New listing$1,895,000
342 Ferndale Road N · Wayzata
5 bd4 ba4,820 sqft
The neighborhood
What Eden Prairie is actually like to live in
Eden Prairie is the best-value suburb in the west metro for families who want good schools without lakefront prices.
You get District 272 — a consistent top-five district in the state — plus 2,250 acres of parkland and more than 130 miles of trails. That combination is hard to match at this price point.
The commute is a real selling point. I-494 puts downtown Minneapolis 20–25 minutes away and the airport is even closer.
This is where I send move-up buyers on a $600K budget who put schools first. You are not giving up anything that matters, and your money goes further than it would in Edina or Minnetonka.
On the market
Homes for sale in Eden Prairie right now
A live look at what’s moving, pulled from NorthstarMLS. The full IDX search opens once the feed is wired in — for now these are representative of the Eden Prairie market.
New listing
Price reduced$1,249,000
18 Bracketts Point Road · Orono
4 bd4 ba3,610 sqft
Just sold$2,650,000
205 Lake Street · Excelsior
5 bd5 ba5,240 sqft
New listing$624,900
9411 Preserve Trail · Eden Prairie
4 bd3 ba2,940 sqft
The lifestyle
What it’s like to live here
Schools
- Eden Prairie ISD 272 — top-5 in Minnesota
- Eden Prairie High, strong academics and athletics
Commute
- 15 min to the airport via I-494
- 22 min to downtown Minneapolis
Parks & Trails
- Bryant Lake Regional Park
- Minnesota River valley trails
- 130+ miles of connected paths
Dining
- Eden Prairie Center dining
- Smith Douglas More House / Dunn Brothers
- Local spots along Prairie Center Dr
From Bryce
“If I were moving to the west metro on a $600K budget and schools were my #1 priority, Eden Prairie is where I'd look first. You get District 272 and you're not giving up access to anything that matters. It is the value play, plain and simple.”
Bryce Caldwell · RE/MAX Results · Eden Prairie specialist
Local knowledge
Bryce’s picks in Eden Prairie
Park · Waterfront
Bryant Lake Regional Park
Swim beach, trails, and a boat launch inside the city.
Google 4.7
School
Eden Prairie ISD 272
The reason most of my relocation clients land here.
Top 5 in MN
Café · Landmark
Smith Douglas More House
1877 house turned coffee shop. A local ritual.
Google 4.6
Good to know
Common questions about Eden Prairie, MN
Is Eden Prairie MN a good place to live?
Eden Prairie consistently ranks among the best suburbs in Minnesota for families. It offers top-rated schools (District 272), extensive parks and trails, low crime, and an easy commute to Minneapolis — with home prices lower than comparable western suburbs like Edina or Minnetonka.
What is the average home price in Eden Prairie MN?
The median home sale price in Eden Prairie was approximately $472,000 in early 2026, according to Redfin market data. Homes range from $300,000 condos to $1.5M+ luxury properties, with most families buying in the $450,000–$700,000 range.
Is Eden Prairie expensive?
Eden Prairie is moderately priced for the Twin Cities west metro — less than Edina, Minnetonka, and Wayzata, while offering comparable or superior school quality.
Market report
Eden Prairie market update — January 2026
142
Active listings
55 days
Avg days on market
$248/sqft
Price per sq ft
$472,250
Median sale price
Eden Prairie is the most balanced market in the west metro — enough inventory that buyers have real choice, priced low enough that homes still move in under two months. For move-up families, this is the easiest place to buy and sell in the same season.
Source: Redfin · Updated January 2026
Local intel
Living in Eden Prairie
Everything about Eden Prairie and the lake around it — the schools, the water, the trails, and where to eat.
Neighborhood guide
Moving to Eden Prairie, MN — What I Tell Every Relocation Client
The best-value family suburb in the west metro: top-five schools, 130+ miles of trails, and a 20-minute downtown commute — without Wayzata prices.
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Things to do
Cheap and Free Things to Do With Kids Around Lake Minnetonka (With Real Prices)
A ranked list of low-cost family outings around Lake Minnetonka with actual prices: the $2 Excelsior streetcar, the $9/day Three Rivers swim pond, the free beaches at Excelsior Commons, and the Tuesday farmers market — plus which spots are worth a weekday and where parking actually works.
8 min read
Schools
The 5 Best School Districts Around Lake Minnetonka, Ranked (2026 Niche Grades)
Wayzata 284 is Niche's #1 district in Minnesota for 2026 — its third straight year. Here are the five A+ districts around the lake, ranked, with the numbers buyers actually cite.
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Nearby
Neighborhoods near Eden Prairie
Minnetonka
from $600KMature, leafy, and central — the reliable move-up address with the 276 schools.
Wayzata
from $900KWalkable downtown, lake access two blocks from dinner, and the #1 school district in Minnesota.
Plymouth
from $450KOne of Minnesota's largest suburbs — parks, jobs, and an easy northwest commute.
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