Lake Elmo sits in Washington County, just west of Woodbury and east of the St. Paul metro edge. The community is known for its rural character, with horse properties, hobby farms, and executive-style homes spread across wooded lots. Neighborhoods like Lake Elmo Park Reserve area, the Village of Lake Elmo near 10th Street North, and the newer subdivisions along Stillwater Boulevard all have distinct exterior profiles.
Older homes here often show stucco that's been through forty or fifty freeze-thaw cycles. Newer builds sometimes spec EIFS for its insulation value, which works well in this area when installed correctly.