Homes for Sale in West Saint Paul, MN
West Saint Paul is a dynamic Dakota County suburb offering incredible close-in convenience just minutes from downtown St. Paul. The city features a vibrant retail corridor along Robert Street and beautiful outdoor spaces like the Thompson County Park overlook. It provides a welcoming community atmosphere with highly attainable housing options.
Why Live in West Saint Paul
West Saint Paul Market Snapshot
Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.
Median Sales Price
% of Original List Price Received
Days on Market
Closed Sales
Homes for Sale
Months Supply
Supply vs. Demand Trends
West Saint Paul Housing Market Today
Here is where the West Saint Paul market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has decreased by 9% from last year to $339,900, though an opposite trend in price per square foot suggests this change more likely reflects the mix of homes that sold. Homes are selling 2 days more quickly than last year, averaging 33 days on market, and sellers are receiving 96.5% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 1.6 months of supply. Active inventory is down 24% from last year to 32 homes for sale.
In this seller's market, buyers should be prepared to act quickly, while sellers can generally expect strong interest if priced correctly.
In West Saint Paul, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 57% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Roughly 48% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1970.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,848 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,142 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published September 12, 2026.
West Saint Paul market questions
Is West Saint Paul a buyer's or seller's market?
West Saint Paul was a seller's market in August 2026, with 1.6 months of supply. Under about 3 months generally favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is considered balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers. There were 32 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in West Saint Paul?
Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 33 days on market, 2 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 96.5% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in West Saint Paul?
No. The median sale price fell 9.3% year over year to $339,900. Price per square foot moved the other way (from $202 to $206), which suggests the change mostly reflects the mix of homes sold.
Living in West Saint Paul
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In West Saint Paul, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 57% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 22 minutes.
Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
What does it cost to own a home in West Saint Paul?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,848 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,142 a year.
Median home value
$301,300
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$3,142/yr
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$1,848/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$748/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,282/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in West Saint Paul?
About 57% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1970.
Owner-occupied homes
57%
Lower than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1970
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.
Home age by decade
The share of homes built during each period.
- 2020 or later2%
- 2010-20197%
- 2000-20096%
- 1990-19995%
- 1980-198915%
- 1970-197914%
- 1960-196915%
- 1950-195916%
- 1940-19498%
- 1939 or earlier11%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached48%
- Townhome / attached7%
- 2-4 units4%
- 5+ units41%
How do people get around in West Saint Paul?
The average one-way commute is 22 min and 87% of homes have broadband.
Average commute
22 min
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.
How people get to work
The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.
- Drive alone68%
- Carpool8%
- Walk or bike2%
- Work from home20%
Homes with broadband
87%
Lower than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Available Properties in West Saint Paul
45 homes for sale in West Saint Paul
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