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Apple Valley mixes Twin City access with its farming roots
Apple Valley offers a balanced suburban lifestyle in Dakota County. The city is a short drive from the Twin Cities, but its seasonal festivals and large parks are a reminder of the area’s farming roots. It’s also known as the home of the Minnesota Zoo and for having highly rated schools. Even with these amenities, home prices tend to be lower here than in nearby suburbs, making the area appealing to many buyers.
Columns and front porches are common features of Apple Valley houses.
An aerieal view of Apple Valley.
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What buyers can pay for ramblers and New Traditional homes
Apple Valley offers a mix of housing options at prices that tend to be lower than those in nearby suburbs like Lakeville and Rosemount. The market for ramblers, split-level homes and New Traditional houses from the mid- to late 1900s ranges from the upper $200,000s to around $1 million. Townhomes often run from the lower $200,000s to the mid-$700,000s. “Homes are generally more affordable here, but there's been continuous appreciation in value over the years," says Nicole Junker, a Realtor with Keller Williams Select Realty who has sold in the area for close to 15 years.
There's plenty of New Traditional housing in the city.
Ramblers line the streets of Apple Valley.
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People can spend time at a park or explore the Minnesota Zoo
Residents can quickly get to Lebanon Hills Regional Park, which at nearly 2,000 acres is the largest park in the Dakota County system. The nearby park provides close to 15 miles of hiking trails and more than 10 miles of cross-country skiing paths, and it has lakes open for swimming, paddling and fishing. Within the city, Johnny Cake Ridge Park splits into two sections. There are sports fields to the east; to the west is a skate park, pickleball courts and Splash Valley Water Park, which has a lazy river and several waterslides for families to enjoy. The Minnesota Zoo, home to more than 4,400 animals, draws over a million visitors annually.
Apple Valley is home to the Minnesota Zoo.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park is popular with beachgoers and bikers.
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The School of Environmental Studies is on the Minnesota Zoo campus.
Students can attend highly rated schools
Students in Apple Valley fall under the highly rated Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools, also known as District 196. The School of Environmental Studies, a magnet high school on the Minnesota Zoo campus, gets top marks. Nearby private options include the highly rated Christian Heritage Academy.
Drivers have easy commutes to Saint Paul and Minneapolis
State Highway 77 connects with Interstate 35E, giving drivers a route to Saint Paul, around 20 miles away. The drive takes 25-40 minutes in rush hour traffic. Downtown Minneapolis is a similar drive. Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and Metro Transit express buses can take riders across the region, including Minneapolis.
The intersection of Cedar Avenue and 150th Street is Apple Valley's central hub.
Apple Valley has several bus stops along Cedar Avenue.
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Visitors bask in the glow of more than 5,000 carved pumpkins at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.
Mid-Winter Fest and other events spice up Apple Valley's calendar
The Apple Valley community comes together for many events throughout the year. The most popular ones include:
Mid-Winter Fest, a February celebration with ice skating and a fireworks finale
Apple Valley Freedom Days, a week-long festival leading up to the Fourth of July with a carnival and a parade
Fall Food Truck Festival, a September gathering with live music and lots of food to try
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, a Minnesota Zoo event where thousands of carved pumpkins illuminate a walking trail
Osaka Seafood Steakhouse has traditional Japanese dishes.
Sit down at a sports bar or shop at the Twin Cities Premium Outlet
You can try everything from laid-back grills to modern coffee shops in Apple Valley. Grab a bite at places like:
The Tavern Grill, a casual spot with build-your-own burgers and a salad bar
Curiouser Coffee and Conservatory, a plant-filled coffee shop inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”
Punch Pizza, a regional chain with Neapolitan-style pizza
Wild Bill’s Sports Saloon, a popular spot to watch the big game
Osaka Seafood Steakhouse, a restaurant where chefs create Japanese meals at your table
Grocery stores like Fresh Thyme Market and Costco carry the essentials. For clothes, you can check out the Twin Cities Premium Outlets in nearby Eagan, which has brands like Gap, Guess and Brooks Brothers.
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On average, homes in Apple Valley, MN sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Apple Valley, MN over the last 12 months is $429,990, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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