Northeast Metro
White Bear Lake
Lakeside charm & historic Main Street. A walkable downtown wrapped around the lake, with year-round events from Manitou Days to the lighting of Lakeshore Park. A neighborhood that still feels like a small town.
Communities
Minnesota, neighborhood by neighborhood.
Andrea's roots run deepest through the Northeast Metro. These guides cover the lifestyle, the schools, the local favorites, and what it actually feels like to live there.
Northeast Metro
Vadnais Heights
Quiet pockets, easy commutes. A tucked-away community with regional parks, trails along Vadnais Lake, and quick access to 35E and 694. Strong sense of neighborhood without the price tag of nearby cities.
Northeast Metro
Gem Lake
One of the Metro's smallest, most private cities. Tucked between White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake feels like a private retreat, large wooded lots, quiet roads, and a strong neighborhood character.
Northeast Metro
Mahtomedi
Small town with strong schools. Pine-lined streets, Wildwood Park, and a school district consistently ranked among the state's best. A tightly held community with character.
North Metro
Shoreview
Lakes, parks, and one of the Metro's top community centers. Family-friendly with a beloved community center, Snail Lake, and Turtle Lake. Mounds View schools and quick access to Roseville and the 694 corridor.
Northeast Suburbs
Stillwater
Historic river town, restored character. The St. Croix River, historic Main Street, restored Victorians, and a year-round event calendar from Lumberjack Days to Lighting Festival.
More communities
- HugoNortheast Metro · Newer construction, growing community
- North OaksNorth Metro · Private community, wooded estates
- Forest LakeNorth Metro · Lakes, lake culture, room to grow
- MaplewoodEast Metro · Established neighborhoods, great access
- EdinaWest Metro · Premier schools & walkable districts
- BloomingtonSouth Metro · Established neighborhoods, strong value
- RosevilleNorth Metro · Central location, established neighborhoods
- WoodburyEast Metro · Master-planned neighborhoods, top-rated schools
- Lino LakesNorth Metro · Open space, newer homes, quiet roads
- BlaineNorth Metro · Value, new construction, and the National Sports Center
- OakdaleEast Metro · Practical value on the east side
- Lake ElmoEast Metro · Acreage, new builds, and rural character
- Arden HillsNorth Metro · Wooded lots, central to everything
- DellwoodNortheast Metro · Estate homes above White Bear Lake
Community descriptions are provided for general information. Real estate market information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.