Home inspection in Shoreview.

What we see in Shoreview homes.

Shoreview incorporated on April 23, 1957, and covers 12.66 square miles, of which 1.89 square miles is water. The city holds seven lakes, the largest being Turtle Lake, Snail Lake, Lake Owasso and Island Lake. Its population grew from 7,157 in 1960 to 24,587 in 1990, so most of the housing is mid-century through 1980s suburban construction, with newer infill since. That means ramblers and split-levels near the lake corridors and later two-story homes on wetland-edge lots. The 2020 census counted 26,921 people in 11,171 households.

With that much water, how each lot drains matters most. Grading and window wells, the sump pit and discharge, and any dampness or efflorescence on basement walls are the points that matter. On homes from the 1960s to 1980s, the original plumbing, the panel and its breaker brands, and the roof and attic ventilation deserve attention, since ice dams show up quickly on older insulation. Lakeshore properties also get a look at decks, docks access, retaining walls and erosion. Ramsey County is EPA Radon Zone 1, and MDH recommends every Minnesota home be tested.

Local facts checked September 2026 against: Wikipedia, Minnesota Department of Health.