Mound Homes for Sale

Located right on, in, and around Lake Minnetonka, northwest of the lake, Mound is a lake-surrounded city full of Minnesota lake life. The city offers a bustling downtown area and a strong sense of community history, as well as a small town charm and a lifetime of lake activities.

The city’s most distinctive mark is its lakes. The city itself is surrounded by Dutch Lake, Lake Langdon, Seton Lake, and Black Lake, as well as Harrison Bay, Spring Park Bay, Cooks Bay, and Priest Bay of Lake Minnetonka. If that seems like a lot of lakeshore and lakeside property for one city, that is because over 40% of the city’s five square miles of property are entirely water, giving the city over two full square miles of water. The city has an unparalleled 17 miles of lakeshore property, with 11 of those miles of lakeshore property right on Lake Minnetonka. The city itself is estimated to have over 1,000 docks and even more boats, and there is plenty of room on public docks, with 144 public dock sites, as well as 167 public sites on common lakeshore property, offering a lakeshore lifestyle for even those without lakeshore property right on one of Mound’s many lakes. So buying a home or house in Mound guarantees a lifetime of access to Lake Minnetonka’s lakeside lifestyle.

Of course, there is much more to Mound than just its lakes. Mound offers a quaint small town feel, with just about 10,000 residents spread out across its five square miles and just under 4,000 households. That small town atmosphere gives Mound residents a sense of peace, independence and security, as well as a sense of community and friendliness. The city is home to a total of 27 parks—a huge amount given Mound’s small size. Mound’s downtown center features an active shopping and entertainment center, with a four-story parking ramp and access to bars, restaurants, and activity centers. And Mound is just over 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis, making it a thirty-minute drive to Minneapolis’ city-life to contrast Mound’s small town feel.

In addition to the town’s small town ambiance, the town boasts a rich and exciting history. Interestingly, the city’s history actually begins in prehistory: “Mound,” the city’s name, derives from the prehistoric Indian mounds once found within the city limits. Up until the 19^th century, the Dakota Indians saw the beautiful lake area as sacred ground, home to the last resting places of others. Mound and the Lake Minnetonka area was first discovered by the adventurous young boys from Fort Snelling in 1822, and thirty years later, the Lake Minnetonka area began to be settled and developed. By the turn of the century, with the construction of the Great Northern Railroad, Mound and Lake Minnetonka property became famous as premier resort real estate. In the 20^th century and today, Mound continues to grow and is now proudly the hometown of a number of celebrities, including actor Kevin Sorbo, award-winning writer Lisa Wysocky, and, perhaps most notably, the Andrews Sisters, who, even at the height of their career, annually came back to Mound to enjoy Minnesota summer lake life. Mound is also notable as the birthplace of the Tonka Truck and Tonka Toys.

Buying a home in Mound offers an unparalleled Minnesota lakehome lifestyle and a genuine small-town atmosphere and community. Its rich history and beautiful location has attracted celebrities and continues to attract growth on its beautiful resort property and real estate.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Mound area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Mound 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.

In addition to its 17 miles of lakeside real estate and small town atmosphere, Mound has a number of public and private schools that rank highly in the nation and in the state for test scores and quality of education. Westonka schools are particularly notable for their small class sizes.

Public schools in the area are served by District #277, Westonka Public Schools. They include the following:

Hilltop Primary School, at http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/hilltop/, serves grades preK-4
Shirley Hills Primary School, at http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/shirleyhills/Welcome.html, serves grades preK-4
Grandview Middle School, at http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/grandview/, serves grades 5-7
Mound Westonka High School, at http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/grandview/, serves grades 8-12

In addition to the public schools, Mound also features two private schools:

Our lady of the Lake Catholic School, at http://www.ourladyofthelake.com/school.html, serving grades K-8
Calvary Memorial Christian School, at http://www.cmcschool.com/, serving grades K-8

Prestigious private schools in the metro area include the following:

Providence Academy, at http://www.providenceacademy.org/, a prestigious college preparatory school serving approximately 900 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Plymouth.
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

Al & Alma’s Supper Club and Charter Cruises: Located on a strip of beautiful Lake Minnetonka real estate, Al & Alma’s offers delicious food and wonderful service, whether in the restaurant or on one of Al & Alma’s many boat cruises on the lake.
Scotty B’s Restaurant: If you’re not already a regular customer at Scotty B’s, come in sometime and try some of their homemade soups from scratch or home-style American food. With a good atmosphere and even better service, Scotty B’s makes for great lunches and dinners and is excellent for Sunday brunches.
Asian Bistro: Asian Bistro offers delicious Chinese and Asian meals and takeout for cheap prices right in Mound. In addition to standard sesame chicken and Mongolian beef, they offer delicious stir-fry and a number of vegetarian dishes.
Minnetonka Drive-In: With classic service straight out of the 40’s, Minnetonka Drive-In offers juicy burgers, delicious, fried chicken and onion rings, and root beer floats perfect for hot summer nights by the lake. Great service and nostalgia make this place a must-visit.
Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge: Lord Fletcher’s is almost the ideal restaurant: a beautiful location on Lake Minnetonka with a gorgeous view, delicious food, fast, always-friendly service, and great atmosphere. The restaurant and bar are always bustling and exciting, and the view alone is enough to keep you coming back for more, if not the steaks and sides.

Entertainment

Dailey’s Pub: In addition to Dailey’s great meals, Dailey’s is a great place to go for a drink after work or on the weekends. With a friendly staff, lots of room, large plasma screen TVs, as well as darts and other games, Dailey’s Pub is a great place to spend time with friends.
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.
Blue Wave Scuba: Blue Wave Scuba offers scuba diving lessons and equipment, as well as travel packages to popular destinations. Service is friendly and welcoming, and learning to scuba is a fun and exciting experience.
Old Log Theater: Located on ten acres of historic Lake Minnetonka lakefront property, Old Log Theater offers plays and comedies in a local, historic setting.
Minnetonka Yacht Club: Minnetonka’s Yacht club has beautiful boats and even more beautiful sailing right on Lake Minnetonka. The coach is a world-class sailor and sailors in the club rank internationally. But despite its reputation, Minnetonka Yacht Club is a great place for sailors of any age and any skill level.

Leisure

Mound Bay Park: Mound Bay Park is Mound’s favorite park, located along a sandy beach on beautiful Lake Minnetonka real estate. In addition to its beach, Mound Bay Park is home to a pavilion and picnic facilities, a boat launch, and an open play area.
Lafayette Club: The Lafayette Club is a historic country club right on Lake Minnetonka featuring a classical, historic elegance and modern amenities. It features a grand crystal ballroom, a 9-hole executive-style golf course with beautiful lakeside views, seven tennis courts and active programs for all ages and skill levels, an extensive fitness center, an aquatics center with pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and speed slide, a hotel, docks, and walking trails. Its location and history make it one of the best leisure spots in all of Minnesota.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Open every day of the year (except Thanksgiving and Christmas), Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers a variety of gardens and collections in a variety of settings, from woodlands to prairies to marshes. It’s beautiful and extensive property features 80 miles of trails for leisurely strolls, power hikes, or deep woods biking.
Minnetonka Country Club: The Minnetonka Country Club is just a couple miles from Minnetonka Beach and is home to a full golf course and a number of tennis courts, as well a number of dining facilities.
Minnetonka Yacht Club: Minnetonka’s Yacht club has beautiful boats and even more beautiful sailing right on Lake Minnetonka. The coach is a world-class sailor and sailors in the club rank internationally. But despite its reputation, Minnetonka Yacht Club is a great place for sailors of any age and any skill level.

Churches

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, at http://www.ourladyofthelake.com/
St. John’s Lutheran Church, at http://stjohnsofmound.org/
Freshwater Community Church, at http://freshwaterchurch.org/
Mound Free Evangelical Church, at http://www.moundfree.org/
Bethel United Methodist Church, at http://www.bethelumcmn.org/
Fairview Covenant Church, at http://www.fairviewcovenant.org/

Although Mound is a relatively small town, it does host a number of community events through the year. Of those events, here are a few highlights:

Thursday throughout the summer, the City of Mound hosts Music in the Park. Come down to Mound Bay Park and listen to a wide variety of musical performances, from rock and bluegrass to Japanese drums and Latin American varieties.
In July, Mound hosts an enormous festival called the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. From Thursday to Sunday, everything from fireworks and parades to dances and live music to facepainting, car tours, and boat tours celebrates the lakeside lifestyle of Spring Park and Mound.

These two events are just two highlights of many other events that the City of Mound hosts throughout the year. To discover more events, or to find out more about the events listed above, visit http://www.cityofmound.com/ and click on the “Happenings” tab.

As a city nestled along the west shores of Lake Minnetonka, Mound’s beautiful location enables its beautiful parkland and lakes. The parkland alone is comprised of 27 parks—a huge amount considering Mound’s smaller size. Some of Mound’s more prominent and larger parks include the following:

Mound Bay Park is Mound’s favorite park, located along a sandy beach on beautiful Lake Minnetonka real estate. In addition to its beach, Mound Bay Park is home to a pavilion and picnic facilities, a boat launch, and an open play area
Bay Park
Westonka Recreational Park
Gale Woods

Of course, these are just a small sampling of Mound’s 27 parks. For more information on these and other parks and their amenities, visit http://www.cityofmound.com/.

Mound is also home to a number of lakes. Despite being a small town, the city has 17 miles of shoreline, with eleven on Lake Minnetonka and six on its other lakes. Lakes in the Mound area include the following:

Lake Minnetonka, including Harrison Bay, Spring Park Bay, Cooks Bay, and Priest Bay
Dutch Lake
Lake Langdon
Seton Lake
Black Lake

Mound is also home to a number of smaller lakes and ponds in addition to these lakes.

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