Apple Valley · Relocation
Relocating to Apple Valley, Minnesota
Moving to Minnesota? Learn the communities, the prices, and the seasons before you choose where to live.
Moving to Apple Valley
Apple Valley is a Dakota County city that many people moving to the south metro add to their list. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What should I know before relocating to Apple Valley? It is a compact suburb of about 16.9 square miles along Cedar Avenue. It has over 50 neighborhood parks, the 18-hole Valleywood Golf Course, and the Minnesota Zoo inside the city. The METRO Red Line follows Cedar Avenue north to the Mall of America.
Plan My Move to Apple Valley
Choices that depend on the address
- The school district depends on the address. Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools (ISD 196) serves most of the city, and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools (ISD 191) serves a small northwestern corner.
- Your trash pickup day depends on your hauling zone. You choose any city-licensed hauler, and recycling is required.
- Your transit stop depends on where you live. The Red Line stops at Apple Valley Transit Station, 147th St Station, and 140th St Station.
- The age of the home varies, since neighborhoods here have been built from 1955 on.
Seeing Apple Valley from far away
Homes from different decades can look alike in listing photos. On a video tour, we show you what sets a home apart, such as the age of the windows, the layout of the lot, and the walk to the nearest park.
If you will commute by bus, MVTA runs express buses to Minneapolis and St. Paul from Apple Valley Transit Station, Palomino Hills Park and Ride, and 157th St Station. Apple Valley Transit Station has more than 1,200 parking spaces. We note the distance from each home to those stops.
The Minnesota Zoo sits at 13000 Zoo Boulevard, and Valleywood Golf Course and Splash Valley Water Park are city facilities. If those places matter to your household, we note the distance from each home.
We also send you the facts that matter after you arrive. Galaxie Library on Galaxie Avenue is the local Dakota County Library branch, and new owners file for homestead with Dakota County.
Next steps for your move
Our relocating to Minnesota page explains how to buy from a distance. You can learn more on our Apple Valley page and in buying a home in Apple Valley. Many relocating buyers also compare Eagan, just to the north.
You can send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a train from Apple Valley?
Yes, the METRO Red Line has three stations in Apple Valley and runs north along Cedar Avenue to the Mall of America.
Which school district will my Apple Valley home be in?
Most of the city is in ISD 196, and a small northwestern corner is in ISD 191. Confirm the district for any home before you make an offer.
What ZIP code is Apple Valley, MN?
Apple Valley addresses, including City Hall, the schools, and the Minnesota Zoo, use ZIP code 55124.
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Apple Valley
What relocation looks like in Apple Valley
Apple Valley is a Dakota County city along Cedar Avenue, home to the Minnesota Zoo, over 50 neighborhood parks, and three METRO Red Line stations.
Apple Valley is one of the south metro communities where we help buyers and sellers, and we know how its neighborhoods differ in age and setting.
- The homes
- Neighborhoods built from 1955 on. Builder Orrin Thompson, who started here in 1963, planted an apple tree at each home in some of his developments.
- Schools people ask about
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools (ISD 196) serves most of the city, and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage (ISD 191) serves a small northwestern corner. Confirm the district for any address.
- Getting around
- The METRO Red Line runs along Cedar Avenue to the Mall of America, with three stations in Apple Valley, and MVTA runs express buses to Minneapolis and St. Paul.
- Nearby
- Over 50 neighborhood parks, Valleywood Golf Course, Splash Valley Water Park, and the Minnesota Zoo.
- The trade-off
- Two school districts serve the city and trash pickup days are set by hauling zone, so details change from one address to the next.
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