The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55127 sells for about $909,456, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,826 a month.
ZIP 55127 — Vadnais Heights
The 55127 housing market remains stable with high demand for luxury and family-oriented properties, driven by strong school districts and proximity to the Twin Cities. Inventory remains tight, supporting steady year-over-year price appreciation. Figures for specific market metrics like active inventory and sales counts are based on current portal data, while demographic data is sourced from the latest ACS estimates.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools, large lot sizes, and proximity to nature, while maintaining a reasonable commute to the Twin Cities.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 3.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 55127, Ramsey County MN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 55127 area are generally low, with the community experiencing significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan average.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including Mounds View and White Bear Lake, which are consistently recognized for strong academic performance and college readiness.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe winter weather and occasional wind events, with standard flood risks primarily confined to areas immediately adjacent to local lakes and wetlands.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Twin Cities employment core and local commercial development in Vadnais Heights, with ongoing residential infill and luxury housing projects in North Oaks.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Minnesota) — Condominium Unit Taxation: Each unit constitutes a separate parcel for tax purposes. If a declaration is recorded at least 30 days before a tax installment is due, the taxing authority must split the taxes among the units. State (Minnesota) — Minnesota General Property Tax Classification System: Property tax is calculated by applying a class rate to the parcel's estimated market value to determine tax capacity, then multiplying by the local tax rate. For residential homesteads (Class 1a), the rate is 1.00% for the first $500,000 of market value and 1.
Residents typically commute by car to downtown Saint Paul or Minneapolis, with travel times averaging 25-30 minutes via I-35E or I-694.
The area features extensive access to outdoor amenities, including the Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park, numerous golf courses, and a network of trails surrounding the North Oaks residential community.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with a mix of luxury apartment complexes and single-family home rentals catering to professionals and families.
The local economy is supported by a mix of healthcare, retail, and professional services, with many residents commuting to major employers in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.
The area is served by major highway corridors I-35E and I-694, providing efficient access to the broader metropolitan region.
Development is focused on maintaining the low-density character of North Oaks while supporting commercial growth along the Highway 61 corridor in Vadnais Heights.
Ramsey County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a market-based approach to determine annual tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to various special taxing districts, including school districts, watershed management organizations, and regional park levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind, hail, and fire risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 55127 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Mall of America®4.617.4 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Minnesota3.917.3 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe4.517.4 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.516.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Edina4.218.2 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.611.3 mi
- Grand Casino Arena4.69.4 mi
- Minneapolis Convention Center4.512.1 mi
- Minnesota State Fair4.78.4 mi
- Topgolf Brooklyn Center4.310.1 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.611.3 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.77.7 mi
- Minneapolis Institute of Art4.812.6 mi
- Science Museum of Minnesota4.69.5 mi
- Guthrie Theater4.811.1 mi
- Minneapolis Institute of Art4.812.6 mi
- Science Museum of Minnesota4.69.5 mi
- Union Depot4.59.2 mi
- Walker Art Center4.512.8 mi
- Minnesota State Capitol4.78.7 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.77.7 mi
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden4.712.7 mi
- Boom Island Park4.711 mi
- Lake Elmo Park Reserve4.711.5 mi
- Silverwood Park4.87.3 mi
- Your Boat Club White Bear Lake4.83.2 mi
- Topgolf Brooklyn Center4.310.1 mi
- National Sports Center4.58.9 mi
- Edinburgh USA4.412.2 mi
- Puttery4.711.5 mi
- Majestic Oaks Golf Club4.112.9 mi
- Rosedale Center4.36.5 mi
- Maplewood Mall44.4 mi
- Hmong Village4.47.7 mi
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport4.415 mi
- Shoyu3.715.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park offering swimming, hiking, and fishing.
Private golf club located within the North Oaks community.
Multi-use facility for community events and gatherings.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 17.5% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $750,000 (-17.5% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.