A beautiful, natural setting and year-round recreational activities are just two of the reasons you'll love living at South Grove, which offers new homes for sale in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Set near the Mississippi River Valley, this city in Dakota County features both a dense suburban feel with lots of coffee shops and parks as well as a number of natural lakes, ponds, and wetlands nearby. South Grove is only a 15-minute commute to St. Paul and less than a 30-minute commute to Minneapolis, which means you’ll be close enough to the Twin Cities to take advantage of its many amenities, but far enough away to enjoy a quieter lifestyle. Inver Grove Heights boasts a strong economy, being home to the CHS Inc. headquarters as well as Gertens Greenhouses, one of the Midwest’s largest garden centers. New-Build Homes in Inver Grove Heights Convenient to Parks and Great SchoolsCovering over 28 square miles of rolling, wooded terrain and providing an engaging mix of residential dwellings and commercial facilities, this area has much to offer. The schools, park facilities, community center, and golf course are among the Twin Cities' best and there has been significant commercial development recently, including several restaurants, a hotel, and a 16-screen movie theater, all within an area adjacent to Highway 52 and Blaine Avenue. Students here will be part of Inver Grove Heights Schools, District 199, which seeks to offer innovative programming, inspire students, and help them excel and make a positive impact on the community. With lots of district and staff recognition, including the Minnesota Department of Education Badge of Excellence and Newsweek’s "America’s Top High Schools" awards, you can rest assured your child will get a superior education. South Grove is within walking distance of Oakwood Park, which features a picnic shelter and grills, playgrounds, three baseball/softball fields, illuminated tennis courts, and a sk...