## Welcome to Chaska!   
Find Your Place Here.

While Chaska provided memorable scenery in films like Fargo and Drop Dead Gorgeous, the city has much more to offer. Chaska was in the top ten best places to live in Money Magazine’s 2007 list. The city is built on tradition and has a history deeply rooted in Native American life.

## Chaska Homes For Sale

Chaska is believe to been first settled by the Mound Builders and their ancient burial mounds are still in tact and can be seen in the town square. Chaska is also home to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, a beautiful sanctuary home delightful gardens that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also serve educational purposes. If you are searching for homes for sale in Chaska, MN, view our Chaska real estate listings today.

Median Home Price: $260,520

## Chaska

#### Recreation

Chaska is filled with fun and exciting things for residents of all ages to enjoy. From parks and trails to a beautiful community center, regardless of the weather, there is always a great place to be active. The Chaska Community Center features a water park, art gallery, fitness facilities, batting cages and more. While those who would rather be outdoors have access to a skate park, disc golf course, outdoor skating rinks, and traditional golf courses.

#### Shopping

The city of Chaska features a fantastic downtown shopping district filled with something for everyone. Shops like FunkyTown Boutique, Mill House Gallery & Gifts, and The Smiling Olive are filled with everything from unique gifts, to clothing to artisan olive oils. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.

#### Dining

Whether you’re looking for a classic treat or a sit down dining experience, Chaska has the perfect restaurant for you. From delicious malts and burgers at Tommy’s Malt Shop to a slice of pizza and outdoor volleyball at Cuzzy’s Brick house there’s no shortage of fantastic food and great atmosphere in the eateries within the city.

#### Green/Environmental

Chaska is home to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, which is not only a beautiful natural feature, but also is a center for sustainability in the area. The Arboretum utilizes geothermal heating and cooling, offers locally grown and fair trade products, and provides educational sustainability resources and classes to residents of all ages.

#### Schools

The Eastern Carver School District, ISD 112, provides educational services to the city of Chaska. The district takes pride in providing personalized educational planning and curriculum to help students learn to their best ability, in addition to offering comprehensive college preparatory courses.

#### Transportation

SouthWest Transit provides public transportations service to the residents of Chaska. With both regular bus routes within the city and surrounding suburbs as well as park and ride lots with express routes into the downtown districts of the Twin Cities, residents of Chaska find it easy to get where they need to go.

#### Local Government

The Chaska City Council consists of the Mayor and four ward-elected councilmembers. This governing body is responsible for creating city policy and ordinances while the city administrator and staff are responsible for carrying those policies out.

#### City History

Chaska, first settled as Shaska, was originally platted in 1857. Because the area has abundant qualities of clay, brick making began as the community’s main industry. By 1871 the town site was incorporated into a village, and continued to grow as brick manufacturing and distribution to the Twin Cities increased. In 1891, Chaska was incorporated as a city.

Moving into the 20th century, Chaska’s industry expanded to include more agricultural products. Beet sugar processing, butter making, and flour making all provided jobs in the city, as well as canning the surrounding areas corn, tomatoes, and peas. Over the next century Chaska grew slowly, with a population spike following WWII. Today, the city is home to over 23,000 residents.