How much premium do homes near Mayo Clinic command in Rochester MN?
Properties within 1 mile of Mayo Clinic campus typically command 18-28% premiums over comparable homes in outer Rochester suburbs.
When is the best time to sell a home in Rochester Minnesota?
March-April is peak season due to Mayo residency Match Week, when hundreds of incoming residents need housing quickly.
Are Rochester MN homes good investment properties?
Yes, Rochester's medical community creates exceptional rental demand with properties generating 9-11% gross rental yields.
THE SCHWIRTZ TEAM
EDINA REALTY | ROCHESTER, MN
The Mayo Clinic Relocation Gap
Why standard agents miss thousands in value for medical professionals moving to Rochester.
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Real Rochester Sale
The $67,000 Mayo Match Week Premium
Manor Park Townhome — Sold March 2025
Standard Appraisal
$315K
Based on standard comps
+21.3%
Justin's Mayo-Focused Result
$382K
Sold in 9 days
How We Found The Gap
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Highlighted 8-minute walk to Mayo Clinic campus
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Marketed during Match Week to incoming residents
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Emphasized rental income potential ($2,400/mo verified)
"My husband matched for residency at Mayo and we had a very limited window of time to buy a home. Justin found us the perfect home! I highly recommend him!"
— Cara M., Mayo Resident
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The Mayo Proximity Premium
Homes within walking distance of Mayo Clinic command 18-28% premiums over comparable homes in outer Rochester suburbs. Yet most appraisals treat all 'Rochester' properties equally, missing this critical value driver.
Real Example: Two identical 3BR townhomes sold in January 2025. The Manor Park unit (0.7 miles to Mayo): $382K. The Cascade Lake unit (4.2 miles to Mayo): $298K. An $84,000 difference based solely on proximity to work.
The Residency Match Timing Advantage
Every March, hundreds of medical residents match to Mayo programs and need housing FAST (often within 60 days). Sellers who understand this cycle can time their listings to capture premium pricing from time-compressed buyers with guaranteed income.
Data Point: Homes listed in March-April near Mayo sell 34% faster and for 12% more than the same homes listed in August-September, according to our 2024 sales analysis.
The Investment Property Opportunity
Rochester's medical community creates exceptional rental demand. Properties near Mayo with 3+ bedrooms rent for $2,200-$3,500/month to residents, fellows, and visiting physicians. Standard agents miss this investment angle entirely.
ROI Example: A $350K 3BR home near Mayo generates $2,800/month rent ($33,600/year) = 9.6% gross yield. Compare that to the Minnesota average of 6.2% and you see why investors are targeting Rochester.
The Schwirtz Team | Edina Realty
1301 Salem Road SW, Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 271-0699 | [email protected]
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