Washington County Real Estate
Welcome to the premiere resource for property listings and information on Washington County! As one of Minnesota's original nine counties, Washington County is located on the eastern edge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. It is composed of about 423 square miles of land and is home to approximately 229,000 people. Its county seat is located along the scenic St. Croix River in Stillwater, the “Birthplace of Minnesota.”Washington County contains such Minnesota cities as Cottage Grove, Forest Lake, Hastings, Mahtomedi, St. Paul Park, White Bear Lake, and Woodbury. Major highways that help residents commute easily from one community to the next include Interstate 35, Interstate 94, Interstate 494, Interstate 694, U.S. Highway 10, and U.S. Highway 12. Washington County has historically been rich in natural, agricultural, commercial, and industrial resources and is currently home to a prosperous economy that is attracting and growing vital industries. Yet with the presence of the rivers, and natural areas such as the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Washington County communities still retain a deep connection with nature.