Litchfield MN Real Estate

Are you looking for a quiet, friendly atmosphere, great house prices, and a spot within one hour of the Minneapolis metro area real estate? Litchfield MN real estate may be in the cards for you.

Litchfield Minnesota is just about an hour west of the Twin Cities on U.S Highway 12.. Minnesota Highways 22 and 24 also transect the city It is home to about 6500 residents within an area of 4.7 square miles, and is the seat of Meeker County. Minnesota Highways 22 and 24 also transect the city. Litchfield MN real estate is affordable, and is an attractive option for those who commute to the western suburbs of Minneapolis.

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However, the city has plenty of other benefits to offer commuters and non-commuters alike. In spite of its bucolic atmosphere, Litchfield takes the health of its local economy seriously. It knows that the local economy is crucial to protecting the property value of Litchfield MN real estate. It is firmly dedicated to creating ways to assist companies who would consider relocating to the area, thanks to its E-Commerce Minnesota affiliation and the Meeker County Economic Development office. The City of Litchfield is proud of its fiscally responsible government, and the presence of high-tech manufacturing industries. High-tech communications companies include Unicel and Hutchinson Telecommunications. Manufacturing jobs are supported by industries like Hearthrob Exhaust, Doosan Bobcat Attachments, Minnesota Rubber and Plastics, Tech-Etch, and Towmaster Trailers, among others.

Litchfield even boasts a municpal airport with a 4000 ft runway that can accommodate jet and propeller aircraft, and offers instrument approach support if needed.

Another important attraction for newcomers is the strong reputation of the local school system. Litchfield School District 465 serves the communities of Litchfield, Darwin, Kingston, Forest City, and Greenleaf. The mission of the district is to “use the talents of our students, our staff and our community, and by working to the best of our abilities, we can provide the quality of education needed to achieve our school district’s vision of helping our students build a future through education.”

Neither is the community short of recreational opportunities. Take a walk around Lake Ripley, play an 18-hole game of golf, watch a Blues Baseball game, or take your pick from a number of festive community events. The Litchfield Watercade is the major summer festival. Historical attractions include the Grand Army of the Republic Hall, complete with Civil War artifacts and other historical memorabilia.
You can drive 6 miles northeast of town to see the Forest City Stockade, a fort that was hastily built during the Sioux uprising of 1862.

Homes in Litchfield

Home ownership opportunities here are as varied as they are affordable. According to the Northstar Regional MLS, there are 112 single family homes for sale at an average asking price of $175,361, at a mere $104 per square foot. The Litchfield MN real estate market offers about two dozen new construction listings, most notably in the Nature’s Edge addition. Buyers for these homes may qualify for special financing through special financing thru SWMHP, and an interest-free loan up to 15,000. If you are looking for something more upscale, there may be lakefront property available on Minne Belle, complete with Australian Cypress floors, cherry cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

Town home selection in Litchfield is very limited, but there are a few newer, all-one-level units for sale.

Your Litchfield MN Real Estate Agent

Please give me a call at (320) 282-3592 if you are thinking of buying or selling real estate. I am a full service Minnesota REALTOR and long term resident of the area. My goal is to earn your repeat business and family referrals by providing red-carpet service and the best information to you so you can make the best possible real estate decisions.

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