Minnesota
The SW Metro / Waconia Area is considered a mid-sized market for lake homes and lake lots in Minnesota.
There are typically around 70 lake homes for sale in the SW Metro / Waconia Area at any given time. The area will usually have around 30 or so lake lots and land for sale.
Ordinarily, there are 12 lake homes for sale on each lake in the SW Metro / Waconia Area, and 4 lots and land parcels.
Eden Prairie, Bloomington, and Waconia are flourishing communities in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area. Despite being well-developed cities, their small-town feel has made them increasingly popular among families and city workers.
You will find a variety of subdivisions and individual properties that range from affordable to high-end between the cities.
Downtown is approximately a half-hour drive from the cities. There is an abundant supply of restaurants, hotels, and attractions. You will also have the convenience of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and East Bank Hospital.
Staring Lake, Red Rock Lake, and Niel Lake are amazing bodies of water in Eden Prairie. The lakes provide residents with a variety of water activities.
A collection of parks occupy the area east of the lake. Hyland Lake Park Reserve is the largest expanse, featuring miles of wooded trails, Hyland Lake waters, and an elaborate playground.
The Hyland Hills Ski Resort has smooth, snowy slopes for skiing and snowboarding. It also has trails for nordic skiing or snowshoeing.
Lake Waconia is the second-largest lake in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Its pristine waters stretch across 3,200 acres.
It is a prime location for pontooning, jet skiing, sailing, fishing, and swimming. Coney Island is habited by bald eagles, egrets, and blue herons, so you can also enjoy the company of wildlife.
In Towne Marina, Lola's Lakehouse Restaurant, Island View Golf Club, and the Winery at Sovereign Estate are on the lakeshore.
Just east of Bloomington, the Mall of America is one of the top attractions in the country. It includes 520 stores, 60 restaurants, the world's largest indoor theme park, the state's largest aquarium, a movie theater, arcades, and much more.
You can enjoy small-town life in the southwest metro area while the big city is a short drive away.