$1,000,000 New Construction Home in Minnesota (Lake Elmo Luxury Tour)
About this video
Welcome to our full walkthrough of 1476 Palmer Drive N, Lake Elmo, MN - a newly built luxury home in the East Metro of the Twin Cities. Join me, Jason Huerkamp, as we explore over 5,200 ft² (3,200 ft² above grade) of high-end finishes, expansive living spaces, and a private lot backing to wetlands.
This new construction home sits in Lake Elmo’s desirable east-metro area, offering both proximity to the Twin Cities and a more private, natural setting. Homes in this neighborhood often list from the high $900s to over $1.3 million.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a new construction or luxury home in the Twin Cities metro, Washington County, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, or Woodbury - let the Huerkamp Home Group be your go-to real estate team. Contact us for private showings, builder relationships, or to explore other new builds in the area.
Key takeaways
- A tour of a Lennar model in the Royal Oak community in Lake Elmo, on the east side of the Twin Cities: about 5,200 finished square feet (about 3,200 above grade), priced at just over $1 million when filmed.
- Homes in the development were ranging from the high $900,000s to about $1.3 million, roughly $200 per square foot by Jason's math, with a community clubhouse and pool.
- The layout includes a front sitting room and office, a formal dining room, a large kitchen island and walk-in pantry, an upstairs loft and laundry, and a very large owner's suite with a walk-in tile shower and separate water closet.
- The finished walkout lower level adds a recreation area, another bedroom and bath, and generous storage. Every home in the neighborhood has a concrete driveway, which is unusual in Minnesota.
Questions this video answers
What does $1 million buy in new construction in Lake Elmo?
In this October 2025 tour, about 5,200 finished square feet with a finished walkout basement in Lennar's Royal Oak community, roughly $200 per square foot.
Read more: Lake Elmo community guide · Newest homes
Notes written by Huerkamp Home Group from this video. Figures are as stated in the video on October 9, 2025; check the current numbers in our market reports.
