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White Bear Lake

Lake-town living on the east side.

Median list price
$400,975
Median days on market
25
Median $ per sqft
$215
Median list price YoY
−14.7%

Median list price and median days on market from Realtor.com Research Data · reporting period ending Jul 2026. Individual homes vary; verified figures only.

The area

A genuine lake town just minutes from downtown St. Paul. Walkable Main Street, sailing on the lake, and a community-first vibe.

What you can expect in White Bear Lake

  • Lakefront cottages and estates, mid-century ramblers, and new construction.
  • Median list price around $401K, with median days on market around 25.
  • 20 min to downtown St. Paul, 30–35 min to Minneapolis.
  • Lifestyle: Manitou Days and 4th of July fireworks; Tally's Dockside, Washington Square Bar; Lakeshore parks and ice fishing.
  • White Bear Lake Area Schools.
  • Overall feel: Lake-town living on the east side.

What buyers often compare here

  • Shorter commutes into downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul
  • Walkable retail, cafes, and neighborhood parks
  • More lot size, privacy, and outdoor space
  • Lake and river access, boating, and waterfront proximity

Why people live here

  • White Bear Lake recreation: sailing, boating, beaches
  • White Bear Lake Area Schools (ISD 624)
  • Charming downtown shops and restaurants
  • Quick access to I-35E and Hwy 61

Lifestyle

  • Manitou Days and 4th of July fireworks
  • Tally's Dockside, Washington Square Bar
  • Lakeshore parks and ice fishing

Housing stock

Lakefront cottages and estates, mid-century ramblers, and new construction.

Schools

White Bear Lake Area Schools.

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

Commute

20 min to downtown St. Paul, 30–35 min to Minneapolis.

Buyers

Buying in White Bear Lake?

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 White Bear Lake. We compare comparable homes and pockets within White Bear Lake, flag deferred maintenance before you fall in love, and help structure an offer that fits current market dynamics. Recent median days on market in White Bear Lake has been around 25, which shapes how competitive an offer needs to be.

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Sellers

Selling in White Bear Lake?

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

Pricing in White Bear Lake 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 −14.7% year over year here — one input among comps, condition, and current active competition.

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