Selling a house in St. Louis Park, MN: what the city requires
Hennepin County, Minnesota · Last checked November 2026
St. Louis Park requires a city property maintenance inspection before a sale.
What St. Louis Park requires
Point-of-sale property maintenance inspection
- Who does it
- City of St. Louis Park inspector.
- Cost
- Reported as $360 single-family or townhouse, $460 duplex and $250 condo.
- Applies to
- Single-family, duplexes, townhouses and condominiums.
Who to call
City of St. Louis Park
952-924-2588
Official page
Housing in St. Louis Park
- Median year homes were built
- 1965
- Median home value
- $386,800
- Owner-occupied homes
- 14,167 of 24,515 (58%)
- Total housing units
- 25,933
Homes here are typically from 1965 or later, so inspections tend to focus on safety items like smoke and CO alarms, GFCI outlets and handrails.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for St. Louis Park city, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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How the truth-in-sale of housing / time-of-sale process works
Several Twin Cities suburbs require a housing evaluation before a home is marketed. Some use city-licensed private evaluators. Others send a city inspector. The report is shown to buyers, and some items must be repaired.
- Hire a licensed evaluator, or schedule the city inspection, before you list.
- Display the report at showings and give it to buyers.
- Fix required items, which are usually safety hazards.
- If repairs are not done by closing, the buyer usually signs a form accepting responsibility and finishes them within a set time.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Evaluation or city inspection | $150 to $400 |
Read the full truth-in-sale of housing / time-of-sale guide
If the house fails
You can repair before closing, use an escrow or extension where the city allows it, let the buyer assume the work for a credit, or sell as-is. Compare the options.
Frequently asked questions
What does St. Louis Park require before I sell my house?
St. Louis Park requires a city property maintenance inspection before a sale.
How much does the point-of-sale property maintenance inspection cost in St. Louis Park?
Reported as $360 single-family or townhouse, $460 duplex and $250 condo. Typical related costs: evaluation or city inspection $150 to $400.
What if my house fails?
You can make the repairs before closing, negotiate a credit with the buyer, or sell as-is to a buyer who will handle the work. Ask the municipality whether it allows a buyer to assume the work or an escrow.
Who pays, the buyer or the seller?
The ordinance usually makes the seller responsible for ordering it, but who pays for repairs is negotiable in the purchase agreement.
How old are the homes in St. Louis Park?
The median home in St. Louis Park was built in 1965, and the median home value is $386,800, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: Twin Cities
- Apple Valley No point-of-sale rule
- Blaine No point-of-sale rule
- Burnsville No point-of-sale rule
- Columbia Heights Required at sale
- Coon Rapids No point-of-sale rule
- Orono Required at sale
- Osseo No point-of-sale rule
- Plymouth No point-of-sale rule
- Richfield Required at sale
- Robbinsdale No point-of-sale rule
- Saint Anthony Village Required at sale
- Tonka Bay Required at sale
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Sources
- Structure Tech, Minnesota cities requiring Truth-in-Housing / Time-of-Sale (reviewed Feb. 26, 2026)
- TruthInHousing.com, city requirement sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25077, B25003, B25001)
Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.