BEST FIT: Buyers who want flexibility within one neighborhood, especially those deciding between a traditional single-family home and a lower-maintenance detached villa. Benzinger builds both product types here, making it more versatile than a one-format community. Larabee Meadows
ST. MICHAEL NEIGHBORHOODS
Price Range: $625-900K Builders: Benzinger Homes Sizes: Single Family 1,954-3,716 SQF Sizes: Villas 1,954-3,716 SQF
HOA:
Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Common Area Maintenance
St. Michael Elementary School: 9/10 St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East: 8/10 St. Michael-Albertville High School: 9/10 Ratings from GreatSchools.com
Distance To Target: 13 min Style: Single Family, Villas
WHAT TO KNOW: This isn't a clubhouse-and-pool neighborhood. The appeal is home quality, practical layouts, and the ability to choose between more independence or a simpler lock-and-leave format within the same location. Convenience to shopping, restaurants, and highways makes it a stronger fit for buyers prioritizing functionality than a heavily amenitized or estate-style setting. STANDOUT FEATURE: Detached villas alongside single-family homes from the same builder, creating a cohesive feel while giving buyers two distinct ownership experiences. Benzinger positions the villa side around easier living and the single-family side around larger home footprints and traditional ownership.
Legacy Bay Farms BEST FIT: Buyers who want a more recreational, master-planned feel without moving into a purely luxury neighborhood. It works especially well for those deciding between a traditional single-family home and a lower-maintenance villa while still wanting trails, park space, and a stronger neighborhood identity around Uhl Lake.
Common Area Maintenance, Dock, Trails, Parks, Professional Management, Lawn Care, Snow Removal HOA:
Price Range: $375-465K Builders: Capstone Homes Sizes: Single Family 1,719-3,080 SQF
Big Woods Elementary School: 10/10 St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East: 8/10 St. Michael-Albertville High School: 9/10 Ratings from GreatSchools.com
Sizes: Villas ~1,942 SQF Distance To Target: 17 min Style: Single Family, Villas
STANDOUT FEATURE: The lake-oriented amenity setup. Legacy Bay Farms is built around parks, trails, open lawn areas, and a long dock leading to Uhl Lake — a stronger lifestyle component than many St. Michael communities in a similar price range. WHAT TO KNOW: This is a multi-phase community, so section matters. Different parts of the neighborhood can feel different depending on timing, lot width, and product type. The villa side is a better fit for buyers wanting exterior maintenance handled, while the single-family sections lean toward traditional ownership. Compared with other St. Michael options, Legacy Bay Farms stands out for lake access and outdoor amenities.
Brandon Doyle | brandon@doylerealestateteam.com | 612–702–7687
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