Gray's Bay on Lake Minnetonka at Minnetonka, Minnesota, with a dramatic cloud-filled sky mirrored in calm water
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Lake Minnetonka · West Metro · Hennepin County

Minnetonka, MN
Real Estate & Living Guide

Current housing context, official local resources, and exact-address verification steps.

$407K+3.5%
Median list price
19 days
Median days to pending
ISD 270, 276, or 284
District context — verify address
Route varies
Property-specific route

Housing source: Zillow · Data through June 2026 · Retrieved July 31, 2026 · School district and commute are planning context; verify the exact address and route.

Key facts about Minnetonka

What should buyers know about Minnetonka, MN?

Minnetonka is a Lake Minnetonka community in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The citywide median list price is $407K, with a median of 19 days to pending; the data is through June 2026 and the snapshot was retrieved July 31, 2026. School assignment can vary by address and should be verified with the applicable district. Test the route from the exact Minnetonka property to the actual destination at the expected departure time.

$407K+3.5%
Median list price
19 days
Median days to pending
ISD 270, 276, or 284
District context — verify address
Route varies
Property-specific route

How does Minnetonka compare with nearby communities?

Compare Minnetonka with nearby Lake Minnetonka and west-metro communitiesusing the same Zillow snapshot for typical home value and market pace. The district column is town-level context only; it does not determine a property’s resident district or assigned school. Verify the exact address with the state map and responsible district.

NeighborhoodTypical home valueMedian days to pendingDistrict context — verify address
Minnetonka living guide(this page)$496K19 daysISD 270, 276, or 284
Deephaven living guide$1.1MNot reportedVerify exact address
Eden Prairie living guide$512K17 daysVerify exact address
Wayzata living guide$946K32 daysVerify exact address

Housing source: Zillow · Data through June 2026 · Retrieved July 31, 2026

Verify before you rely

Which official resources should Minnetonka buyers check?

Start with the exact Minnetonkaproperty address. Use Minnesota’s state map and the district for school assignment, Hennepin County for the parcel and tax record, and MnDOT 511 for current route conditions. Verify any lake, dock, marina, park, or association access with the responsible agency and property documents.

Parcel and tax record

Search the exact address or parcel ID for assessed values, taxes, and recorded property details; do not infer a tax bill from a citywide average.

Open Hennepin County

Parks and trails

The city reports five community parks, 44 neighborhood parks, more than 268 acres of maintained parkland, and more than 100 miles of trails and sidewalks.

Open City of Minnetonka

Crime & safety: use the current public-agency records for the area and period relevant to the exact property at the Minnetonka Police data dashboard.

The neighborhood

What is it like to live in Minnetonka, MN?

Minnetonka is a large west-metro city with varied neighborhoods, housing types, parks, trails, and road access. The city name is planning context, not proof of a school assignment, tax bill, route, or private access right. The city reports five community parks, 44 neighborhood parks, more than 268 acres of maintained parkland, and more than 100 miles of trails and sidewalks.

Minnetonka addresses can fall in Hopkins ISD 270, Minnetonka ISD 276, or Wayzata ISD 284. Use Hennepin County for the parcel and tax record and MnDOT 511 for current route conditions.

Use the city's park and trail map for the exact address; a citywide amenity count does not establish proximity or access from a specific property.

Recent sales

Recently sold with Bryce across the west metro

Real listings from Bryce’s Zillow profile — his current active listing and homes he’s recently helped clients buy and sell across the west metro, from Minneapolis and Edina to the Lake Minnetonka corridor. View verified reviews and current activity on Bryce’s Zillow profile.

The lifestyle

What should you verify about daily life in Minnetonka?

Living in Minnetonka starts with the exact property. Confirm the resident district and assigned school, test the route at the expected time, map parks and daily services from the address, and verify any lake, dock, marina, trail, or association access through the responsible public record and property documents.

Schools

  • Minnetonka addresses can fall in Hopkins ISD 270, Minnetonka ISD 276, or Wayzata ISD 284.
  • Use Minnesota's official school-district address map
  • Confirm the assigned school directly with the district

Commute

  • Travel time depends on the exact property and destination
  • Test the route at the expected departure time
  • Review current construction and incidents with MnDOT 511

Parks & Trails

  • Five city community parks and 44 neighborhood parks
  • More than 100 miles of trails and sidewalks
  • Use the city park and trail map for the exact address

Dining

  • Map groceries, dining, and services from the exact address
  • Check the actual walking or driving route
  • Verify current business hours before visiting
Bryce Caldwell, RE/MAX Results

Bryce’s verification approach

Start with the exact Minnetonka address: confirm the resident district and assigned school, parcel record, route, and any access statement. Then compare the property on documented facts rather than a townwide assumption.

Bryce Caldwell · RE/MAX Results · West metro agent

Local knowledge

Bryce’s picks in Minnetonka

Official local resource

Minnetonka Parks & Trails

Official city maps and current information for parks, preserves, trail routes, projects, and maintenance.

Public-agency information

Good to know

Common questions about Minnetonka, MN

What is the Minnetonka MN housing market like?
The market panel uses a citywide Zillow snapshot with data through June 30, 2026, retrieved July 31, 2026. Treat it as context, not a valuation; compare the exact property's condition, location, documented rights, and relevant recent sales.
What school district serves Minnetonka MN?
Minnetonka addresses can fall in Hopkins ISD 270, Minnetonka ISD 276, or Wayzata ISD 284. Use Minnesota's official address map, then confirm the assigned school directly with the district before relying on a listing description.
How do I check property taxes in Minnetonka MN?
Search the exact address or parcel ID in Hennepin County's property-information system. A citywide or countywide average does not establish the current bill for a specific property.
How long is the commute from Minnetonka to Minneapolis?
There is no reliable fixed townwide time. Test the candidate property's route to the actual destination at the expected departure time and review current MnDOT 511 construction and incident information.
What parks and trails are near a Minnetonka home?
Use the city's park and trail map for the exact address; a citywide amenity count does not establish proximity or access from a specific property.

Market report

What is the current Minnetonka housing-market snapshot?

The current Minnetonka panel is a citywide Zillow snapshot with data through June 2026 and retrieval on July 31, 2026. It reports only available aggregate fields and is not an appraisal or forecast. Use it to frame questions, then compare the exact property's condition, location, relevant sales, and documented rights.

209
Active listings
19 days
Median days to pending
$407K
Median list price
+3.5%
Year-over-year

Housing source: Zillow · Data through June 2026 · Retrieved July 31, 2026

Local intel

Living in Minnetonka

Start with the town guide, then use the most relevant planning, trail, lake-access, and market resources for this community.

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Your next Minnetonka decision

Move from town-level research to the right property.

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