Your Guide to Buying a Home in Chaska, MN

Buying a Home in Chaska, Minnesota

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Chaska is located in Carver County

Chaska, which gets its name from the Dakotah language, was marked out as a town site in 1851. Early industries included harvesting the woodlands and making hoops for barrels. Brick making began about 1857 and at one time, there were as many as nine brickyards in the community. Today, the distinctive yellow Chaska bricks can be found in some of the state's most important buildings, such as the capitol, the Mayo Clinic, and the old Washburn Mill.

Chaska is now one of the fastest-growing communities of the southwest suburban area. Just 20 years ago, it was a quiet little town of less than 5,000 people. Today, Chaska's population has expanded to over 15,000, and modern transportation and development have brought it into the metropolitan area. Despite its recent growth, Chaska retains its small town image. The image of a caring, active community where people meet and greet each other on the street continues even as the population grows. The city's mission is to be the best small town in the state.

An historic city on the Minnesota River, Chaska is a small town within a major metropolitan area. Conveniently situated for easy access, Chaska commuters and shoppers alike enjoy the advantages of being just a short ride away from the vibrant hub of Minneapolis/St. Paul and all the area has to offer.

There is no shortage of fun in Chaska, Minnesota! Shopping, antiques, theatres, casinos, racetracks, zoos and historic sites are all to be found nearby. Experience fine dining, from casual to elegant, at any of the many local establishments waiting to serve you. Or come to Chaska's Annual River City Days Celebration, for an arts and crafts fair in the park. Enjoy the music, games, prizes, demonstrations, food booths and much, much more.

Those who reside in Chaska expect to see ice cream socials and band concerts in City Square Park. These and other activities are intended to bring people together. In addition, the communities designed and built an award-winning community center with a commitment to having it become a casual "family gathering place." The center lived up to expectations, and in 1997, an arts wing opened. These are just some of the ways Chaska has maintained its original vision of being "A Quality Small Town."

For anyone who loves sports, Chaska has an extensive recreation program for children and adults. The city also has numerous recreational facilities, including miles of trails and acres of parks. In the summer, there are two swimming beaches within the city; and the community center pool is open year-round. Chaska now has three golf courses in town. The newest is the public, city-owned, Chaska Town Course, which was designed by nationally prominent Arthur Hills. It has routinely received high ratings in both state and national publications. Chaska is also home to Hazeltine National Golf Club, site of several major tournaments for men, women and seniors, including the 1991 U.S. Men's Open.

With all of these features, is it any wonder that Chaska has become the popular place it is today? Come and see what small town living is like, here in Chaska!