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Twin Cities · MN
Stillwater

Historic river town with a small-city soul.

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Western WI · WI
Hudson

St. Croix riverfront lifestyle, Wisconsin tax advantages.

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Western WI · WI
River Falls

College-town charm on the Kinnickinnic.

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Median list price
Lowest highlighted
$550K
$445K
$345K
Days on market
Fastest highlighted
22 days
21 days
23 days
Price / sqft
$235
$198
$175
YoY change
Strongest appreciation highlighted
+3.9%
+5%
+4.8%
Housing stock
Historic Victorians downtown, luxury new builds in Liberty and Settler's Glen, Croixwood.
Riverfront estates, executive new builds, family two-stories, and walkable downtown homes.
Family two-stories, new construction, and historic in-town homes.
Schools
Stillwater Area Public Schools — consistently well-regarded in MN.
Hudson School District — strong K-12 with award-winning HS programs.
River Falls School District.
Commute
30–35 min to downtown St. Paul via Hwy 36; 45 min to Minneapolis.
20 min to downtown St. Paul via I-94; 40 min to Minneapolis.
35 min to downtown St. Paul via I-94.
Lifestyle
  • Boating and kayaking on the St. Croix
  • Local favorites: LoLo, Domacin, Lift Bridge Brewing
  • Brown's Creek Trail biking
  • Boating, sailing, and the famous Hudson Booster Days
  • Hop the Dub on the Lift Bridge
  • Pier 500, San Pedro Café, Urban Olive & Vine
  • Kinni River paddling and fly fishing
  • Glen Park and Swinging Bridge
  • River Falls Days summer festival
Why people love it
  • Iconic Main Street: cafés, boutiques, breweries, and the lift bridge
  • St. Croix Riverfront beaches, marinas, and boating
  • Highly ranked Stillwater Area Schools (ISD 834)
  • Wide range from historic Victorians to luxury new builds
  • Strong year-round events: Lumberjack Days, Harvest Fest
  • Hudson School District (one of WI's well-regarded)
  • Charming Main Street with riverfront restaurants and shops
  • Lakefront Park, Willow River State Park nearby
  • Different Minnesota and Wisconsin tax structures — buyers should compare with a qualified tax professional
  • Strong new construction in The Heights, Red Cedar Canyon, and beyond
  • UW-River Falls and strong public schools
  • Walkable downtown with breweries and cafes
  • Kinnickinnic River Class I trout stream
  • Different Wisconsin tax structure — buyers should compare with a qualified tax professional
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