BUYING HOUSE IN WEST SAINT PAUL, MN

In the early to middle 1800’s the Sioux Native American villages of Kaposia (on the east) and Mendota (on the west) bordered the area that is now West St. Paul. The first permanent settlers arrived in 1848. Many of the names of these settlers are still familiar in West St. Paul.

By 1855 the area was platted. In 1858 the lands directly across the river from present-day downtown St. Paul were incorporated as the original City of West St. Paul, presumably taking the name from the West Bank of the Mississippi River as opposed to being located west of the capital, St. Paul. That municipality, which was legally unrelated to the present-day West St. Paul, got into financial difficulties and ceased operations.

In 1887, the City of South St. Paul was formed; comprising generally what is now South St. Paul and West St. Paul combined. Disputes regarding representation resulted in a split in 1889 when present-day West St. Paul was incorporated. West St. Paul and South St. Paul share fire and DMV services but operate individual police departments.

With a crime rate of 73 per one thousand residents, West St. Paul has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 14.

In September 2021, West St. Paul’s home prices were up 14.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $301K. On average, homes in West St. Paul sell after 12 days on the market compared to 14 days last year. There were 31 homes sold in September this year, down from 35 last year.

TRUST OUR WEST SAINT PAUL HOME INSPECTION SERVICE

Whether you are buying or selling a house in West St.Paul, MN, the professionals at MSP Inspections, LLC is your number one choice for home inspection services in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

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 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.

All this information will be detailed in an easy-to-read personalized home inspection report, which will be delivered to you in an easily downloaded PDF format.

Your personalized West St. Paul home inspection report will include:

• unbiased reporting.
• clear, photo-rich reporting.
• a link to an easily accessible Google Photos folder with inspection photos
• reports delivered on the same or the next Business Day.

 What sets us apart from the other home inspection companies in West St.Paul, MN?

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