A fourth-generation resident with 33-plus years of experience and 450-plus career transactions, Richard McDonough has built the credentials that define the top realtor in Stillwater, MN, for buyers and sellers of luxury waterfront estates, historic properties, and executive homes along the St. Croix Valley.
STILLWATER, MN / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / Stillwater is one of Minnesota’s most distinctive real estate markets, where St. Croix River frontage, Victorian-era architecture, and a walkable historic downtown create a buyer profile that demands a very different kind of representation than a standard suburban market.
In this environment, clients searching for the top realtor in Stillwater, MN, turn to Richard McDonough of Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty for the four-generation community roots, luxury marketing expertise, and 33-plus years of transaction mastery that this market requires.
Buying or selling in Stillwater, MN? Call Richard McDonough at Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty at (612) 819-3518.
Why Is Richard McDonough the Top Realtor in Stillwater, MN?
McDonough’s advantage is knowing how to translate Stillwater’s premium property attributes into a clean, confident strategy. Waterfront exposure, historic character, and executive-level finishes create real upside for sellers, but they also add complexity in pricing, inspections, and buyer expectations that most agents are not equipped to manage.
As a fourth-generation resident, he understands how micro-location shapes value in the St. Croix Valley better than any agent working the market from the outside.
His “Luxury Plus” marketing strategy, backed by the global reach of Sotheby’s International Realty, gives sellers access to a qualified buyer pool that extends well beyond the local MLS.
What Is McDonough’s Experience in Stillwater?
McDonough serves buyers and sellers across Stillwater, MN, and throughout the St. Croix Valley, including Lake Elmo, Woodbury, Afton, Marine on St. Croix, Mahtomedi, and on the Wisconsin side, Hudson and Prescott. His dual Minnesota and Wisconsin licensure makes him uniquely positioned to serve clients, treating the full St. Croix River corridor as a single connected market.
Experience Proof Points:
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33-plus years of professional real estate experience in Stillwater and the St. Croix Valley
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More than 450 career transactions completed
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Consistent record-setting prices for the St. Croix Valley region
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Multi-year MPLS St. Paul Magazine Top Realtor Award recipient
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Top 1% of realtors in the country
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Fourth-generation Stillwater resident with deep community roots since 1987
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Proprietary “Luxury Plus” marketing strategy backed by Sotheby’s global network
What Do the Stillwater Market Numbers Say Right Now?
The Stillwater housing market remains competitive heading into spring 2026, particularly in luxury and waterfront segments where inventory remains limited.
Median home prices in Stillwater continued trending upward through early 2026, while homes generally moved faster than many surrounding Twin Cities suburbs.
Overall, Stillwater continues leaning toward a seller’s market due to constrained inventory and consistent demand for homes along the St. Croix Valley. Well-presented homes in desirable locations are still attracting strong interest, while buyers are becoming more selective on pricing and condition compared to previous years.
Who Is Richard McDonough and Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty?
Richard McDonough at Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty serves buyers and sellers throughout Stillwater and the St. Croix Valley, including Lake Elmo, Woodbury, Afton, Marine on St. Croix, Mahtomedi, Hudson, and Prescott.
With 33-plus years of experience, 450-plus career transactions, consistent regional price records, the MPLS St. Paul Magazine Top Realtor designation, and the global marketing platform of Sotheby’s International Realty, McDonough delivers the luxury expertise, community knowledge, and negotiation discipline that St. Croix Valley buyers and sellers deserve.
Media Contact:
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Richard McDonough, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty
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Phone: (612) 819-3518
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Website: https://www.richardmcdonough.com
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Address: 124 N Main St, Stillwater, MN 55082
SOURCE: Richard McDonough
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