Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Green Isle, MN
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About Green Isle
Green Isle is a small city of roughly 590 residents in eastern Sibley County, about an hour southwest of the Twin Cities. Platted in 1881 along the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway, its name nods to Ireland and the Irish settlers who put it on the map; Minnesota Highways 5 and 25 are now the main routes through town.
Home prices in Green Isle
Home prices in Green Isle vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Green Isle
- Club New Yorker (120 Main Street)
- Grey Fox Tavern (350 Parnell Street)
- Main Street railroad corridor
- Short drive to Waconia's shops, dining, and lake access
Commuting from Green Isle
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 55–65 minutes via MN-5.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 50–60 minutes via MN-5.
- **To Waconia (nearest larger town):** approximately 20–25 minutes via MN-5.
- **Transit:** No fixed-route transit; car-dependent.
- **Highway access:** MN-5, MN-25.
Green Isle FAQs
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Home prices in Green Isle vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Green Isle, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 55–65 minutes via MN-5.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.