Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Circle Pines, MN
$319,900Median listing price
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About Circle Pines
Circle Pines is a small, close-knit first-ring suburb in southeastern Anoka County, developed in the 1950s–60s around Golden Lake. Housing is mostly mid-century ramblers and split-levels on modest lots — affordable by inner-suburb standards — with a small-town feel reinforced by the city's own utility system and community events.
Home prices in Circle Pines
The median listing price in Circle Pines is $319,900.
Top places in Circle Pines
- Golden Lake Park and beach
- Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve (nearby)
- Circle Pines' small commercial node at Lake Dr and West Rd
- Community bonfire and city festivals
- Nearby Centerville Lake and Peltier Lake
- Anoka County trails connecting to Lino Lakes
Commuting from Circle Pines
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 20–25 minutes via I-35W S or Lexington Ave.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 25–30 minutes via I-35W S/I-694 E.
- **Transit:** Metro Transit local and express service along the Lexington Ave and I-35W corridors.
- **Highway access:** I-35W, MN-97, Lexington Ave.
Circle Pines FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Circle Pines, MN?
The median listing price in Circle Pines is $319,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Circle Pines, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 20–25 minutes via I-35W S or Lexington Ave.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.