Medina Homes for Sale

Medina is an outer suburb north of Lake Minnetonka and west of Plymouth, making Medina real estate notable for its independence, tranquility and remote suburban location. Despite being a rather large suburb—there are 27 total square miles of Medina property—Medina is home to only 4,000 people, giving it a comparatively small population density. Medina’s uniquely sparse layout makes it stand out from other Minneapolis suburbs: its sparse population makes it an ideal location for those seeking the quiet serenity and open space of Minnesota lakeside real estate without sacrificing location—Medina’s convenient location is only a few miles from the shopping centers of Twin Cities suburbs and the excitement of downtown Minneapolis.

Medina’s real estate stands apart from the rest of Minnesota real estate and other suburban real estate in that Medina real estate offers a level of privacy and independence to which other suburbs cannot even compare. With a total of almost 18,000 acres in the city of Medina, only 4,000 residents, and only 1,300 households, the average Medina homeowner can own over thirteen acres to him or herself—a level of privacy to which other suburbs cannot even compare. And, like other Minnesotan cities and homes, Medina real estate offers an abundance of lakeshore and lakeside property. In total, the city offers almost one and a half square miles of water and lakeshore, making private, luxurious cabins and lakehomes just as available as private townhomes.

But what makes Medina unique is not only its privacy, serenity, and lakeside luxury—it is its combination of peaceful serenity and convenient location. Medina is only a few miles from Wayzata Boulevard shopping or Plymouth’s bustling downtown areas, restaurants, and venues. Go a few extra miles and Maple Grove’s Arbor Lakes offers as many shopping and entertainment venues as you could possibly need. And if you’d like to escape to the city for a night or two, Minneapolis is only 20 miles and a half-hour drive away. There is more than one city in Minnesota that offers a remote tranquility, but Medina is unique by being remote and yet simultaneously conveniently close.

Of course, that’s not all Medina has to offer. The city is home to seven local parks, three nature areas, and two regional and state parks. Those parks are home to exciting events year-round, from wooded horseback riding to little league baseball events to making maple syrup. Medina is also home to an extensive trail system that allow for walking, jogging, and bike-riding through the city’s beautiful wooded and lakeside property and scenery. The city offers a highly-reputable public golf course as well as a number of athletic fields for the city’s organized sports as well as for public recreation.

But despite Medina’s peaceful setting, it still manages to maintain a strong economy. Medina is home to Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of neighborhood vehicles, with revenue in the multiple billions. And there are a number of other major companies in Medina’s local area—in Plymouth and in Wayzata—making working from Medina an easy prospect.

Medina’s location—only a few minutes from downtown Plymouth or Wayzata—enable Medina homeowners to experience the tranquility of a peaceful cabin simultaneously with the convenience of a major suburb. Shopping and entertainment can be found in the close, major suburbs, as well as in Minneapolis. This unique combination, in addition to its lakeside homes and extensive parkland, make buying a home in Medina a purchase unlike any other.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Medina area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Medina real estate, or have questions we are ready to help. Simply call or text Travis Senenfelder at 651-216-9466 or send us a message online here.

Medina offers not only a unique combination of private serenity and suburban convenience but also quality education. Buying a home in Maple Plain ensures your children’s development and success in Medina’s great schools.

Medina public schools are mostly either within the Orono district or the Wayzata district. Public schools maintained by Orono public school district #278 include the following:

Schumann Elementary, serving 525 students in grades K-2
Orono Intermediate School, serving 575 students in grades 3-5
Orono Middle School, serving 700 students in grades 6-8
Orono High School, serving 850 students in grades 9-12

Public schools maintained by the Wayzata public school district #284 include the following:

Birchview Elementary, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/birchview/, serving approximately 600 students in grades K-5
Gleason Lake Elementary, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/gleasonlake/, serving approximately 600 students in grades K-5
Greenwood Elementary, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/greenwood/, serving approximately 650 students in grades K-5
Kimberly Lane Elementary, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/kimberlylane/, serving approximately 600 students in grades K-5
Oakwood Elementary, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/oakwood/, serving approximately 600 students in grades K-5
Plymouth Creek Elementary, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/plymouthcreek/, serving approximately 700 students in grades K-5
Sunset Hill Elementary, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/sunsethill/, serving approximately 650 students in grades K-5
Wayzata East Middle School, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ems/, serving approximately 1,300 students in grades 6-8
Wayzata Central Middle School, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/cms/, serving approximately 1,300 students in grades 6-8
Wayzata West Middle School, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/wms/, serving approximately 1,300 students in grades 6-8
Wayzata High School, at http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/whs/, serving 3,500 students in grades 9-12. Wayzata High School is consistently ranked as one of the top high schools in the nation.

Medina also has a number of private schools in the area:

Saints Peter and Paul Academy, at http://www.saintspeterandpaul.com/academy, a Catholic school serving grades preK-8
Providence Academy, at http://www.providenceacademy.org/, a prestigious college preparatory school serving approximately 900 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Plymouth.
Cedarcrest Academy, a private, Roman-Catholic school serving grades preK-8
Heritage Christian Academy, at http://www.heritageweb.org/Home, serving grades K-12

Prestigious private schools in the metro area include the following:

The Blake School, at http://www.blakeschool.org/, serving approximately 1,350 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12, with a lower school in Wayzata, a middle school in Hopkins and a high school in downtown Minneapolis
Breck School, at http://www.breckschool.org/, a private, Episcopal school serving approximately 1,200 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Golden Valley Minnesota

Restaurants

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano: Biaggi’s is home to delicious Italian, American, and seafood dishes with outstanding service, great wine, and great atmosphere. The ambiance is great for a night out with friends or with family or for a quick lunch while stopping by in Maple Grove from your Medina home.
Claddagh Irish Pub: Claddagh is an authentic Irish restaurant and pub with a fantastic ambience and occasional live music. Claddagh is home to great food and an even better beer selection, making it a great visit for lunch or for a night out with friends.
3 Squares Restaurant: 3 Squares serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of burgers and American meals for relatively low prices. Located right in Arbor Lakes, 3 Squares is a great place to stop by after shopping.
Birch’s Restaurant: Birch’s Restaurant is home to a number of delicious Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Birch’s is a neighborhood gem right on Wayzata Boulevard with a vibrant bar scene, making it a great stop for business meetings, romantic dinners, or anytime you want good food!
Sunsets on Wayzata Bay Restaurant: Sunsets is a restaurant on a beautiful strip of Lake Minnetonka lakeshore property in a gorgeous Wayzata real estate locale. The atmosphere is welcoming and beautiful, as are, as the name would suggest, the views. Sunsets is home to delicious burgers, steaks, sandwiches, and all other kinds of foods, as well as a great list of wines and drinks. And as they are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunsets makes for a great place to eat if you buy a home in Maple Plain.

Entertainment

Medina Entertainment Center: Medina Entertainment center is home to a number of entertainment venues, including live music, 12 total bowling lanes, a ballroom dance floor, a restaurant, and a bar and patio. The center is a great place to visit any time, for special celebrations or just for fun, and its many options make it a fun place for anyone. While not directly in Long Lake, it’s certainly worth a visit.
Plymouth Cinema 12: Plymouth Cinema is home to ten movie theatres showing the latest in Hollywood entertainment. The movie theatres are clean, quiet, and comfortable, and the snacks and staff are there to make your experience worthwhile every time. It’s a short drive from Medina makes for a great movie night or afternoon any day of the week.
Chanhassen Dinner Theater: In addition to its delicious meals, the Chanhassen Dinner Theater provides quality theatrical and musical entertainment that is appreciated and renowned throughout the Twin Cities Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Visit http://www.chanhassentheatres.com/ to learn more or to hear more about upcoming shows.
Plymouth Playhouse: The Plymouth Playhouse has been putting on local theatrical shows since 1974 and continues to be a well-loved community favorite, putting on a number of shows and musicals for wonderful theatrical entertainment close to your Medina home.
Guthrie Theatre: The Guthrie is Minnesota’s most famous and most prestigious theatre, and has been argued to be the best American off-Broadway theatre. Show after show, the Guthrie wows its audience with the very best in live theatre, and the experience is certainly worth the drive from Medina homes.

Leisure

Baker National Golf Course: Baker National Golf Course is a wonderfully kept public, 18 hole course right east of Lake Independence in a beautiful setting. The course is challenging and the snack bar and multiple driving ranges are welcome additions to a great course.
Wayzata Country Club: Wayzata Country Club has so much to offer, with a full 18-hole course golf course and a junior 6-hole course, as well as professional lessons for golf and tennis. The club is also home to a number of restaurants, a European spa, a full pool and a kiddie pool, a trap and skeet shooting range, and, in the winter, ice skating, hockey, sledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. And the club is conveniently close to Medina homes, making it a wonderful country club to visit.
Wayzata Yacht Club: Wayzata Yacht Club is home to one of the United States’ largest sailboat racing programs with a number of Lake Minnetonka racing programs as well as a few Lake Superior programs. The club is also home to a nationally recognized sailing school, with summer day camps and youth racing programs. Any Medina home or family with a passion for sailing and boating should certainly look into the community at the Wayzata Yacht Club.
Long Lake Park and Campground: Long Lake Park and Campground is Long Lake’s home for camping, fishing, scuba diving, exploring nature trails, and more. With 91 campsites and 53 acres of woods and a number of trails, Long Lake Park and Campground is Long Lake’s home for outdoor recreation, and is only a few miles south of any Medina home.
Medina Wosfield Woods: Wosfield woods offer a number of recreational activities throughout the year, from horseback rides in autumn right as the leaves change color, to tapping maple syrup from its rich trees, to hunting activities and more. The woods are home to a number of activities in a beautiful setting, making it a great place to frequent with the family for any Medina home.

Churches and Religious Communities

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community, at http://www.hnoj.org/
Peace Lutheran Church, at http://www.peaceofplymouth.org/
St. Anne’s Catholic Church, at http://www.saintannehamel.org/
Trinity Lutheran Church, at http://www.trinitylonglake.org/
Woodridge Church, at http://www.woodridgechurch.org/
Plymouth Baha’i Community, at http://www.bahai.org/
Messiah United Methodist Church, at http://www.messiahchurch.org/
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, at http://www.stedwards-mn.org/
Calvin Presbyterian Church, at http://www.calvinchurch.net/
Maple Plain Seventh Day Adventist Church, at http://www.mapleplainsda.org/

The city of Medina is home to a thriving community that hosts a number of events throughout the year. From music and festivals to community athletic events, Medina always has some activity during the year. Here are a few highlights throughout the year:

In September, Medina hosts the Medina Celebration Day, an all-day celebration for all the families and the entire community to enjoy fun, games, and activities for the whole family at Hamel Legion Park!
The Fireman’s 5K walk and jog encourages fitness and community building, all while supporting the Long Lake fire department.
During Easter, the Hamel Community Building hosts an Easter Egg Hunt. Families and children especially will enjoy the thrill of seeking out candy with their community

These events are only a representative sampling of Medina’s events throughout the year. For more information on news and these and other events, visit http://www.ci.medina.mn.us/news/news.htm.

Medina is home to an abundance of beautiful land and lakes, with 5% of Medina property comprised entirely of lakes and the rest of the city full of forests and open green spaces. The city is home to 12 parks and nature areas, including among them these prominent parks and areas:

The Medina Wosfield woods offer a number of recreational activities throughout the year, from horseback rides in autumn right as the leaves change color, to tapping maple syrup from its rich trees, to hunting activities and more. The woods are home to a number of activities in a beautiful setting, making it a great place to frequent with the family for any Medina home.
Long Lake Park and Campground is Long Lake’s home for camping, fishing, scuba diving, exploring nature trails, and more. With 91 campsites and 53 acres of woods and a number of trails, Long Lake Park and Campground is Long Lake’s home for outdoor recreation, and is only a few miles south of any Medina home.
Holy Name Park
Lakeshore Park
Maple Park
Walnut Park
Baker Park reserve

For more information on these and other parks and their amenities, visit http://www.ci.medina.mn.us/parks-n-trails/parks.htm.

In addition to its beautiful parkland, Medina is also home to a number of lakes. A few of the larger lakes include the following:

Lake Independence
Katrina Lake
Halfmoon Lake
Spurzem Lake
Wolsfield Lake
Peter Lake
Lake Sarah
Long Lake

In addition to these larger, more prominent lakes, Medina is also home to a number of smaller lakes and ponds.

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