Cheryl Kempenich
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Trusted by hundreds of buyers and sellers.Serving Chisago Lakes and County AreaSpecializing in lakefront properties
Over 30 Years of Experience. More than 800+ Homes Sold.
#1 Lakefront Agent since 2010
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Cheryl Kempenich
CHISAGO
REAL ESTATE
"10 Years in Print"
Cheryl Kempenich
30+
Years Experience
800+
Homes Sold
520+
Weekly Columns Written
#1
Lakefront Agent since 2010
The Local
Real Estate Authority
Cheryl Kempenich has been the trusted real estate columnist for the Chisago County Press for over 10 years — delivering weekly market insights, buying and selling tips, and local expertise straight to your doorstep. With more than 520 columns published, Cheryl is the go-to voice for Chisago County real estate.
Browse Cheryl's Column ArticlesRecent Column Article
More Lake Homes Are Selling, but Buyers Are Finding More Room to Negotiate
By Cheryl Kempenich
Real Estate Columnist
Published July 30, 2026
Chisago Real Estate
Recent Articles
July 30, 2026
More Lake Homes Are Selling, but Buyers Are Finding More Room to Negotiate
June 26, 2026
Why Summer Is Still a Strong Time to Sell in Chisago County
June 19, 2026
Interest Rates Are Shifting — Here's What Local Buyers Need to Know
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Chisago Lakes Market Snapshot
$425,000
Median Home Price
+5.7% from last month
32
Days on Market
-8 days from last month
98%
List to Sale Price
+2.1% from last month
1.2
Months Inventory
Seller's Market
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See Where Cheryl Has Sold
Every pin on this map is a lakeshore property Cheryl has sold — around Green Lake, South Center Lake, North Center Lake, and throughout the Chisago Lakes chain.
Many of these homes were sold by Cheryl to her own buyers. Some appear more than once — she has sold the same property multiple times over the years. That's what 30+ years of deep local relationships looks like.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top real estate agent in Chisago Lakes, Minnesota?
Cheryl Kempenich is widely recognized as the top listing specialist in the Chisago Lakes area. With over 30 years of experience and more than 800 homes sold, she has deep expertise in lakeshore properties on Green Lake, South Center Lake, North Center Lake, and throughout Chisago County.
What lakes does Cheryl specialize in for real estate?
Cheryl specializes in lakeshore real estate on the Chisago Lakes chain — Green Lake, South Center Lake, North Center Lake, and the surrounding lakes in Chisago City, Lindstrom, and Center City, Minnesota.
How do I find out what my Chisago Lakes home is worth?
Cheryl offers free, no-obligation home valuations for properties in Chisago County. Request your estimate at chisagorealestate.com or call Cheryl directly at 612-735-0553.
How many homes has Cheryl Kempenich sold?
Cheryl has sold more than 800 homes over her 30+ year career, with a strong concentration of lakeshore and lake-area properties in Chisago County, Minnesota.
What communities does Cheryl serve?
Cheryl serves buyers and sellers throughout Chisago County — Chisago City, Lindstrom, Center City, Taylors Falls, North Branch, Scandia, Wyoming, Forest Lake, Rush City, Harris, Stacy, Shafer, Franconia, and Almelund.
Where are Cheryl Kempenich's offices?
Cheryl operates out of two locations: her Lindstrom office at 12721 N First Ave, Lindstrom, MN 55045 — in the heart of the Chisago Lakes area — and the Coldwell Banker Realty Forest Lake office at 4801 Hwy 61 N, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
Is Cheryl affiliated with Coldwell Banker?
Yes. Cheryl Kempenich is a licensed real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty (MN license #502010061), with offices in Lindstrom and Forest Lake. She brings national brokerage resources with the local expertise of a 30-year Chisago Lakes specialist.