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East Isles

Lake of the Isles living in the heart of Minneapolis.

Median list price
$625,000
Median days on market
20
Median $ per sqft
$315
Median list price YoY
+3.8%

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The area

East Isles is a small, walkable Minneapolis neighborhood wrapped around Lake of the Isles. Historic mansions, brick apartment buildings, and a short walk to Uptown define this classic Chain of Lakes address.

What you can expect in East Isles

  • Historic single-family homes, brick co-ops, and boutique condos.
  • Median list price around $625K, with median days on market around 20.
  • 10 min to downtown Minneapolis via Hennepin or Lyndale.
  • Lifestyle: Isles walking and biking loop; Local favorites: Barbette, Isles Bun & Coffee, Bde Maka Ska pavilion; Chain of Lakes paddling and sailing.
  • Minneapolis Public Schools plus multiple private options in the area.
  • Overall feel: Lake of the Isles living in the heart of Minneapolis.

What buyers often compare here

  • Larger single-family homes and executive housing
  • Shorter commutes into downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul
  • Walkable retail, cafes, and neighborhood parks
  • Historic housing stock and architectural character
  • Lake and river access, boating, and waterfront proximity

Why people live here

  • Steps from Lake of the Isles and the Chain of Lakes
  • Walk to Uptown restaurants, bars, and shops
  • Historic mansions and character apartment buildings
  • Strong condo market alongside single-family classics
  • Quick access to downtown Minneapolis via Hennepin

Lifestyle

  • Isles walking and biking loop
  • Local favorites: Barbette, Isles Bun & Coffee, Bde Maka Ska pavilion
  • Chain of Lakes paddling and sailing

Housing stock

Historic single-family homes, brick co-ops, and boutique condos.

Schools

Minneapolis Public Schools plus multiple private options in the area.

School district boundaries and program information change. Buyers should verify current attendance areas and school details directly with the district.

Commute

10 min to downtown Minneapolis via Hennepin or Lyndale.

Buyers

Buying in East Isles?

We'll help you compare neighborhoods, property condition, pricing, commute, resale, and offer strategy before you write.

Our team helps buyers evaluate the housing, location, and transaction considerations that matter in East Isles. We compare comparable homes and pockets within East Isles, flag deferred maintenance before you fall in love, and help structure an offer that fits current market dynamics. Recent median days on market in East Isles has been around 20, which shapes how competitive an offer needs to be.

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Sellers

Selling in East Isles?

We'll help you understand your value, what to prep, what to skip, and how to position your home against current competition.

Pricing in East Isles is nuanced — a few blocks can change value. We build a list price from recent sold comps, active competition, and current inventory, then walk your home and give you an honest list of prep that actually moves the needle in this market — and what to skip. Median list price has moved +3.8% year over year here — one input among comps, condition, and current active competition.

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