If your budget is under $800K and you want true lakefront in the Twin Cities north metro, Peltier Lake needs to be on your list.
Peltier sits in Centerville — a quiet, established community with easy access to Forest Lake, Hugo, and the I-35 & I-35W corridor. It's not a flashy lake. It's a working lake home lake, and buyers who find it tend to stay for decades.
What you get. Peltier offers genuine lakeshore living at a price point that's increasingly rare in the metro. You're looking at four-season recreational use, motorized boats, fishing, and the kind of neighborhood where people actually know each other.
The opportunity. Peltier doesn't have the name recognition of White Bear, Centerville, Owasso or Turtle— and that's the opportunity. Buyers who are priced out of the bigger lakes or simply want more value per dollar should be looking here first. The lifestyle is comparable. The price is not. Only 35+ homes that are available on the 500+ acre waterfront.
Inventory. Like most north metro lakes, Peltier runs tight on inventory. There is no deep bench of listings to scroll through. When something comes available, you need to be ready.
I've listed and sold on Peltier Lake. I know the shoreline, the setbacks, and the sellers. If you're looking at Peltier, call me before you make a move.
Tim Ornell | Ornell Group | Real Broker Luxury Division ornellgroup.com
