Homes and Real Estate in Lakeville, Minnesota

Lakeville is the largest city in Dakota County, about 20 miles south of both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul on Interstate 35, with more than 60 parks.

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Living in Lakeville

Lakeville is the largest city in Dakota County, with about 69,500 residents at the 2020 census. It sits along Interstate 35, roughly 20 miles south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul.

I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty, and we help buyers and sellers in Lakeville and across Minnesota.

What is Lakeville, MN like? It is a large south metro city with more than 60 parks, more than 3,000 acres of parkland and natural space, and Lake Marion near its center. It was named for that lake, once called Prairie Lake.

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A city with room, and new homes

Lakeville was founded in 1855 and became a city in 1967. It covers more than 38 square miles, and it has kept building as the metro area has grown south.

Newer neighborhoods and new construction are common here. When you tour a model home, bring us with you from the first visit, because the sales consultant represents the builder. We review the contract, the upgrades, and the timeline on your behalf.
Homes near Lake Marion and Orchard Lake.
The historic downtown, the original town center, with older homes on nearby streets.

The trade-off to weigh is distance. Lakeville gives you more space, and it is farther from both downtowns than the closer suburbs. We look at your real commute before you decide.

Parks and lakes

Ritter Farm Park. 340 acres with more than nine miles of trails for hiking and cross-country skiing.
Antlers Park. A park on Lake Marion with a swimming beach, volleyball courts, and picnic shelters. It stands on the site of an amusement park that opened in 1910.
Lake Marion Greenway. A regional trail planned to run about 20 miles, linking Lake Marion, Ritter Farm Park, and downtown Lakeville.

On the south side, Airlake Industrial Park covers about 1,500 acres and is home to roughly 200 companies, next to Airlake Airport.

Commute and schools

The commute. Interstate 35 is the main route north. It splits into Interstate 35W toward Minneapolis and Interstate 35E toward St. Paul just north of Lakeville. Cedar Avenue runs along the east side of the city.

Schools. Lakeville Area Schools serves most of the city and operates Lakeville North and Lakeville South high schools. Two other districts, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and Farmington, serve parts of Lakeville. Confirm the district for any specific address.

How we help buyers and sellers in Lakeville

Buying. We begin with your budget and the steps of the purchase before we tour. See buying a home in Minnesota and how we help buyers.
Selling. We price your home from recent Lakeville sales, prepare it, and market it widely. See selling your home and our home value page.

Moving up to a larger home? See our page for move-up buyers. Looking for land south of the metro? Our farmland and acreage page explains what to check. We also work in Bloomington, to the north.

Let's talk about Lakeville

Whether you are building new, moving up, or selling in Lakeville, we would be glad to help. No pressure and no obligation.

Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770. What questions do you have?

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lakeville, Minnesota?

Lakeville is in Dakota County along Interstate 35, about 20 miles south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul.

How big is Lakeville?

It had 69,490 residents at the 2020 census and is the largest city in Dakota County.

Is there new construction in Lakeville?

Yes. Newer neighborhoods and new construction are common in Lakeville. Bring your own agent to the model home from your first visit.

Which school districts serve Lakeville?

Lakeville Area Schools serves most of the city. Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and Farmington districts serve parts of it. Confirm the district for a specific address.