Victoria is a small city on the outer ring of Minneapolis suburbs. Although Victoria is small, it is one of the most popular places to buy a home, as it has been rapidly growing as the suburbs of Minnesota have expanded. What is it that makes Victoria such a popular place to buy a house?
It could be the parks. Victoria, despite being small, is home to 18 parks, including the expansive Carver Park Reserve. The city, despite being only 8.5 square miles of property, has over three square miles of parkland within the city—over a third of the city’s property is public parkland. Thus, the open space and recreational opportunities afforded by the city can hardly be beaten anywhere else in the Twin Cities, even by some of Minneapolis’ largest suburbs. The Victoria Parks and Recreation Department’s 18 parks and reserve feature ten playgrounds, three areas with basketball courts, two places with volleyball courts, three spots with tennis courts, two spots with soccer fields, two parks with gyms, one skate park, a number of picnic tables and amenities, and three parks home to lakeside property and shoreline. In addition to these parks, the city also maintains a recreation center with a full gym, an ice rink for community hockey leagues and for ice-skating, a fitness center, and more. And on top of all these amenities, the city is also home to many miles of trails through the city’s woodlands and parks, perfect for walking, jogging, and biking. Thus the city’s large amenities draw many people looking to buy a home—because other cities find it hard to compete with Victoria’s three-square miles of parkland.
But it’s not just the parks that is drawing first-time homebuyers and others looking to buy a home to Victoria—Victoria is also home to nine lakes. The city is nicknamed “The City of Parks and Lakes” for its dense concentration of parkland and lakes in under ten square miles. The majority of Victoria’s lakes are rather large, affording miles of shoreline and a large number of lake homes and lakeside real estate for interested buyers. Those looking to buy a house on lakeshore property will find it easily in Victoria; those not looking to buy a home directly on the lakeshore will still be able to enjoy the nearby public beaches and natural, scenic beauty of Victoria’s many lakes. In total, the city in total has over 1.5 square miles of lakes and lakeside property, totaling almost 20% of the city’s entire area. Thus, the city’s lakes and parkland together make up more than half of the entire area of the city! That incredible amount of parkland and lake area more than merits the city’s nickname—“The City of Parks and Lakes”—and more than explains the city’s popularity as a great place to buy a home.
And on top of the city’s parks and lakes, Victoria’s location also makes it a popular place to buy a home. The city is just over 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis, and is close to all the nearby conveniences of Chanhassen, and, farther, Eden Prairie. Of course, Victoria has its own conveniences and venues in its own downtown area. Yet all these conveniences do not detract from the privacy, peace, and independence of Victoria homes, which, as a result of being on the outer ring of suburbs, are safe and serene.
Buying a home in Victoria gives unparalleled access to its 2000+ acres of parkland, its 1.5 square miles of lake area, and its peaceful atmosphere. Its endless amenities and beautiful location, with open spaces, dense woodlands, and beautiful views from the lake make it a great place to call home.
If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Victoria area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Victoria 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.
In addition to being home to over 2,000 acres of parkland, 1.5 square miles of lakes, and a peaceful lakeside serenity, Victoria is home to a number of great schools. Local schools in Victoria, both public and private, rank highly for quality of education and for test scores.
Victoria is served by the local school district, District #112. Victoria children typically attend the following public schools within that district:
- Victoria Elementary, at http://ves.district112.org/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school375, serves approximately 600 students in grades K-5
- Chaska Middle School West, at http://cmw.district112.org/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school442, serves approximately 900 students in grades 6-8
- Chaska High School, at http://chs.district112.org/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school438, serves approximately 1,800 students in grades 9-12
Victoria is also home to a number of top-quality private schools, which include the following:
- Holy Family Catholic High School, at http://www.hfchs.org/, serves approximately 600 students in grades 9-12
- Southwest Christian High School, at http://www.swchs.org/, serves students in grades 9-12
Prestigious private schools in the metro area include the following:
- 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
- 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.
If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Victoria area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Victoria 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.
Restaurants
- Victoria House: For a small town like Victoria, the Victoria House is slightly larger than you might expect, but that only ensures great service and delicious, inexpensive meals right near your home in Victoria.
- School of the Wise: School of the Wise is a local coffee shop, and has something for everyone—whether it’s your breakfast and coffee, a hometown lunch, a business meeting, or a nice dinner, School of the Wise features gourmet foods with a cozy feel. With live music and great wine too, School of the Wise is great for any occasion.
- Roulette’s Pizza: Roulette’s is a local Victoria favorite, home to a number of delicious gourmet and specialty pizzas, offering delivery, catering, dine-in, and pick-up. The local pizzeria is cozy and has a hometown feel, in addition to its great pizzas.
- Floyd’s Bar: Floyd’s is a comfortable neighborhood bar located right in Victoria. With delicious burgers and a great, fun, inviting atmosphere complete with a back patio, Floyd’s is a great place to hang out any time of day—whether for their five dollar lunches, their breakfasts or dinners, or for cheap, local drinks with friends.
- Sarpino’s Pizzeria: Sarpino’s is a local pizza favorite for the nearby city of Chaska, serving and delivering pizzas as well as a variety of delicious Italian pastas, salads, and sandwiches. Either come in to try a delicious gourmet pizza or have it delivered right to your home.
Entertainment
- 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.
- Rising Star Dance Academy: Victoria residents and homeowners can enjoy the dance classes offered at Rising Star Dance Academy for their children. A wide variety of dance classes are offered.
- Chaska Cinema: Chaska Cinema features major movies and is conveniently located right in downtown Chaska, just a few miles away from Victoria homes.
- 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.
- Valleyfair Amusement Park: Valleyfair is located relatively close to any Victoria house or home and provides a day’s worth of unforgettable entertainment for a whole family, featuring exciting roller-coasters and rides, fair activities, and food.
Leisure
- Diethelm Park is one of Vicotria’s many parks, and is one of the larger parks. The park features open spaces, a playground, outdoor basketball courts, softball fields, baseball fields, football and lacrosse fields, soccer fields, trails for walking and biking, picnic tables, a fitness center and gum, and a public beach and shoreline.
- Victoria Recreation Center: Victoria’s Rec Center features a full gym and fitness center, as well as an ice rink for local hockey leagues and for open ice skating, making it a great recreational facility for local Victoria residents.
- Carver Park Reserve: Carver Park Reserve is home to 3,719 acres of open space, wooded areas, and natural beauty. Miles of trails for walking, jogging, bkining, and horseback riding are available for your leisure.
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Open every day of the year (except Thanksgiving and Christmas), Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers a variety of gardens and collections in a variety of settings, from woodlands to prairies to marshes. It’s beautiful and extensive property features 80 miles of trails for leisurely strolls, power hikes, or deep woods biking.
- Chaska Town Course: Chaska Town Course is a nearby golf course featuring local greens and hills. It’s a challenging course with a scenic country setting. For its quality maintenance, beautiful setting and challenge Chaska Town Course is a great value.
Churches
- St. Victoria Catholic Church, at http://www.stvictoria.net/
- Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, at http://www.mtolivet.org/
- Westwood Community Church, at http://www.westwoodcc.org/default.aspx
- Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, at http://www.shepherdofthehillchurch.com/
If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Victoria area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Victoria 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.
If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Victoria area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Victoria 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.
Victoria isn’t nicknamed “The City of Parks and Lakes” for nothing. Over 50% of Victoria’s property is either parkland (roughly 33%) or lakes (roughly 20%). Despite being one-fourth the size of other suburbs, Victoria has more parkland and lake area than most other Minneapolis suburbs. Victoria parks include the following:
- Diethelm Park: Diethelm Park is one of Vicotria’s larger parks. The park features open spaces, a playground, outdoor basketball courts, softball fields, baseball fields, football and lacrosse fields, soccer fields, trails for walking and biking, picnic tables, a fitness center and gum, and a public beach and shoreline.
- Church Lake Park
- Deer Run I
- Deer Run II
- Goodman Park
- Holy Family Tennis Courts
- Katy Hills
- Kelzer Pond Park
- Kirkelachen Park
- Lion’s Park
- Overlook at Tamarack Lake
- Salter’s Park
- South Virginia Shore
- Swiss Mountain Park
- Swiss Mountain Open Space
- Victoria Elementary Park
- Watermark Park
- Wintergreen park
- Woodlands Park
In addition to these parks, Victoria is home to Carver Park Reserve—3,719 acres of open space, wooded areas, and natural beauty, with miles of trails for walking, jogging, bkining, and horseback riding. For more information on Victoria’s park amenities, visit http://www.ci.victoria.mn.us/park_rec_parks.htm.
Victoria is also home to nine lakes, that in total make up almost two square miles of area. They are the following:
- Lake Minnetonka, on Smithtown Bay
- Lake Minnewahta
- Lake Zumbra
- Lake Bavaria
- Wassermann Lake
- Lake Auburn
- Marsh Lake
- Piersons Lake
- Stone Lake
- Turbid Lake
In addition to these lakes, there are a number of smaller lakes and ponds for Victoria homeowners to enjoy.
If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Victoria area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Victoria 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.
