This small, well established suburb of Minneapolis has developed into one of the fastest growing communities in the Twin Cities region. Plymouth, Minnesota is located 10 miles northwest of Minneapolis and is home to approximately 72,000 residents. Recently named the #1 place to live in the U.S. by CNN Money, the community is dedicated to building a strong business sector, preserving the beautiful surrounding natural environment and promoting family bonds and values.
The Plymouth, MN community enjoys an ideal location just off I-494 and State Highway 55 (Olson Memorial Highway). The town's strategic placement provides direct access to Minneapolis while allowing residents to live a quiet lifestyle amid scenic wooded terrain. A number of annual events – including the Autumn Arts Fair (an outdoor art festival), the citywide parade held every October, and an Old Fashioned Christmas holiday gathering – provide opportunities for residents to socialize within their community.
Plymouth, Minnesota maintains several hundred acres of parks, lakes and open space, providing facilities for a wide range of outdoor activities. Beautiful surroundings, never-ending recreational opportunities and a pro-business environment have created an influx of businesses and jobs to the area, which has attracted many new residents.
The Plymouth, MN real estate market offers townhouses, condominiums and single-family homes. Condos and townhouses for sale in Plymouth, Minnesota can be found from the mid-$100,000s to $200,000 for properties with additional amenities. Homes for sale in Plymouth, MN are priced starting in the mid-$100,000s, and can exceed $1 million for estates with acreage and waterfront locations. If you are looking for more affordable homes – search short sale homes in Plymouth MN and view homes currently in short sale. New homes for sale in Plymouth MN start in the $130K’s for 2 bedrooms and can reach up to $800K for homes with 4 bedrooms with over 2500 sq feet. A nice area to buy a home in Plymouth MN is Hampton Hills Country Club – offers homes with golf course views. Luxury homes and more expensive homes are found near the country club.
Plymouth Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $280,323 compared to $282,630 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Plymouth MN. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Plymouth to help you find the best home!