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Discover the benefits of buying land in Cardinal Pass.
Finding the perfect acreage lot for your dream home shouldn't feel like gambling with your family's future. Yet many buyers struggle to distinguish between Prior Lake's various acreage developments, often making decisions based on incomplete information or misleading promises from developers who disappear after closing.
The stakes are higher than you think. Choose the wrong development, and you could face years of construction delays, inadequate infrastructure, poor resale value, or worse—discovering your "prime acreage" is actually in a flood zone or lacks proper utility access. Your dream home investment deserves better than guesswork and hope.
At ARC Properties, we've developed numerous home sites, giving us unparalleled insight into what makes acreage developments succeed long-term. After 35 years in the South Metro land development industry, we've seen countless developments promise the world and deliver disappointment.
That's precisely why we created Cardinal Pass differently—learning from others' mistakes while leveraging our decades of expertise to create the South Metro's premier acreage community.
Cardinal Pass Advantage: 12 thoughtfully planned lots ranging from 2.5 to 3.74 acres, each professionally surveyed and configured to maximize privacy, views, and building potential.
Other Developments: Many local developments cram smaller lots together, offering as little as 1-2 acres with poor orientation that limits home placement options.
What This Means for You: Larger lots mean more flexibility for your home's positioning, room for future additions, space for recreational amenities like pools or workshops, and greater privacy from neighbors. Our lot configurations ensure every homeowner enjoys premium positioning, not just the first buyers.
Cardinal Pass Advantage: Strategically located off Texas Avenue with quick access to Highway 13, placing you minutes from Prior Lake's amenities while maintaining peaceful acreage living.
Other Developments: Many require navigating winding back roads or dealing with seasonal access issues that complicate daily commutes and service access.
What This Means for You: Your morning commute stays stress-free, service providers can reach your property year-round, and guests won't get lost trying to find you. Location convenience without sacrificing acreage tranquility.
Cardinal Pass Advantage: All utilities professionally installed with redundant systems, proper drainage engineered by licensed professionals, and road maintenance handled by established township services.
Other Developments: Some rely on private wells, septic systems with questionable capacity, or roads that become impassable during Minnesota winters.
What This Means for You: No surprises after closing. Your utilities work reliably, your road stays maintained, and you won't face unexpected special assessments for infrastructure repairs that should have been done correctly from the start.
When comparing acreage developments, the purchase price tells only part of the story. Consider these often-overlooked expenses:
Private Road Maintenance: $500-2,000 annually per household for developments with private roads
Well and Septic Issues: $15,000-30,000 for replacement when systems fail
Special Assessments: $5,000-25,000 for infrastructure repairs not properly planned initially
Extended Utility Connections: $10,000-50,000 when properties lack proper utility access
Permitting Delays: 6-18 months additional timeline when developments lack proper approvals
Cardinal Pass eliminates these hidden costs through professional infrastructure planning and established utility connections, potentially saving you $30,000-100,000+ compared to problematic developments.
Unlike first-time developers experimenting with your investment, ARC Properties has successfully developed thousands of home sites across Scott and Rice counties. Our track record means:
Cardinal Pass offers the rare combination of:
Unlike developments that restrict your builder choices or architectural styles, Cardinal Pass encourages:
12 lots available with Spring 2025 building availability. Each lot professionally surveyed and configured for optimal home placement.
Access our network of qualified builders experienced in custom acreage homes, or work with contractors you choose.
Break ground knowing your infrastructure is solid, your location is prime, and your investment is protected by proper development practices.
The consequences of choosing the wrong acreage development compound over time:
Cardinal Pass eliminates these risks through professional development practices, proven infrastructure, and our 35-year commitment to the South Metro market.
Only 12 lots available in Prior Lake's premier acreage development. Don't wait until the best lots are gone—contact ARC Properties today to schedule your private tour and lot selection.
