New Construction Home in Minnesota | Lake Elmo, MN
About this video
Take a full tour of this Lennar villa-style home in Royal Oak, Lake Elmo, MN (Twin Cities suburb just east of St. Paul).
Lake Elmo is one of the most requested areas for new construction in Minnesota because you get newer neighborhoods, trails, golf, and quick access to St. Paul and Minneapolis. A lot of relocating buyers compare Lake Elmo, Woodbury, Stillwater, and Hudson WI when deciding where to live in the Twin Cities.
Key takeaways
- A 2025 tour of a Lennar villa model in the Royal Oak community in Lake Elmo, backing up to trees and a golf course.
- One-level living on the main floor: an open kitchen with a large island, living and dining rooms with a deck, the owner's suite with a tiled shower and private water closet, a second bedroom or flex room and a full bath. The model has 10-foot ceilings and a three-car garage.
- The large lookout lower level adds living space, another bath and a big storage room that could become an exercise room. Priced under $800,000 at the time.
Questions this video answers
Are there one-level homes in Lake Elmo?
Yes. Lennar's villa homes at Royal Oak in Lake Elmo put the owner's suite, laundry and living areas on the main floor, with a lower level for guests and storage.
Read more: Lake Elmo market report · Lake Elmo vs. Woodbury · One-level living
Notes written by Huerkamp Home Group from this video. Figures are as stated in the video on October 31, 2025; check the current numbers in our market reports.
