Shakopee · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Shakopee, One Neighborhood at a Time
A clear plan for buying your next home in Minnesota, from the first conversation to the keys in your hand.
Buying a home in Shakopee
Shakopee is a river town that grew into a large suburb, and that history shows up in its homes. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty, and we help buyers sort out which part of the city fits them.
What should I know before buying a home in Shakopee? Three things: the historic downtown sits on the Minnesota River, much of the city was built after the Bloomington Ferry Bridge opened in 1995, and new homes are still going up. The age of a home can change a lot from one area to the next.
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Three questions that narrow a Shakopee search
- How will you get to work? U.S. Highway 169 and County Highway 101 run through the city, and the Bloomington Ferry Bridge crosses the river toward Bloomington. We map your daily drive before we tour.
- Older home or new build? Downtown has older homes near the river. Newer subdivisions came later. If you visit a model home, bring us from the first visit, because the sales consultant works for the builder.
- How close to the river? The Minnesota River has flooded before, including in 1965. For any home near it, we check the flood map and the insurance cost before you make an offer.
If parks matter to you, we look at homes near Quarry Lake Park or a short drive from Huber Park on the river downtown.
How we help Shakopee buyers
We begin with your numbers, then build a short list. Before you write an offer, we look up the home's property taxes in the Scott County property records and confirm the school district for that address with Shakopee Public Schools. See how we help buyers, buying a home in Minnesota, and our Shakopee page for parks and history. Selling one home to buy here? Read our page for move-up buyers, or compare with Bloomington, across the river.
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Tell us your commute and your budget, and we will show you the parts of Shakopee worth touring first. No pressure and no obligation.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there new construction homes in Shakopee?
Yes. New residential development is still under way. Bring us with you from your first model home visit, because the builder's sales consultant represents the builder.
How do I check if a Shakopee home is in a flood zone?
Enter the address in FEMA's Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. This matters most for homes near the Minnesota River, and we check it with you before you make an offer.
How do I look up property taxes on a Shakopee home?
Scott County keeps the tax records. Search the county's property information lookup by parcel number or street address to see the current tax and assessed value.
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What buying a home looks like in Shakopee
Shakopee is the Scott County seat, set along the Minnesota River, with a historic downtown, more than 1,100 acres of parks and open space, and Valleyfair and Canterbury Park.
Shakopee has grown fast since the Bloomington Ferry Bridge opened in 1995, and we help buyers and sellers compare its older and newer neighborhoods.
- The homes
- A historic downtown along the Minnesota River, with much of the city built after the Bloomington Ferry Bridge opened in 1995. New residential development is still under way.
- Schools people ask about
- Shakopee Public Schools serves the city, along with Savage, Prior Lake, and three townships. Confirm the schools for any address with the district.
- Getting around
- U.S. Highway 169 and County Highway 101 run through the city, and the Bloomington Ferry Bridge crosses the Minnesota River toward Bloomington.
- Nearby
- More than 1,100 acres of parks and open space, including Quarry Lake Park and Huber Park on the river downtown.
- The trade-off
- Downtown sits on the Minnesota River, which has flooded before, including in 1965, so check the flood map for any home near the river.
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