PURCHASING A HOME IN EAGAN, MN?

If you’re thinking of buying a home in Eagan, we strongly recommend obtaining permit history: https://epermits.logis.org/search.aspx?city=ea

The main reason to identify unpermitted work was done on the property. If the improvements are not recognized by the town, you won’t be able to get a clear title. The bank won’t lend without consistency between the appraisal and town record.

You probably already know that Eagan is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. With Its rolling hills, laced with nearly 1,200 small lakes, wetlands, and ponds, Eagan, the largest city in Minnesota’s Dakota County, is a place of natural beauty and splendor. Eagan is just south of Saint Paul, on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. Eagan and its nearby suburbs form the southern portion of the Twin Cities.

Established in 1860, with just 567 residents, Eagan takes its name from the first Town Board Supervisor, Patrick Eagan. Farming was the main occupation for most of its early inhabitants. Between about 1840 and 1930, the main crop was onions. So many onions were grown and shipped from Eagan that it became known as the Onion Capital of the U.S.

Living in this city has many perks. Aside from more than 50 parks spread throughout the community, where families can enjoy the serene Eagan landscapes, it features the famous Twin Cities Outlet Store, with over 80 retail shops, and Eagan is home to Minnesota Vikings football. Best of all, living in Eagan guarantees a quick commute to downtown Saint Paul.

A recent survey of Eagan’s 66,000 residents determined the following:

• 98% say that they feel safe in their neighborhood
• 97% say that they feel safe in the city’s commercial areas
• They rate the quality of fire services at 97%
• they rate the quality of police services at 94%
• they rate the overall safety of the city at 91%
• they rated the quality of life in Eagan at 97%.

Perhaps that’s why, as of early 2020, Zillow noted that the real estate market in this city, MN was “very hot”, with a median house value of $378,279.

For information about obtaining building permits, property records, or questions about taxes, visit the City of Eagan website.

TRUST OUR EAGAN HOME INSPECTION SERVICE

Did you know that many homes in this city were built in the 1960s? When purchasing a home in Eagan, buyers should be aware that structures of this age could have electrical and plumbing systems that would be considered sub-par by today’s standards.

MSP Inspections, LLC believes that every home buyer deserves to be protected, by understanding the true condition of the structure they are purchasing. Our expert home inspectors will guide you through the home inspection process, methodically reviewing all of the major systems and components in the home.

After the inspection is complete, our inspector will do a walk-through with you and your agent, and personally explain the general condition of the home and its systems. We will discuss any major issues that may need to be addressed sooner rather than later. We will also note any items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance.

What sets us apart from the other home inspection companies in Eagan, MN?

We are open 7 days a week, which means that we are available on Sundays.