Where East Ravine is
The city describes the East Ravine area as about 3,988 acres that generally lie north of 70th Street, east of County Road 19, and west of Lamar and Kimbro Avenues. Its comprehensive plan calls East Ravine a major section of Cottage Grove open for urban development.
The city studied the area's environmental effects in a 2005 review and updated that review in 2015 and 2020.
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Homes in East Ravine
The East Ravine master plan guides most of the land for low density residential use, with room for a range of densities and more move-up housing. Many homes here are new or still being planned, so plats and builders change often.
Citywide, the plan notes that larger two-story houses have been the most common new construction since the 1990s, and that the newest neighborhoods are in the northeast part of the city. We check each lot and home for its plat, association rules and any special assessments.
Parks and places nearby
The plan calls for keeping the ravine landform itself as open space and building green corridors for walking and bicycling. Washington County's Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, at 9653 Keats Avenue South, covers 515 acres of hills and wooded ravines with trails, a fishing pier and a canoe launch, and it requires a vehicle permit.
Glacial Valley Park, at 9900 Ravine Parkway South, is the city's newest community park. It has sports fields, pickleball courts, a large playground, a skating rink and a solar-powered building.
Getting around and schools
The city has been building Ravine Parkway to carry out the East Ravine plan, and City Hall sits at 12800 Ravine Parkway South. An earlier plan added a commercial area at Keats Avenue and 70th Street to serve this part of town.
Cottage Grove's website links to South Washington County Schools (District 833) boundary maps. Use them, or call the district, to confirm the school for a specific address.
How we help in East Ravine
We compare new construction and resale homes in East Ravine and read the builder paperwork with you. If you already own here, we show you how your home stacks up against the newest sales.
Our Cottage Grove page covers the whole city. You can also read about buying a home, request a home valuation, or contact us.
Where these East Ravine facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Cottage Grove: East Ravine AUAR, Cottage Grove 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2: Land Use, Cottage Grove 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 3: Housing, Washington County: Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, City of Cottage Grove: Glacial Valley Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Ravine in Cottage Grove?
The city places it around 70th Street, County Road 19, and Lamar and Kimbro Avenues. It covers about 3,988 acres.
What kinds of homes are in East Ravine?
The city's plan guides most of the area for low density residential homes, with room for other densities and move-up housing. We check each home's plat and builder details.
What parks are near East Ravine?
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, a 515-acre county park, and the city's Glacial Valley Park on Ravine Parkway South are the two parks most tied to the ravine.
Which school district serves East Ravine?
South Washington County Schools, District 833, serves Cottage Grove, and the city's website links to the district's boundary maps. We always confirm the school for the exact address with the district.
How do I check flood zones and property taxes in East Ravine?
Search the address in FEMA's Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. Washington County's tax lookup and tax calculator show taxes by address or parcel, and we also ask about pending special assessments.
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