Shakopee · Relocation
Relocating to Shakopee, Minnesota
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Moving to Shakopee
Shakopee comes up often when relocating buyers look at the southwest side of the metro. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What is Shakopee like for someone moving from another state? It is the county seat of Scott County, and it sits along the Minnesota River. The city has a historic downtown, more than 1,100 acres of parks and open space, and both Valleyfair and Canterbury Park inside its limits.
The city grew in stages. Shakopee became the Scott County seat in 1853, and many downtown buildings were made with red Shakopee brick in the late 1800s. The population doubled in the ten years after the bridge opened. A buyer can choose between an older home close to the river and a newer home in a recent subdivision, and we show you both.
Plan My Move to Shakopee
Questions to settle before you choose a home
- The age of the neighborhood varies. Much of Shakopee was built after the Bloomington Ferry Bridge opened in 1995, and new homes are still going up.
- The school district reaches past the city. Shakopee Public Schools also serves Savage, Prior Lake, and three townships, so we confirm the schools for each address.
- The river is part of the picture. Downtown has flooded before, including in 1965, so we check the flood map for homes near the water.
- Your daily route shapes the search. U.S. Highway 169 and County Highway 101 run through the city.
Touring Shakopee from a distance
Listing photos rarely show what a street feels like day to day. On a video call, we walk the block with you, show you the nearest park, and drive toward Highway 169 so you can judge the trip yourself.
The city reports that Shakopee workers averaged a 22.2 minute trip to work in the 2019 to 2023 Census survey. Your own drive depends on where you land, so we time it from each home you like.
We also send you the Scott County tax record and a school district check for each home before you offer, so nothing is left to guess from far away.
Your next step
The full plan for buying from out of state is on our relocating to Minnesota page. You can learn more on our Shakopee page, read buying a home in Shakopee, or compare nearby Bloomington.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Shakopee toward Bloomington?
The Bloomington Ferry Bridge crosses the Minnesota River toward Bloomington. We can time the drive from any home you are considering.
Which school district serves Shakopee homes?
Shakopee Public Schools serves the city, along with Savage, Prior Lake, and three townships. Confirm the schools for a specific address with the district before you offer.
How do I look up property taxes on a Shakopee home?
Scott County keeps the tax records. You can search the county's property information lookup by parcel number or street address.
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What relocation 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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