Maple Plain Homes for Sale

Maple Plain is a remote, peaceful, small suburb west of Orono. With a total area of just over one square mile and just over 2,000 residents in under 800 houses, Maple Plain’s tightly-knit community and small-town charm, as well as its sense of identity and beautiful location among the rich maple trees and creeks of this northwest suburb.

Maple Plain is located a little over 20 miles and a little under a half-hour drive from Minneapolis, making it one of the Twin Cities’ more remote suburbs. Its location secures its small-town charm and serenity among the city’s rich wooded, natural areas. Its location tucked away behind Osseo and near Lake Independence’s beautiful shoreline and lakeside real estate also ensures its safety and peace.

The city’s sense of community also has brought about a wealth of knowledge about its rich history. Originally settled in 1854 for its serene sugar maples, its forests, and its proximity to Lake Independence, it grew through the 1860’s as multiple railroads began running through the city. The city became an official village in 1912. Village water did not come to Maple Plain homes until 1939, and in 1950, the city established its first sewer. As recently as the 1960’s, the city was still without blacktop roads. As the Twin Cities rapidly developed its suburban areas since the 1960’s, with shopping malls, city development, and general expansion, Maple Plain largely retained its small town charm and community. Today, development has enabled the residents and homeowners of Maple Plain to enjoy all the modern conveniences and amenities of first-ring suburbs without the noise and crime and population density of the more densely-populated, inner-ring suburbs.

Maple Plain may be small, but it has much to offer that larger cities and suburbs cannot. With its small population, it retains a strong sense of community where residents still know each other’s name, and its remote location offers privacy, serenity, peace, quiet, and a break from busy city life and its hassles. Its history is extensive and its community is welcoming. It has great educational facilities and other amenities, as well as beautiful parks, trails, and forests featuring the town’s sugar maple trees. Few towns can rival Maple Plain for its unique combination of small-town charm, forested beauty, and serene and peaceful location.

If small-town charm or serenity and peace are high on your priority list when you are buying a home, consider Maple Plain. Maple Plain homes offer a variety of listings, from townhomes and houses to luxury estates, all within the tightly-knit friendly community.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Maple Plain area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Maple Plain real estate, or have questions we are ready to help. Simply call or text Travis Senenfelder at 651-216-9466 or send us a message online here.

Maple Plain offers a unique combination of small-town charm, forested serenity, and great educational facilities. Buying a home in Maple Plain ensures your children’s development and success in Maple Plain’s great schools.

Maple Plain public schools are maintained by Orono public school district 278. Public schools in the Maple Plain area include the following:

Schumann Elementary, serving 525 students in grades K-2
Orono Intermediate School, serving 575 students in grades 3-5
Orono Middle School, serving 700 students in grades 6-8
Orono High School, serving 850 students in grades 9-12

Maple Plain also has one private school in the area:

Saints Peter and Paul Academy, at http://www.saintspeterandpaul.com/academy, a Catholic school serving grades preK-8

Prestigious private schools in the metro area include the following:

The Blake School, at http://www.blakeschool.org/, serving approximately 1,350 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12, with a lower school in Wayzata, a middle school in Hopkins and a high school in downtown Minneapolis
Providence Academy, at http://www.providenceacademy.org/, serving approximately 900 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Plymouth.
Breck School, at http://www.breckschool.org/, a private, Episcopal school serving approximately 1,200 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Golden Valley Minnesota

Restaurants

McGarry’s Pub: McGarry’s is an authentic Irish pub with classic Irish foods like shepherd’s pie, beef stew, and bread pudding—all delicious. The pub atmosphere and décor, as well as its location right in Maple Plain, make it a great spot for lunch or for a night out.
Birch’s Restaurant: Birch’s Restaurant is home to a number of delicious Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Birch’s is a neighborhood gem right on Wayzata Boulevard with a vibrant bar scene, making it a great stop for business meetings, romantic dinners, or anytime you want good food!
Peppercorn Grill: Peppercorn Grill serves a number of American dinners, from pastas, to pizzas, to steaks. It’s located right on Wayzata Boulevard, making it just a short drive from any Maple Plain home. With family nights and a full bar, Peppercorn Grill would be a great place to frequent if you buy a home in Maple Plain.
Pete’s Pizza: Pete’s Pizza is a local pizzeria right in Maple Plain, making it a great stop for lunch or with family for dinner. They offer a wide variety of pizzas in a friendly, quaint atmosphere.
Sunsets on Wayzata Bay Restaurant: Sunsets is a restaurant on a beautiful strip of Lake Minnetonka lakeshore property in a gorgeous Wayzata real estate locale. The atmosphere is welcoming and beautiful, as are, as the name would suggest, the views. Sunsets is home to delicious burgers, steaks, sandwiches, and all other kinds of foods, as well as a great list of wines and drinks. And as they are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunsets makes for a great place to eat if you buy a home in Maple Plain.

Entertainment

Plymouth Cinema 12: Plymouth Cinema is home to ten movie theatres showing the latest in Hollywood entertainment. The movie theatres are clean, quiet, and comfortable, and the snacks and staff are there to make your experience worthwhile every time. It’s a short drive from Long Lake, and it makes for a great movie night or afternoon any day of the week.
Old Log Theater: Located on ten acres of historic Lake Minnetonka lakefront property, Old Log Theater offers plays and comedies in a local, historic setting.
Medina Entertainment Center: Medina Entertainment center is home to a number of entertainment venues, including live music, 12 total bowling lanes, a ballroom dance floor, a restaurant, and a bar and patio. The center is a great place to visit any time, for special celebrations or just for fun, and its many options make it a fun place for anyone. While not directly in Long Lake, it’s certainly worth a visit.
Chanhassen Dinner Theater: In addition to its delicious meals, the Chanhassen Dinner Theater provides quality theatrical and musical entertainment that is appreciated and renowned throughout the Twin Cities Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Visit http://www.chanhassentheatres.com/ to learn more or to hear more about upcoming shows.
Guthrie Theatre: The Guthrie is Minnesota’s most famous and most prestigious theatre, and has been argued to be the best American off-Broadway theatre. Show after show, the Guthrie wows its audience with the very best in live theatre, and the experience is certainly worth the drive from Long Lake homes.

Leisure

Baker National Golf Course: Baker National Golf Course is a wonderfully kept 18 hole course right east of Lake Independence in a beautiful setting. The course is challenging and the snack bar and multiple driving ranges are welcome additions to a great course.
Woodhill Country Club: Woodhill is a private family club in West Wayzata and is home to a full golf course as well as tennis, paddle tennis, swimming, and, in the winter, ice skating and hockey. There are active family tennis programs and swimming programs available, making Woodhill one of the best country clubs for Maple Plain families.
Wayzata Country Club: Although Wayzata’s country club is a bit farther away from Maple Plain houses than Woodhill, Wayzata has arguably more to offer, with a full 18-hole course golf course and a junior 6-hole course, as well as professional lessons for golf and tennis. The club is also home to a number of restaurants, a European spa, a full pool and a kiddie pool, a trap and skeet shooting range, and, in the winter, ice skating, hockey, sledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Thus, while it may be a further drive from your Maple Plain home, it is arguably worth the slightly longer drive.
Wayzata Yacht Club: Wayzata Yacht Club is home to one of the United States’ largest sailboat racing programs with a number of Lake Minnetonka racing programs as well as a few Lake Superior programs. The club is also home to a nationally recognized sailing school, with summer day camps and youth racing programs. Any Maple Plain home or family with a passion for sailing and boating should certainly look into the community at the Wayzata Yacht Club.
Long Lake Park and Campground: Long Lake Park and Campground is Long Lake’s home for camping, fishing, scuba diving, exploring nature trails, and more. With 91 campsites and 53 acres of woods and a number of trails, Long Lake Park and Campground is Long Lake’s home for outdoor recreation.

Churches

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, at http://www.saintspeterandpaul.com/
Maple Plain Community Church, at http://www.mpcommunitychurch.org/
Christ Lutheran Church of Maple Plain, at http://www.lutheran-mapleplain.org/
Maple Plain Seventh Day Adventist Church, at http://www.mapleplainsda.org/
Village Evangelical Free Church, at http://www.villagechurch.com/

Maple Plain is a small, tightly-knit community, but with such a small population, its city government has less time to plan community events. Nonetheless, Maple Plain residents can enjoy their very own Udder Market in the summer and the events of nearby towns year-round. Some highlights around the area include the following:

In summers, Maple Plain hosts the Udder Market: an entertaining and educational farmers market with a focus on ecology. Entertainment and various performances are held by local talents, and while shopping you’re sure to meet up with a few familiar faces!
In September, Medina hosts the Medina Celebration Day, an all-day celebration for all the families and the entire community to enjoy fun, games, and activities for the whole family at Hamel Legion Park!

More events can be found in the surrounding cities of Orono and Medina. For more information on Maple Plain and its community events, visit http://www.mapleplain.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={AD190CF5-7E0E-44FE-9ACA-C81E4829061D

Few towns can rival Maple Plain’s tightly-knit community and its beautiful location, with sugar maple forests and crystal lakes. Though Maple Plain is a very small town, it is home to the following parks:

Maple Hill Park, located right by Lake Independence, is home to a number of amenities and open spaces, great for family playing and for picnics.
Long Lake Park and Campground is Long Lake’s home for camping, fishing, scuba diving, exploring nature trails, and more. With 91 campsites and 53 acres of woods and a number of trails, Long Lake Park and Campground is Long Lake’s home for outdoor recreation.
Morris T Baker County Park

In addition to these parks, Maple Plain is close to a number of beautiful and scenic lakes, including the following:

Lake Independence
Katrina Lake
Halfmoon Lake
Spurzem Lake
Lake Classen

In addition to these nearby lakes, Maple Plain is home to a number of smaller lakes and ponds.

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