Chatfield, MN Townhome for Sale

Chatfield, dubbed “the Chosen Valley” by New England settlers in the 1800s, is a small town about 20 miles outside of Rochester. With Mill Creek and the Root River flowing through the area, Chatfield offers many opportunities for water sports like kayaking and fishing. In addition, city parks, hiking trails and local wildlife make outdoor recreation readily accessible, and the city’s many sporting events and tournaments make the community a draw for those seeking an active, outdoor lifestyle. “Chatfield is a very small but vibrant town that offers lots of great things,” says Alison Bentley, Chatfield’s community development director. “The river offers great trout fishing, and we have over 19 miles of ATV trails and a great art center that provides plays and musicals." Chatfield’s cityscape follows a gridded pattern, with houses sitting on linear, tree-lined blocks. Houses range from historical late-Victorian homes and workers cottages to post-1950s ranch-style homes, Colonial Revivals and split-levels. Single-family homes start around $165,000 and can go up to $350,000, with some larger properties or big land parcels reaching over $650,000. Townhouses are between $150,000 and