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Homes for Sale in Elm Creek Acres Maple Grove MN

By Steve Wilhelmy

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest MN License #40376351

July 17, 2014 01:38 AM

Homes for Sale in Elm Creek Acres Maple Grove, MN

Why Do People Live here?

People live here because it's gorgeous! It's a piece of heaven tucked away in the very popular Minneapolis suburb of Maple Grove! Elm Creek Acres is a hidden gem! There are only a handful of lots in this subdivision, but those who call this home, sure are lucky. What more could one ask for than the rural life, nature in their front and back yards, and all with the convenience of being in Maple Grove. The Elm Creek is a stone's throw away and major highway access is a 5 minute drive away! It's the best of both worlds and a rare find.

Elm Creek Acres is located off Elm Road just north of County Rd 47. The neighboring subdivisions are; Sunset Ridge Farms and Whistling Pines, Edgewater Estates, and Rosemary Woods.

Looking for a Home in Elm Creek Acres?

Interested in finding Homes for Sale in Elm Creek Acres Maple Grove MN, click on this link. Our 'for sale' property information is a direct feed from the Northstar MLS and is updated multiple times per day. Keep in mind that there are only about 15 lots in Elm Creek Acres, so there may not be any active for sale listings at the time. If there are, they will be in this search. However, if there's not any currently, and this is your dream area...it's worth the wait for one to come on the market!

Homes for sale in Elm Creek Acres Maple Grove MN

What are the Homes Like?

So, as mentioned above the best part of these homes are the lots! The smallest of the lots is 4 acres! That's unheard of in the middle of the city! The largest lot is 5.32 acres and the other lots vary in between in size.

The houses vary quite a bit in styles and features. They are two stories built between 1974 and 1985 with finished sq. footage ranging between 2330 (with an unfinished lower level) to 4781 sq ft. You will find 3-4 bedrooms, 3-5 bathrooms, and 2-4 car garages in the homes here.

What's Going on Nearby Elm Creek Acres?

The city of Maple Grove is a very well-kept and popular northwest suburb. The city is full of life and families. Popular restaurants and shops line the streets. Just about anywhere you could imagine wanting to shop, Maple Grove has it, including the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. There is also an abundance of parks and trails in the area, many parks that are part of the Three Rivers Park District and are great for hiking. The Plymouth Dog Park and Egan Park are only a mile and half away. If you like to golf, you are going to love that there are several golf courses inside a twenty minute drive of the Elm Creek Acres community. The Maple Grove Hospital, an excellent facility, is a 12 minute drive from Elm Creek Acres.

What Schools will the Kids Attend?

If you buy a home here, kids will be part of the acclaimed Wazata public school district, #284. There are also private school options close to the area. The schools serving this area are; Kimberly Lane Elementary, Wazata Central Middle School, and Wayzata High School. Not many Maple Grove neighborhoods get to be part of the Wayzata school district, which is just one more reason to love Elm Creek Acres.

Some Large Employers Near Elm Creek Acres:

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Boston Scientific, Tiller Corporation, US West Dex, REO Plastics, 3M Company, Fairview University Med Center, Medtronic Inc, Maple Grove Hospital, Great River Energy, Carl Zeiss Inc, Upusher-Smith Lab, General Mills, Prudential

Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?

If you are interested in finding the current Homes for Sale in Elm Creek Acres Maple Grove MN, click on this link. Our 'for sale' property information is a direct feed from the Northstar MLS and is updated multiple times per day.

Thinking About Selling a Home in Elm Creek Acres?

If you have a home in or near the Elm Creek Acres neighborhood that you are thinking about selling, click here to get a free custom home evaluation to find out what your home is worth in today's market.