New listing$1,895,000
342 Ferndale Road N · Wayzata
5 bd4 ba4,820 sqft
The neighborhood
What Minnetrista is actually like to live in
Minnetrista is the western frontier of the lake — the place people go when they want land and new construction over walkability.
You get large lots, newer homes, and an open, rural feel, all within reach of the western bays of Lake Minnetonka.
It sits in the Westonka 277 district and trades a longer commute for space and quiet. This is a lifestyle choice, and the buyers who want it know exactly what they are after.
On the market
Homes for sale in Minnetrista 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 Minnetrista 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
- Westonka ISD 277
- Small-town district feel
Commute
- 25 min to I-394
- 35 min to downtown Minneapolis
Parks & Trails
- Gale Woods Farm
- Western Lake Minnetonka bays
- Regional trail connections
Dining
- Mound and Navarre nearby
- Western-bay lakeside spots
- Short drive to Excelsior
From Bryce
“Minnetrista is for the buyer who wants acreage and a new build and does not mind the drive. You get space you simply cannot find closer in. I am honest about the commute up front — for the right family it is a fair trade.”
Bryce Caldwell · RE/MAX Results · Minnetrista specialist
Local knowledge
Bryce’s picks in Minnetrista
Park · Farm
Gale Woods Farm
Working farm and trails on the lake. Kids love it.
Google 4.8
Waterfront
Western bays
Quieter water, more privacy, better prices per foot.
Local favorite
Good to know
Common questions about Minnetrista, MN
What school district is Minnetrista MN in?
Minnetrista is served primarily by Westonka Public Schools, District 277, a small west-lake district.
Is Minnetrista MN a good place to live?
Yes — Minnetrista suits buyers who want acreage, newer construction, and a rural feel near the western end of Lake Minnetonka, in exchange for a longer commute to downtown.
Market report
Minnetrista market update — June 2026
31
Active listings
66 days
Avg days on market
$276/sqft
Price per sq ft
$895,000
Median list price
Minnetrista is where the lake's new construction is happening. Inventory is thin and lot-dependent — value here is about the land as much as the house.
Source: NorthstarMLS · Updated June 2026
Local intel
Living in Minnetrista
Everything about Minnetrista and the lake around it — the schools, the water, the trails, and where to eat.
Trails & parks
The Dakota Rail Trail: A 15-Mile Paved Ride Through 7 Lake Minnetonka Towns
A fully paved, flat 14.84-mile rail trail linking Wayzata, Orono, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, Mound, Minnetrista and St. Bonifacius — and where to stop for food along the way.
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
Lake life
Every Public Boat Launch on Lake Minnetonka (and Which One to Use)
The public accesses on Lake Minnetonka — Grays Bay, Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, North Arm, Carsons Bay, Surfside, and Spring Park — with lane counts, trailer parking, which ramp drops you closest to Big Island and the Lower Lake, and the LMCD rules every launcher needs to know.
6 min read
Nearby
Neighborhoods near Minnetrista
Orono
from $1.2MWooded acreage and private drives on the north shore. The west metro's quiet ceiling.
Shorewood
from $550KQuiet, wooded, and next to Excelsior — the 276 schools with a little more yard.
Excelsior
from $650KA true village on the water — porches, sailboats, and patio suppers walkable from home.
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