Apple Valley · MN
Living in Central Village, Apple Valley
Where Central Village is
Central Village is part of downtown Apple Valley. The city's 2040 Comprehensive Plan describes it as the 60-acre area around the intersection of Galaxie Avenue and 153rd Street West. It sits inside the downtown Ring Route, which circles 147th Street West, Galaxie Avenue, 153rd Street West and Pennock Avenue.
The City Council approved the Central Village Plan in December 2003. The plan set out multi-story buildings with shops, offices and homes placed close to the street.
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Homes in Central Village
The city says Central Village includes about 450,000 square feet of commercial, retail and office space along with medium and high density housing, including townhouses, condominiums and apartments. The plan names Legacy Townhomes, Haralson Apartments, Remington Apartments and Parkside Village Gabella among the buildings here. It also says only a few lots remain for new homes and mixed-use buildings.
Parks and places nearby
Kelley Park at 6855 Fortino Street is the area's park, and the plan says it hosts Music in Kelley Park through the summer and Oktoberfest in the fall. The Shops on Galaxie are part of the district. The city has added on-street parking and streetscaping so visitors can park once and move around the district on foot.
Getting around and schools
The city's 2026 street project on Founders Lane, 153rd Street West, Galante Lane, Fortino Street and 152nd Street West is substantially complete. The plan says the Apple Valley Transit Station at 155th Street and Cedar Avenue has a parking deck and an overhead skyway, with METRO Red Line service north to the Mall of America. The city's plan names ISD 196 and ISD 191 as the school districts it works with, so we confirm the district for each address.
How we help in Central Village
Most homes in Central Village are townhomes, condominiums or apartments, and we help you read the association rules and fees before you decide. Read our Apple Valley area guide, see how we handle buying a home, or ask for a home valuation if you own in Central Village. Contact us and tell us what you want to know.
Where these Central Village facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Apple Valley 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Community Context chapter, City of Apple Valley 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter, City of Apple Valley 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Housing and Neighborhoods chapter, City of Apple Valley: Kelley Park, City of Apple Valley: Central Village Street Improvements Phase 2, Dakota County property information search, FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Central Village in Apple Valley?
It is the 60-acre area around Galaxie Avenue and 153rd Street West in downtown Apple Valley, inside the downtown Ring Route.
What kinds of homes are in Central Village?
The city says the area has townhouses, condominiums and apartments mixed with shops and offices.
What park is in Central Village?
Kelley Park at 6855 Fortino Street, which hosts Music in Kelley Park in the summer and Oktoberfest in the fall.
Which school district serves Central Village?
Apple Valley is served mainly by ISD 196, with ISD 191 in part of the city. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district.
How do I check flood zone and property taxes for a Central Village home?
Search the address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the Dakota County property information search. For a townhome or condominium, ask for the association budget too, and we help you read it.
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