Compare neighborhoods · September 2026
Cedar-Isles-Dean vs. West Maka Ska
Homes in Cedar-Isles-Dean sold for a median $450,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 115% more than in West Maka Ska ($209,750). Homes sold faster in West Maka Ska: 98 days on market on average, against 104 in Cedar-Isles-Dean. Cedar-Isles-Dean has more older homes: 29% were built before 1940, against 10%. The two are about a mile apart (center to center).
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Cedar-Isles-Dean | West Maka Ska |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $450,000 | $209,750 |
| Change from a year earlier | −27.1% | −21.4% |
| Homes sold | 47 | 24 |
| Days on market | 104 | 98 |
| Share of original list price | 95.7% | 92.4% |
| Price per square foot | $282 | $236 |
| New listings | 74 | 49 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 14 | 16 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.1 | 8.7 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Cedar-Isles-Dean | West Maka Ska |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $659,000 | $406,000 |
| Single-family houses | 21% | 11% |
| Townhomes and duplexes | 11% | 7% |
| Apartment buildings | 68% | 81% |
| Built before 1940 | 29% | 10% |
| Built 2000 or later | 33% | 12% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42% | 23% |
| Population | 3,480 | 2,620 |
| Area | 458 acres | 426 acres |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 (block groups in the neighborhood).
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
Cedar-Isles-Dean or West Maka Ska?
Is Cedar-Isles-Dean or West Maka Ska more expensive?
Cedar-Isles-Dean. The median sale price was $450,000 there and $209,750 in West Maka Ska 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, Cedar-Isles-Dean or West Maka Ska?
West Maka Ska: 98 days on market on average against 104, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Should I buy in Cedar-Isles-Dean or West Maka Ska?
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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