Amber Fields is a 435-acre community in Rosemount, south of County Road 42 and west of Dakota County Technical College. Reports from 2022 and 2023 describe about 2,000 homes plus apartments, commercial space and parks. The land was previously owned by the University of Minnesota.
A 2022 report said build-out would take nearly eight years, so some streets and lots may still be under construction. If you are not sure your home is inside Amber Fields, call with your address. Our Rosemount page covers the whole city.
A newer community changes the first questions
For a problem in a brand-new home, check your builder's warranty paperwork before you pay for a repair. The builder may cover defects, and a plumber can tell you what the problem is so you can raise it with them.
Maintenance is the other half. Tank heaters need an occasional flush, filters need changing and faucet aerators clog. These jobs apply to a home of any age, and they are good habits to start early.
Amber Fields facts we could confirm
The reports we found agree on the basics. We list them with a practical note.
| Detail | What the reports say | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 435 acres, per 2022 and 2023 reports. | Large enough that streets differ by phase. |
| Homes planned | About 2,000 single-family homes, plus apartments. | Owners and renters both live here. |
| Location | South of County Road 42, west of Dakota County Technical College. | Give your street when you call. |
| Builders | Listings show several builders working in the community. | Ask your builder what the warranty covers. |
| Age of homes | Newly built, with construction ongoing at the time of the reports. | Check warranty papers before repair work. |
Plumbing problem in a newer Amber Fields home?
Call and tell us what you see. You hear a clear price before any work starts.
New-home plumbing checks worth doing
These take little time and apply to most homes.
- Find the main shutoff.Learn where the water enters the house and how the valve turns, before you need it.
- Look under each sink.Check for damp spots after the first few months so a slow drip is found early.
- Flush the water heater.Follow the maker's instructions for flushing a tank heater. See water heater repair if it is noisy or slow to heat.
- Keep the paperwork.Save the builder's warranty and fixture model numbers so a plumber can match parts.
Hard water and digging on a new lot
The city lists Rosemount water at 17 grains per gallon and calls it hard, which applies to new homes as well. The water softener page explains how to decide whether a softener is worth it.
If you plan a fence, deck or landscaping on a new lot, Minnesota law requires a call to Gopher State One Call at 811 before you dig. The notice is 48 hours, not counting weekends and holidays.
Source: Sources: Patch report on the Amber Fields plan (January 2022). Star Tribune report on Rosemount growth (2023). City of Rosemount FAQ and Water page. Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Gopher State One Call.
Apartments and rentals in Amber Fields
Apartments are part of the plan, so some calls come from renters. A landlord or property manager usually controls repairs in a rental, so contact them first. They may need to approve a plumber before any work. For new fixtures in an owner's home, see plumbing installation.
Amber Fields plumbing questions
Reports place it in Rosemount south of County Road 42 and west of Dakota County Technical College, on land once owned by the University of Minnesota.
Start with your builder's warranty paperwork, since the builder may cover defects. If water cannot wait, shut it off and call a plumber, then tell the builder what was found.
The city lists Rosemount water at 17 grains per gallon, which it calls hard, and the city runs one system. New homes get the same water as older ones.
We take calls from renters, but a landlord or property manager usually decides who does repairs. Check with them first.
Yes. Minnesota law requires a call to 811 before you dig, with at least 48 hours notice, not counting weekends and holidays.