Chaska is the Twin Cities' southwest corridor 55+ market — with Del Webb's sold-out Adelwood community and the smaller Brooks Ridge, both age-restricted, in Carver County.
Chaska sits in Carver County in the southwest metro — roughly 30 minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul via US-212. Both 55+ communities here are age-restricted under HOPA (legal enforcement). Carver County's 1.10% effective property tax rate sits between Hennepin and Dakota, making Chaska a mid-tier tax option. The city has its own downtown, the Minnesota River valley, and Hazeltine National Golf Club — site of multiple US Opens — a few minutes away.
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Talk to a Specialist →Del Webb's Chaska community — 200 single-family homes, 8,100 sq ft clubhouse, pickleball, walking trails. No pool (the main differentiator from Bellwether). Built 2020–2023, now resale only. Homes are 3–6 years old — still within useful life on most systems. The Del Webb brand brings standardized floor plans and a national warranty structure even on resale transfers.
A smaller age-restricted community with both single-family and attached homes. No clubhouse, no pool — lower HOA fees reflecting the simpler amenity scope. Price floor of $300K makes it the most affordable age-restricted option in the southwest corridor. The SW Chaska location, Carver County taxes, and legal age restriction are the draws.
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| Factor | Adelwood by Del Webb | Brooks Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | 200 | 75 |
| Price range | $400K–$700K | $300K–$500K |
| Age restriction | Yes — HOPA | Yes — HOPA |
| Clubhouse | 8,100 sq ft | None |
| Pool | None | None |
| Pickleball | Yes | No |
| HOA (est.) | $230/mo | $155/mo |
| Property tax ($400K) | $4,400/yr | $4,400/yr |
| Builder | Del Webb (PulteGroup) | Independent |
| Built | 2020–2023 | 2016–2020 |
The choice between them is largely about whether you need organized social programming and a community facility (Adelwood) or want the most cost-efficient age-restricted option in Chaska (Brooks Ridge). Both communities have the same Carver County tax rate and the same legal age restriction enforcement.
Hazeltine National Golf Club is minutes from both communities — one of Minnesota's most prestigious courses. It is fee-based public access, not a community benefit, but the proximity is unmatched in this metro. The Minnesota River valley provides trails, natural areas, and the Jonathan Regional Trail system connecting Chaska to Chanhassen and the broader southwest corridor.
Healthcare access from Chaska centers on Ridgeview Medical Center in nearby Waconia (10 minutes) and additional options in Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. Abbott Northwestern (Allina) is approximately 30 minutes northeast. The southwest corridor is less hospital-dense than Maple Grove but still within reasonable driving range of major systems.
Downtown Chaska — a genuine small-city downtown with local restaurants, a historic main street, and community events — is walkable or a short drive from both communities. This differentiates Chaska from purely suburban cities like Corcoran or Lino Lakes where retail is strip-mall only.
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