š§ Costco Otsego Construction Update — What This Means for Local Buyers & Sellers
If you’ve driven past 60th Street NE recently, you’ve seen it.
The stretch of land near MacIver Avenue that sat quiet for years is now an active construction zone — heavy equipment, grading crews, and infrastructure work already underway.
After years of discussion, Costco in Otsego has officially crossed the line from proposal to reality.
And now we have confirmed milestones from the City of Otsego and Wright County that show this project is moving on a real, structured timeline.
This isn’t speculation anymore.
It’s happening.
š£ Official Construction Timeline
Here’s the most current public timeline tied to the Costco corridor:
Summer 2025 — site grading and parcel preparation begins
September 2, 2025 — major construction begins on County Road 37 / 137 serving the Costco site
Fall 2025 – Early 2026 — Phase 1 roadwork and roundabout staging
Spring – Summer 2026 — expanded roadway improvements near I-94
Mid–Late 2026 — final trails, sidewalks, and restoration work
Projected Costco Grand Opening: Fall (~September) 2026
Cities don’t widen roads for projects that might happen.
They do it for projects that are fully funded and moving forward.
This corridor is being built for long-term growth.
š Why Construction Matters Before Opening Day
Most people assume a store changes a market after ribbon cutting.
In reality, housing markets respond during construction.
Buyers don’t wait for completion — they move toward momentum.
Large retail anchors become landmarks that influence where families search, invest, and relocate. Convenience, commuting access, and future retail growth quietly redraw the map of desirable living areas.
And we are now at the stage where that shift is beginning.
I’m already hearing it in conversations:
“What’s available near the new Costco?”
That question is happening now — not in 2026.
š” What This Means for Buyers and Sellers
This phase creates opportunity on both sides of the market.
For buyers, entering a growth corridor before full retail completion can mean stronger long-term positioning and access before demand accelerates further.
For sellers, this is often a window where:
ā buyer attention is rising
ā excitement is building
ā inventory has not yet surged
ā competition among buyers is strengthening
That combination can create powerful timing advantages.
Once opening approaches, more listings tend to hit the market as homeowners try to capitalize on the same momentum. Strategy becomes more important than ever.
This isn’t hype.
It’s the predictable pattern of how infrastructure-driven growth affects housing.
ā³ Why Timing Matters Right Now
The biggest advantage in markets like this doesn’t belong to the fastest buyer or the highest seller.
It belongs to the people who move early.
Right now we’re in the awareness phase — construction is visible, interest is rising, but the broader market hasn’t fully reacted yet.
That window doesn’t stay open long.
As opening gets closer, competition increases, listings rise, and buyer leverage shifts.
The households who benefit most are the ones who plan during the construction phase — not after completion.
š A Local Perspective You Can Trust
I’ve lived in this area since 1999 and have spent more than 25 years helping neighbors buy and sell homes throughout Otsego, STMA, and the northwest metro.
I’ve watched corridors grow.
I’ve seen markets shift.
I’ve guided families through moments exactly like this.
Some residents want to move closer to the growth.
Others prefer quieter surroundings.
Many simply want clarity before making a decision.
That’s where local experience matters.
š Let’s Talk Before the Market Catches Up
If you’re even considering buying or selling in this corridor, the smartest move is to understand your options before the rest of the market reacts.
A short conversation today can position you months ahead of the crowd.
No pressure. No obligation.
Just strategy and real numbers.
Because once this development fully hits public awareness, the easy decisions are gone.
The advantage belongs to the people who act early.
Zane Petersen
Certified LPS | CLHMS | PMP
Otsego / STMA Real Estate Specialist
Area Resident Since 1999
š 763.843.2905
