Artessa Maple Grove at Rush Hollow will include amenities similar to other Artessa Development properties, such as Artessa Mound Harbor, located on Cooks Bay and the Lost Lake Harbor in Mound, seen here. communal areas, such as self-serve coffee bars, are designed for gathering and socialization. Photos: Artessa Development
At 78 years old, Lynda Fischer is looking to step back from the upkeep and maintenance that comes with a four-bedroom home and a large wooded lot. So, when Artessa Development announced that a new maintenance-free living community is making its way to Maple Grove, the Rogers resident jumped at the opportunity.
“I’ve been considering a single-level home for quite some time,” she says. “I’m in Maple Grove all the time, and [Artessa] was just ideal.”
Fischer will be a future resident of Artessa Maple Grove at Rush Hollow, a maintenance-free co-op, located off Maple Grove Parkway and Highway 81. Available for people ages 62 and older, the development will offer a dynamic cooperative housing and lifestyle choice with robust amenities for people seeking a simpler life.
Dena Meyer, president of Lifestyle Communities, which Artessa Development is an affiliate of, says Artessa Maple Grove is a unique ownership model that brings financial advantages similar to traditional homeownership, plus membership in a like-minded community, a built-in social network and finance options crafted to fit various price points.
Artessa Maple Grove will offer 74 one-level floor plans ranging from 1,002 square feet to 1,772 square feet in the main community, plus six villa homes at approximately 1,600-square-feet.
“Essentially, you’re under one roof,” she says. “This is for people to have a really great housing choice and find connections and community within their lifestyle.”
That is exactly what appealed to Fischer. “I’m looking forward to meeting new people,” she says. “This lifestyle community offers incredible, affordable living.”
The demand for cooperatives is a growing trend. Members own and control the community, buying a share in the cooperative corporation, which owns the land, building and common areas, Meyer says. Members receive the exclusive right to occupy a specific residence and enjoy all the maintenance-free living benefits, as repairs, replacements and outdoor upkeep are covered by shared community costs.
“We take a lot of pride in our communities, and each one keeps getting better and better,” Meyer says. “This is not just a housing choice; it’s a lifestyle component that really gives people the ability to pursue their active lifestyle in a low-maintenance community … all in a location where people want to be.”
Members can host family and friends in spacious gathering areas featuring full kitchens and ample seating.
Dena says 60 percent of the 80 residences must be presold before construction of Artessa Maple Grove begins. Then, the construction period can take about 16 months from start to finish. Realistically, Meyer says the community will most likely open in 2026. And while it may seem like a long way away, Fischer says the timeline carries a great advantage.
“It gives me a chance to downsize and sell off some possessions that other family members don’t want,” she says. “It gives everybody time to get ready to move in a stress-free environment.”
Both Fischer and Meyer expressed excitement about the community coming to Maple Grove. With Elm Creek Park Reserve next to the property and many other favorable amenities, the women spoke highly of the area and the appeal it will bring to Artessa Maple Grove residents.
“Maple Grove has a lot to offer,” Meyer says. “We really pride ourselves on finding unique locations that are not far out from where people want to be.”
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