Wayzata Homes for Sale

Wayzata is a beautiful city located along the northwest shoreline of Lake Minnetonka. With a beautiful view of Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata could be said to be in the perfect location of Minnesota and Minneapolis suburbs—close, but not too close, to the city, right along Lake Minnetonka and between a number of other lakes, in a developed area with close conveniences. Because of its unique combination of convenience and natural beauty, Wayzata is home to some of the most popular and most highly valued houses and properties in the Twin Cities.

Wayzata features miles of shoreline among many naturally beautiful lakes. The city is close to Hadley Lake, Gleason Lake, Parkers Lake, and, most prominently, Lake Minnetonka. The city of Wayzata is primarily located along the shoreline of Wayzata Bay, though it also features access to the more secluded Grays Bay and the open Browns Bay. And unlike many other suburbs along Lake Minnetonka, much of the shoreline along Lake Minnetonka is not residential, but commercial. Thus many restaurants and other venues are located right along the lake, allowing residents of Wayzata unparalleled dining experiences and wonderful shopping experiences in Wayzata’s beautiful downtown area. Of course, in addition to the commercial Lake Minnetonka shoreline real estate, there is much Lake Minnetonka shoreline that is residential, making buying a home on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata easy and available to buyers looking for a beautiful lake home in one of the Twin Cities’ best suburbs. Residents who forego buying a home directly on the shoreline can enjoy Wayzata’s public parks and beaches, making the lakeside lifestyle of Wayzata available to all its residents.

In addition to the city’s beautiful lakes and picturesque shoreline views, the city also has a rich history that enhances the atmosphere of the city. The Mdewakanton Dakota Indians, a division of the Sioux nation, who originally inhabited the area, valued its beautiful lakes and lands for the rich hunting and fishing it afforded. The area was soon claimed by French explorers, but Wayzata was sold to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. For decades, the closest American Settlement was at Fort Snelling, in modern day St. Paul. In 1851, the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux enabled settlement of northern areas, and soon Wayzata was settled and named. The name Wayzata derives from word Waziyata. Waziya was an American Indian god of the North—a giant who blew the cold winds from his mouth. With the suffix “ta” added, the name meant “Shore of Waziya” or “Shore of the North.” As settlement continued, James J. Hill extended his Great Northern Railroad through Minneapolis’ western territories, and Lake Minnetonka quickly developed into a resort area. In 1930, US Route 12 opened access to the city, and its population doubled in the decade. By the 50’s, Wayzata had doubled in size and quickly developed its modern shopping centers to meet the daily needs of residents.

The city’s rich history has lead right into its modern development, with shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues along Wayzata Boulevard and along Lake Minnetonka shoreline. The city’s full development, in addition to shopping and convenience centers, has enabled Wayzata to develop a fantastic school system. Newsweek has ranked Wayzata High School as one of the nation’s best schools, and all the schools in the Wayzata district rank highly, both at the national level and at the state level. The city also features two of the most prestigious private schools in the Twin Cities area—the lower school of Blake, and Providence Academy, located a few miles away in Plymouth. Thus the city’s development affords some of the best features of major suburbs.

Buying a home in Wayzata is buying a house tucked away near or along scenic Lake Minnetonka lakeshore. But despite its secluded, serene setting, a house in Wayzata also affords access to some of the Twin Cities best restaurants and shopping centers in one of the Twin Cities’ most beautiful locations. Together with its lakes, schools, and location, Wayzata makes for a great place to call home.

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

Buying a home in Wayzata means not only buying property in one of the Twin Cities most scenic and most beautiful locations but also ensuring close, convenient, top-quality education for your children. Wayzata residents can select from either great local public schools or prestigious local private schools.

Wayzata is served by Wayzata public school district #284. Public schools within the district include the following:

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

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

The Blake School, at http://www.blakeschool.org/, serves approximately 1,350 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12. The lower school is located in Wayzata, whereas the middle school is in Hopkins and the high school is in downtown Minneapolis
St. Therese Catholic School, at http://www.st-therese.org/st-therese-school/, serves students grade preK-8
Redeemer Lutheran School, at http://www.redeemerwayzata.org/, serves students in grades preK-8

Prestigious private schools in the metro area include the following:

Providence Academy, at http://www.providenceacademy.org/, a prestigious college preparatory school serves approximately 900 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Plymouth.
Breck School, at http://www.breckschool.org/, a private, Episcopal school serves approximately 1,200 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Golden Valley Minnesota

Restaurants

Sunsets on Wayzata Bay Restaurant: Sunsets is 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 Wayzata.
Blue Point Restaurant & Oyster Bar: Blue Point features fresh, delicious seafood, steaks, and American meals. Located right along Lake Minnetonka, with gorgeous views, and top-notch service, this restaurant is great place for anyone, but especially seafood lovers.
Istanbul Bistro: This local, cozy bistro features Turkish and Middle-Eastern cuisine. Food is fresh and flavorful, and with its low prices, you’ll be sure to be hooked after your first gyro.
Wayzata Eatery & Wine Bar: Wayzata Eatery & Wine Bar is home to consistently fabulous food. Meals are innovative and eclectic, but all delicious, and the wine list is extensive.
NorthCoast: Located on a beautiful piece of lakeside real estate on Lake Minnetonka, NorthCoast would make for a beautiful evening even if it didn’t serve delicious American meals. The wait staff is courteous, quick, and pleasant, and the view is amazing, making it a great spot for business meetings, romantic dinners, or pleasant afternoons on Lake Minnetonka lakeshore property.

Entertainment

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. Located right in Plymouth, just miles away from any Wayzata house or home, it makes for a great movie night or afternoon any day of the week.
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.
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.
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.
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 Wayzata homes.

Leisure

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’s convenient location right in Wayzata makes 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 Wayzata 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 northwest of any Wayzata home.
Woodhill Country Club: Woodhill is a private family club in West Wayzata and is home to a full golf course as well as tennis, paddle tennis, swimming, and, in the winter, ice skating and hockey. There are active family tennis programs and swimming programs available, making Woodhill a great country club for Wayzata families.
Hilde Performance Center: Hilde Performance Center is an open-air stage on a strip of beautiful Plymouth property. The raised stage and acoustic band shell make it a popular destination for Plymouth’s frequent musical events. In summertime, swing by for free Minnesota Orchestra concerts and fireworks, as well as other summer concerts.

Churches

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, at http://www.hnoj.org/
Unitarian Universalist Church of Minnetonka, at http://www.uucmtka.org/
St. Edwards Episcopal Church, at http://www.stedwards-mn.org/
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, at http://www.gspcpca.org/
Redeemer Lutheran Church, at http://www.redeemerwayzata.org/
Wayzata Community Church, at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/

As a bustling, resort-like city right on Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata has a number of exciting and fun activities for you and your family all year round. Here are a few highlights from around the year:

During winters, come experience the Annual Chilly Open, a fun and adventurous golf outing on frozen Lake Minnetonka with two nine hole courses on the lake.
In the summer, come down to Wayzata’s lakeshore and lakeside property and experience the Summer Concert Series, featuring a number of different types of music for all residents to enjoy all summer long.
In the middle of July, come down to downtown Wayzata and experience Crazy Days, a city-wide festival featuring fantastic shopping and crazy sales, as well as a number of other fun activities for everyone to enjoy!
During certain Saturdays in Wayzata, the city hosts the Wayzata Art Experience. Come experience local Wayzata Art, right on Lake Street in downtown Wayzata!
During September, James J. Hill Days celebrates Wayzata’s history with the man who constructed the Great Northern Railroad and helped Wayzata become the wonderful city it is today. James J. Hill Days including family activities, a street market, and a parade!

And those are only a few highlights! For a full list of events, look here at http://wayzatachamber.chambermaster.com/directory/events.jsp?ccid=38&aname=1.

As a smaller, commercially developed town, Wayzata has a limited amount of parks. But while Wayzata has no Parks and Recreation department, there are still a number of parks close to any Wayzata house or home. They include the following:

Birchview Elementary Park
Circle Park
Parkers Lake Park
Oakwood Community Playground

While Wayzata may not compare to other cities in terms of parkland, few cities can rival its shoreline on Lake Minnetonka. A large strip of shoreline on Wayzata Bay is dedicated to commercial and community usage, making for great lakeside restaurants and venues. Wayzata has access to a number of lakes, including the following:

Lake Minnetonka, including Grays Bay, Wayzata Bay, and Browns Bay
Peavey Lake
Gleason Lake
Hadley Lake

Besides these lakes, Wayzata is also home to a number of smaller lakes and ponds.

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