LakefrontWayzata
Hot market$1.66Mmedian list5.5% yr
Walkable downtown, lake access two blocks from dinner, and the #1 school district in Minnesota.
Lake Minnetonka · Twin Cities West Metro
Find your place on Lake Minnetonka.
A big lake, 10 towns that each trade differently, and a boating season worth the long winter wait. This is the guide to living here — real market data neighborhood by neighborhood, and the honest trade-offs, long before you pick up the phone.
10 west-metro towns · Live market data · No-pressure guidance
Guided by Bryce CaldwellRE/MAX Results
Wayzata · Orono · Deephaven · Excelsior · Minnetonka · Eden Prairie
$1.66M
Wayzata median list
$505K
Eden Prairie median list
10
West-metro towns tracked
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Verified Zillow reviews
Median list prices from Zillow (ZHVI + listing aggregates), updated July 2026 and refreshed monthly. Reviews: Bryce Caldwell’s verified Zillow profile.
Where you want to live
Which west-metro neighborhood fits your move?
Lake Minnetonka and the west metro offer distinct choices in walkability, water access, lot size, and price. Start with the town that fits your daily life; the current price shown under each name is refreshed monthly.
Lakefront
EstatesOrono
Limited inventory$1.62Mmedian list6.5% yr
Wooded acreage and private drives on the north shore. The west metro's quiet ceiling.
LakesideDeephaven
Low supply$1.76Mmedian list3.7% yr
Old-growth lanes and dock rights minutes from the channel. Established and quiet.
EstablishedMinnetonka
Active$407Kmedian list3.5% yr
Mature, leafy, and central — the reliable move-up address with the 276 schools.
FamilyEden Prairie
Balanced$505Kmedian list2.9% yr
Top-five schools, 130+ miles of trails, and the best commute in the metro. The value play.
WaterfrontExcelsior
Trending$818Ktypical value0.3% yr
A true village on the water — porches, sailboats, and patio suppers walkable from home.
LakesideShorewood
Steady$975Kmedian list4.6% yr
Quiet, wooded, and next to Excelsior — the 276 schools with a little more yard.
EstatesMinnetrista
Low supply$844Kmedian list2.7% yr
The rural west edge of the lake — acreage, new construction, and room to breathe.
Lake communityMound
West lake$395Kmedian list1.5% yr
A compact west-lake city with Westonka schools, 37 parks and open spaces, and dock access that must be verified by property.
FamilyPlymouth
Active$505Kmedian list2.1% yr
One of Minnesota's largest suburbs — parks, jobs, and an easy northwest commute.
Median prices from Zillow (ZHVI + listing aggregates), updated July 2026and refreshed monthly. Where a town’s list price isn’t reported, its typical home value is shown.
The market, right now
What do homes cost across the Lake Minnetonka west metro?
Home prices vary sharply by town across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. The current data below ranges from $395K in Mound up to $1.76M on the Deephaven shoreline and shows each town’s year-over-year change and available inventory.
| Town | Median price | 1-yr change | Homes for sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deephaven | $1.76M | 3.7% | 23 |
| Wayzata | $1.66M | 5.5% | 70 |
| Orono | $1.62M | 6.5% | 63 |
| Shorewood | $975K | 4.6% | 36 |
| Minnetrista | $844K | 2.7% | 52 |
| Excelsior | $818Ktypical* | 0.3% | 6 |
| Eden Prairie | $505K | 2.9% | 230 |
| Plymouth | $505K | 2.1% | 308 |
| Minnetonka | $407K | 3.5% | 209 |
| Mound | $395K | 1.5% | 74 |
Source: Zillow (ZHVI + listing aggregates) via RapidAPI, data through June 2026— refreshed monthly. “Median price” is the median list price of homes on the market. *Where Zillow doesn't report a town's list price, its typical home value (ZHVI) is shown instead.
Why families move here
Which school districts serve the Lake Minnetonka west metro?
Wayzata, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Orono are the four public districts most often considered with a west-metro move. Their boundaries can change from one street to the next, so use this comparison to narrow towns, then verify a specific address.
#1in
Minnesota
Minnesota
Wayzata Public Schools (ISD 284)
Serves Wayzata · much of Plymouth
Wayzata High School
95%
on-time graduation
#2in
Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnetonka Public Schools (ISD 276)
Serves Minnetonka · Deephaven · Excelsior · Shorewood
Minnetonka High School
97%
on-time graduation
#4in
Minnesota
Minnesota
Eden Prairie Schools (ISD 272)
Serves Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie Senior High School
94%
on-time graduation
#5in
Minnesota
Minnesota
Orono Public Schools ISD 278
Serves Orono · north shore
Orono Senior High School
98%
on-time graduation
District rankings: Niche 2026 Best School Districts. Graduation rates: U.S. News 2025-26 & NCES, against a ~84% Minnesota average. Attendance boundaries can split a single street — Bryce confirms the exact address before you tour.
Compare all west-metro districts →Recent sales
Recently sold with Bryce
Real listings, pulled from Bryce’s Zillow profile — his current active listing plus homes he’s recently helped clients buy and sell across the west metro, from Minneapolis and Edina to the Lake Minnetonka corridor.
For sale$215,000
1920 S 1st St #409 · Minneapolis, MN
2 bd2 ba
Just sold$475,000
4901 33rd Ave S · Minneapolis, MN
2 bd3 ba1,483 sqft
Just sold$385,000
19382 Euclid Path · Farmington, MN
4 bd2 ba2,231 sqft
Just sold$325,000
5100 France Ave S #305 · Edina, MN
2 bd2 ba2,076 sqft
Just sold$303,000
1195 Colette Pl · Saint Paul, MN
3 bd1 ba1,728 sqft
Just sold$340,000
10319 Nicollet Ave S · Bloomington, MN
3 bd1 ba2,114 sqft
The west metro life
Some markets you buy into. This one you live in.
Golden-hour water, morning trails, a dock that’s yours by June. The lifestyle is the whole point — the house is just how you get there.
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The west metro guide
More than listings. A resource for the community.
Start with the practical guides I’d point a new neighbor toward: restaurants, trails, lake access, and school-boundary questions.
Restaurants
Where I take clients after a showing — dock dining on the lake to the weeknight spots locals actually use.
Parks & Trails
The regional parks, beaches, and the Dakota Trail — 130+ miles of connected paths across the west metro.
Lake Access
Public launches, parking, and the practical details to check before you put a boat in the water.
Schools
Wayzata 284, Eden Prairie 272, Orono 278 — the districts that drive west-metro home values, mapped by address.
In their words
What clients say
No stock quotes, no borrowed logos — just people from these towns.
“Bryce was phenomenal to work with. His communication and attitude were excellent from day one, and he gave us fantastic advice while always respecting our timeline.”
Bloomington seller
Bloomington, MN
“Bryce is absolutely amazing — so cool, chill, and knowledgeable. He made my fiance and me feel comfortable through the whole home-buying process.”
Tyler P.
White Bear, MN
“The best experience we have had. Low key, low stress, and so well informed. The process was seamless.”
Jeff
Ham Lake, MN
Local intelligence
From the blog
The guides I write for clients before they ever tour a house — honest, specific, and built on what actually sells here.
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Lake Minnetonka, answered
Questions buyers ask about the lake
The straight answers Bryce Caldwell gives clients before they tour — on towns, prices, schools, and what living here is actually like.
Who is the best real estate agent for the Lake Minnetonka area?
There is no single best agent for every Lake Minnetonka move; the right fit depends on your town, property type, and priorities. Bryce Caldwell of RE/MAX Results is a Minnesota-licensed, full-time west-metro agent who covers Wayzata, Orono, Deephaven, Minnetonka, Excelsior, and Eden Prairie. He writes the neighborhood guides on this site and helps buyers weigh the honest trade-offs between towns before they tour a home.
What towns are on Lake Minnetonka?
The main communities directly on Lake Minnetonka include Wayzata and Orono on the north shore, Excelsior, Shorewood, and Deephaven on the south shore, and Minnetrista at the rural western end. Nearby Minnetonka and Plymouth sit just off the water. Each town has its own price range, school district, and character — from walkable Wayzata to acreage-first Minnetrista — covered in the neighborhood guides here.
What is the median home price on Lake Minnetonka?
There is no single median — home prices on Lake Minnetonka vary sharply by town. Wayzata is the most expensive, with a median list price around $1.66M, followed by Orono near $1.62M and Deephaven near $1.76M. South-shore Excelsior runs about $818K, while nearby Minnetonka sits near $407K. Lakefront estates on any bay routinely exceed those figures.
What are the best school districts near Lake Minnetonka?
Four highly rated public districts serve the Lake Minnetonka area. Wayzata District 284 — often ranked #1 in Minnesota — covers Wayzata and much of Plymouth. Minnetonka District 276 serves Minnetonka, Deephaven, Excelsior, and Shorewood. Orono District 278 covers the north shore, and Eden Prairie District 272 consistently ranks in the state's top five. Attendance boundaries can split a single street, so confirm the address before you buy.
Is Lake Minnetonka a good place to live?
Yes, for the right buyer. Lake Minnetonka offers extensive shoreline, top-rated schools, walkable downtowns in Wayzata and Excelsior, and a genuine boating culture from May through October. The honest trade-off is cost: lakefront homes and the best school districts command a premium, winters are long, and the most walkable towns have smaller lots. Buyers who want space and privacy over walkability lean toward Orono or Minnetrista instead.
Go deeper in the Wayzata neighborhood guide, compare districts in the best school districts near Lake Minnetonka, or pick the right water in the best bays to buy on Lake Minnetonka.