Welcome to Dakota County Minnesota. This gorgeous suburban area is just south of St. Paul. It is my core service area and my favorite real estate market. The lush countryside is graced with verdant woods, rolling hills, and is dotted by several prime recreation lakes. The north and eastern borders are defined by the Mississippi River and Minnesota River. Numerous creeks and streams that crisscross the landscape are tributaries to these Rivers. It is home to thriving economy and is supported by a robust infrastructure, transected by major arteries like Interstate 35, Interstate 494, U.S. Highway 525, U.S. Highway 61, and 13 different state highways. The excellent commercial transportation afforded by the rivers and roads has made Dakota County a strong center for economic activity.
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Dakota County MN real estate has become a favorite choice for out-of-state home buyers that are relocating to the Twin Cities. The school districts are nationally recognized for economic excellence, and the communities are known for high quality of life. For example, Lakeville was recently named by a national publication as one of the best places in the U.S.A. to raise a family. Downtown Minneapolis, downtown St. Paul, the MSP Airport, and the Mall of America are all easy commutes from anywhere in the county. In spite of the convenient location, Dakota County offers outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities in the entire seven county Twin Cities metro region. Recently, the City Pages newspaper highlighted Lebanon Hills as the best 2008 public park in the metro area. This 2000 acre park in Apple Valley and Eagan contains miles of lakes and many lakes for your year-round enjoyment. Also, the Farmlands and Natural Areas Program is helping Dakota County to protect critical habitat for waterfowl. Recently, it purchased 816 acres in Empire Township that will be part of of a more than 4,000 acre nature area. So, if you are looking for an area with a rural charm, natural beauty, major amenities, good schools, and a vibrant business sector, a Dakota County MN home might be the logical choice for you. If you are a power-shopper, consider buying a home in Woodbury. Real estate in Woodbury is always a popular choice because of its many amenities and easy freeway access to St. Paul.
Dakota County MN real estate inventory is diverse, affordable, and plentiful. Prices right now are low, and mortgage interest rates are excellent. However, most people make the mistake of waiting to buy until the rates and/or prices go up. If you are renting your home, this is an excellent time to look for a starter home in Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, or Lakeville. You may want to also consider purchasing a town home in Apple Valley, Mendota Heights, or Lakeville. Apple Valley, Woodbury, and Farmington MN townhome condo inventory is up. D.R. Horton has many new homes on the market in Lakeville, and some of the new developments have been offering nice discounts. Other new home construction opportunites in Dakota County can be found in Farmington, Rosemount, and Inver Grove Heights.
Are you thinking of upscaling to a larger home? You have plenty of choices right now. Current market conditions mean that you will save thousands of dollars when you upgrade to your dream home in Dakota County. Check out Spirit of Brantjen Farms in Lakeville, for the finest in luxury home community living. Also, from time to time, the Lakeville MLS inventory includes upper bracket lake home properties on Lake Marion, including acreage in Park Ridge Estates. Apple Valley MN is home to a neighborhood of multi-million dollar properties in Grandview Manor. Luxury real estate offerings in Mendota Heights include homes with sweeping views of the downtown skyline and both rivers. If your timing is right, you just might find a Rosemount home with acreage listed on the Dakota County MN MLS. If you find one, though, don’t dawdle. This wonderful home buyer’s market will not last forever. The Woodbury MN real estate market is especially favorable to starter home buyers and luxury home buyers alike. Every housing market is different, and they always change. Except for the very short term and some limited exceptions, most folks who own homes in Dakota County have made substantial equity gains. Real estate investments here have certainly out-performed the stock market. The negative real estate stories you see in the media are primarily caused by questionable mortgage products, unwise refinancing, or short-term house flipping schemes. The fact that the vast majority of people profit tremendously from home ownership is the kind of news that goes unreported.
Regardless of your housing needs, my goal as your Dakota County MN REALTOR is to provide you with the best information possible so you can make the best decisions. No effort will be spared to find the most suitable home for you, at the best possible price, and on contract terms that are most favorable toward your interests. I live and work in this community, and I have every personal and professional interest in ensuring your satisfaction as my client. I look forward to working with you today, and I also strive to earn your repeat and referral business in the future.
Although I live and practice real estate in Dakota County, I also serve the wider Twin Cities market. I stay abreast of trends in both the Minneapolis and St. Paul real estate markets. It is not unusual for me to have several St. Paul listings at any given time, and also spend much of my time helping St. Paul MN home buyers as well.
Thank you for stopping by. Be sure to bookmark this site, so you can check back frequently for the newest Dakota County MN real estate listings. Also, please don’t hesitate to call me for a free consultation. There is no obligation, and I pledge courtesy, promptness, and confidentiality.
I am here to help.
Sincerely,
Sherri Anderson
Independent Brokers Realty
