Head 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities and that the sky opens up over the rolling hills of country. That’s where you’ll find the city of Chaska. While there is a historic Main Street with brick buildings, a charming library and town square, Chaska is better known for its more recent development – and lots of it.

Attracted by the relatively affordable housing, people have flocked to the open spaces of Chaska with its many single-family home and townhouse developments. (To be honest, the housing is quite dense and often set up in “development loops” but these projects do offer a lot of house for less money.) Chaska is also known for being one of the first communities to broadcast wi-fi - though at least one local blogger isn’t happy with the system’s performance.

Abundant big retail shopping such as Home Depot, Target and Rainbow Foods has also sprung up around the major intersection of Pioneer Trail and highway 41. But it’s not all about big box retail. Residents get access to rural locales, public and private golf courses and the enormous Chaska Community Center. It’s a gym, a performing arts complex, a swimming facility, an ice rink and an indoor soccer arena - it’s the Swiss Army Knife of recreation.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better  -  living where every retail, sport and nature need is handily met - the drive is about to get easier. By year’s end  the highway 212 project, a $238 million dollar upgrade, is slated to completely finish the major conduit to the metro that will include improved public transportation for city commuters.

If you’re in the market for housing in Chaska, you can start your search HERE - and then enjoy your Webdig’s rebate when it’s all set & done.

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