Belle Plaine, Minnesota
Belle Plaine Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Belle Plaine, Scott County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Belle Plaine at a glance?
Belle Plaine is a west metro city in Scott County, home to 7,444 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 7,444 (Census 2024 estimate; +0.8% since 2020)
- Median home value: $318,200, 24% lower than the Scott County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $99,315, 17% lower than Scott County
- Homeownership: 84% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 58 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 54 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Belle Plaine Public School District covers about 100% 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 Belle Plaine homes for sale?
The newest Belle Plaine listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
Open Sun, Nov 8 · 6–8 PM$261,000323 E Prairie Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011MLS #7167883
Listing courtesy of Associated, REALTORS
$439,9001401 Mallard Lane LN, Belle Plaine, MN 56011MLS #7167956Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
$389,900984 Mallard Lane, Belle Plaine, MN 56011MLS #7167885Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
$330,0001017 Scott Lane, Belle Plaine, MN 56011MLS #7149366Listing courtesy of Kris Lindahl Real Estate
$349,9001252 Southridge Court, Belle Plaine, MN 56011MLS #7163160Listing courtesy of Green Tree Realty
Open Sat, Nov 7 · 6–8 PM$284,900318 S Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011MLS #7162585Listing courtesy of REMAX Results
See all 69 Belle Plaine homes for sale
- Under $200,000 20
- Under $250,000 22
- Under $300,000 31
- Under $350,000 37
- Under $400,000 52
- Under $450,000 60
- Under $500,000 62
- Under $600,000 63
- Under $700,000 65
- Under $800,000 66
- Under $1 million 67
- Under $1.5 million 69
- Under $2 million 69
- $1 million and up 2
- Single-family homes 35
- Condos 7
- Multi-family homes 1
- Land and lots 26
- 3+ bedrooms 36
- 4+ bedrooms 17
- 5+ bedrooms 6
- New construction 10
- 1+ acre 1
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 7:28 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 Belle Plaine sell for?
Homes sold in Belle Plaine in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Belle Plaine 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
Belle Plaine home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Belle Plaine was $349,995, up 6.9% from the year before, with 128 homes sold.
- Median sale price$349,995+6.9% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold128past 12 months
- Days on market41past 12 months
- Months of supply4.1end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Belle Plaine market report
Living in
What's it like living in Belle Plaine, MN?
The answer
Belle Plaine is a west metro city, and it's about 58 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 66 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 85.3% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1999, and 84% of households own their home.
Demographics · Belle Plaine, MN
Who lives in Belle Plaine?
According to the Census Bureau, Belle Plaine's median household income is $99,315, 17% lower than the Scott County median (Scott County: $119,314). The median age is 35.7, 84% of households own their home and 32.7% 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 Belle Plaine growing?
Belle Plaine's population grew 0.8% between 2020 and 2024, from 7,382 to 7,444 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,368 |
| 2021 | 7,426 |
| 2022 | 7,457 |
| 2023 | 7,427 |
| 2024 | 7,444 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Belle Plaine address?
- Belle Plaine Public School Districtabout 100% 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 Belle Plaine look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 56011 covers most of Belle Plaine.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56011 | 100% | $345,300 | $102,522 | 86.4% | 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 Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. One lake of 10 acres or more touches Belle Plaine; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Horse Shoe Lake23 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine residents' average one-way commute is 26 minutes (Census ACS). 80.4% drive alone, 0% take public transit and 7.6% work from home.
Drive times from Belle Plaine
- 58 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 66 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 54 minMSP Airport
- 50 minMall of America
- 60 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 Belle Plaine residents work?
The largest share of employed Belle Plaine residents work in education, health care and social assistance (25.8%), followed by retail trade (14%). The unemployment rate averaged 5.3% 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 assistance25.8%
- Retail trade14%
- Manufacturing12.3%
- Construction10.4%
- Other services8.6%
- Finance, insurance and real estate7.1%
City comparison
How does Belle Plaine compare to Jordan, Le Sueur and Cologne?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Belle Plaine, side by side.
| Metric | Belle Plaine | Jordan | Le Sueur | Cologne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 7,444 | 6,831 | 4,230 | 2,097 |
| Change since 2020 | +0.8% | +2.5% | +0.5% | +2.4% |
| Median home value | $318K | $336K | $244K | $384K |
| Median household income | $99K | $110K | $79K | $129K |
| Median gross rent | $1,342 | $1,192 | $880 | $585 |
| Homeowners | 84% | 81.3% | 70% | 90.8% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 32.9 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Average commute | 26 min | 32 min | 23.8 min | 26.7 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 58 min | 50 min | 74 min | 47 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Belle Plaine home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Belle Plaine'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 Belle Plaine
What's required to sell a home in Belle Plaine?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Belle Plaine; 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 Belle Plaine right for you?
Who should buy a home in Belle Plaine?
- 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. Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Scott 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 Belle Plaine homes this weekend?
Found a Belle Plaine 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.
Belle Plaine FAQ
What do Belle Plaine buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Belle Plaine?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Belle Plaine at $318,200, 24% lower than the Scott County median (Scott County: $419,400). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Belle Plaine homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Belle Plaine, MN?
About 7,444 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 0.8% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine Public School District (about 100% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Belle Plaine from downtown Minneapolis?
About 58 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 66 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 26 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Belle Plaine a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Belle Plaine has a median household income of $99,315, 84% homeownership and a 26-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 Belle Plaine?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,342 a month, compared with $1,568 in Scott County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Belle Plaine?
56011 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
How long does it take to close on a home in Belle Plaine?
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 Belle Plaine require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Belle Plaine. 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 Belle Plaine?
Drive times from Belle Plaine in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.