Valley View Cooperative sits in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and has served seniors for 25 years. This cooperative housing community is for adults aged 55 and over who want an active and independent lifestyle. The building has four stories and 94 units, with one-bedroom floor plans starting at 827 square feet and two-bedroom options up to 1,468 square feet. Each unit comes with a private deck, and there's a choice of 12 different floor plans. Residents buy a membership share which gives them the right to live in a specific unit and build equity like ownership, enjoying tax advantages too. When the time comes to move out, the Property Manager, Sandy Schmiat, helps residents find buyers for their shares, all without charging real estate transaction fees.
Each floor has complimentary laundry and each unit includes a separate storage space on the same floor, so folks don't need to worry about extra storage. The building is pet-friendly, allowing dogs or cats up to 40 pounds. There's an underground parking garage with assigned spaces for $40 a month. The community makes sure residents feel safe, with secure building access and periodic home checks when people are gone, as well as help with mail and watering plants. Maintenance covers the whole property. The staff and Property Manager help with day-to-day needs and any issues that come up.
Residents find plenty to do with a wide calendar of events and social activities, from fitness classes using commercial-grade exercise equipment to group outings. There's a community room, exercise room, craft room, guest room, library, Wi-Fi, a workshop, and garden plots. Shared areas and private apartments are open for tours, and there's a photo gallery that shows life at Valley View Cooperative. Many seniors like the peaceful setting, enjoying views of Nine Mile Creek, Lake Smetana, and leafy hills. The building sits near shops, grocery stores, movie theaters, restaurants, and the Eden Prairie Center.
Valley View Cooperative makes transportation easy with connections to Southwest Metro Bus Service, taking people to downtown Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota, and Twins Stadium. Residents can also travel with quick access to major freeways for visits to the Mall of America, Southtown, Southdale, and Ridgedale shopping centers. The location is close to parks, lakes, medical clinics, the Eden Prairie senior center, adult education centers, and the Minnesota Arboretum.
The cooperative isn't accredited by the BBB, but it's managed on-site with a dedicated team, and they keep costs predictable for residents. Current share prices in 2024 run from $52,929 to $85,187, and monthly fees cover a lot of services. There's pride in ownership here with a focus on involvement, friendships, and community comfort among people with shared interests. All in all, Valley View Cooperative offers secure and steady housing for seniors who want independence, support, and a good mix of activities.
