Afton, Minnesota
Afton Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Afton, Washington County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Afton at a glance?
Afton is a east metro city in Washington County, home to 2,949 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 2,949 (Census 2024 estimate; 0% since 2020)
- Median home value: $679,300, 61% higher than the Washington County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $133,305, 16% higher than Washington County
- Homeownership: 98.3% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 41 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 34 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Stillwater Area Public School District covers about 86% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
Where can I find Afton homes for sale?
The newest Afton listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$695,00012150 S 15th Street, Afton, MN 55001MLS #7165097
Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
$695,00012090 15th Street, Afton, MN 55001MLS #7165090Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
$824,9993242 Nybeck Avenue S, Afton, MN 55001MLS #7096021Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Premier Realty
$599,90013925 44th Street S, Afton, MN 55001MLS #7159239Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Plus
$3,895,0002534 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN 55001MLS #7152201Listing courtesy of Weichert, Realtors-Advantage
$515,00012950 3rd Street S, Afton, MN 55001MLS #7145862Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
See all 25 Afton homes for sale
- Under $250,000 1
- Under $300,000 1
- Under $350,000 1
- Under $400,000 3
- Under $450,000 3
- Under $500,000 4
- Under $600,000 7
- Under $700,000 13
- Under $800,000 13
- Under $1 million 16
- Under $1.5 million 18
- Under $2 million 20
- $1 million and up 9
- Single-family homes 17
- Land and lots 8
- 3+ bedrooms 14
- 4+ bedrooms 10
- 5+ bedrooms 4
- Lakefront 1
- 1+ acre 14
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 8:18 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Afton sell for?
Homes sold in Afton in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Afton sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Afton home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Afton was $770,500, up 0.7% from the year before, with 30 homes sold.
- Median sale price$770,500+0.7% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold30past 12 months
- Days on market61past 12 months
- Months of supply7.5end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Afton market report
Living in
What's it like living in Afton, MN?
The answer
Afton is a east metro city, and it's about 41 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 30 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 100% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1979, and 98.3% of households own their home.
Demographics · Afton, MN
Who lives in Afton?
According to the Census Bureau, Afton's median household income is $133,305, 16% higher than the Washington County median (Washington County: $115,345). The median age is 52.5, 98.3% of households own their home and 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
How fast is Afton growing?
Afton's population held steady between 2020 and 2024, from 2,950 to 2,949 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,953 |
| 2021 | 2,949 |
| 2022 | 2,958 |
| 2023 | 2,942 |
| 2024 | 2,949 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Afton address?
- Stillwater Area Public School Districtabout 86% of the city
- South Washington County School Districtabout 13% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does Afton look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55001 covers most of Afton.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55001 | 100% | $673,900 | $133,581 | 98.4% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in Afton?
Afton has about 1.4 square miles of water inside city limits. One lake of 10 acres or more touches Afton; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Lake Edith81 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Afton?
Afton residents' average one-way commute is 28.4 minutes (Census ACS). 67.1% drive alone, 0% take public transit and 27.5% work from home.
Drive times from Afton
- 41 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 30 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 34 minMSP Airport
- 35 minMall of America
- 40 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Afton residents work?
The largest share of employed Afton residents work in education, health care and social assistance (27%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (14.3%). The unemployment rate averaged 3.2% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance27%
- Professional, scientific and management services14.3%
- Manufacturing10.1%
- Retail trade9.4%
- Finance, insurance and real estate7.4%
- Public administration5.8%
City comparison
How does Afton compare to St. Marys Point, Lake St. Croix Beach and Woodbury?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Afton, side by side.
| Metric | Afton | St. Marys Point | Lake St. Croix Beach | Woodbury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 2,949 | 342 | 1,005 | 80,596 |
| Change since 2020 | 0% | -2.6% | -3.6% | +7.3% |
| Median home value | $679K | $523K | $364K | $450K |
| Median household income | $133K | $114K | $102K | $125K |
| Median gross rent | $2,333 | $1,125 | $1,563 | $1,908 |
| Homeowners | 98.3% | 92.1% | 97.2% | 77.6% |
| Median age | 52.5 | 45.9 | 52.7 | 38 |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 26.9 min | 23.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 41 min | 43 min | 41 min | 33 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Afton home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Afton's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Afton
What's required to sell a home in Afton?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Afton; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is Afton right for you?
Who should buy a home in Afton?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. Stillwater Area Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to Afton?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Washington County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour Afton homes this weekend?
Found a Afton home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
Afton FAQ
What do Afton buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Afton?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Afton at $679,300, 61% higher than the Washington County median (Washington County: $422,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Afton homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Afton, MN?
About 2,949 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city held steady between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Afton?
Stillwater Area Public School District (about 86% of the city) and South Washington County School District (about 13% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Afton from downtown Minneapolis?
About 41 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 30 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 28.4 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Afton a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Afton has a median household income of $133,305, 98.3% homeownership and a 28.4-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in Afton?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,333 a month, compared with $1,710 in Washington County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Afton?
55001 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
What lakes are in Afton?
The largest named lakes inside the city are St Croix Riv (about 732 acres) and Lake Edith (about 76 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Afton?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does Afton require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Afton. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Afton?
Drive times from Afton in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.