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Stillwater

Historic river town with a small-city soul.

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The area

Birthplace of Minnesota and home to one of the most picturesque downtowns in the Midwest. Stillwater offers boutique shopping, riverboats on the St. Croix, and a mix of historic estates and new construction.

Why people live here

  • 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

Lifestyle

  • Boating and kayaking on the St. Croix
  • Local favorites: LoLo, Domacin, Lift Bridge Brewing
  • Brown's Creek Trail biking

Housing stock

Historic Victorians downtown, luxury new builds in Liberty and Settler's Glen, family-friendly Croixwood. Median around $550K.

Schools

Stillwater Area Public Schools — consistently top-ranked in MN.

Commute

30–35 min to downtown St. Paul via Hwy 36; 45 min to Minneapolis.

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