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1700 SHORELINE - ORONO MN
MLS# 5247213 - LAKE HOME | 6 BEDROOMS | 10 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY AND LONG-ADMIRED ESTATE ON LAKE MINNETONKA. THE COMMANDING VIEWS AND PRIVACY ARE UNPARALLELED. A SIGNIFICANT SITE INCLUDING 20+ ACRES . . .
2515 CEDAR POINT - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5713260 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 8 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
STUNNING WATERFRONT COASTAL CRAFTSMAN ESTATE HOME LOCATED IN SOUGHT AFTER WOODLAND, MN. THIS PROPERTY IS THE EPITOME OF PRIVACY, SET ON OVER TWO ACRES OF . . .
3350 FOX - LONG LAKE MN
MLS# 5724996 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 8 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
A WORLD-CLASS COMBINATION OF TIMELESS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CRAFTSMANSHIP, THIS PRIVATE SANCTUARY OFFERS OLD-WORLD ELEGANCE WITH MODERN CONVENIENCES, . . .
2825 LITTLE ORCHARD - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5685487 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 10 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKESHORE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! THIS IS ONE OF THE EXCLUSIVE ESTATES ON THE PREMIER LAKE IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA, LAKE MINNETONKA. THE ORIGINAL COST OF . . .
2303 HUNTINGTON POINT - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5718694 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED MINNETONKA BEACH RESIDENCE OFFERING BREATHTAKING WATER VIEWS OVERLOOKING 200’+ OF PREMIER LEVEL LAKESHORE! ENJOY WORLD-CLASS . . .
3960 WALDEN SHORES - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5641066 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 7 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
ENJOY BREATHTAKING PANORAMIC VIEWS THROUGH MASSIVE FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS FROM EVERY ROOM OF YOUR LAKE MINNETONKA HOME. 310' OF FLAT LAKESHORE ON ST. LOUIS . . .
3465 COUNTY ROAD 44 - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5717059 - LAKE HOME | 8 BEDROOMS | 14 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
WELCOME TO THE HAWK'S NEST. ONE OF LAKE MINNETONKA’S MOST PROMINENT & MAGNIFICENT ESTATES. A WORLD CLASS COMBINATION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & . . .
1640 BOHNS POINT - ORONO MN
MLS# 5718921 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SOPHISTICATED BUT YET WITH UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE DEFINES THIS BEAUTIFUL LAKE MINNETONKA HOME DESIGNED BY MIKE SHARRATT AND BUILT BY ROBERT CRAIG. WITH OVER 200 . . .
4595 MERRYWOOD - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5675325 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A NEW, COMPLETELY REDESIGNED AND BUILT ESTATE HOME ON ONE OF THE CLEANEST BAYS ON LAKE MINNETONKA! PRIVACY ABOUNDS FOR . . .
4000 ENCHANTED - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5702884 - LAKE LOT 6.140
LAKE MINNETONKA
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY ON LAKE MINNETONKA. NEARLY 650 FEET OF LAKE SHORE, SOUTHWEST FACING. PROPERTY HAS POTENTIAL TO SUBDIVIDE INTO 6 LAKE SHORE AND 3 . . .
1740 SHADYWOOD - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5669314 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 7 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SPECTACULAR LAKE MINNETONKA HOME ON "A" RATED CRYSTAL BAY. A TIMELESS HOME BUILT BY STEINER - EXQUISITELY FINISHED THROUGHOUT WITH A LEVEL OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND . . .
25 POINT - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5668703 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
PANORAMIC LAKE MINNETONKA VIEWS ON ECHO BAY WITH BEAUTIFUL LEVEL LAKESHORE, CLEAR WATER, AND SANDY LAKE BOTTOM. THIS NEW HOME IS TO BE BUILT ON THIS . . .
2118 SHADYWOOD - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5699999 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
THIS STUNNING 2010 CUSTOM STEPHEN LONGMAN BUILT HOME IS SET BACK FROM THE STREET ON AN ELEVATED LOT AND SURROUNDED BY LUSH PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING. ENJOY THE . . .
19270X DALE - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5716375 - LAKE LOT 2.080
LAKE MINNETONKA
** DO NOT WALK LOT WITHOUT CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT.** THERE ARE 2 PID'S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICE OF $3,798,000. THE LOTS CAN BE PURCHASED INDEPENDENTLY BUT . . .
2605 WOODBRIDGE - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5654326 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 7 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
MAGNIFICENT "MINNETONKA BEACH" LAKE ESTATE WITH 165' ON CRYSTAL BAY! QUIET DEAD END STREET. PERFECT LAKE SHORE RETREAT OFFERS EXPANSIVE VIEWS, LAKESIDE POOL . . .
20595 SUMMERVILLE - MINNETONKA MN
MLS# 5731274 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
RARE AND EXTRAORDINARY BUILDING OPPORTUNITY IN THE HEART OF COTTAGEWOOD ON FABULOUS WEST FACING MAIN LAKESHORE! BUYERS TO BE PRE-QUALIFIED. NO ACCESS TO . . .
630 INDIAN MOUND - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5719407 - LAKE HOME | 2 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
BREATHTAKING SOUTH FACING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF WAYZATA BAY. SELDOM AVAILABLE, AWARD-WINNING CUSTOM BUILT CONDOMINIUM HOME AT THE HARRINGTON HOUSE. A PRESTIGIOUS . . .
27640 ISLAND VIEW - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5612578 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
A COVETED PROPERTY AWAITS ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MINNETONKA BY UPPER LAKE’S SMITHTOWN BAY. CONSTRUCTED IN 1995, THIS SPECIAL HOME FEATURES A MAIN FLOOR . . .
3665 NORTHOME - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5701811 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE OPPORTUNITY IN THE HISTORIC NORTHOME NEIGHBORHOOD ON LAKE MINNETONKA IN THE CITY OF DEEPHAVEN. ST LOUIS BAY IS HIGHLY DESIRED BECAUSE IT . . .
5530 HOWARDS POINT - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5699447 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 7 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
WOW! INCREDIBLY RARE 1 ACRE LOT IN PRIME SHOREWOOD LOCATION ON HOWARD'S POINT. AMAZING LEVEL LAKESHORE ALLOWS FOR PERFECT ENTERTAINING AREAS. PERMANENT DOCK . . .
3051 FARVIEW - ORONO MN
MLS# 5715615 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SPECTACULAR LAKE MINNETONKA HOME ON PREMIERE MAXWELL BAY FEATURING 300FT OF SHORELINE. COMPLETELY REFRESHED & RENEWED THROUGHOUT, WALLS OF LAKESIDE WINDOWS . . .
19270 DALE - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5699671 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
UNIQUE & CHARMING LAKE HOME SITUATED ON CARSON’S BAY WITH 109 FEET OF SANDY LAKESHORE! VAULTED CEILINGS WITH TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT FLOODING INTO THE OPEN . . .
19500 CEDARHURST - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5713474 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKESHORE JEWEL ON ROBINSON'S BAY! THIS WALKOUT RAMBLER WITH MAIN FLOOR MASTER, CAN BE REMODELED OR A NEW HOME CAN BE BUILT ON THIS SPECTACULAR SITE. AS PART . . .
2745 SHADYWOOD - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5693419 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
OVER 600 FT. OF SHORELINE ON CARMAN BAY WHICH IS RATED A FOR THE SANDY BOTTOM, GREAT FOR SWIMMING AND FISHING.THIS PRIVATE PENINSULA HAS A GRANDFATHERED IN . . .
625 LOCUST HILLS - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5705655 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
UNOBSTRUCTED PRIVATE VIEWS OF NATURE THROUGHOUT THIS HOME OFFERING SOUTHERN EXPOSURE TOWARDS LAKE MINNETONKA. ENJOY A FLOORPLAN THAT IS OPEN YET COZY, WITH . . .
4465 SHORE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5610254 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKE MINNETONKA NEW CONSTRUCTION ON PICTURE PERFECT LEVEL SITE WITH 75' OF SOUTH FACING RIP RAP SHORELINE. ALEXANDER DESIGN GROUP & NIH HOMES PRESENT THIS . . .
1800 SHORELINE - ORONO MN
MLS# 5539888 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
STUNNING TO-BE-BUILT HOME ON 3 PRIVATE ACRES WITH INCREDIBLE SOUTH-FACING VIEWS OF LAKE MINNETONKA. IDEAL CLOSE-IN LOCATION. OPEN TO ALL BUILDERS. DOCK ON LAKE . . .
2406 LAFAYETTE - MINNETONKA BEACH MN
MLS# 5718357 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SOLD BEFORE PRINT - EAST COAST NANTUCKET CHARMER THAT EVERYONE COVETS. THIS HOME HAS A HEATED, LAKESIDE PORCH, 5+ CAR GARAGE, BOAT HOUSE AND POOL TO MAKE THIS . . .
2480 CARMAN - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5559136 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
FABULOUS PRIVATE PENINSULA. SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS. THE HOME HAS WATER ON THREE SIDES WITH PERMANENT DOCK. THE NORTHERN ACRE OF LAND IS OFF OF SHORELINE DRIVE. . . .
2663 WOODBRIDGE - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5726207 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
CLASSIC MINNETONKA BEACH COLONIAL OFFERING BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE AND WATER VIEWS IN A PRIVATE ESTATE-SIZED LAKESHORE SETTING! METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND . . .
726 WIDSTEN - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5679952 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
BREATHTAKING SOUGHT-AFTER WIDSTEN TOWNHOME TUCKED AWAY ON A QUIET STREET IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN WAYZATA! ENJOY UNPARALLELED SUNSET VIEWS OVERLOOKING WAYZATA . . .
2726 CAROLINE - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5696401 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKE LIVING AT ITS FINEST! INTRODUCING 2726 CAROLINE AVENUE ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MINNETONKA. THIS CASCO POINT EXECUTIVE RAMBLER IS SITUATED ON 122 FEET OF . . .
4320 COTTONWOOD - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5737191 - LAKE HOME | 6 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
***SHOWINGS BEGIN MONDAY MORNING, 4/19 AT 9:00 AM.*** PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS COMING SOON. THIS QUINTESSENTIAL COTTAGEWOOD PROPERTY OFFERS RESORT STYLE LIVING . . .
16110 CROSBY - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5280742 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LOCATED IN THE EXECUTIVE CROSBY COVE NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS 0.79 ACRE CORNER LOT OFFERS INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPING AND MATURE TREE COVERAGE CREATING A PRIVATE HILLTOP . . .
510 LOCUST HILLS - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5716863 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SPECTACULAR LOCUST HILLS IN WAYZATA! BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF GRAYS BAY! CUSTOM BUILT BY KIETH WATERS. EXECUTIVE LIVING WITH ALL THE AMENITIES, INCLUDING A DOCK SLIP . . .
2523 KELLY - ORONO MN
MLS# 5634748 - LAKE HOME | 6 BEDROOMS | 7 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
FABULOUS, WEST FACING LAKESHORE OPPORTUNITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 300’ OF SHORELINE ON DEMAND CARMAN BAY (GRADE “A” WATER QUALITY). IDYLLIC SETTING AMIDST . . .
141 LAKE - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5724626 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
TO-DIE-FOR LAKE COTTAGE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN EXCELSIOR. A PERFECT BLEND OF CONTEMPORARY FRESHNESS WITH COTTAGE STYLE WARMTH AND CHARACTER MAKES THIS NEW HOME . . .
3048 HIGHLAND - MOUND MN
MLS# 5711626 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
YOUR DREAM COME TRUE! VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF THE MOST MAGNIFICENT PROPERTIES ON LAKE MINNETONKA. CONSISTING OF 1.56 ACRES AND 308 FEET OF . . .
162 LAKE - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5690961 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
RARE FIND - LAKESHORE IN THE HEART OF EXCELSIOR WITH SUGAR SAND BEACH, MILE LONG VIEWS AND SUPERB SUNSETS. 1ST TIME OFFERED IN 60 YEARS – A TERRIFIC SPOT TO . . .
4815 MINNEAPOLIS - MOUND MN
MLS# 5659755 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
BUILD THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS ON THIS PRISTINE LAKE MINNETONKA LOT! BOASTING 112 FEET OF SOUTH FACING SANDY LAKESHORE - THE VIEWS WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY. . . .
4211 HALSTEADS BAY - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5650353 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
JUST COMPLETED! GONYEA HOMES PRESENTS THIS MAGNIFICENT ST. CROIX CUSTOM HOME SET ON A LANDSCAPED YARD ADJACENT TO HALSTEAD’S BAY! BREATHTAKING VISTAS OF LAKE . . .
4423 NORTH SHORE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5731252 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SOLD BEFORE PRINT. 350 FEET OF LAKESHORE.
4714 BAYCLIFFE - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5717083 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
CHARACTER, CHARM, AND HISTORY ABOUNDS IN THIS “KENWOOD AT THE LAKE” ESTATE…RARELY DOES A HOME OF THIS CALIBER GRACE THE MARKET! THIS EXQUISITE RENOVATION . . .
1003 WILDHURST - ORONO MN
MLS# 5719035 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
GORGEOUS 5 ACRE PROPERTY INCLUDING LAKE MINNETONKA ACCESS WITH AMAZING POTENTIAL!! LAKE ACCESS AND BEAUTIFUL WOODED ACREAGE ABUTTING 35 ACRES OF PARKLAND. . . .
644 INDIAN MOUND - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5720122 - LAKE HOME | 2 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
RARELY OFFERED EXECUTIVE END UNIT TOWNHOME IN DOWNTOWN WAYZATA WITH SPECTACULAR SOUTHERN PANORAMIC VIEWS OVER LOOKING LAKE MINNETONKA. STUNNING FINISHED AND . . .
4079 HIGHWOOD - MOUND MN
MLS# 5662716 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
NEW CONSTRUCTION ON LAKE MINNETONKA. GREAT LOCATION WITH EASY ACCESS. SOUTH-FACING GRADUAL SLOPE TO 48' OF RIP-RAP SHORELINE ON WEST ARM. GORGEOUS NEW . . .
3100 ISLAND VIEW - MOUND MN
MLS# 5497844 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LDK HOMES IS PROUD TO PRESENT THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY OVERLOOKING PHELPS BAY WITH A HARD TO FIND BOAT HOUSE ON THE LAKESHORE. THIS CUSTOM BUILT HOME FEATURES . . .
3132 NORTHVIEW - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5693319 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
PRIME LAKE SHORE IN MINNETONKA BEACH! VINTAGE CHARM AND CLASSIC DETAILS WITH BEAMED CEILINGS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, DIAMOND GRID WINDOWS, AND A BRICK FIREPLACE IN . . .
1380 REST POINT - ORONO MN
MLS# 5680045 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
100 FT OF BEAUTIFUL SANDY LAKESHORE! LAKE VIEWS FROM ALMOST EVERY ROOM! WELL THOUGHT OUT, OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH QUALITY, CUSTOM HIGH-END FINISHES. GOURMET . . .
3400 KINGS POINT - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5661516 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
ENJOY A SPECTACULAR SETTING WITH 145’ OF RIP RAP LAKESHORE FROM THIS BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED HOME DESIGNED BY MIKE SHARRATT. INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATION OF A . . .
110 INTERLACHEN - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5716770 - LAKE HOME | 6 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
HERE'S YOUR LAKE MINNETONKA OPPORTUNITY! 80' OF LAKESHORE ON GRADE A LAYFAYETTE BAY, MINNETONKA SCHOOLS. THIS LAKEFRONT PROPERTY IS NESTLED TOWARD THE END OF A . . .
1131 WILDHURST - MOUND MN
MLS# 5707171 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
CLASSIC CAPE COD PERCHED ON A PICTURESQUE 5 ACRE PRIVATE ESTATE SETTING. ENJOY PANORAMIC MINNEAPOLIS SKYLINE VIEWS, GORGEOUS GROUNDS, CLOSE ACCESS TO LAKE . . .
5955 MAPLE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5654961 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
DEEDED COVERED DOCK ON LAKE MINNETONKA UP TO 40 FEET!! ACCLAIMED MASTERPIECE FOUND IN BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS AND MORE! CUSTOM DESIGNED AND DETAILED WITH TOP . . .
5530 HOWARDS POINT - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5707915 - LAKE LOT 1.060
LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKE MINNETONKA LAKESHORE! AMAZING 1 ACRE LOT ON PRIME SOUTH UPPER LAKE WITH PERMANENT DOCK AND PRIVATE HARBOR. GORGEOUS VIEWS WITH RARE EXPANSIVE FLAT . . .
140 GIDEONS POINT - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5672920 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
AT LAST! GIDEONS POINT CUSTOM SOFT CONTEMPORARY! EVERY DETAIL IN THIS 5 BEDROOM HOME IS THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED. AMENITIES INCLUDE GORGEOUS HARDWOOD FLOORS, . . .
2914 CASCO POINT - ORONO MN
MLS# 5715288 - LAKE HOME | 6 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
RARE OPPORTUNITY IN CASCO POINT. LOCATED ON A .59 ACRE SITE AT THE END OF A QUIET COVE OVERLOOKING CARMAN’S BAY. SPRAWLING, LEVEL BACK YARD FEATURING 200+ . . .
3555 TUXEDO - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5724917 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
MOVE IN, REMODEL OR BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON THIS STUNNING LAKE MINNETONKA LOT. THIS PROPERTY FEATURES NEARLY 150 FT. OF WEST FACING LAKE SHORE ON LAKE . . .
18XX SHORELINE - ORONO MN
MLS# 5549917 - LAKE LOT 3.000
LAKE MINNETONKA
SPECTACULAR ESTATE BUILDING SITE ON 3 PRIVATE ACRES WITH INCREDIBLE SOUTH-FACING VIEWS OF LAKE MINNETONKA. IDEAL CLOSE-IN LOCATION. OPEN TO ALL BUILDERS. DOCK . . .
3028 PELICAN POINT - MOUND MN
MLS# 5736270 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
QUITE POSSIBLY THE TROPHY LOT IN PELICAN PT!!! SWEEPING SOUTHERLY VISTAS OVER 3 ISLANDS WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY NO MATTER WHAT SEASON! “A” RATED WATER . . .
21845 BYRON - GREENWOOD MN
MLS# 5706446 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
A QUINTESSENTIAL LAKE CABIN LOCATED ON A QUIET PENINSULA OVERLOOKING SAINT ALBAN'S BAY AND SET ON .34 OF AN ACRE AWAITS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD OR REMODEL. . . .
534 WAYZATA - WAYZATA MN
MLS# 5736158 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
WONDERFUL LOCATION IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN WAYZATA- A SHORT WALK TO ALL WAYZATA'S RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND THE PANOWAY ON THE LAKE. AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN A . . .
28170 WOODSIDE - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5607279 - LAKE LOT 0.880
LAKE MINNETONKA
LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT LOT WITH A NORTH WOODS PRIVATE FEEL ON LAKE MINNETONKA? LOOK NO FURTHER, AS THIS ONE OFFERS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD THE . . .
995 WILDHURST - ORONO MN
MLS# 5714263 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKE LIFE AT IT'S BEST! WITH 1.66 ACRES, BOASTING 111 FEET OF CHANNEL LAKE SHORE ON LAKE MINNETONKA. THIS EXTRAORDINARY LIGHT FILLED, COTTAGE STYLE HOME HAS . . .
4200 HALSTEADS BAY ALCOVE - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5690722 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SPECTACULAR GONYEA STONEGATE ITASCA. GREAT OPEN FLOOR PLAN, SCREENED PORCH. ALL THE FIT AND FINISHES YOU HAVE COME TO EXPECT FROM GONYEA STONEGATE. . . .
400 LAFAYETTE - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5728942 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
THIS BREATHTAKING HOME WAS CUSTOM REMODELED IN 2018, STUNNING FINISHES EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK. JUST STEPS FROM LAKE MINNETONKA, IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE DOWNTOWN . . .
5420 BREEZY - MOUND MN
MLS# 5729444 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
OUTSTANDING REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MINNETONKA IS AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM! FIVE BEDROOMS, INCLUDING AN OWNER’S SUITE WITH A PRIVATE BALCONY AND VIEWS OF THE . . .
4192 HALSTEADS BAY ALCOVE - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5655877 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
THE MISSISSIPPI! STONEGATE'S NEWEST ADDITION TO THE WEST COLLECTION. SPACIOUS GREAT ROOM, NUMEROUS UPDATES, SCREEN PORCH AND ENDLESS ATTENTION TO DETAIL! DOCK . . .
3320 EAGLE BLUFF - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5722599 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKE MINNETONKA LIVING IN EAGLE BLUFF! MILES OF UPPER LAKE VIEWS FROM ALMOST EVERY ROOM. CENTER ISLAND KITCHEN OPENS TO GREAT ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND WALLS OF . . .
5870 BOULDER BRIDGE - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5728311 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
EXCEPTIONAL, TASTEFUL, AND DELIGHTFUL...THIS WELL-MAINTAINED HOME FEATURES A VAULTED FOYER WITH OAK FLOORS THRU-OUT, AN OPEN CURVED STAIRCASE; LIVING ROOM . . .
21080 EXCELSIOR - GREENWOOD MN
MLS# 5703440 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
CHARMING COTTAGE HOME WITH COVETED LAKE ACCESS ON ST. ALBANS BAY! HOME WAS RECENTLY TAKEN TO THE STUDS AND COMPLETELY REMODELED, INCLUDING A NEW FOUNDATION IN . . .
2965 CASCO POINT - ORONO MN
MLS# 5704958 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR LAKESHORE LIVING ON DESIRABLE CASCO POINT PENINSULA! RELAX AND SAVOR THE SPECTACULAR SOUTHWEST FACING VIEWS. THE HOME OFFERS SANDY . . .
3674 WOODLAND COVE - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5626371 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LAST HOME TO BE BUILT ON AN OFF-WATER LOT IN THE COVE WITH A BOAT SLIP. GONYEA'S STONEGATE DIVISION ITASCA WITH NUMEROUS UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS! GREAT OPEN . . .
4440 FOREST LAKE - ORONO MN
MLS# 5735347 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
THIS BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT HOME HAS 50 FEET SHORE LINE WITH BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE MORNINGS LOCATED IN CALM SECLUDED BAY - FOREST LAKE BAY. SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT . . .
4184 HALSTEAD BAY ALCOVE - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5292889 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SOLD BEFORE PRINT. GONYEA CUSTOM HOMES AND STONEGATE WEST COLLECTION HOMES! THIS STONEGATE ITASCA MODEL IS NESTLED ON A TREED PRIVATE YARD! NEWLY OPENED WOODS . . .
4248 HALSTEADS BAY ALCOVE - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5635209 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
ANOTHER SOLD GONYEA/STONEGATE. EXCITING MISSISSIPPI WALK-OUT RANCH FEATURING COUNTLESS UPGRADES. NESTLED ON A SPACIOUS YARD IN THE EXCITING NEW WOODS AT . . .
3720 LEE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5692290 - LAKE LOT 0.400
LAKE MINNETONKA
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS…BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME OR ENJOY CABIN-LIFE ON THIS EXCEPTIONAL LAKE MINNETONKA LOT WITH ALMOST 150 FEET OF SHORELINE. GORGEOUS SUNSETS, . . .
3720 LEE ROAD - MOUND MN
MLS# 5714789 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS…BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME OR ENJOY CABIN-LIFE ON THIS EXCEPTIONAL LAKE MINNETONKA LOT WITH ALMOST 150 FEET OF SHORELINE. GORGEOUS SUNSETS, . . .
370 ARM - ORONO MN
MLS# 5731652 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN 4 ACRES ON LAKE MINNETONKA! THIS SECLUDED ESTATE HAS PANORAMIC VIEWS OVERLOOKING NORTH ARM BAY WITH 2 PERMANENT BOAT SLIPS. BRING . . .
1837 FAGERNESS POINT - ORONO MN
MLS# 5724156 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON A 3/4 ACRE LOT ON FAGERNESS POINT, + 3 ACRES OF WETLANDS. LEVEL BACK YARD, 1/2 BLOCK FROM THE PARK, SOUTH FACING VIEWS OF WEST ARM - LAKE . . .
2670 PHEASANT - ORONO MN
MLS# 5730368 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
NEARLY AN ACRE WITH 90 FEET OF WATERFRONT ON A CHANNEL THAT LEADS TO CARMAN BAY OF LAKE MINNETONKA. THIS WALKOUT RAMBLER IS LOCATED IN THE HIGHLY RESPECTED . . .
2703 WALTERS PORT - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5668128 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
59.52 LAGOON LAKE FRONT WITH LOVELY SUNSET VIEWS OVER CARMAN'S BAY.
1571 BLUEBIRD - MOUND MN
MLS# 5735817 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
CUSTOM DESIGNED AND BUILT IN 2019, OFFERING LAKE VIEWS & DOCK RIGHTS FOR YOUR BOAT OR WATERCRAFT. SITUATED ON JENNINGS BAY THIS WEST FACING HOME OFFERS . . .
XXX APPLE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5715182 - LAKE LOT 0.310
LAKE MINNETONKA
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON LAKE MINNETONKA! ENJOY THE LIFE OF LUXURY ON THIS LAKEFRONT PROPERTY WITH EXPANSIVE VIEWS OF HARRISON’S BAY AND . . .
4622 KILDARE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5677724 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
DOCK UP TO 4 BOATS AT THIS PERMANENT COVERED 32’ TO 40’DOCK CURRENTLY SHARED WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR WHO SPLITS THE DOCK MAINTENANCE WITH YOU. THE LAKE MTKA . . .
3615 TUXEDO - MOUND MN
MLS# 5692595 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
BACK ON MARKET! SHOWINGS START 2/27/2021. INCREDIBLE LAKE MINNETONKA HOME OVERLOOKING WEST UPPER LAKE WITH SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC VIEWS OVER THE 50 FEET OF . . .
4201 SUNSET - SPRING PARK MN
MLS# 5739743 - LAKE HOME | 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
INCREDIBLE LAKE MINNETONKA VIEWS FROM THIS BEAUTIFUL TOP FLOOR CONDOMINIUM - THE MIST. FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS AND LARGE BALCONY OVERLOOKING WEST ARM BAY, . . .
603 LAKE - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5718968 - LAKE HOME | 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SOLD BEFOE PRINT
6365 VIRGINIA - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5723715 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKE MINNETONKA NEIGHBORHOOD WITH ASSOCIATION BEACH ON SMITHTOWN BAY AND ALL THE AMENITIES! A SPECIAL PROPERTY IN THE MINNETONKA SCHOOL DISTRICT. WARM AND . . .
35 NORTHRUP - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5722901 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
GREAT SE FACING LAKE LOCATION NEXT TO GIDEON'S BAY AND IN AWARD WINNING MINNETONKA SCHOOL DISTRICT. 2 OVER-SIZED YEAR ROUND DOCKS GRANDFATHERED TO PROPERTY. . . .
2501 KELLY - ORONO MN
MLS# 5708286 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED-HOME IS UNDER CONTRACT RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CENTRALLY LOCATED LAKESHORE ON COVETED "A" RATED CARMAN'S BAY, QUIET STREET WITH MANY UPPER . . .
290 BIG ISLAND - ORONO MN
MLS# 5709983 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHROOM
LAKE MINNETONKA
CHARMING VIEWS OF LAKE MINNETONKA FROM EVERY ROOM. BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM CABIN WITH 150FT OF LAKE SHORE. INCREDIBLE VIEWS & PRIVACY! POSSIBLE BOAT SLIP FOR . . .
2137 ASHLAND - MOUND MN
MLS# 5709231 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
VISIONARY WANTED...FIX ME UP OR TEAR ME DOWN & BUILD NEW. EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON LAKE MINNETONKA WITH PRIVATE SETTING AT THE END OF A QUIET . . .
3762 CRANE ISLAND - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5725109 - LAKE HOME | 5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
WOODLAND COVE NEIGHBORHOOD OFFERS A CLUBHOUSE, POOL, PLAYGROUNDS, AND MILES OF WALKING PATHS AND TRAILS. THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME SITUATED ON A WALKOUT LOT IN . . .
2670 COMMERCE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5709268 - LAKE HOME | 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
RARELY AVAILABLE GROUND FLOOR WALKOUT CONDO ON LAKE MINNETONKA. HIGH END FINISHES AND SMART STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, NEST THERMOSTAT. THIS UNIT IS . . .
5492 LOST LAKE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5716221 - LAKE HOME | 2 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
WOW, WHAT A SUMMER RETREAT! EVERYTHING LAKE MINNETONKA HAS TO OFFER VIA YOUR OWN DOCK THROUGH THE CITY PROGRAM AT $1166.75 A YEAR. ENJOY THE SHARED POOL, HOT . . .
1653 FINCH - MOUND MN
MLS# 5723562 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
A STUNNING TURN KEY ONE-STORY WITH LAKE MINNETONKA VIEWS! WITH AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN, VAULTED KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM. MAIN FLOOR MASTER AND LAUNDRY. WITH ALL . . .
180 LAKEVIEW - EXCELSIOR MN
MLS# 5732100 - LAKE HOME | 3 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
IF PRIVACY AND SECLUSION IS WHAT YOU SEEK THIS MAY BE FOR YOU. A SEVEN ACRE POND WRAPS AROUND THE BACK OF THIS PROPERTY CREATING THE PERFECT HIDEAWAY. SPECIAL . . .
1709 DOVE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5742286 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED HOME WITH VIEWS & ACCESS TO LAKE MINNETONKA THROUGH DREAMWOOD ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD DOCK PROGRAM! POTTERY BARN STYLE DESIGN AND . . .
4100 SPRING - SPRING PARK MN
MLS# 5726177 - LAKE HOME | 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
SCENIC SWEEPING LAKE VIEWS OVER LOOKING WEST ARM ON LAKE MINNETONKA. ENJOY THE CAREFREE LIVING IN THIS METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND GENTLY USED CONDO IN THE . . .
5080 MINNEAPOLIS - MINNETRISTA MN
MLS# 5632240 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
BEAUTIFUL HOME SET BACK IN THE TREES! 4 BR, 2 BATH, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, NICELY REMODELED HOME WITH LOTS OF STORAGE. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN OVERLOOKING BACK YARD . . .
17311 ABEL - MINNETONKA MN
MLS# 5720537 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
INTRODUCING 17311 ABEL LANE IN BEAUTIFUL MINNETONKA. ENJOY THE ASSOCIATION-OWNED BEACH, PICNIC AREA, AND WATER ACCESS ON LAKE MINNETONKA. SITUATED ON A PRIVATE . . .
1025 WILDHURST - MOUND MN
MLS# 5690522 - LAKE LOT 0.910
LAKE MINNETONKA
PRIVATE LOT ON NEARLY 1 ACRE IN ORONO. VIEWS OF FOREST LAKE BAY AND MARSH. LOT BACKS UP TO PARKLAND. WESTONKA SCHOOLS. PICTURES ARE OF LOT AND NEIGHBORING AREA . . .
4811 HANOVER - MOUND MN
MLS# 5735805 - LAKE HOME | 4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED RAMBLER WITH VIEWS OF PHELPS BAY (LAKE MINNETONKA). PROFESSIONAL REHAB FALL OF 2018. ALL NEW SS APPLIANCES (2018), . . .
5190 THREE POINTS - MOUND MN
MLS# 5729222 - LAKE HOME | 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS
LAKE MINNETONKA
WELCOME TO THREE POINTS! THIS ADORABLE, CORNER LOT HOME, HAS HAD AMPLE UPDATES IN THE PAST DECADE, INCLUDING NEW ROOF, GUTTERS, UL SHOWER, FLOORING, WINDOWS, . . .
2180 KENWOOD - ORONO MN
MLS# 5732486 - LAKE HOME | 2 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHROOM
LAKE MINNETONKA
4363 WILSHIRE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5741691 - LAKE HOME | 1 BEDROOM | 1 BATHROOM
LAKE MINNETONKA
---SOLD BEFORE PRINT.---LIVE THE LAKE MINNETONKA LIFESTYLE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE WITH THIS TRENDY ONE BEDROOM CONDO! LAKE VIEWS FROM ALL WINDOWS AND BALCONY . . .
4397 WILSHIRE - MOUND MN
MLS# 5728744 - LAKE HOME | 1 BEDROOM | 1 BATHROOM
LAKE MINNETONKA
LOOKING FOR A LAKE-LIVING LIFESTYLE? IT'S HERE AT 4397 WILSHIRE BLVD. E102. ENJOY EVERYTHING THAT LAKE LIVING HAS TO OFFER WITHOUT ALL THE HASSLE OF . . .
Contact John Willard - 612-963-1777
Re: I want to discuss Lake Minnetonka property.
John Willard
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Twin Cities Office
612-963-1777
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34 Listings in Excelsior MN
2 Listings in Greenwood MN
7 Listings in Long Lake MN
1 Listings in Minnetonka Beach MN
7 Listings in Minnetonka MN
18 Listings in Minnetrista MN
27 Listings in Mound MN
20 Listings in Orono MN
2 Listings in Spring Park MN
27 Listings in Wayzata MN
About Lake Minnetonka
It's the gem of Minnesota's metro and one of the most sought-after lake areas in the upper Midwest. Yet despite its fame, Lake Minnetonka is still a surprising oasis in the midst of hectic urban life. The lake - a beautiful maze of interconnected bays and waterways dotted with islands sits only 15 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul. It's known for unmatched natural beauty, small-town ambiance, historic homes and its ability to transport city-weary dwellers into a magical world of boating, swimming, fishing and relaxing sunsets within a matter of minutes. Lake Minnetonka is also known as a playground for some of Minnesota's most affluent families. That history, the natural beauty and ease of escape from urban life, make it a fascinating place to be.
Lake Minnetonka & Its Communities
Ranked the 10th largest lake in Minnesota, Lake Minnetonka spans 14,004 acres and nestles along 125 miles of shoreline. It lies just west/southwest of the Twin Cities. The lake has a maximum depth of 113' and a 10.9' water clarity level. View the DNR Report.
Despite high-density use, Lake Minnetonka is one of the best trophy largemouth bass fishing sites in the state. It's packed with yellow perch, sunfish, northern pike, walleye and muskies, and is the site of several premier fishing tournaments each season. Anglers find friendly waters and experienced guide services. Numerous public boat landings are available for easy access, as well as private boat charter services.
Tucked along the winding shores, the communities of Deephaven, Woodland, Greenwood, Excelsior, Long Lake, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Navarre, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay and Wayzata offer a diversified lifestyle to visitors and lake residents. The surrounding areas are developed and the entire Lake Minnetonka region had a 2005 population of around 100,000. A mix of residential suburban life and small-town lakeside villages, Lake Minnetonka communities offer an eclectic mix of charming antique shops, hip urban cafes, boutiques, marinas, art galleries, sports shops and fine dining.
A Glorious Past
In 1822, two adventurous teenagers, Joe Brown and Will Snelling, paddled their way from Fort Snelling up the Minnehaha Creek and discovered the then un-named lake. For years after, few European settlers visited the blue waters. But the lake and its surrounding land were harvested and held sacred by the Dakotah tribes. (The city of Mound was later named after the presence of Dakotah burial grounds.) It wasn't until the 1851 Treaty of Mendota that the U.S. government acquired 2 million acres of Native American land, including the lake and its surrounding territory. During this time, the area now known as Minneapolis was occupied by the military post, Fort Snelling. During the 1850's the towns of St. Anthony and Minneapolis were established. Lake Minnetonka was named in 1851 after the Dakotah pronunciation "minn-ni-tanka" which meant, "big water."
It didn't take long for settlers to recognize the value of a sprawling lake set so close to a growing population. In 1853 the first hotel was built along the Minnetonka shores. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, The Song of Hiawatha, published in 1855, mentioned Minnehaha Falls and gave the lake and Minnesota national attention.
By 1861, the first steamboat, Governor Ramsey, was launched on the lake, and in 1867, the St. Paul & Pacific Co. established a rail line to the lake. By the 1880's the lake was a booming resort destination. The first inland steamboat with electric lights was crafted in Wayzata in 1881, and the Belle of Minnetonka, a massive 300 ft. steamboat that could carry 2,500 passengers, sailed the lake by 1882. The early 1900's brought streetcars, more resorts and tour boats to the lake. An amusement park was built on Big Island, which at its heyday was a day trip destination for many area families. As the nation's economy dipped and dived into depression, Lake Minnetonka lost its flock of summer tourists, and many of the tour boats ended their illustrious careers sunk off of Big Island. In 1980, the Minnehaha tour boat was raised to the surface and after years of restoration is back in service today as part of the Minnesota Transportation Museum.
Many of the founders of Twin Cities' commerce, including the Pillsburys, Daytons and Burnetts built mansions along the lake. During its long history, Lake Minnetonka has always drawn an elite crowd, and today many of the top Twin Cities executives own Lake Minnetonka Homes.
The Lake Today
Lake Minnetonka is a prestigious lake, with exclusive real estate ownership. Properties situated on the lake sell for anywhere from $500,000 to over $20 million. The wide range in value depends largely on the quality of the lakeshore and the home, although many homes are from the early 20th century. The history of the home and property can be an intriguing aspect for those looking to own a piece of Minnesota's past. Most Lake Minnetonka Homes have between 40-60 feet of shoreline. Property values continue to rapidly increase as demand soars.
While there are no longer active resorts on the lake, the public access and nearby hotels afford vacationers and weekenders easy access to the water. The lake bustles with families and boaters over the hot summer weekends.
Enjoying Lake Minnetonka
Aside from area shopping and art galleries, the communities around Lake Minnetonka provide fun festivals and wonderful restaurants that draw area residents and visitors alike. Activities are geared toward enjoying the lake, and some of the most popular restaurants sit right on the water. Wayzata's Blue Point Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Lord Fletchers on Lake Minnetonka in Spring Park, the Bayside Grille in Excelsior offer succulent cuisine and fantastic lakeside views. A wide range of ethnic restaurants, bars, grilles and clubs offer a variety of tastes. Visitors can charter a boat or partake in a lunch or dinner cruise, which is a unique and relaxing way to explore the lake.
Lake Minnetonka has much to offer those looking for a historic lake atmosphere and modern summer fun. Come to Lake Minnetonka for the fun, experience, history and the delicious cool water that will remind even urban dwellers that Minnesota is a land of natural wonder.
