The Preserve Association

What The Preserve Association does

The Preserve Association is a nonprofit homeowners association incorporated in May 1972 that governs and maintains a 187-acre planned community in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, representing 1,693 residential units across single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, twin homes, and apartments. The association operates a portfolio of community amenities including a 3/4-acre sand-bottom pool with a 42' x 50' dive pool (opened 1975), three lighted tennis courts (two dual-lined for pickleball), five neighborhood play areas, a sand volleyball court, and 5 miles of walking trails through 38-acre Neill Lake and surrounding common property. Its signature facility is The Preserve Center (The Barn), an architectural award-winning community center remodeled from a hay barn and stable in 1974, which accommodates up to 80 guests for private member rentals.

The association delivers structured recreational programming including Red Cross swim and dive lessons, Masters lap swimming, and aqua jogging, alongside administrative services such as design review oversight and issuance of $150 resale disclosure certificates required for property transactions. Operations are run by a small staff of approximately 1-10 employees led by General Manager Scott Anderson, with a volunteer Board of Directors providing governance; voting members are property owners, while renters access amenities under owner-established guidelines. Marketing is community-focused via the association website, Facebook, Instagram, and quarterly newsletters.

The revenue model is overwhelmingly subscription-recurring, anchored by $400 annual member dues per household for 2026, due by March 15 with a $15 monthly late fee and interest penalties beginning April 1. Transaction-based ancillary revenue comes from pool daily passes ($8 child / $13 adult), Center rentals ($50 reservation deposit plus $400 damage deposit), resale disclosure certificates ($150 plus a $50 rush fee), and a 3.5% credit card processing pass-through. Distribution is exclusively direct to members through The Preserve Center office at 11221 Anderson Lakes Parkway.

Name

The Preserve Association

Legal name

The Preserve Association

Website

https://preserveassociation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Preserve Association is a 1972 homeowners association in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, managing 187 acres of amenities and services for 1,693 residential units, funded primarily by $400 annual member dues and small transaction-based fees for pool access, rentals, and resale certificates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeowners Association Management

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF), Townhome & PUD Association Management (BPAJAHAE), Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Homeowner association management
• Community amenities management
• Residential HOA services
• Planned community governance
• Community recreation facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Eden Prairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Member Dues: Annual dues assessed per household unit. For 2026, dues are $400.00, due by March 15. Late fees of $15 per month plus interest apply after April 1st.
2. Center Rental Fees: Members can rent The Preserve Center for private events. Requires $50 non-refundable deposit and $400 damage deposit at final payment.
3. Pool Access Fees: Daily pool passes at $8.00 for children and $13.00 for adults. Lost membership cards replacement at $15.00.
4. Resale Disclosure Services: $150.00 fee for resale disclosure certificate and/or dues current letter. $50 rush fee applies for documents needed in less than 10 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Preserve Association is a homeowners association that manages shared community amenities and enforces design guidelines for 1,693 residential units across 187 acres in Eden Prairie, MN. Core offerings include operation of a sand bottom pool, lighted tennis/pickleball courts, 5 miles of walking trails, a 38-acre lake, an award-winning community center (The Barn) available for private event rentals, swim and dive lessons, design review services for property exterior modifications, and resale disclosure certificates for property transfers. The association is funded primarily through annual member dues of $400 per household unit.

Product overview

The Preserve Association is a homeowners association representing 1,693 residential units in Eden Prairie, MN, established in 1972. The organization operates a unified suite of community amenities including a sand bottom pool with dive pool, three lighted tennis courts (two also lined for pickleball), 187 acres of common properties with 5 miles of walking trails, an architectural award-winning community center known as The Barn, five playground areas, and sand volleyball facilities. Additional services include swim and dive lessons, Masters lap swimming, aqua jogging, party room rentals, design review oversight, and resale disclosure certificates for property transactions. The association is funded through annual member dues and offers online payment processing for convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Pool Sand bottom pool with a ¾ acre water surface and a 42' x 50' dive pool, including showers and dressing facilities. Open seasonally (through Labor Day) with daily passes available at $8.00 for children and $13.00 for adults; members use a permanent membership card.
• Tennis and Pickleball Courts Three lighted tennis courts, two of which are also lined for pickleball play, accessible exclusively to association members using a permanent membership card.
• Walking Paths and Trails Approximately 5 miles of walking paths and trails across 187 acres of common properties, winding through neighborhoods, lakes, wooded areas, parks, and prairies. Open to residents for recreational use.
• The Preserve Center (The Barn) Event Rental Architectural award-winning community center (The Barn) available for private event rental by association members, with capacity for up to 80 guests upstairs in the party room. Reservations require a $50 non-refundable deposit and a $400 damage deposit at final payment.
• Swim and Dive Lessons Red Cross swim lesson programs including Preschool Aquatics, Learn to Swim levels 1-6, and dive lessons, offered to members and the community during summer sessions at The Preserve pool.
• Masters Lap Swimming and Aqua Jogging Lap swimming and water-based fitness programs (Aqua Jogging) available to members, with structured sessions at the community pool.
• Neill Lake Nature Access Access to a 38-acre restored lake providing wildlife viewing opportunities (wood ducks, green herons, and other native species) for members.
• Playground Areas and Sand Volleyball Five neighborhood play areas, a sand volleyball court, and outside picnic areas available for resident use within the 187 acres of common property.
• Design Review Services Oversight of exterior changes to homes including alterations, paint colors, construction, landscaping, and hardscapes, administered by a committee of volunteer residents enforcing the community's restrictive covenants and design guidelines.
• Resale Disclosure Certificate Official documentation required for property sales within the association, including dues status and association documents, with a $150 fee per filing and a $50 rush fee for documents needed in less than 10 days.

Quantifiable outcome

• Community established in 1972 with 1693 residential units across 187 acres
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reston Association: Large master-planned community HOA in Reston, VA, with comparable mix of housing types, extensive common amenities (pools, lakes, trails, community centers), and mandatory dues funded by property owners. Operates on a similar non-profit, member-elected board model serving a comparable suburban lifestyle community.
• Columbia Association: Master-planned community association in Columbia, MD with similar scale (~100,000 residents), 3,600+ acres of open space, multiple pools, lakes, trails, and community centers funded by annual charges. Closest direct analog to The Preserve in terms of amenity breadth and community governance structure.
• The Woodlands Township: Master-planned community governance entity in The Woodlands, TX providing community amenities, parks, pools, and pathways funded by resident assessments. Comparable in operating model and amenity-centric value proposition, though serving a larger and more affluent community.
• Irvine Community Services District / Irvine Ranch Community Association: Master-planned community association serving Irvine Ranch in Orange County, CA. Provides pools, parks, trails, lakes, and community centers to a large residential base under mandatory HOA assessments — closely mirrors The Preserve's structure at much greater scale.
• Valencia Master Homeowners Association: Master-planned community in Santa Clarita, CA with multiple villages, pools, parks, trails, and a community center governed by a master HOA. Directly comparable in integrating single-family, townhome, and multifamily housing under one dues-funded association.
• Celebration Community Association: Master-planned community in Celebration, FL with mixed housing types, pools, parks, walking trails, and a community center funded by mandatory HOA dues. Comparable in scale and amenity mix to The Preserve.

Broad incumbents

• FirstService Residential: Largest residential property and HOA management company in North America. Provides third-party management services that The Preserve's small in-house team could leverage as it scales; relevant as a service provider and benchmark for professionally managed HOA portfolios.
• Associa: Major HOA and community association management company serving thousands of communities. Comparable as the broad incumbent that could provide contracted management or technology platforms for community associations similar to The Preserve.
• CCMC (Community Care Management Corporation): Large HOA management company specializing in master-planned and amenity-rich community associations. Directly analogous service provider to what The Preserve's volunteer board + 3-person staff would engage for outsourced management.

Regional players

• Mountain House Community Services District: Master-planned community in Northern California with mixed housing types, pools, lakes, trails, and a community center funded by special assessments. Similar operational footprint to The Preserve but serving a different regional market in the San Joaquin Valley.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ThePreserveAssociation
• Instagraminstagram.com/template_monster

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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