Published October 5, 2026 in Deal of the Week

Lake Elmo has plenty of move-in-ready homes. Buyers keep saving the one that needs work.

By Laurie Dick | Truen Group

Real estate, Lake Elmo, MN

This home made this week's list because it's sold as-is, and buyers noticed anyway. It picked up 131 saves on Zillow. That's 3.6 times the average save count among this week's finalists. I'm already fielding questions about it from buyers looking for a project in Mahtomedi schools. A fixer on a big lot, and people are watching it closely.

The numbers

Views on Zillow

Saves on Zillow

Homes analyzed

The home

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,400 sq ft

$ ▬▬▬,▬▬▬

About 5 days listed. Address: ▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬

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In short

Ranked first of 444 active homes scored in Lake Elmo, MN this week.
3 beds, 2 baths, about 2,400 sq ft. About 5 days listed.
Listings here have been up about 51 days.
Price and address are held back. Text DEAL and they come to you.

Why buyers are circling a house that needs repairs

While listed, it earned 131 saves and 1,643 views on Zillow. It ranked first on Zillow saves for the number of days it has been listed.

From the listing: “Sitting on a big, flat, expansive lot in a sought-after Lake Elmo neighborhood and located within the top-rated Mahtomedi School District this home is ready for your vision.”

Saves on Zillow · Lake Elmo, MN

1This home131 saves
2Finalist average36 saves

Zillow saves. Finalist average = the mean of this week's finalists in the area, this home included.

What stands out

Featuring a three car attached garage, large detached garage, shop and abundant storage throughout, there's room for all your projects, hobbies, and toys.
Enjoy great southern light exposure and a lower-level walkout, offering excellent potential for entertaining.
Large walk-in closets add everyday convenience, while the in-ground sprinkler system helps maintain the sizable yard.

What you're actually getting

Map of the approximate area, drawn as a circle rather than a pin — Fig 03.1 · The area

What's happening around it

Avg. days listed

The clock every listing in the area is running against.

Active homes

Active listings in this area have averaged 51.2 days on market, so patience is part of the plan here.

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Here's what comes back

The address, and the listing it belongs to.
2. The real, unblurred photos.
3. The price and the size, 2,400 square feet.
4. An honest answer if you ask me whether it's worth the work.

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