Where Old Village is
The Old Village is Lake Elmo's historic downtown. The city's new City Center, which houses City Hall, the fire department and a sheriff's satellite office, opened in summer 2023 in a renovated and expanded Brookfield Office building at the historic core of the city.
Lions Park, at 3525 Laverne Avenue North, is the city park in downtown Lake Elmo.
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Homes in Old Village
The city does not publish home ages for the Old Village, so we pull them address by address. The area has its own Village Mixed Use zoning district, and design standards guide new homes and businesses here and in the I-94 corridor.
In early 2024 the city paused development along the Old Village's central corridors to study its rules, and its August 2024 Village Vision Study recommends reviewing zoning and land uses there. Ask us what the latest decisions mean for any home you consider.
Parks and places nearby
Lions Park covers more than three acres, with pickleball, ballfields, sand volleyball, a playground, a shelter, permanent restrooms and outdoor skating in winter.
The city chose a proposal in 2025 to turn the former fire station and parks building, which it calls historic properties, into locally owned destinations that keep their historic character. Lake Elmo Park Reserve, a 2,165-acre Washington County park at 1515 Keats Avenue North, offers a swim pond, a boat launch and trails.
Getting around and schools
In 2023 the city started Old Village Phase VII, which rebuilds streets and adds new sewer and storm water systems while upgrading the water system. Expect some streets in the area to have recent or ongoing work.
Lake Elmo is split among Stillwater Area Public Schools (District 834), Mahtomedi Public Schools (District 832), and North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale (District 622). Confirm the district for each address before you buy.
How we help in Old Village
We help buyers sort out how the Old Village rules and projects affect a given home, and we read special assessment records with you. Owners here get a value report based on sales near the downtown core.
See our Lake Elmo page for the city overview. Then see how buying a home works, request a home valuation, or contact us.
Where these Old Village facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Lake Elmo: Lions Park, City of Lake Elmo: Plans, Studies and Guides, City of Lake Elmo: Village Vision Study (2024), City of Lake Elmo: 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, City of Lake Elmo: Former Fire Station and Parks Property, City of Lake Elmo: Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Old Village in Lake Elmo?
The Old Village is Lake Elmo's historic downtown. City Center and Lions Park, at 3525 Laverne Avenue North, are both there.
What kinds of homes are in the Old Village?
The city does not publish home ages for this area. It has Village Mixed Use zoning and design standards, so we check each home's zoning and records.
What park is in the Old Village?
Lions Park is in downtown Lake Elmo, with ballfields, pickleball, a playground and winter skating.
Which school district serves the Old Village?
Parts of Lake Elmo are served by District 834, District 832 and District 622. Confirm the district for the exact address.
How do I check flood zones and property taxes in the Old Village?
Enter the address in FEMA's Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. Washington County's tax lookup shows the tax, and we also check for special assessments from the Old Village street and sewer work.
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