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Chanhassen

Chanhassen

$605,136 Average Value
$237 Average Price per Sq Ft
71 Homes For Sale

Chanhassen has outdoor recreation near the Twin Cities

Chanhassen is a Twin Cities suburb that draws people in with its lakefront living and convenient location, only 20 miles from Minneapolis. The community has seen significant growth in its housing market, with most properties built between the 1980s and the 2020s. Families seek out the area for its highly rated schools and community events, but the charming downtown and the historic Paisley Park mean there’s something for everyone.

Take in the sights or try your luck fishing at the Lake Susan fishing pier in Chanhassen.
Take in the sights or try your luck fishing at the Lake Susan fishing pier in Chanhassen.
Paisley Park now serves as a museum to the legendary music artist Prince.
Paisley Park now serves as a museum to the legendary music artist Prince.
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New Traditional homes in high demand

While you can find some older split-levels and ranch-style homes, most of the housing market was built after 1980. There are modern Craftsman and New Traditional houses, as well as contemporary styles. As you get closer to the water, you’ll see more homes with large windows and backyards leading to the lakes. The median single-family home price is in the mid-$600,000s, but larger lakefront homes can cost up to $2.2 million. Townhouses generally range from the low $200,000s to the mid-$700,000s. Properties stay on the market for less than 40 days, moving faster than nearby cities like Chaska. “Our homes are in high demand. We’re seeing multiple offers and selling above list [price],” says Realtor Joshua Ives with Edina Realty.

New Traditional homes are popular.
New Traditional homes are popular.
You can find several townhouses in the area.
You can find several townhouses in the area.
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Students attend highly rated Eastern Carver and Minnetonka schools

Most homes are zoned for Eastern Carver County Public Schools, which includes Chanhassen High School. Students can enroll in Advanced Placement and College in the Schools courses to earn college credit before graduation. Both the district and the high school receive an A from Niche. Some families are assigned to the A-plus-rated Minnetonka Public School District. Private options include the A-rated Chapel Hill Academy, a Christian school that offers prekindergarten through eighth grade.

Chanhassen High School is a highly rated high school.
Chanhassen High School is a highly rated high school.
Students can attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
Students can attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
Chanhassen Elementary has kindergarten through fifth grade.
Chanhassen Elementary has kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Commuters drive and take the bus to the Twin Cities

Highway access makes it easy to reach the Twin Cities. U.S. Highway 212 and state Highway 5 go through the community, connecting with Interstate 494. “Chanhassen is a 30-minute drive to downtown Minneapolis,” Ives says. Minneapolis is about 20 miles away, and it takes about 30 miles (35 minutes) to get to downtown Saint Paul. Ives says that there’s also “great public transit,” with Metro Transit and SouthWest Transit buses stopping in the city and a planned light rail extension to the Metro Green Line in the neighboring Eden Prairie.

Highways 5 and 212 serve as the major thoroughfares in Chanhassen.
Highways 5 and 212 serve as the major thoroughfares in Chanhassen.
Southwest Transit operates two bus stations for public transportation in Chanhassen.
Southwest Transit operates two bus stations for public transportation in Chanhassen.
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Lake Ann Park and nearby trails encourage people to get outside

Ives says Chanhassen is known for its parks and trails, and it’s clear to see why. At the heart of the city’s recreation is Lake Ann Park, where you can spend hours fishing or kayaking on the water. The rest of the park has amenities like a playground, athletic fields and walking trails. While you can’t rent a canoe in the winter, you can go ice fishing or snowshoeing. There are other lakes in the city and many more across the larger Twin Cities region. People stroll along the trails at the Edenbrook Conservation Area or the nearby University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, which has nearly 6,000 plant species.

Lake Susan provides a beautiful backdrop for cyclists along its paved trails.
Lake Susan provides a beautiful backdrop for cyclists along its paved trails.
Chanhassen is fortunate to have many parks and lakes available for recreation.
Chanhassen is fortunate to have many parks and lakes available for recreation.
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Dinner theatres and local shops located downtown

Chanhassen’s downtown is concentrated along West 78th Street and includes the city’s library, popular restaurants and local boutiques. Some of the businesses include:

  • Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, where people have been enjoying dinner and a show since 1968
  • Tequila Butcher, a Mexican restaurant known for its wood-smoked barbacoa
  • Med Box Grill, a Mediterranean eatery with counter service
  • Thaliwala Indian Kitchen, an Indian restaurant with curry, coconut shrimp and other traditional dishes
  • Lotus Lake Gifts and Home Decor, which has art and homemade products from over 50 vendors
You’ll also find big-box stores like Target and grocery options like Cub Foods and Lunds & Byerlys downtown.

Market Square offers plenty of spots for shopping and dining.
Market Square offers plenty of spots for shopping and dining.
You can stop into Floyd's 99 Barber Shop for a trim or a full cut and style in Chanhassen.
You can stop into Floyd's 99 Barber Shop for a trim or a full cut and style in Chanhassen.
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Events at the local parks and the historic Paisley Park

Chanhassen residents come together for events ranging from holiday celebrations to recurring summer programs. This is just a peek into the city’s busy calendar:

  • The February Festival at Lake Ann Park is a longstanding tradition featuring an ice fishing contest and bonfires.
  • The Chanhassen Farmers Market has vendors selling fresh produce and handmade goods on Saturday mornings from June to September, rain or shine.
  • The 4th of July Celebration is a multiday event with family-friendly activities that ends with a fireworks show over Lake Ann.
  • The Summer Concert Series is a weekly show in June and July with food trucks and free music.
  • The Holiday Market is an art market on the first Saturday of December.
There are even more events at Paisley House, Prince’s home and recording studio, which is located in Chanhassen. You can tour the building or enjoy a concert at the soundstage or the NPG Music Club.

Zia Sampson
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
7,203
Number of Homes for Sale
71
Median Year Built
1994
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,460
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,617
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,189
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
861
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Chanhassen Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
9
Median Rent
$2,300
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,948
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,899
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,450
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,700
Median Condo Rent
$1,649
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,649

Demographics

Total Population
26,470
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$118,422
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$148,667

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.7%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
64.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.7%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
56''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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