New listing$1,895,000
342 Ferndale Road N · Wayzata
5 bd4 ba4,820 sqft
The neighborhood
What Shorewood is actually like to live in
Shorewood wraps around Excelsior on the south shore, and it is the quieter, more residential version of that life.
You get the same Minnetonka 276 schools and a five-minute drive to Water Street, usually with a bigger lot and a lower price than downtown Excelsior.
It is a good fit for families who want lake proximity and space over walkability, and it does not turn over as fast as the flashier towns.
On the market
Homes for sale in Shorewood 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 Shorewood 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 district
- Feeds Minnetonka High School
Commute
- 18 min to I-494
- 28 min to downtown Minneapolis
Parks & Trails
- Freeman Park
- Lake Minnetonka access points
- Dakota Rail Regional Trail
Dining
- Excelsior's Water Street, five minutes away
- Local spots along Hwy 7
- Lakeside seasonal dining
From Bryce
“Shorewood is Excelsior's quieter neighbor. Same great schools, a little more yard, a little less price. If you want the south-shore life but do not need to walk to dinner, this is where I look.”
Bryce Caldwell · RE/MAX Results · Shorewood specialist
Local knowledge
Bryce’s picks in Shorewood
Park
Freeman Park
Trails and ballfields, rarely crowded.
Google 4.6
Dining · Main Street
Excelsior (next door)
Your walkable downtown is five minutes away.
Local favorite
Good to know
Common questions about Shorewood, MN
What school district is Shorewood MN in?
Shorewood is served by Minnetonka Public Schools, District 276 — the same top-rated district as Excelsior and Deephaven.
Is Shorewood MN a good place to live?
Yes — Shorewood offers quiet, wooded neighborhoods, the Minnetonka 276 school district, and lake access, typically with larger lots and lower prices than neighboring Excelsior.
Market report
Shorewood market update — June 2026
22
Active listings
41 days
Avg days on market
$312/sqft
Price per sq ft
$720,000
Median list price
Shorewood is a steady, low-turnover market. Buyers who miss out in Excelsior often find better value and more yard one town over, and the schools are identical.
Source: NorthstarMLS · Updated June 2026
Local intel
Living in Shorewood
Everything about Shorewood and the lake around it — the schools, the water, the trails, and where to eat.
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
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 Shorewood
Excelsior
from $650KA true village on the water — porches, sailboats, and patio suppers walkable from home.
Deephaven
from $800KOld-growth lanes and dock rights minutes from the channel. Established and quiet.
Minnetrista
from $700KThe rural west edge of the lake — acreage, new construction, and room to breathe.
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