A luxury real estate perspective from a $200M+ producer and trusted advisor in northern and eastern suburb estate properties.

If you’ve been searching for the perfect blend of acreage, privacy, nature, and true high-end living, Elliott Crossing in Grant, Minnesota is one of the most compelling new developments in the East Metro. I drove through again this week, and every time I pass the property, it becomes even clearer: this is an exceptional place to build an estate-level home with long-term value.

Set across 180+ acres of rolling land, mature trees, and preserved wetlands, Elliott Crossing offers something almost impossible to find in today’s market — only 18 lots, each ranging from 5 to 18+ acres. This is not a subdivision. It’s a rare chance to build a true custom home on land that feels like your own private retreat.

Grant, MN at Its Best

Grant is known for its quiet rural charm while remaining close to everything homeowners value:

• Downtown Stillwater

• Dellwood and Mahtomedi

• Highway 36 access to Minneapolis & St. Paul

• Top-rated Stillwater Schools

This is one of the strongest acreage markets in the East Metro because it blends beauty, privacy, and convenience. When clients ask for land that doesn’t sacrifice lifestyle, this is the type of community they’re describing.

Estate Lots Designed for Signature Homes

What sets Elliott Crossing apart is how intentional the land planning is. These lots live like private estates:

• Mature tree lines and natural buffers

• Wide setbacks and long, sweeping driveways

• Protected wetlands ensuring preserved views

• Room for pools, barns/outbuildings, and expansive outdoor living

• Design flexibility for modern farmhouses, colonials, or contemporary estates

This is land that inspires great architecture and allows families to create a property built around their lifestyle for decades to come.

True Custom Building Flexibility

Elliott Crossing is not tied to a single builder. You can:

• Bring your own architect and builder

• Work with one of the highly respected custom builders active in the area

• Build with full design freedom

Choosing the right builder early is critical, especially on acreage, and if you need guidance, I regularly help clients evaluate fit, process, timelines, and long-term value.

A Lifestyle That’s Hard to Duplicate

This community offers more than space — it offers a lifestyle:

• Morning walks under canopies of maples

• Acres of land for exploring, playing, or relaxing

• Space for horses, gardens, or sport courts

• Quiet privacy and natural beauty

• The feeling of being “away,” while staying close to everything

As the metro grows, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare.

Why Elliott Crossing Stands Out in Today’s Market

As someone with over $200M in closed sales and more than 200 successful transactions, much of it representing luxury, acreage, and lakefront buyers in the northern and eastern suburbs, I can tell you:

Developments like Elliott Crossing don’t come around often — and they don’t stay available for long.

The combination of:

• large acreage

• natural beauty

• thoughtful planning

• Stillwater schools

• and flexible custom building

makes this a long-term value play for families looking to build something special.

This is the type of property that becomes a legacy home — one that appreciates not just in value, but in meaning and memory.

If you’d like insight on available lots, builder partners, architectural possibilities, or long-term value strategy, I’d be honored to help you explore what’s possible.

We row together.

Ornell Group Real Estate | Tim Ornell

Tim Ornell | Real Luxury | Ornell Group Real Estate
Northern Suburbs & East Metro Luxury, Acreage & Waterfront Specialist
$200M+ Sold | 200+ Transactions | Recent Acreage & Waterfront Sales
Real Luxury Division (Earned Through Luxury Sales Performance)
Institute for Luxury Home Marketing — GUILD Certified
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