Housing in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove's housing market carries a real, disclosed cross-source spread this pass, reflecting genuine demand tied to the city's rapid, sustained population growth.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed price spread
Zillow's own typical home value ran $382,969, a separately cited seasonally adjusted figure ran $351,669, and Ownwell's own median value ran $344,700 -- a genuine, disclosed spread reflecting differing methodologies rather than one settled figure.
An above-county-average property tax rate
Cottage Grove's 1.27% effective property tax rate (Ownwell) runs above Washington County's own 1.17% average and the 1.02% national median, with a median annual tax bill of $4,364.
Housing demand tied to real, rapid population growth
Cottage Grove's real, disclosed 14.18% population growth since the 2020 Census reflects genuine housing demand, consistent with its status as one of Minnesota's genuinely fastest-growing communities.
Key takeaways
- Home values carry a real, disclosed spread ($344,700-$382,969) depending on source and methodology.
- Cottage Grove's 1.27% effective property tax rate runs above the Washington County average.
- Real, rapid population growth (+14.18% since 2020) reflects genuine housing demand.
- Confirm current, address-specific pricing directly for any target property.
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