Why Live in Sandstone
Sandstone takes its name from the rocky cliffs flanking the Kettle River. The quarries in northeast Minnesota drew early settlers to the city, roughly midway between Duluth and Minneapolis. These days, parks, forests and wildlife preserves surround its small downtown area, and access to Interstate 35 boosts the appeal for commuters. “It’s a growing community,” says Rick Lewis, a Realtor with United Country Real Estate who has been selling in the area for 12 years. “We’re starting to get a lot of transplants from the metro areas, and it’s close to the freeway, so commuting is easy.” Homes in the central section of town date to the early 20th century and sit side by side on compact lots. Mature evergreen and maple trees line the wide streets, some paired with sidewalks. Outside the main residential areas, the rural landscape features dense wooded patches that separate residents from their neighbors. Properties on the outskirts can measure several acres, and many of the houses are newer construction. Investment properties, starter homes and National builds start at $50,000 to $150,000, while most ranch-style houses sell for $150,000 to $300,000. New Traditional and Cape Cod-style
Home Trends in Sandstone, MN
On average, homes in Sandstone, MN sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Sandstone, MN over the last 12 months is $265,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$300,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$189
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median List Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%