Search live homes for sale using a constantly refreshed NorthstarMLS feed. Active listings update throughout the day, so you’ll see new listings as soon as they hit the market, along with open houses, price changes, and full MLS listing details. From historic homes near Main Street to newer construction in Liberty on the Lake, the inventory spans multiple price points and architectural styles.



As you narrow options, focusing on specific neighborhoods often helps buyers compare pricing patterns, lot sizes, and how quickly homes tend to move.



Listings are subject to the Fair Housing Act and NorthstarMLS rules.





Richard McDonough is a Global Real Estate Advisor with Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty, based at 124 N Main St in downtown Stillwater. A fourth-generation resident with over 33 years of experience, he brings deep local context to buyers navigating everything from riverfront estates along the St. Croix to properties inside the Historic Residential District.



Richard has closed more than 450 career transactions and specializes in historic homes, luxury waterfront properties, and executive residences throughout the St. Croix Valley. Buyers working with him benefit from long-standing relationships, clear guidance on zoning and preservation rules, and insight into how specific streets and neighborhoods perform when new listings come to market.





• Median Sold Price: $435,000
• Average Days on Market (DOM): 35 days
• Months of Inventory: 1.8 months
• Price Appreciation (YoY): 3.5%



With inventory sitting at 1.8 months, the Stillwater housing market continues to favor sellers, but the details matter. Homes that are well-priced and show well tend to move inside the 35-day average, while listings lingering past 40 days often see price reductions. Buyers who tour early, watch MLS listings daily, and focus on one or two target areas usually spot the best opportunities before competition stacks up. Watching how sellers price and respond to early showing traffic can also signal which listings may hold firm versus where flexibility could appear.





Stillwater’s appeal shows up in small, practical ways. Main Street keeps errands walkable, the St. Croix River frames evening walks, and Brown’s Creek State Trail gives residents an easy outlet for biking or jogging. Many buyers weigh commute time carefully; Highway 36 provides a direct route toward St. Paul while keeping riverfront living within reach.



Lakeview Hospital and the Stillwater Area Public Schools provide a steady employment base, which helps keep demand strong for homes close to downtown and long-established neighborhoods. When buyers scan active listings, practical details like lot size, off-street parking, and access to trails often matter just as much as the home’s square footage.



• Historic Main Street: A walkable stretch of preserved 19th-century buildings with boutiques, antique shops, and chef-driven restaurants. Buyers who want to park once and do the rest on foot tend to zero in on nearby homes, especially for nights and weekends when downtown is busiest.

• St. Croix River: The river that defines the edge of town and a lot of the buyer demand. Summer boating, paddleboarding, and scenic cruises keep the shoreline active, and river views routinely show up as a real value driver in MLS listings.

• Lift Bridge Beer Company: A local brewery and taproom that functions as a neighborhood hangout. When events are on the calendar, buyers looking for “walkable things to do” often prioritize nearby on-market properties.
• Lumberjack Days: Stillwater’s annual summer festival tied to the city’s logging history. Parades, live music, and crowds downtown are a reminder of why homes close to Main Street keep strong interest year after year.
• Teddy Bear Park: A centrally located playground built for young kids. Families regularly filter active listings by distance to the park because it changes the after-school and weekend routine.
• Winter Attractions: Cold-weather draws like the Ice Castles display and local ski trails. Even in winter, the city stays active, which helps keep year-round attention on homes for sale instead of turning into a strictly seasonal market.





Stillwater Area Public Schools (ISD 834) serve the community.



Notable schools include Rutherford Elementary and Stonebridge Elementary, along with Stillwater Middle School and Stillwater Area High School. Demand inside these school boundaries often influences which neighborhoods see faster sales and fewer price reductions.





The Stillwater Police Department reports a violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 14.5 per 1,000 residents. Both figures sit below national and Minnesota averages.



Community policing efforts, including the SafeCam program, support a strong sense of security for residents and buyers evaluating long-term neighborhood stability.