Minnetonka real estate is all a suburb of Minneapolis on the West side. Minnetonka homes are a second ring community, meaning it itself does not touch Minneapolis, it touches other cities that touch Minneapolis. Its name was derived from a Dakota Indian word meaning "great water". It is considered to be a somewhat wealthy community based on average and median incomes which is why Minnetonka homes for sale are often found at much higher price points than the Twin Cities average.

Minnetonka MN real estate is primarily residential, but as 14th largest city in Minnesota, also contains such well known retail areas as Ridgedale Center. Minnetonka property started its growth along the Minnehaha Creek, a prosperous sawmill, was centrally located in the, what was originally 36 mi.? of Minnetonka. However, between the years of 1883 and 1956 the township shrunk as Wayzatta, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and other small townships incorporated or annexed portions of the Minnetonka Minnesota real estate. Minnetonka Mills (along with its post office), served as the trading and business center as well as port to Lake Minnetonka area until the 1870s.

Today real estate in Minnetonka is still thriving and sought after for its valuable Minnetonka houses, Minnetonka townhomes and Minnetonka condos. Much of the real estate in Minnetonka is known to contain or be adjacent to lakes and streams, rich vegetation, protected wetlands, 44 neighborhood parks and trails, and an abundance of wildlife. This is part of the reason for Minnetonka MN homes holding their value so well no matter what the market is doing. If you?re looking for a solid investment besides a home, Minnetonka realty is just that. Minnetonka Minnesota homes have been impacted by market conditions by less than 1%.

If you are searching for homes for sale in Minnetonka, or a good Minnetonka real estate agent, look no further. You can easily search houses in Minnetonka (as well as all current Minnetonka listings) right here on the MLS. All active homes in Minnetonka will be listed there with current pricing and information as well as contact information for your local Minnetonka realtor. Remember to indicate your Minnetonka homes detailed parameters for a more accurate search of the homes in Minnetonka MN that most closely suit your needs.

 

 

Alex Anderson

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