What once started out as a farming town, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is a lively and exciting community of almost 62,000 residents. Filled with lovely neighborhoods connected by over 70 miles of trails, this Hennepin County city is home to friendly people, excellent schools, thousands of acres of parks and open spaces, and a thriving pro-business environment. Eden Prairie’s real estate options consist of single-family homes, estate properties, condominiums, town homes and land for custom building.
Eden Prairie provides a unique mix of history, agriculture, corporate presence and upscale living. The city's 100-acre downtown district is called the Major Center Area (MCA). Like many downtown areas across the nation, the MCA is undergoing extensive renovation. Area students are served by the excellent Eden Prairie School District, home to the award-winning Eden Prairie High School. The Minnetonka and Hopkins districts serve students in some areas of the city. Many post-secondary educational institutions are located within Hennepin County, including the University of Minnesota and Hennepin County Technical College.
Convenient, safe public transportation is a major focus in Eden Prairie and the community promotes bus usage and ridesharing. The city is conveniently located in close proximity of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Another local airport is the Flying Cloud, originally used by the Navy for training purposes. When the airport opened to the public in 1946, businesses began to relocate to the Hennepin County area, precipitating the growth that still shows no signs of slowing.
Eden Prairie Real Estate Info: Price Range of Eden Prairie Houses for Sale
Prospective homeowners will be pleased to find that real estate in Eden Prairie is diverse and affordable, with charming homes in Eden Prairie’s planned communities, condos, and townhouses anchoring the housing market. Home prices in Eden Prairie usually start from the low $80,000s to over $3 million for estate properties in the most desirable and prestigious areas in Eden Prairie. Luxury homes in Eden Prairie include views of the lake, or are located near ponds, creeks, and rivers. Eden Prairie condos and townhouses are priced from $75,000 to $730,000. If you’re looking to custom develop your home, Eden Prairie also features a fine selection of land for sale.
Eden Prairie MN Real Estate for the week of January 30th, 2012: homes priced around $402,713 compared to $440,728 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -9%. For Sunday, February 5th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.85%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.18%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.61%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.99%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Eden Prairie MN. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Eden Prairie, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Eden Prairie to help you find the best home!