Where Chestnut Creek is
Local development reporting lists Chestnut Creek among Forest Lake's housing developments, off Harrow Avenue, with single-family homes of three to four bedrooms. New-home listings place it on the south side of the city. The same report said the developer was expected to seek final platting of another 112 lots, which suggests the subdivision was built in phases.
One caution applies to the address. ZIP code 55025 is shared by Forest Lake and Columbus, so a 55025 mailing address does not by itself show which city a home is in. The Columbus page explains the overlap. Check your property tax statement or the City if you are unsure.
Verified, general and unknown
Only a few facts about Chestnut Creek are documented, so this page keeps them separate from general advice.
- Verified: the name, the Harrow Avenue location, single-family homes of three to four bedrooms, and phased development.
- General: a home from the last several years usually still needs its water heater tracked, its shutoffs located and its drains kept clear.
- Unknown: the build year of any one home, its pipe materials, and the builder. Sources disagree on the builder, so none is named here.
Plumbing services for Chestnut Creek homes
| Need | Why it can come up | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Water heater repair or replacement | A tank has a limited life whatever the home's age | Water heater replacement |
| Water softener and filtration | City water averages 5.5 to 6.5 grains per gallon | Water softener and filtration |
| Toilet repair | Running or weak-flushing toilets are a common request | Toilet repair and installation |
| Faucet and sink repair | Fixtures wear in every home | Faucet and sink repair |
| Drain cleaning | Slow drains happen in every neighborhood | Drain cleaning |
Plumbing question in Chestnut Creek?
Share your Chestnut Creek address and what you are noticing, and ask how to move forward.
Water and sewer basics for a Forest Lake address
According to the City of Forest Lake Water Department, the city draws from the Mt. Simon and Quaternary Buried Artesian aquifers and softens the water at its treatment plants. Whether a particular home connects to city water and sewer is shown on the utility bill, and this page does not assume it.
The same city sewer page says that when a backup is reported the city checks the public main first, and the owner maintains the pipe from the main to the house. If your lateral is the issue, the sewer line repair page explains the process.
Practical steps for a newer single-family home
- Photograph the water heater label so the age is on record.
- Locate the main shutoff and each fixture valve before you need them.
- If a builder warranty may still apply, read its terms before you pay for a repair.
- Keep wipes and paper towels out of the toilet, since the city lists them as items that do not belong in the sewer.
Next steps
Chestnut Creek is part of the broader Forest Lake service area. The Forest Lake plumbing page and the service list cover the full range of work.
Common Questions
Local reporting lists it as a Forest Lake development off Harrow Avenue. Because ZIP 55025 is shared with Columbus, confirm the city of a specific address with your tax statement or the City.
Sources name different builders, so this page does not name one. The county property record and your closing documents are the reliable references.
The county property record lists the year built. The subdivision was developed in phases, so homes may differ in age.
According to the City of Forest Lake, the city checks the public main first and the owner maintains the pipe from the main to the house.
Call (651) 946-0134 with your Chestnut Creek address and what you see, and ask what to do next.
Sources
- Forest Lake housing development report, January 2018 (local news coverage republished on a blog, so the details may have changed)
- City of Forest Lake Sewer Department page (municipal utility page)
- City of Forest Lake Water Department page (municipal utility page)