Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Stillwater, Washington County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Stillwater at a glance?
Stillwater is a east metro city in Washington County, home to 19,386 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 19,386 (Census 2024 estimate; 0% since 2020)
- Median home value: $414,200, 2% lower than the Washington County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $105,853, 8% lower than Washington County
- Homeownership: 76.7% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 39 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 42 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Stillwater Area 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 Stillwater homes for sale?
The newest Stillwater listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$799,000516 Broadway Street S, Stillwater, MN 55082MLS #7165974
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results
$179,9002540 Boutwell Farm Road, Stillwater, MN 55082MLS #7165796Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
$895,000520 Main Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082MLS #7164143Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
$350,000415 Seeley Street S, Stillwater, MN 55082MLS #7164544Listing courtesy of eXp Realty
$154,9002239 Pinehurst Lane, Stillwater, MN 55082MLS #7162263Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Premier Realty
$330,0001966 Tuenge Drive, Stillwater, MN 55082MLS #7160993Listing courtesy of Custom 1 Realty
See all 60 Stillwater homes for sale
- Under $200,000 6
- Under $250,000 10
- Under $300,000 14
- Under $350,000 23
- Under $400,000 25
- Under $450,000 32
- Under $500,000 34
- Under $600,000 42
- Under $700,000 49
- Under $800,000 53
- Under $1 million 56
- Under $1.5 million 56
- Under $2 million 60
- $1 million and up 4
- Single-family homes 22
- Condos 28
- Multi-family homes 1
- Land and lots 9
- 3+ bedrooms 32
- 4+ bedrooms 19
- 5+ bedrooms 8
- Lakefront 5
- 1+ acre 7
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 Stillwater sell for?
Homes sold in Stillwater in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Stillwater 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
Stillwater home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Stillwater was $460,000, down 2.3% from the year before, with 313 homes sold.
- Median sale price$460,000−2.3% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold313past 12 months
- Days on market40past 12 months
- Months of supply2.7end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Stillwater market report
Living in
What's it like living in Stillwater, MN?
The answer
Stillwater is a east metro city, and it's about 39 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 31 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 80.5% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1980, and 76.7% of households own their home.
Downtown Minneapolis39min
Downtown Saint Paul31min
MSP Airport42min
Mall of America46min
University of Minnesota36min
Hover a community —Stillwater19,386 residents · Washington County
Demographics · Stillwater, MN
Who lives in Stillwater?
According to the Census Bureau, Stillwater's median household income is $105,853, 8% lower than the Washington County median (Washington County: $115,345). The median age is 42.5, 76.7% of households own their home and 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population19,3868,078 households
Median household income$105,853Washington Co. $115,345 · MN $89,062
Median home value$414,200Washington Co. $422,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,622Washington Co. $1,710 · MN $1,280
Homeowners76.7%Washington Co. 81.3% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher51%Washington Co. 49.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age42.5Washington Co. 39.8 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes80.5%Median year built: 1980
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 Stillwater growing?
Stillwater's population held steady between 2020 and 2024, from 19,383 to 19,386 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,404 |
| 2021 | 19,437 |
| 2022 | 19,317 |
| 2023 | 19,274 |
| 2024 | 19,386 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Stillwater address?
- Stillwater Area 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 Stillwater look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55082 covers most of Stillwater.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55082 | 100% | $474,400 | $115,040 | 78% | 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 Stillwater?
Stillwater has about 1 square miles of water inside city limits. 4 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Stillwater; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Long Lake102 acres
- Lake McKusick49 acres
- Lily Lake44 acres
- South Twin Lake31 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Stillwater?
Stillwater residents' average one-way commute is 20.1 minutes (Census ACS). 67.8% drive alone, 0.6% take public transit and 21.9% work from home.
Average commute20.1 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone67.8%of workers
Public transit0.6%of workers
Work from home21.9%of workers
Drive times from Stillwater
- 39 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 31 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 42 minMSP Airport
- 46 minMall of America
- 36 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 Stillwater residents work?
The largest share of employed Stillwater residents work in education, health care and social assistance (23.6%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (13.7%). The unemployment rate averaged 3.5% 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 assistance23.6%
- Professional, scientific and management services13.7%
- Retail trade12.6%
- Manufacturing9.8%
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food8.2%
- Construction6.3%
City comparison
How does Stillwater compare to Oak Park Heights, Bayport and Grant?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Stillwater, side by side.
| Metric | Stillwater | Oak Park Heights | Bayport | Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 19,386 | 4,674 | 3,785 | 3,942 |
| Change since 2020 | 0% | -3.6% | -5.8% | -0.5% |
| Median home value | $414K | $355K | $377K | $683K |
| Median household income | $106K | $82K | $126K | $151K |
| Median gross rent | $1,622 | $1,443 | $2,028 | $2,195 |
| Homeowners | 76.7% | 46.4% | 91.7% | 94.9% |
| Median age | 42.5 | 51.3 | 40.7 | 40.1 |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 23.8 min | 22.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 39 min | 37 min | 40 min | 38 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Stillwater home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Stillwater'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 Stillwater
What's required to sell a home in Stillwater?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Stillwater; 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.
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Is Stillwater right for you?
Who should buy a home in Stillwater?
- 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 Stillwater?
- 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.
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Stillwater FAQ
What do Stillwater buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Stillwater?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Stillwater at $414,200, 2% lower than the Washington County median (Washington County: $422,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Stillwater homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Stillwater, MN?
About 19,386 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city held steady between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Stillwater?
Stillwater Area 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 Stillwater from downtown Minneapolis?
About 39 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 31 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 20.1 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Stillwater a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Stillwater has a median household income of $105,853, 76.7% homeownership and a 20.1-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 Stillwater?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,622 a month, compared with $1,710 in Washington County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Stillwater?
55082 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 Stillwater?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Long Lake (about 97 acres), Lake McKusick (about 45 acres) and Lily Lake (about 36 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Stillwater?
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 Stillwater require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Stillwater. 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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Which communities are close to Stillwater?
Drive times from Stillwater in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
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