will find White Bear Lake MLS listings under $100,000, mostly condominiums and small single-family homes, including some in foreclosure. In the $100-200,000 range, you’ll find almost half of the available homes in the city, ranging from condos and townhouses, to an assortment of single-family homes, mostly in established, tree-lined neighborhoods. From $200,000 to $400,000, available White Bear Lake MLS listings include up-to-date homes in the western neighborhoods, along with larger, well-maintained homes in older neighborhoods. Even some lakeshore condominium properties are in this range. Above $400,000, the range of homes includes lakeshore and lake view homes, along with executive-class homes, with prices topping out in the low seven figures.
If the relaxed lifestyle of White Bear Lake attracts you, The Minnesota Real Estate Team would like you help you find the perfect home in that charming city. Our specialized White Bear Lake home search engine lets you browse the full range of White Bear Lake MLS listings quickly and easily. By setting options for your search, you can focus the search to display only homes that fit your price range and desired amenities. As another option, a licensed Realtor with The Minnesota Real Estate Team can perform a complete White Bear Lake MLS search for you, using your criteria to locate homes you’ll want to inspect. Either way, contact us for showings of homes that interest you, or for any other assistance in finding and purchasing a White Bear Lake home.