Dancing Waters is a planned community in Woodbury, MN, organized under the Dancing Waters Master Association. The community comprises 932 units spread across 10 individual sub-neighborhoods, each governed by its own neighborhood association and declaration. That structure is the most important thing buyers and sellers should understand up front: when you buy in Dancing Waters, you are joining both the Master Association and the specific sub-association attached to your home type and address.
The 10 sub-neighborhoods include a mix of detached single-family homes, attached townhomes, detached townhomes (carriage-home style), and condominium buildings. Some sub-neighborhoods are exclusively detached. Others are exclusively condos. The dues structure, maintenance scope, and amenity access vary by sub-association, so the homework on a specific home matters more in Dancing Waters than in a single-association community.
Dancing Waters sits close enough to Stonemill Farms that the two communities are often discussed together by buyers comparing south Woodbury options. Both are served primarily by South Washington County School District (ISD 833), though Dancing Waters also has homes inside ISD 834 (Stillwater).
Darin Bjerknes has sold homes inside Dancing Waters and across the surrounding east metro for 20+ years. The sections that follow are a working guide to the 10 sub-neighborhoods, the home types, the two school districts, and how to navigate buying or selling in here.
The amenities
Dancing Waters is anchored by a community-level recreational facility shared across the Master Association.
- Seasonal community pool for summer use
- Playground at the recreational facility
- Walking paths and connector trails within the community
- Common green spaces maintained at the Master Association level
Specific amenity access, dues, and maintenance scope vary by sub-association. Buyers should confirm which amenities apply to the specific home they are considering.
The 10 sub-neighborhoods of Dancing Waters
Each sub-neighborhood inside Dancing Waters has its own association and declaration. The Master Association's governing documents provide voting-power allocation that gives a general range for home count inside each sub-neighborhood:
Largest sub-neighborhood (301+ homes):
- Traditional Homes at Dancing Waters, the dominant sub-neighborhood by home count
101 to 200 homes:
- Beechwood at Dancing Waters (Common Interest Community No. 277), identified as Detached Dwellings only at the Master Association level. Financial reports also list Beechwood Carriage Homes as a specific group within Beechwood.
81 to 100 homes:
- Windward Condominium (Common Interest Community No. 248)
41 to 80 homes each:
- Conifer Bay at Dancing Waters
- Courtyards at Landsway Condominiums (Common Interest Community No. 190)
- High Point at Dancing Waters
- Plaza at Landsway Condominiums (Common Interest Community No. 191)
1 to 40 homes each:
- Conifer Point at Dancing Waters (Common Interest Community No. 363)
- St. John's Village at Dancing Waters
- Watersford at Dancing Waters
Inside the community, the Master Association distinguishes between sub-neighborhoods that are townhouse and condominium associations (where assessments are payable in monthly installments) and sub-neighborhoods of detached single-family homes. The sub-neighborhood you choose drives your dues structure, your maintenance scope, and how your home is treated for resale.
The homes
Dancing Waters' 932 units include all of the following dwelling types, distributed across the 10 sub-neighborhoods:
- Detached single-family homes
- Detached townhomes / carriage homes (notably the Beechwood Carriage Homes group)
- Attached townhomes (with shared neighborhood common elements like lawns and driveways)
- Condominium units (Courtyards at Landsway, Plaza at Landsway, and Windward are all Common Interest Community condo associations)
Build years vary by sub-neighborhood. Always check finishes, mechanicals, and roof age on a specific home.
For current active inventory, recent sales, and pre-MLS coming-soon listings inside any specific Dancing Waters sub-neighborhood, contact Darin directly. The micro-market here moves at the pace of the specific sub-association, so resale supply varies meaningfully across the 10 sub-neighborhoods.
Schools (two districts inside Dancing Waters)
Dancing Waters is served by two school districts depending on where the home sits inside the community. This is the single most important fact buyers should understand before making an offer.
South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), for homes inside the ISD 833 portion of Dancing Waters:
- Elementary: Valley Crossing Elementary
- Middle: Woodbury Middle School
- High: Woodbury High School
Stillwater Area Public Schools (ISD 834), for homes inside the ISD 834 portion of Dancing Waters:
- Elementary: Brookview Elementary (Woodbury)
- Middle: Oak-Land Middle School (Lake Elmo)
- High: Stillwater Area High School
If you are not sure which side of the school-district line a specific home falls on, contact Darin and he will help clear it up before you write an offer. School zone drives offer strategy more than most buyers expect, and confusing 833 vs 834 inside Dancing Waters is a real risk.
The community feel
A few observations about Dancing Waters that come up in real conversations with buyers:
- Sub-neighborhood matters as much as the home. With 10 sub-associations, the answer to "what's it like to live in Dancing Waters" actually depends on which sub-neighborhood. Beechwood (detached-only) reads differently than Plaza at Landsway (condominiums).
- Two-district reality. The 833 vs 834 split inside Dancing Waters means two communities of buyers actively cross-shopping homes here based on school priorities.
- Active social fabric. The Dancing Waters Neighborhood Facebook group is active enough to function as a community connector, useful for buyers wanting to feel out a specific sub-neighborhood before moving in.
- Adjacent to other south Woodbury options. Stonemill Farms (1,002 single-family + 90 townhomes, with a deeper amenity stack) sits nearby. Many buyers run Dancing Waters and Stonemill side by side. Darin runs that comparison with buyers regularly.
Working with Darin in Dancing Waters
Darin Bjerknes is a Woodbury-area REALTOR® with 20+ years selling homes across the Twin Cities east metro. For Dancing Waters specifically, the work is sub-neighborhood-level. Darin tracks active inventory by sub-association, knows which sub-neighborhoods are detached vs attached vs condo, knows which side of the 833/834 school-district line each address falls on, and pulls comp sets at the sub-neighborhood level rather than treating Dancing Waters as one market.
Sellers inside Dancing Waters face the inverse problem: pricing right against the comp set inside the same sub-association, not against general Dancing Waters or general Woodbury averages. A Beechwood detached home and a Plaza at Landsway condo are two different comp sets even though they share a Master Association.
Set up a time to chat: calendly.com/darintheminnesotan. Or call 612-702-5126.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dancing Waters in Woodbury?
Dancing Waters is a planned community in Woodbury, MN, with quick access to I-94, I-494, and the broader east metro corridor. The community is split between South Washington County Schools (ISD 833) and Stillwater Area Public Schools (ISD 834), depending on the home's address.
How many homes are in Dancing Waters?
932 units total, spread across 10 sub-neighborhoods, each governed by its own neighborhood association under the Dancing Waters Master Association.
What are the 10 sub-neighborhoods of Dancing Waters?
Beechwood at Dancing Waters, Conifer Bay at Dancing Waters, Conifer Point at Dancing Waters, Courtyards at Landsway Condominiums, High Point at Dancing Waters, Plaza at Landsway Condominiums, St. John's Village at Dancing Waters, Traditional Homes at Dancing Waters, Watersford at Dancing Waters, and Windward Condominium.
What types of homes are in Dancing Waters?
A mix of detached single-family homes, detached townhomes / carriage homes, attached townhomes, and condominium units. Sub-neighborhood determines which type of home and which dues structure applies.
What schools serve Dancing Waters?
Two school districts: ISD 833 (South Washington County), Valley Crossing Elementary, Woodbury Middle, Woodbury High School; and ISD 834 (Stillwater Area), Brookview Elementary in Woodbury, Oak-Land Middle in Lake Elmo, Stillwater High School. Always verify by address before offering. Reach out to Darin if you are not sure which side of the line a specific home falls on.
Is there an HOA in Dancing Waters?
Yes. Homeowners are members of the Dancing Waters Master Association, AND a specific sub-association tied to their sub-neighborhood. Dues structures and maintenance scope vary by sub-association. Always run actual numbers on a specific home before making an offer.
Are all Dancing Waters homes detached?
No. The 10 sub-neighborhoods include a mix of detached single-family, detached townhomes / carriage homes (notably Beechwood Carriage Homes), attached townhomes, and condominium units. Beechwood at Dancing Waters is identified as Detached Dwellings only.
What amenities does Dancing Waters have?
A seasonal community pool, playground, walking paths and connector trails, and common green spaces maintained at the Master Association level. Specific amenity access can vary by sub-association.
How does Dancing Waters compare to Stonemill Farms?
Stonemill Farms is a little older, larger (1,002 single-family + 90 townhomes), and has a deeper amenity stack including a 24-hour fitness center, hockey rink, and aquatic center. Dancing Waters is organized differently, with 932 units split across 10 sub-associations and two school districts. Both are in Woodbury and both are worth comparing for south-Woodbury buyers.
How do I find current homes for sale in Dancing Waters?
Use Darin's home search tool on darinbjerknes.com or contact Darin directly for off-market opportunities and pre-MLS coming-soon listings inside specific Dancing Waters sub-neighborhoods. Call 612-702-5126.
