Woodbury is the largest city in Washington County and the anchor of the Twin Cities east metro. As of the latest census, 83,154 residents call it home, and a steady stream of move-up buyers, growing families, and professionals continue to relocate here from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and out of state. The city sits about 11 miles east of downtown St. Paul and 17 miles east of downtown Minneapolis, with quick access to I-94, I-494, and I-694.
What sets Woodbury apart is a deliberate balance: master-planned residential pockets sit beside green space, three school districts, and a maturing dining and retail scene at CityWalk, Tamarack Village, and Woodbury Lakes. The current median sale price runs around $429,000, with the most active price band sitting between $300,000 and $450,000. Above that, Woodbury supports a strong move-up and luxury market through neighborhoods like Wedgewood, Whistling Valley, and Stonemill Farms.
Darin Bjerknes has been selling homes in Woodbury and the surrounding east metro for 20+ years. The sections that follow are a working guide to the neighborhoods Darin sells, the school districts that serve each, and the market data buyers and sellers ask about every week.
Reading this guide because you're planning to buy or sell? Jump straight into the step-by-step process: the Buyer's Guide or the Seller's Guide.
Featured Neighborhoods
Woodbury is not one market. It is a stack of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own price range, age of construction, school assignment, and community feel. The eight below come up most often in real conversations with buyers. A dedicated guide for each is being built out.
Stonemill Farms
A master-planned community in southeast Woodbury, anchored by community pools, a hockey rink, walking trails, and a community center. Homes range from townhomes through executive single-family. Stonemill consistently lands at the top of "best Woodbury neighborhood" lists for one reason: the neighbors actually know each other.
Wedgewood
Established in the mid-1980s as a planned development of more than 950 residential properties, Wedgewood is built around the Prestwick Golf Club fairways at 9555 Wedgewood Drive. The development was completed around 2002 and is divided into four distinct sub-neighborhoods, each with its own architectural feel: Wedgewood Valley, Wedgewood Heights, Wedgewood Shores, and Wedgewood Park. Single-family homes, townhomes, and villas sit side by side. A home that backs to the course rarely sits long.
Dancing Waters
Newer construction in the south end of Woodbury, popular with growing families. Close enough to Stonemill amenities to feel like a younger sibling, with its own pool and gathering spots.
Whistling Valley
Luxury enclave with custom builds and acre-plus lots in the northeast corner of Woodbury, bleeding into Lake Elmo. The kind of homes that show up at the high end of every quarterly market report.
Interlachen
One of the established luxury pockets in central Woodbury. Mature landscaping, larger square footage, and a deep bench of long-term homeowners.
Powers Lake
Homes around and adjacent to Powers Lake, with a mix of waterfront, water-view, and lake-access lots. A small market that turns over slowly.
Bailey's Arbor
Newer construction off Bailey Road, in the south-central part of the city. Family-driven, with a strong townhome and single-family mix.
Marsh Creek
An established mid-Woodbury neighborhood with a natural feel, walking distance to several parks and the Tamarack Nature Preserve.
Browse All Woodbury Neighborhoods
Woodbury has more than 80 named residential developments. The full inventory:
Alderwood, Ashton Ridge, Bailey's Arbor, Brighton's Landing, Brookside Estates, Brookview Garden, Brookview Place, Carriage Farms, Carver Lake Meadows, City Walk, Cobblestone, Colby Lake, Compass Pointe, Copper Oaks, Dancing Waters, Donnay's Tall Trees, Eagle Valley, Eastview Place, Evergreen, Fairway Meadows, Fox Glen, Garden Gate, Heritage Glen, Heritage Park, Highland Heights, Highland Knoll, Homestead Hills, Interlachen, Inverness, Kingsfield, Lake Place, Lake Ridge, Lake Villa Estates, Lakepoint, Lakeview, Markgraf's Lake, Marsh Creek, Overlook Pointe, Park Hills, Parkside, Parkwood Knoll, Pendryn Hill, Pinecrest, Pioneer Point, Powers Lake, Preserve, Quarry Ridge, Ridgegate, Ridgestone, Royal Oaks, Sandlewood, Savannah Oaks, Settlers Ridge, Southridge, Spinnaker Cove, Stonemill Farms, Strates Farm, Summerlin, Summit at Ridgestone, Summit Pointe, Sundown, The Heights of Woodbury, The Preserve, The Seasons, Timberlea Estates, Twenty One Oaks, Victoria Heights, Waterstone, Watertower Place, Wedgewood (Valley, Heights, Shores, Park), Wind Wood, Woodbury Crossing, Woodbury Hill, Woodbury Pines, Woodcliff, Woodland Hills, Woodview Acres, Woodwinds, Wyncrest, and Wyndham Ponds.
For a buyer or seller in any of these, Darin can pull recent sales, current inventory, and average days on market within minutes. Reach out for a neighborhood-specific report.
Schools
Woodbury is served by three school districts, and the line between them matters. Buyers should always confirm a specific home's school assignment before making an offer, because boundaries shift and exceptions exist. Darin made a video walking through how the three districts split for buyers comparing addresses.
South Washington County Schools (ISD 833)
Covers most of central, south, and east Woodbury. (District boundary map.)
ISD 833 schools serving Woodbury:
- Elementary: Woodbury Elementary, Royal Oaks Elementary, Valley Crossing Elementary, Liberty Ridge Elementary, Middleton Elementary, Red Rock Elementary, Bailey Elementary, Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Middle: Woodbury Middle School, Lake Middle School
- High: Woodbury High School, East Ridge High School
Stillwater Area Schools (ISD 834)
Covers the northern and northeastern edges of Woodbury, especially neighborhoods toward Lake Elmo. (District boundary map.)
ISD 834 schools serving Woodbury:
- Elementary: Brookview Elementary
- Middle: Oak-Land Middle School
- High: Stillwater Area High School
North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Schools (ISD 622)
Covers the western edges of Woodbury. (District boundary map.)
ISD 622 schools serving Woodbury:
- Elementary: Eagle Point Elementary
- Middle: Skyview Middle School
- High: Tartan High School
Alternative and private school options
- Math & Science Academy (a new MSA campus is under construction off Bailey Road)
- New Life Academy
- Saint Ambrose Catholic School
- Woodbury Leadership Academy
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
For buyers prioritizing a specific school, Darin maps the home address to the current district boundary before showings. School zone drives offer strategy more than most buyers expect.
Living in Woodbury
Outdoor life is built in. Carver Lake Park sits at the city's southwest corner with a beach, fishing pier, and trails. M Health Fairview Sports Center (formerly Bielenberg) at 4125 Radio Drive is a regional draw, with two ice rinks, a full-size indoor field house, an outdoor ice rink, tennis courts, a splash pad, picnic shelters, Madison's Place inclusive playground, 36 outdoor athletic fields, and the Woodbury Rotary Miracle Field for accessible play. Tamarack Nature Preserve protects 169 acres of wetland surrounded by woodlands in the heart of the city, threaded with boardwalks and walking paths.
Golf in Woodbury runs through two courses inside city limits: Eagle Valley Golf Course (the municipal course at 2600 Double Eagle Lane) and Prestwick Golf Club (the championship daily-fee course at 9555 Wedgewood Drive that anchors the Wedgewood neighborhoods).
Day-to-day, residents have a maturing retail and dining footprint anchored by three corridors: CityWalk, Tamarack Village, and Woodbury Lakes. Locally driven concepts, breweries, and chef-led restaurants continue to open along Tamarack Road and Hudson Boulevard.
The east metro is also a launch pad. Commuters reach downtown St. Paul in about 15 minutes and downtown Minneapolis in 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. The MSP airport sits 20 minutes southwest. For weekend trips, Stillwater is 15 minutes north and the St. Croix River is 10 minutes east.
The Woodbury Market at a Glance
Current snapshot, refreshed quarterly:
- Median sale price (Woodbury, MN, last 90 days): $429,000
- Median days on market (Woodbury, MN, last 90 days): 41 days
- Months of inventory: 2.1 months (still a seller-leaning market)
- Year-over-year median price change: +6.4%
- Most active price band: $300,000 to $450,000
Woodbury is not the same market as the broader Twin Cities. Inventory in the $300,000 to $450,000 band turns over fastest, while Woodbury luxury (over $1 million) competes against a smaller buyer pool with longer days on market. Neighborhood often drives pricing as much as square footage. With 2.1 months of inventory, sellers still have meaningful pricing power, but pricing accurately the first time matters more than it did during the peak frenzy.
Working with Darin
Darin Bjerknes is a Woodbury-area REALTOR® with 20+ years selling homes across the Twin Cities east metro: Woodbury, Afton, Stillwater, Cottage Grove, and Lake Elmo. He works move-up buyers through luxury sellers, with a track record of pricing accurately the first time and marketing aggressively where it matters. His office is Minnesōtan, Brokered by REAL.
The buyers who hire Darin are usually doing one of three things: moving up inside Woodbury, relocating to the east metro from another part of the country, or selling a long-tenured family home and choosing where to land next. Each requires a different playbook, and Darin will tell you which one applies inside the first 20 minutes of the conversation.
Set up a time to chat: calendly.com/darintheminnesotan. Or call 612-702-5126.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Woodbury, MN?
The median sale price in Woodbury is approximately $429,000 as of the most recent 90-day window, with the most active price band running from $300,000 to $450,000. Year over year, prices are up about 6.4 percent. Woodbury luxury homes (over $1 million) follow their own pace and typically sit longer than the broader market.
What school district is Woodbury in?
Woodbury is served by three school districts: South Washington County Schools (ISD 833) covers most of the city, Stillwater Area Schools (ISD 834) covers the northern and northeastern edges, and North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale (ISD 622) covers the western edges. School assignment is by address, not neighborhood, and exceptions exist. Darin made a video walking through the three districts.
Is Woodbury a good place to live?
Woodbury consistently ranks at or near the top of Minnesota's "best places to live" lists, driven by school quality, low crime, mature retail and dining, and strong outdoor amenities. The trade-off is competitive pricing in the most desirable school zones.
What are the best neighborhoods in Woodbury?
Most asked: Stonemill Farms, Wedgewood (which itself splits into Valley, Heights, Shores, and Park), Dancing Waters, Whistling Valley, Interlachen, Powers Lake, Bailey's Arbor, and Marsh Creek. The full city has more than 80 named developments. Darin keeps a working profile of each.
How long do Woodbury homes take to sell?
The current median is 41 days on market. Properties priced correctly in the $300,000 to $450,000 band move faster. Luxury homes (over $1 million) take longer because the buyer pool is smaller. That said, time to sell depends heavily on the strategy your real estate agent takes to list and market the home, and on the home itself: updates, condition, finishes, and how it stacks up against direct competitors all move the timeline. Pricing strategy and presentation drive the gap more than seasonality.
What are property taxes like in Woodbury, MN?
Minnesota uses a class-rate system rather than a single flat percentage. For a residential homestead in Woodbury, the class rate is 1.00 percent on the first $500,000 of taxable market value and 1.25 percent on any value above $500,000. That class rate is applied to create the property's tax capacity, then local rates from the city, county, school district, and watershed district are layered on top. Final taxes vary by parcel, school district, and other taxing authorities, so always run actual numbers on a specific home before making an offer.
How far is Woodbury from St. Paul and Minneapolis?
Woodbury is about 11 miles east of downtown St. Paul (15 to 20 minutes by car off-peak) and about 17 miles east of downtown Minneapolis (25 to 35 minutes by car off-peak). MSP airport is 20 minutes southwest.
Is there public transportation in Woodbury?
Limited fixed-route bus service connects Woodbury to St. Paul and Minneapolis through Metro Transit express routes. Most residents drive. Park-and-ride lots sit along the I-94 and I-494 corridors.
What is there to do in Woodbury, MN?
Carver Lake Park, M Health Fairview Sports Center, Tamarack Nature Preserve, Eagle Valley and Prestwick golf courses, CityWalk, Tamarack Village, and Woodbury Lakes. Stillwater is 15 minutes north for weekend trips.
How do I find current homes for sale in Woodbury?
Use Darin's home search tool, or contact Darin directly for off-market opportunities and pre-MLS coming-soon listings. Call 612-702-5126.
