Northeastern Suburbs

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Forest Lake

Forest Lake is an exurb 25 miles northeast of the Twin Cities along I-35 that is experiencing tremendous residential and commercial growth. The city serves as an economic hub for the far northeastern suburbs. Though it is in an expansion phase, Forest Lake continues to keep a small-town flavor with its charming downtown, lakefront, and rural surroundings. Its biggest attraction is its lake of the same name, offering 2,250 acres of water recreation in the form of swimming, boating and fishing.

Forest Hills Farm
Forest Hills, LLC 952-892-5469
A. Maas Construction, Inc. 952-892-5469

Gem Lake

With a land area of 1.1 square miles and a population of just over 400, Gem Lake residents enjoy all the benefits of a close-knit, small-town community. This hamlet is within a short drive of White Bear Lake, and only seven miles from the heart of downtown St. Paul.

Hillary Farm
McNulty Construction Co. 612-339-0674

Hugo

Working to preserve its agricultural history, Hugo is a growing city that maintains a small-town feel. A short drive north of downtown St. Paul, Hugo is a popular choice for new developments. Because of the recent housing boom, the city council adopted a comprehensive plan, which includes cluster housing on larger lots and preservation of agricultural fields.

Diamond Point West & Diamond Point East
Bacchus Homes, Inc. 651-429-3777

Victor Gardens
Contractor Property Developers Co. 651-762-8451
American Classic Homes 651-351-0995
David Bernard Builders and Developers 651-638-0500
Hartman Homes 888-858-8085
Nottinghome Builders 763-428-8672
Pratt Homes 651-481-1031
Ryland Homes 651-653-5150
Senn & Youngdahl Fine Builders 651-351-1450
Welle & Hove Traditional Homes 715-377-0822

Mahtomedi

Mahtomedi bills itself as “a small town city” located on the eastern shore of White Bear Lake, 20 minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul. The city was founded in 1900 and, given its proximity to one of the largest lakes in the area, quickly became a resort community of cottages and summer homes. Today, the city is known for its small town charm, lakeside flavor, and close-knit sense of community.

The Cottages at EastGate
Gurtek Custom Builders, Inc. 651-636-1891

Marine on St. Croix

Founded as Marine Mills in 1839, Marine on St. Croix’s claim to fame is having the first commercial sawmill located on the St. Croix River. Today, the mill is a national historic site. The charming city, population 700, is 12 miles north of Stillwater and 15 miles south of Taylors Falls, boasting waterfalls and creeks, a general store, a delicious ice cream shop, and village square.

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Jackson Meadow
Visit Jackson Meadow once, and you will never forget the landscape: a sea of prairie surrounding a cluster of handsome white homes designed by Minnesota architect David Salmela. This is a conservation community, set amidst a 300-acre sanctuary of natural beauty. More than three-quarters of the acreage has been protected forever under conservation easements, so residents may vacation in their backyards with six miles of hiking, biking, and ski trails. Jackson Meadow was designed to foster a sense of community, and the active homeowner’s association frequently plans social events. The neighborhood enjoys a setting in idyllic Marine on St. Croix near William O’Brien State Park.
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Jackson Meadow
Jackson Meadow Co., LLP 651-433-3600
Streeter & Associates 952-449-9448

North Oaks

Looking for peace and quiet? Well-planned housing in North Oaks retains the feel of a game preserve, with winding roads and densely wooded large estate home sites. Originally designed as a golf course community, North Oaks has just four entry points. Homes are all custom built on lots of rolling woodlands near lakes and wetlands.

Creekside
Moser Homes, Inc. 651-483-5132

Rapp Farm
LeGran Homes, LLC 952-697-1060

Wilkinson Lake
Hanson Builders, Inc. 763-421-5435

The Villas of Lake Wilkinson
Hanson Builders, Inc. 763-421-5435
Kootenia Homes, Inc. 651-731-2345

Scandia

Scandia was the first predominantly Swedish settlement in Minnesota. This rural community is characterized by rolling farm fields, stands of dense woodland, and numerous ponds and lakes. Primarily a farming community for decades, today Scandia’s reputation as a desirable low-density suburb is growing. The community is also just a few minutes east of the scenic St. Croix River.

Tii Gavo
Big Marine Lake Development, LLC 651-433-5900

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