Where Downtown Lakeville is
Downtown Lakeville is the city's original business district, centered on Holyoke Avenue. The Lakeville Area Arts Center sits at the intersection of Holyoke Avenue and 210th Street, and the city describes that spot as historic downtown Lakeville. The Downtown Lakeville Business Association works to preserve the historic downtown and has adopted design guidelines for the Historic Fairfield District of Downtown Lakeville.
Lakeville's own history begins with a road. The city says Captain William B. Dodd laid out a route in 1853 to link the military forts in St. Paul with forts to the south, and that road still bisects Lakeville today.
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Homes in Downtown Lakeville
The city's 2018 Downtown Development Guide Update sets a vision for the next 10 to 20 years. The city says the planning process looked at the right locations for redevelopment and additional housing density while keeping the historic charm of building-lined streets in a true main street district. The city does not list home ages for the downtown area, so we check each property's record before you buy or sell.
Parks and places nearby
From June through September or October, the Lakeville Markets, part of the St. Paul Farmers' Market, run in the Arts Center parking lot on Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Arts Center at 20965 Holyoke Avenue has a theater and hosts events, with four parking lots within one block and curbside drop off on Holyoke Avenue.
Getting around and schools
The city's 2023 Downtown Parking Needs Assessment produced a concept for the west city lot at 209th Street and Howland Avenue, with a new trailhead, better sidewalks and crosswalks, and new signs pointing to public parking. Lakeville is served by three school districts: 192, 194 and 196, according to the city, with 194 being Lakeville Area Schools. District 194 covers most of the city, and we confirm the district for each address.
How we help in Downtown Lakeville
I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty, and our team at Dream Homes Minnesota helps buyers and sellers in and around downtown Lakeville. Read our Lakeville area guide, see how we handle buying a home, or ask for a home valuation. Contact us to plan a time to meet.
Where these Downtown Lakeville facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Lakeville: Downtown Lakeville, City of Lakeville: Visit the Arts Center, City of Lakeville: History of Lakeville, City of Lakeville: Schools, District 194, Lakeville Area Schools: District Maps and Boundaries, Dakota County property information search, FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is downtown Lakeville?
Downtown Lakeville centers on Holyoke Avenue, with the Lakeville Area Arts Center at Holyoke Avenue and 210th Street.
What kinds of homes are near downtown Lakeville?
The city's 2018 Downtown Development Guide Update plans for redevelopment and added housing density around the historic main street. Home ages vary, so we check each record.
What is there to do downtown?
The Lakeville Markets run in the Arts Center lot on Wednesdays and Saturdays in season, and the Arts Center hosts events in the theater.
Which school district serves downtown Lakeville?
District 194, Lakeville Area Schools, covers most of the city, and parts of Lakeville are in Districts 192 and 196. Confirm the district for the specific address.
How do I check flood zones and property taxes in Lakeville?
Type the address into FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to see its flood zone. Dakota County's property information search shows taxes and the parcel's taxing area.
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