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The City of Prior Lake is built around one of the largest lakes in the Twin Cities Metro. The community still has the small town atmosphere but its close proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul gives its citizens the best of all worlds. Its recreational opportunities are endless with beautiful parks and of course the LAKE! Prior Lake real estate offers something for everyone: townhomes, single family homes, hobby farms, investment property, golf course homes and lakeshore property in a variety of price ranges. The Southwest Newspapers publish a Resident guide each year. Click here to view this helpful resource.
Prior Lake Demographics
Population 23,000 (approx.)
Median Household Income $81,000 (2000)
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Prior Lake Climate
Average Temp. in Jan. 13
Average Temp. in July 74
Avg. Annual Rainfall 29"
Avg. Annual Snowfall 40" |
Prior Lake is the largest lake in the South Metro area. With almost 1200 acres and 21 miles of shoreline the lake is perfect for swimming, boating, water skiing, skating and fishing . Two public beaches and two public boat launches give the entire community access to the lake. Wagon Bridge marina offers full service with a gas dock and Captain Jack's Restaurant, with boat and road access is a favorite local gathering spot.
While there are many businesses in the area, including Mystic Lake Casino, the majority of the residents commute to their employment in the Metro area, approximately 20 miles to the north. |
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In the Prior Lake park and trail system, there are 45 parks including 22 neighborhood parks with assorted amenities, several natural resource parks for outdoor enjoyment and community parks with first-rate athletic facilities. In all, there are 845 acres of parkland and 62 miles of sidewalks and trails. Click here for amenity information in city parks.
The city also operates and maintains 34 athletic fields, including nine soccer fields, two football fields, seven baseball fields and 16 softball /T-ball diamonds.
In addition to the city parks, there are several regional parks in the area. Spring Lake Regional Park has 354 acres of undeveloped land, Murphy-Hanrehan features 2400 acres of undeveloped land plus hiking, mountain biking and horse trails, Cleary Lake Regional Park provides skiing, water sports and golf on 1,045 acres and Historic Murphy’s Landing offers a unique look at Minnesota life in the 1800’s.
The city’s park and recreation program offers activities for all ages and in all seasons. Click here to see what they have planned for the coming months.
There certainly is no shortage of things to do in and around Prior Lake. In addition to the lake and park activities you may also be interested in Canterbury Downs (horse racing), Valley Fair (amusement park) and Dakota Sport and Fitness Center. |
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Prior Lake-Savage schools continue to rank among the best in the state. .As the 2006-07 school year began, approximately 6,550 students were enrolled in the districts’ nine schools. An additional elementary school, Redtail Ridge is scheduled to open for the 2008-2009 school year. With a wide variety of sports and activities offered, students of all abilities are able to participate.
Nearly every denomination of church can be found in Prior Lake or nearby:
Bethesda Church
15033 Hwy 13 S. 952-226-6651
Crossroads Church
6880 Boudin St. N.E. 952-447-2789
Services are in the Community Room at the Prior Lake State Bank.
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS)
16840 Hwy. 13 S. 952-447-6955
Friendship Church (Baptist)
17741 Fairlawn Ave. 952-447-8282
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (LCMS)
14085 Pike Lake Tr. N.E. 952-445-1779
Holy Trinity United Methodist Church
16150 Arcadia Ave. S.E. 952-447-2990
Immanuel Lutheran Church (Fish Lake) (LCMS)
20200 Fairlawn Ave. 952-492-6010
Web site www.immanuel-fishlake.org
Minnesota Valley Community Church (Reformed Church in America)
5995 Timber Tr. 952-447-6191
New Spirit United Church of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave. S., Savage 952-440-7335
Prior Lake Baptist Church
5690 Credit River Rd. 952-447-2824
Web site www.priorlakebaptist.org
The Church of St. Michael
16311 Duluth Ave. S.E. 952-447-2491
Web site www.stmichael-pl.org
St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School (LCMS)
5634 Luther Rd. S.E. 952-447-2117
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church (ELCA)
3611 North Berens Rd. N.W. 952-230-2988
Web site www.sollc.org
Zion United Methodist Church (Lydia)
1026 E. 205th St. 952-492-2249 | 
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Buying Land and New Construction >Buying New or Buying Old
New homes typically have a higher sales price than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually willing to spend more on a new home because of lower maintenance costs. Builders' warranties on new homes, when combined with a new roof, appliances, and major systems, usually make major repairs unnecessary and help to counter a slower initial rate of appreciation.
Census Bureau Housing Surveys suggests that operating costs are lowest for brand new homes and slightly higher for relatively new existing homes. Operating costs per square foot of living space are consistently higher for progressively older existing homes. Utility costs represent the largest factor in operating costs. Energy consumption per square foot depends on the size of the home, the insulation and quality of the windows, air leakage and the efficiency of the furnace.
New homes require fewer expenditures for routine maintenance. The cost of maintenance first increases with age, then declines, so you will generally spend less maintaining a home built before 1960 than for a home built between 1970 and 1975.
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