




In recent years, the Cottage Grove real estate market has doubled from about 15,000 residents to more than 30,000 residents. Cottage Grove is home to more than 15 important historical sites that bring many tourists to the city. The Historic Cedarhurst Mansion is one of the most visited historical sites in the area and my family has visited it several times.
There are many quality and family-oriented neighborhoods located throughout the Cottage Grove real estate market. My family lives in the Hidden Valley neighborhood and we enjoy the feeling of community with other neighbors. Other great neighborhoods throughout the city include Hamlet Court and Hillside Trail, just to name a couple. These Cottage Grove neighborhoods are located just a short distance away from the various schools as well. The Pine Hill Elementary School and the private Hope Christian Academy are just a couple schools in the area to choose from.
The Cottage Grover real estate market offers a variety of neighborhoods to fit a variety of home buyers’ needs. Hamlet Court is one of the more popular condominium communities because it is situated nest to the All Seasons Golf Course and the Mississippi Dunes Golf Links. The Hidden Valley neighborhood is just a short walk away from Cottage Grove Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School. Hillside Trail offers access to nearby schools as well as a short walk to Hearthside Park and Hemingway Park.
Because of the size of the Cottage Grove real estate market, you can find dozens or even hundreds of homes available for sale. For the more budget minded buyer, there are home in the modest $100,000 to $250,000 range with spacious floor plans and great views. But for the wealthier and more discerning home buyer, there are Cottage Grove MN homes for sale in the price range all the way up to about $800,000. Condominiums and townhomes are also available in a variety of price ranges depending on the size and features the home provides.
In December, 2011 the 43 new listings were higher year over year in Cottage Grove it was up 7.5%. In Cottage Grove the average days on the market declined -6.4% yr/yr to 117 in December that we would like to see continue with our Cottage Grove Real Estate Group. The median sales price in Cottage Grove for December was $170,000 it was higher mo/mo it was up 8550 month over month. Cottage Grove is now at 4 months of inventory for sale in December that was lower vs last year, call a real estate expert from Cottage Grove Real Estate Group. Average sales price in Cottage Grove was $200,442 in December that was higher year over year, up 29.2%. Cottage-Grove-Real-Estate.Com were talking inventory of real estate for sale for the month of December 2011, it was down m/m -10.8%. Many of us at the Cottage-Grove-Real-Estate.Com were talking current market conditions for the month of December 2011, it was down 8.1% vs last year to 93.3% of list price. Cottage Grove closed sales dropped -17.8% mo/mo in December that something we are watching and concerned about with our Cottage Grove Real Estate Team.









