Compare cities · September 2026
Greenwood vs. Spring Park
Homes in Greenwood sold for a median $3,000,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 336% more than in Spring Park ($688,750). Homes sold faster in Greenwood: 56 days on market on average, against 92 in Spring Park. Greenwood's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1984 against 1979. Greenwood is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 28 minutes by car, against 31. The two are about 4 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Greenwood | Spring Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $3,000,000 | $688,750 |
| Change from a year earlier | +39.5% | −12.8% |
| Homes sold | 13 | 30 |
| Days on market | 56 | 92 |
| Share of original list price | 98.2% | 93.7% |
| Price per square foot | $727 | $414 |
| New listings | 20 | 44 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 3 | 18 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 1.4 | 6.6 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Greenwood | Spring Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $1,240,400 | $661,600 |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1979 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 85% | 25% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90% | 25% |
| Median rent | $1,885 | $1,241 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Greenwood | Spring Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 713 | 1,641 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi | 0.4 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 28 min | 31 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 41 min | 44 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 33 min | 45 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 29 min | 42 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 32 min | 36 min |
| Average commute to work | 27.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 2 | 1 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Greenwood
School districts: Minnetonka Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Minnetonka (14,206 acres), Lake William (16 acres)
Spring Park
School districts: Westonka Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Minnetonka (14,206 acres)
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Greenwood or Spring Park?
Is Greenwood or Spring Park more expensive?
Greenwood. The median sale price was $3,000,000 there and $688,750 in Spring Park over the 12 months through September 2026, according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update. The median is the middle sale, so both have homes well above and below it.
Where do homes sell faster, Greenwood or Spring Park?
Greenwood: 56 days on market on average against 92, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Greenwood, about 28 minutes by car in light traffic (31 from Spring Park). To downtown Saint Paul: 41 minutes from Greenwood, 44 from Spring Park.
How far apart are Greenwood and Spring Park?
About 4 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Greenwood or Spring Park?
Greenwood has more: 2 lakes of 10+ acres touch Greenwood (largest: Lake Minnetonka) and 1 touch Spring Park (largest: Lake Minnetonka), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Greenwood and Spring Park?
Greenwood: Minnetonka Public School District. Spring Park: Westonka Public School District. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Greenwood or Spring Park?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
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