New listing$1,895,000
342 Ferndale Road N · Wayzata
5 bd4 ba4,820 sqft
The neighborhood
What Minnetonka is actually like to live in
Minnetonka is the practical center of the west metro. It is wooded, it is well-run, and it sits on top of the 276 school district that draws families from all over the Twin Cities.
This is a wide market — you can buy a solid family home in the $600s or a walkout on a wooded acre near $1.5M. That range is why it stays busy.
The commute is the quiet advantage. You are minutes from I-394 and Highway 62, so downtown, the airport, and the western suburbs are all easy.
You are not on the lake here, but you are close to it, and you get more house for the money than the shoreline towns just west.
On the market
Homes for sale in Minnetonka right now
A live look at what’s moving, pulled from NorthstarMLS. The full IDX search opens once the feed is wired in — for now these are representative of the Minnetonka market.
New listing
Price reduced$1,249,000
18 Bracketts Point Road · Orono
4 bd4 ba3,610 sqft
Just sold$2,650,000
205 Lake Street · Excelsior
5 bd5 ba5,240 sqft
New listing$624,900
9411 Preserve Trail · Eden Prairie
4 bd3 ba2,940 sqft
The lifestyle
What it’s like to live here
Schools
- Minnetonka ISD 276 — top-tier, high demand
- Hopkins ISD 270 serves eastern portions
Commute
- 10 min to I-394
- 20 min to downtown Minneapolis
Parks & Trails
- Purgatory Creek Park
- Minnetonka Regional trails
- Ridgedale-area green space
Dining
- Ridgedale dining and shops
- Local mainstays along Minnetonka Blvd
- Ten minutes to Wayzata
From Bryce
“Minnetonka is where I send families who want the 276 schools and more square footage than the lakefront towns give you for the same money. It is not flashy. It is the smart, durable buy — and it holds value through every kind of market.”
Bryce Caldwell · RE/MAX Results · Minnetonka specialist
Local knowledge
Bryce’s picks in Minnetonka
Park · Trail
Purgatory Creek Park
Boardwalks and water views right off the highway.
Google 4.7
Shopping
Ridgedale
The everyday hub — you'll end up here weekly.
Google 4.3
School
Minnetonka ISD 276
The single biggest driver of demand in this town.
Highly rated
Good to know
Common questions about Minnetonka, MN
What is the median home price in Minnetonka MN?
The median home price in Minnetonka is approximately $685,000 as of June 2026, according to NorthstarMLS. The market spans starter homes in the $500,000s to wooded estates above $1.5 million.
What school district is Minnetonka MN in?
Most of Minnetonka is served by Minnetonka Public Schools, District 276, with eastern portions in Hopkins District 270. Both are strong, well-funded districts.
Is Minnetonka MN a good place to live?
Yes — Minnetonka offers top-rated schools, wooded lots, an easy commute to Minneapolis, and more home for the money than the lakefront towns to the west. It is a dependable move-up market.
Market report
Minnetonka market update — June 2026
96
Active listings
34 days
Avg days on market
$291/sqft
Price per sq ft
$685,000
Median list price
Minnetonka is the busiest market on this list — 96 active listings and a 34-day average mean well-priced homes still sell fast. This is where move-up buyers and sellers have the most room to make a clean trade.
Source: NorthstarMLS · Updated June 2026
Local intel
Living in Minnetonka
Everything about Minnetonka and the lake around it — the schools, the water, the trails, and where to eat.
Schools
Wayzata vs. Minnetonka Schools: How the Two Giants Actually Compare
Both are A+ top-five Minnesota districts, but Wayzata 284 sits at #1 statewide while Minnetonka 276 runs a full IB Diploma Programme Wayzata does not. Here's how to choose.
7 min read
Schools
Which School District Is My Minnetonka Address In? (It Could Be Any of Three)
The city of Minnetonka is split across three school districts — Minnetonka 276, Wayzata 284, and Hopkins 270 — so two houses on the same street can feed different schools. Here is how to check before you write an offer.
6 min read
Waterfront guide
The Best Bays to Buy On Lake Minnetonka — A Local's Ranking
Lake Minnetonka is really a chain of bays, each with its own price, boat traffic, and feel. Here's how I steer waterfront buyers to the right one.
7 min read
Lake life
The Best Bays to Buy On Lake Minnetonka: A Bay-by-Bay Guide
A bay-by-bay ranking of where to buy on Lake Minnetonka — the deep-water resale bays (Lower Lake North, Lower Lake South, Smithtown), the walkable prestige bays (Wayzata, Browns, Excelsior), and the quiet no-wake coves — with real depth numbers and price anchors.
8 min read
Lake life
How Deep Is Lake Minnetonka? Bays, Depth, and Navigation Basics
Lake Minnetonka's deepest point is 113 feet in Crystal Bay, and it averages about 30 feet across 14,528 acres. Here's how the bays, channels, and depth rules actually work.
7 min read
Lake life
Every Public Swimming Beach on Lake Minnetonka (and Nearby): Hours, Fees, Lifeguards
The free and paid public swim beaches around Lake Minnetonka — Wayzata, Excelsior Commons, Baker Park Reserve, and the chlorinated swim pond at Lake Minnetonka Regional Park — with hours, lifeguard status, and the parking rules that trip up visitors.
7 min read
Nearby
Neighborhoods near Minnetonka
Deephaven
from $800KOld-growth lanes and dock rights minutes from the channel. Established and quiet.
Eden Prairie
from $450KTop-five schools, 130+ miles of trails, and the best commute in the metro. The value play.
Wayzata
from $900KWalkable downtown, lake access two blocks from dinner, and the #1 school district in Minnesota.
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