Neighborhood Guide
Highcroft
Woodbury's more premium, executive-style neighborhood — larger homes on elevated, spacious lots, popular with move-up buyers and executives relocating to the East Metro.
Quick Answer
Highcroft is one of Woodbury's premium neighborhoods, built around larger executive-style homes on elevated, more spacious lots than most of the city's other areas. It commands the highest price range among Woodbury's featured neighborhoods and tends to draw move-up buyers and relocating professionals who want more space and privacy, at the cost of a slightly longer commute and lower day-to-day walkability.
Key Takeaways
- Highcroft features larger executive-style homes on more spacious, often elevated lots than most of Woodbury.
- This is Woodbury's premium price tier among the neighborhoods covered here — budget accordingly.
- Falls within South Washington County Schools (ISD 833) — confirm your specific school assignment by address, since boundaries can shift.
- Lower walkability than more central neighborhoods, since larger lots and elevation naturally spread things out.
- A strong fit for move-up buyers and relocating professionals prioritizing space and privacy over walkability.
$650,000–$950,000 (verify current figures against active MLS data)
Typical Price Range
27
Median Days on Market
28
Walk Score
22 min
To Downtown St. Paul
36 min
To Downtown Minneapolis
Overview
Highcroft is Woodbury's answer to buyers who want meaningfully more space and privacy than the city's typical single-family lot — larger homes, more elevated and spacious lots, and a quieter, more spread-out feel than the neighborhoods covered elsewhere on this site.
Who Tends to Buy Here
Move-up buyers who've outgrown a starter or mid-range home make up a large share of Highcroft's buyer pool, alongside professionals relocating to the Twin Cities for an executive-level role who want space and privacy without leaving the East Metro entirely.
Dave's Local Insight
Highcroft is the neighborhood I bring up when a client tells me their current home feels "too close" to the neighbors — the lot sizes and elevation here genuinely change that feeling, and it's worth seeing in person to understand why.
What to Watch For as a Buyer
Because Highcroft's homes are larger and its lots more elevated, expect real variation in maintenance needs — bigger roofs, more extensive landscaping, and potentially steeper driveways in winter. Factor ongoing maintenance costs into your budget alongside the higher purchase price.
Pros
- + Larger homes on more spacious, often elevated lots
- + Strong sense of privacy compared to denser Woodbury neighborhoods
- + Popular with move-up buyers and relocating professionals seeking more space
Cons
- – Woodbury's highest price tier among the neighborhoods covered here
- – Lower walkability — larger, elevated lots mean more errands require a short drive
Nearby Schools
- Served by South Washington County Schools (ISD 833) — confirm specific elementary/middle/high school assignment by exact address
Parks Nearby
- Larger lots mean more private outdoor space; nearby parks are more of a drive than a walk for many homes
- Access to Woodbury's broader trail network, though less immediate than in more central neighborhoods
Restaurants Nearby
- A short drive to Woodbury's central retail and dining corridors
- More limited walkable dining given the neighborhood's more spread-out layout
HOA
Highcroft commonly includes a homeowners association given its more planned, premium development style — confirm current dues and covenants for any specific listing, as these can be more involved than in older neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highcroft Woodbury's most expensive neighborhood?
Among the neighborhoods covered on this site, Highcroft sits at the premium end of the range, reflecting its larger homes and lots. Always confirm current pricing against active MLS listings, since the broader market shifts.
Is Highcroft walkable?
Less so than Woodbury's more central neighborhoods — larger, often elevated lots naturally spread the neighborhood out, so daily errands are more likely to involve a short drive than a walk.
Who typically buys in Highcroft?
Move-up buyers who've outgrown a starter or mid-range home, and professionals relocating to the Twin Cities who want more space and privacy, are the most common buyer profile here.
Does Highcroft have a homeowners association?
Most sections do, given the neighborhood's more planned, premium development style. Confirm current covenants and dues for any specific listing before finalizing an offer.
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Written by Dave Brown
REALTOR®, LPT Realty
Dave Brown is a REALTOR® with LPT Realty who has spent his career helping families buy, sell, and settle into life in Woodbury, Minnesota and the surrounding East Metro. He writes Woodbury Living as a local resource first and a business second — every guide is meant to leave you better informed, whether or not you ever work together.
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