Minnesota farm becomes 262 homes: 88-acre project approved till 2032

In a historic 88-acre farm in Prior Lake, Minnesota, heavy machinery is already reshaping the land for an upcoming 262-home housing development. The city council recently gave final approval to the project, which is set to be completed by 2032. Pulte Homes of Minnesota has purchased the former Vierling family farm, now to be known as Vierling Ridge.

Construction on the site began shortly after city officials gave their approval. General grading work was needed to prepare the land for utility installation and will be completed by the autumn. Builders will then start work on the model homes and townhouses during the winter, with the first homes ready for the spring housing market.

The development aims to cater to people at various stages of life, offering a mix of housing styles and price ranges. The land will be divided into several phases, with the first covering 18 acres and including 12 twin homes, 12 townhomes, and 22 detached single-family homes. Subsequent phases will continue building the remaining homes through 2032, with the entire project expected to be finished by the end of that year.

The mix of housing types is expected to help expand and diversify the city's property tax base. Additionally, Vierling Ridge will not have its own dedicated parkland, but two existing community parks are located within a half-mile of the development. Pulte Homes has also signed a comprehensive development agreement with the city, including significant financial deposits, guarantees for infrastructure work, and municipal fees.