Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.
Updated October 23, 2026
You know you’ve arrived in Chevalle when you cross the bridge: a European-style, canopied stone bridge over restored wetlands. It sets the tone for everything beyond it.
Chevalle is a 150-acre planned community, mostly in Chaska with part reaching into Victoria. Only about a third of the land holds homes. The rest is preserved for open space, wetlands, parks and trails.
It’s one of the most distinctive places to live in the area. Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
Nine neighborhoods, one community
Chevalle is made up of nine neighborhoods, mostly in craftsman styles, with single-family homes, twin homes and villas:
- Le Rive and Le Rive North: custom homes near Lake Bavaria, with wetland views, Le Rive Park and trails toward the lake. These are among the most premium homes in Chaska.
- Pascolo: single-family homes with easy access to the trail system.
- Valencia: custom single-family homes near a small park with picnic tables and open space.
- Talero: fifteen detached villas and twin homes on the highlands above the wetlands, built starting in 2014, with lawn and snow care in the dues.
- Campello: mostly two-story homes from around 2012, next to a park with a playground and an equestrian trail.
- Terra Vista: 47 homes among trees and wetlands, many with three-car garages and porches.
- Cavallo Pass: two-story and rambler homes facing a white-fenced field, with a path to a dock on Lake Bavaria.
- Grand Chevalle: built by Mattamy Homes, and located in the City of Victoria.
Parks, trails and the lake
Chevalle has four parks, miles of trails, about 30 acres of wetlands and access to Lake Bavaria. Nearby are the Chaska Town Course, Hazeltine National and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Read Chaska golf courses and Chaska parks and trails. Chaska Commons covers shopping, dining and groceries.
What buyers check before they tour
- Schools: Chevalle is served by School District 112 (Eastern Carver County Schools), including Jonathan Elementary, Chaska Middle School East and Chaska High School, with private options like Holy Family Catholic High School and Southwest Christian High School nearby. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.
- City and association: Confirm whether a home is in Chaska or Victoria (it affects taxes and services), and ask what the association covers in each neighborhood.
- Wetlands and the lake: Ask about wetland buffers and any shoreland rules before you plan changes.
- Condition: Roof, windows, mechanicals and drainage tell you more about a home’s next ten years than the paint color does. Plan a professional inspection.
A simple plan for your Chevalle move
I’ve been helping people sell and buy homes for about two decades, and I build and remodel luxury homes too. In a community like Chevalle, I can help you weigh the details that make one home worth more than another.
Getting the house ready, or making it yours
If you’re selling and want repairs handled before buyers see them, Super Crew Contractors can give you an estimate. If you’re ready for something custom, Ivy Lane Homes does luxury home building and remodeling. And a quick coverage check with Intrinsic Insurance before closing can save you a surprise. Nearby, see Bavarian Shores, or read my Chaska homes and market guide.
Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.
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Please note: I don’t handle rentals or property management. I work with sellers and buyers, and that’s where I can help you most in Chevalle.
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