Bards Crossing of Evermoor

Independent Assessment

Bards Crossing's age-restriction status is well documented: the community's own official site, bardscrossing.org, carries the direct, unambiguous statement that it is 'A community for persons 55 years old or older' in its own site title and content -- a primary-source confirmation that provides solid grounds for presenting it as legally age-restricted 55+. The builder (Wensmann Homes Inc.) and construction window (2003-2005) are independently corroborated across Seniorly, 55places, and Homes.com. One notable ambiguity: some sources describe the community as a single three-story building, while others describe 'two three-story condo buildings'; the exact building count could not be fully reconciled and is flagged for verification. Because the community is now over two decades old -- consistent with the standard concern for aging condo associations -- buyers should request the current reserve study before purchasing, since roofing and major mechanical systems in a building this age are approaching or within a typical capital-replacement window.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers seeking a confirmed, legally age-restricted 55+ condominium at a lower price point than newer new-construction communities like Vita Attiva will find Bards Crossing appealing, particularly those who want Dakota County's low property tax rate without the higher purchase price of those newer communities. It suits buyers comfortable with condominium ownership (shared walls, HOA-governed building systems) and who want low-maintenance living with utilities such as heat and internet bundled into the association fee.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Wensmann Homes Inc. built Bards Crossing of Evermoor between 2003 and 2005, as the condominium ownership component within the larger Evermoor master-planned development in Rosemount. The community comprises 55 total condominium units, with one- and two-bedroom layouts ranging from approximately 830 to 1,520 square feet, heated underground parking, and elevator access. Construction has long been complete; Bards Crossing is a resale-only market.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Bards Crossing is priced meaningfully below the newer new-construction 55+ communities in this south-metro cluster, with one-bedroom units generally starting around $200,000-$210,000 per Seniorly and 55places. This price level makes an outright purchase without a mortgage more feasible than at Vita Attiva or Cedar Hills Villa, which materially changes the monthly cost equation. Buyers should confirm current active listings and recent comparable sales directly with a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Bards Crossing is a fully resale, established condominium community with no ongoing builder sales activity; homes were built 2003-2005 and are now over two decades old. Buyers should request a full unit inspection, the association's current reserve study, and any planned or historical special assessments, given that major building systems (roofing, elevator, mechanical) in a structure this age are within or approaching a typical capital-replacement window.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Bards Crossing are subject to City of Rosemount and Dakota County property tax administration. Dakota County's effective property tax rate is widely reported as the lowest among the seven-county Twin Cities metro, generally cited in the range of roughly 0.99% of assessed value, though a current official rate figure specific to this property was not independently confirmed. On a roughly $200,000 unit, buyers may also qualify for Minnesota's Market Value Homestead Exclusion, which can further reduce taxable value for owner-occupants, though eligibility should be confirmed directly with the Dakota County Assessor. Buyers should also request the condominium association's current master insurance coverage and any special-assessment history before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Bards Crossing offers condominium living with heated underground parking and elevator access, plus shared indoor gathering spaces including a billiards/pool room, a card room, a craft room and wood shop, and a library -- amenities oriented toward low-key, indoor social activity rather than a resort-style outdoor amenity package. As part of the larger Evermoor master-planned community, residents also have access to Evermoor's broader trail systems and common areas, though Bards Crossing itself functions as a smaller, distinct condo association within that larger context.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Bards Crossing is located at 13670 Carrach Avenue, Rosemount, Minnesota, in Dakota County, roughly 30 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, within the larger Evermoor master-planned development. Rosemount is a growing Dakota County city with generally good south-metro highway access. Precise current drive times to specific hospitals or retail centers from this address were not independently confirmed; buyers should confirm directly.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Bards Crossing's own official site, bardscrossing.org, states directly that it is a community for persons 55 years of age or older -- a primary source supporting its classification as legally age-restricted 55+. The recorded condominium declaration language itself was not independently reviewed, so the exact legal verification procedure (such as how the association confirms resident age) is not independently confirmed. Buyers should request the current recorded declaration and confirm age-verification requirements directly with the condominium association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Bards Crossing's buildings are now over 20 years old (built 2003-2005), which is the point at which roofing, mechanical systems, and other major common-area capital items become a real financial consideration; buyers should request the association's current reserve fund study and any special-assessment history before purchasing, since a depleted reserve can generate an assessment that erodes the community's low-purchase-price advantage. As a condominium, buyers take on shared-building risk (elevator, structure, common systems) that a detached single-family 55+ community does not carry. A specific current HOA fee dollar amount could not be confirmed, and a discrepancy in sources over whether the community is one building or two could not be fully reconciled.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Bards Crossing is a condominium built in the early 2000s, in contrast to the 2016-and-later new-construction communities nearby such as Vita Attiva and Cedar Hills Villa. It combines a confirmed legal age restriction, Dakota County's low tax rate, and a sub-$250,000 typical purchase price -- a combination not found elsewhere in this south-metro cluster -- but buyers should weigh that against the building's age and condominium ownership structure versus the single-family or newer-construction alternatives nearby.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current active Bards Crossing listings and recent comparable sales.

Is Bards Crossing legally age-restricted?

Yes. Bards Crossing's own official site (bardscrossing.org) states directly that it is 'A community for persons 55 years old or older,' a primary source supporting its classification as legally age-restricted 55+.

How many units are at Bards Crossing?

55 condominium units. Sources were inconsistent on whether this is housed in one three-story building or two, so buyers should confirm the exact building configuration directly.

How old are the buildings at Bards Crossing?

Wensmann Homes built Bards Crossing between 2003 and 2005, making the buildings roughly 20 to 23 years old as of the most recent review. Buyers should request the association's current reserve study given the building's age.

What does the HOA fee include at Bards Crossing?

Per available sources, the fee covers snow removal, amenity access, common-area upkeep, gas heating, high-speed internet, and DirecTV Stream service, though the current specific dollar amount was not confirmed.