Southern Suburbs

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Apple Valley

Comprised of over 790 acres of parkland and trails, and home to an aquatic center, municipal golf course, and 2,700 creatures at the Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley is a city filled with interesting things to do and see. Just 20 minutes south of Minneapolis and 15 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the city’s growing downtown has been designed as a diverse commercial and industrial district. Along with expansions in restaurants and strip malls, Apple Valley has seen a population boom, a testament of quality neighborhoods and growing housing developments in the area.

Twin Cities Trivia:

Apple Valley is home to the School of Environmental Studies, a two-year magnet high school that focuses on environmental sciences.

Cobblestone Lake
Cobblestone Lake Land Office, 612-229-5293
Tradition Companies, 952-920-5100
Centex Homes, 866-480-8534
David Bernard Builders and Developers, 651-638-0500
Meadowcroft Homes, 952-892-6465
Rock Creek Designers & Builders, LLC, 952-447-0955
Senn & Youngdahl Fine Builders, 651-351-1450
Severson Homes, Inc., 952-898-1000
Signature Homes, a Charles Cudd Co., 612-333-8020

Belle Plaine

Nestled in the beautiful Minnesota River valley, Belle Plaine is located midway between Mankato and the Twin Cities. Residents take great pride in their town, which serves as the southwest gateway to the seven-county metropolitan area. Belle Plaine is a place where nature, agriculture and industry unite. The city has preserved the essence of its past while moving progressively forward with an excellent school system, numerous recreational opportunities, strong community leadership and a growing economic base.

Provence on the River
Quest Development, 763-595-9511
GBI Homes, Inc., 952-953-4000
KEY LAND Homes, 952-440-4100
Merlyn Olson Homes, Inc., 952-226-6022
Robert McNearney Custom Homes, 952-953-4000
Rongitsch Homes, 952-898-9537
Ryan Real Estate Co., 952-953-4000
Severson Homes Inc., 952-898-1000
Tom Schultz Construction Inc., 612-282-8559

Robert Creek Preserve
Wissota Land Co., LLC, 612-940-2224

Burnsville

Burnsville has developed a strong, balanced economic climate while maintaining an exceptional commitment to protecting natural resources. Award-winning schools, friendly residential neighborhoods, and life-cycle housing options provide opportunities for all age groups to feel at home here. Burnsville boasts a mall, over 2,200 businesses, more than 3,300 acres of parks and wildlife refuge lands, and a variety of recreational opportunities, including downhill skiing and snow tubing at Buck Hill.

Twin Cities Trivia:

Burnsville leads the region in smart growth initiatives; most visible of these is the Heart of the City development project, with a goal of bringing a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood to the area near Nicollet Avenue and Burnsville Parkway.

Chateau Highlands
Metro Development Corp., 952-929-9216
Koestering-Schumacher Homes, 952-226-3000
Pietsch Builders, 952-223-1030
Ratzlaff Homes, 952-985-5959
Severson Homes, Inc., 952-898-1000

The Summit at Buck Hill
Plowshares Development, 952-361-0832

Cleveland

This friendly southern Minnesota town of just over 700 residents is located in southwestern Le Sueur County about 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities. Cleveland’s small-town atmosphere makes it a wonderful and safe place to raise a family. The city’s proximity to several large lakes, including a chain of lakes, offers abundant possibilities for recreation—whether boating, water skiing, fishing, or camping. The beautiful Minnesota River valley and the charming and historic city of St. Peter are just a few miles to the west.

Featured Development:

The Landing
Every home has lake views at the Landing, although that’s not surprising given the neighborhood’s setting—a peninsula of rolling hill prairies on a four-lake chain. About 30 of the Landing’s home sites are available; this is a neighborhood of Craftsman-style single-family homes with four-sided architecture, starting at about $350,000. All lots are an acre or larger. The highlight of the neighborhood are its lakes; two marinas grant private lake access. A community boat cottage offers gathering space with a gas fireplace and an outdoor gas grill. Residents also enjoy trails and a gazebo. The Landing is 50 minutes south of Burnsville; shopping and entertainment are just 15 minutes away in nearby Mankato.
www.thelandingjeffersonlakes.com

The Landing
R. Henry Construction, 507-934-0465

Credit River Township

Found in eastern Scott County, this small community balances a quiet rural life with easy access to the Twin Cities. Credit River Township is home to Murphy-Hanrahan Park Reserve and Cleary Lake Regional Park, both part of the Three Rivers Park District. This welcoming township is close to quality schools, shopping, entertainment and natural amenities such as meadows, rivers, ponds and woods.

Featured Development:

Credit River Territory
Visit Credit River Territory and you’ll see why it was named “Best New Neighborhood South” in 2006 by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. A neighborhood like no other, Territory features resort-like private amenities and a family-oriented recreational lifestyle. Set on 700 acres, Territory has 350 acres of open space, including woods and meadows, rolling hills and wetlands, with all 276 home sites backing up to open space. Territory’s private amenities and its Home Owners Association are professionally managed. Amenities include a community Lodge, pool and water court; a skating rink, warming house and sledding hill; an outdoor fire pit; more than seven miles of trails; parks and playgrounds; a putting green, a tennis court, volleyball and basketball courts; and canoes and docks on Goose Lake. Credit River Territory also features a traditional covered bridge as the gateway to one of several private park areas. Located just minutes west of I-35 (exit on County Road 70) in Lakeville, Territory is convenient to major shopping and is in the desirable Lakeville School District.
www.territoryhomes.com

Featured Development:

CressView Estates
CressView Estates offers the irresistible combination of country-sized space with city convenience. The neighborhood is three miles west of I-35 in the excellent Prior Lake school district; Lakeville’s movie theater is four minutes away and Burnsville Center is 10 minutes north. CressView boasts estate living on lots between 2½ and 13 acres. Forty-four custom home sites are tucked among rolling meadows, woods and 17 wetlands, bordered by the Credit River. These luxury custom homes will start at about $1,000,000. “If you were going to build a luxury home in the metro area, this is the best neighborhood to do it,” says Ted Kowalski of JB Woodfitter.
www.cressviewestates.com

Credit River Territory
Laurent Builders, Inc., 952-445-6745
A. Maas Construction, Inc., 952-892-5469
Charles Cudd Co.- Signature Homes Div., 612-333-8020
J. Rohs Homes, Inc., 952-591-0864
Lecy Bros. Homes, 952-944-9499
Lennar, 952-469-9745
Manley Bros. Construction, 651-755-7194
Wooddale Builders, Inc., 612-363-2000

CressView Estates
JB Woodfitter, 952-447-0850
John Kraemer & Sons, 952-935-9100

Grey Fox Estates
A. Maas Construction, Inc., 952-892-5469
Jim Koestering Homes, Inc., 952-226-3000
McWilliams & Associates, 952-898-4663
Metro Prairie Homes, 952-934-0662
Signature Homes, a Charles Cudd Co., 612-359-1716

South Passage
A. Maas Construction, Inc., 952-892-5469
Wooddale Builders, Inc., 612-363-2000

Stonebridge
Wooddale Builders, Inc., 612-363-2000

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