Waconia is a fast-growing city perched on the shores of Lake Waconia in Carver County, Minnesota. NerdWallet recently selected Waconia as the best city in Minnesota for young families, based on the quality of schools, affordability and general prosperity. Offering a vibrant mix of lake life and city convenience, you won't go wrong in choosing Waconia as your new home town.
Local residents and tourists make good use of the lake during the summer months, which accommodates a large variety of water sports along with fishing, and swimming is permitted at the designated swimming beach. Enjoy Lake Waconia Band Festival, the 4th of July fireworks display, the annual Nickle Dickle Day, or sign up for the triathlon. During winter, the lake still hosts a variety of recreational activities, from sledding through to ice fishing. The area around Waconia also boasts more than 30 city, regional and community parks with picnic facilities, playgrounds and sporting fields. Seven of these parks include hiking and biking trails, from the casual to the more intense, helping to keep you and your family fit.
Mackenthun's Fine Foods will easily take care of all your grocery shopping needs, with an onsite pharmacy for your medical essentials. The Stash is a popular ladies' boutique that can always be relied on for great fashion items and fun events. For all your other shopping, a drive through to the Mall of America in Bloomington or the Eden Prairie Center will be more than sufficient.
Family entertainment is something that Waconia takes seriously, from hosting the Carver County Fair, to free music series in summer and winter. The local arts consortium promotes the arts through a series of events and educational programs, including an annual art and wine festival. Watching the latest movie releases will never be difficult, with the Waconia Theatre boasting six screens.
Waconia is home to four public schools and two private schools, together offering education for all grades. The nearby Twin Cities have many universities and colleges to address higher education needs.
With a new home in Waconia you and your family will get to live, play and explore a truly beautiful oasis away from the craziness of city living. NewHomeSource offers the perfect solution to finding your dream Waconia home with ease. Using their powerful search function you will be able to narrow your results down to fit your needs.
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Stay within your budget. Here are all of the Waconia subdivisions with new homes in typical price ranges for this area.
Market Overview: New Construction Homes in Waconia, MN
Here is a quick overview of new housing developments in Waconia and the new construction market for new build homes in Waconia:
| City | Waconia |
| State | Minnesota |
| Metro Area | Minneapolis & St. Paul |
| Subdivisions | 134 |
| Move in Ready Homes | 225 |
| Homes Under Construction | 142 |
| Starting Price | $0 |
| Average Price | $478,740 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $216 |
| New Home Builders | 0 |
| Builders in Waconia | |
Customizable Options in Waconia
| Floor Plans Available | 978 |
| Bedroom Count | 0 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 0 to 7 |
| Square Footage Range | 0 to 7,431 sq/ft. |
