A Fresh Start For Fall: Five Quick-Move-In Homes Ready For Your Family Today

These five beautifully finished homes are nestled in family-friendly communities near highly regarded school districts. Make them yours before the bell rings. 

As the month of August zooms by, a communal return to routine is slowly creeping up on us—whether it be kids heading back to the classroom or parents readjusting after a summer of travel. Sometimes, the best way to prepare your mindset for the season ahead is to first refresh your environment. And, as an award-winning builder, we have a couple recommendations in mind. 

Five of our beautiful, modern homes are available now for families seeking quick and easy move-ins before the school year kicks off. Located in spacious, amenity-rich communities across the Twin Cities metro, these homes were built from the ground up with families just like yours in mind—boasting functional, open layouts, rich design details, and convenient suburban locations within driving distance of highly regarded school districts. The dirt has been paved, the details have been refined, and the keys are ready and waiting. Now, all you need to do is say yes. 

This modern farmhouse-style home is perched among the scenic wetlands and winding walking trails of the Watercrest of Hugo community, a peaceful, nature-rich haven just minutes from charming downtown White Bear Lake. 

The Woodbridge home is a welcoming retreat for growing families seeking space, flexibility, and functionality, boasting cozy, open gathering spaces, efficient storage solutions, a versatile flex room, and ample space for everyone to settle into their new routines. After long school days, kids can let their energy out in the entertainment-focused lower level, where an expansive family room and glossy sport court offer countless hours of play, competition, and family bonding. 

Make this home yours today for an effortless transition into the school year, with plenty of space to ease into new routines and hobbies, gather together as a family, and cozy up under the fall foliage as autumn settles over Hugo.

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This modern, single-family home exudes farmhouse-style elegance, nestled in the heart of Anton Village in St. Michael. The serene residential community effortlessly balances modern amenities with a charming, small-town feel, boasting a network of open green spaces, family-friendly cul-de-sacs, and paved trail systems that connect families to nearby Fieldstone Elementary School and St. Michael-Albertville High School. 

The Somerset home’s thoughtful design story is ideal for residents who appreciate the smaller details—from the crisp white windows and trim boards that accent its exterior to the sunlit window that beautifully frames its kitchen sink. Black metal and white glass offer compelling contrasts throughout, complementing the home’s functionality with an air of sustained elegance. For growing families in need of extra space, an upper-level bonus room offers a versatile retreat, with a sunlit window seat perfect for long days of homework or at-home tutoring. 

As fall sets in, this farmhouse-style home may just be the fresh start you’ve been seeking—a functional, design-forward space with proximity to top-tier schools, urban recreation, walking trails, friendly neighbors, and serene surroundings to plant roots and flourish. 

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This Aurora home is a sophisticated one-level retreat in the beautiful Fairhill Estate community of Farmington, where scenic ponds and integrated walking and biking trails offer residents an active, well-connected lifestyle. With its tasteful design and streamlined layout, the Aurora is ideal for families seeking an effortless single-level lifestyle, featuring an open-concept main level complete with an owner’s suite, laundry, and second bedroom. 

While streamlined and efficient, the single-level layout weaves in rich design details and luxurious finishes, proving that, sometimes, less is more. Black- and brass-accented light fixtures add sophistication to the gourmet kitchen, an electric fireplace offers a striking focal point with floor-to-ceiling brick surround, and durable SPC wood flooring carries a sense of understated luxury throughout. 

With everything you need thoughtfully arranged on one floor, the home makes it easy to settle into a comfortable, school year rhythm—with plenty of space to breathe and enjoy the small moments in between.

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Also located in Anton Village, this classic modern home is ideal for growing families with busy lifestyles. Featuring a spacious, open-concept main level, the layout conveniently connects the kitchen, dining room, and gathering room with a versatile flex room—perfect for an extra bedroom, home office, hobby studio, or playroom. 

From room to room, ample storage solutions make organized living easy, from the kitchen’s generous walk-in pantry to the well-appointed mudroom. This functionality is anchored by a cohesive design journey that emanates coziness and warmth, from the striking hazelnut-tinted kitchen island to the durable wood flooring that grounds the main level. 

Whether it’s rushed school mornings or slow Sunday afternoons, this Virginia home’s inviting spaces are designed to make everyday living feel convenient, comfortable, and connected.

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This single-family home brings our Woodbridge plan’s characteristic modern farmhouse charm to one of the newest and most sought-after residential communities in Woodbury—Waypointe of Woodbury. With close proximity to excellent schools, tranquil parks, and upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment options, Waypoint of Woodbury boasts a network of well-connected  single-family homes with scenic wetland views and effortless neighborhood walkability. 

Elegant details offer warmth and inspiration throughout the home, including the gathering room’s gas fireplace with an oak mantle and quartz surround, the kitchen’s warm natural oak cabinetry, and a cohesive mix of designer black, white, and brass accents. An overall palette of natural woods beautifully blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living, offering a seamless gateway to the vibrant nature framed by the home’s expansive windows.

As the leaves begin to change, homeowners can step directly out their back doors to a wonderland of fall colors, where sidewalks and paved trails connect them to the Central Greenway Regional Trail—a planned 25-mile walking and biking corridor that weaves through the natural marvels of Washington County. 

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There’s something special about starting a new season in a place that already feels like home. With five beautiful quick-move-in homes to choose from, you can skip the wait and begin the school year settled, comfortable, and ready for what’s ahead. From spacious layouts designed for family gathering to welcoming communities made for planting new roots, these homes are ready to help you find your rhythm and make this season your best one yet.

Connect with our New Home Specialist Kayla Ekholm today to start the school year off on the right foot. 

Kayla Ekholm | New Home Specialist 

📞 (612) 482-4675
📧 kayla.ekholm@robertthomashomes.com