Anastacia Estates
Anastacia Estates offers new home buyers larger-than-average lots in a quiet, semi-private development. Homes have country views and are located close to Plainview's largest park, swimming pool and walking trail. The grade and high school are five blocks away. Currently there are five residential lots for sale and five townhome sites. For more information, call Tony Montgomery of Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Company at (507) 259-7502. Email

Orchard Hills
Peter Meyer of Meyer Builders is both the developer and builder of homes in Orchard Hills, Plainview's fastest growing sub-division. Recently certified as an Energy Star Builder, Meyer will build to 'spec,' but prefers to include in-floor heat and other clean, efficient, energy-saving features in each home. Townhomes in Orchard Hills are affordably priced and are well-suited to retirees or young families who are getting into their first home. For more information, call Peter Meyer at 534-2310.

LeVan Acres
If you're looking for great value for your housing dollars, check out LeVan Acres! Lot prices are very affordable. Low- to moderate-income home buyers may be eligible for housing programs that provide assistance with with down payments and closing costs. Currently eight lots are ready for home construction. For more information about LeVan Acres, contact the Grover Team at Century 21 Alpha Realty at (507) 951-3746. Email

Harvest Ridge
Three Rivers Community Action Council has developed the Harvest Ridge subdivision in LeVan Acres specificly to help low- to moderate-income families get into starter homes. Six lots are currently available for construction. In addition, Harvest Ridge offers low-income families rental units in its 20-unit townhome project. To learn more about building a home in Harvest Ridge, contact Barbara Dolan, Single Family Homes Administrator at Three Rivers CAC at (50) 732-7391or toll free at (800) 277-8418 Ext. 106. To check on the availability of rental units in Harvest Ridge, call Carol M. Bredeson at (507) 696-2406.

Need more information about housing assistance? If you havea moderate to low income, you may qualify for down payment assistance and other first-time home buyer subsidies through Three Rivers Community Action Council.