Your Dream Home in Farmington MN Costs Less Than You Think
About this video
Tour this Keyland Homes new construction model in Sapphire Lake, located in Farmington, featuring a 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout with soaring great-room ceilings and incredible natural light. This video walks through the kitchen, upper-level bedrooms, and unfinished basement potential while highlighting why this home stands out at its price point. If you’re considering new construction in the Twin Cities, this is a must-see option for space, value, and location.
Key takeaways
- A January tour of a Key Land Homes model at Sapphire Lake in Farmington, one of the farthest southeast suburbs: under 30 minutes to the airport and under 40 minutes to either downtown, near Highway 52 and about 10 minutes from I-35W.
- Four bedrooms, three baths, about 2,100 finished square feet and a four-car garage, priced around $590,000 at the time.
- The standout is a great room with ceilings of about 12 to 14 feet and huge windows, plus a kitchen with a five-burner gas cooktop and seating for about five at the island. The home backs up to a walking trail and protected wetland.
- Upstairs are four bedrooms, laundry and an owner's suite. The unfinished lookout basement is plumbed for a bath; Jason estimates finishing it at about $45,000 to $60,000.
Questions this video answers
How much does it cost to finish a basement in a new home?
Jason estimates about $45,000 to $60,000 to finish a lower level like the one in this Farmington home, with a bedroom, bath and family room.
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Notes written by Huerkamp Home Group from this video. Figures are as stated in the video on June 4, 2025; check the current numbers in our market reports.
