Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Shafer, MN
$489,900Median listing price
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About Shafer
Shafer is a small city in eastern Chisago County near the St. Croix River, surrounded by the Franconia and Shafer townships. Housing is a mix of in-town homes, farmsteads, and newer rural builds; its appeal is proximity to Taylors Falls and the St. Croix Valley's scenery while staying affordable, with a distinctly rural character.
Home prices in Shafer
The median listing price in Shafer is $489,900.
Top places in Shafer
- Nearby Taylors Falls and Interstate State Park
- The St. Croix River valley scenery
- Franconia's arts community (Franconia Sculpture Park, nearby)
- Almelund's threshing show and country heritage (nearby)
- Shafer's small downtown
- Surrounding farmland and the Sunrise River
Commuting from Shafer
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 50–55 minutes via MN-95 W and I-35 S.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 45–50 minutes via MN-95 W and I-35 S.
- **Transit:** No fixed-route transit; car-dependent.
- **Highway access:** MN-95.
Shafer FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shafer, MN?
The median listing price in Shafer is $489,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Shafer, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 50–55 minutes via MN-95 W and I-35 S.
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Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.