Blaine Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Minnesota

Blaine Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Minnesota

Within 15-30 minutes of both Minneapolis and St. Paul, Blaine is ideally situated in Anoka County, Minnesota and is one of the mid-west’s most appreciated communities. Blaine’s convenient location contributes to its thriving economy for the close to 50,000 residents. It is also home to several corporate headquarters and industrial parks. Industries that provide employment in Blaine include manufacturing, educational, health and social services and retail trade. The Anoka County School District 11, among other districts, accommodates students in grades K-12 with quality education. For those pursuing a degree in higher education, there are several nearby colleges and universities. One of Blaine’s major attractions is its National Sports Center, which is one of the largest sports complexes in the world. Along with its reputed 52 soccer fields – some hosting international soccer championships – it has a beautiful 18-hole putting course, a super rink with four sheets of Olympic-sized ice, a world-class track cycling velodrome and a 13,000 capacity track and field/soccer stadium. Here residents can engage in archery, basketball, ice-skating, ice hockey, dance, volleyball, soccer, rugby, lacrosse and track and field among other activities. Residents can also enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling and dog sledding at local lakes and parks facilities. Real estate options in Blaine consist of condominiums, townhouses, single-family detached homes, estate properties and land lots. Living in a community placed at number one in a ranking of metro area housing in 2003, residents of Blaine enjoy a tightly knit family-oriented community with a great deal to offer in recreation, sports and natural beauty.