Wayzata, MN Area Information and Minneapolis Area Homes for Sale in Wayzata

Wayzata, MN Area Information and Homes for Sale

Boasting an ideal location on Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata is a Hennepin County community that is a part of the Minneapolis metropolitan area. About 4,000 people call this community home, making it one of the smaller communities in the area. Residents love living here for its quaint atmosphere and strong sense of neighborliness. It also is renowned for its top-rated schools.

A Brief History of This Hennepin County Community

The community was originally inhabited by the Mdewakanton Dakota, which is a sub-tribe of the Dakota nation. Then, in 1852, two pioneer families settled in the area that is now known as Wayzata. The community was officially established in 1854 and saw a large influx of settlers the following year. Those settlers quickly established the area by building a sawmill, hotel and a blacksmith shop. Later, the community was named Wayzata after a Lakota Sioux phrase that means North Shore.

Then, after the Civil War, the community became a hot spot for vacationers, particularly from the Deep South. This further helped propel growth in the area. Today, this 3.08-square-mile community has a diversified industry with a thriving local economy. In fact, it is even home to the corporate headquarters of regional bank TCF as well as Cargill, Inc. Make no mistakes about it: Although it is just 11 miles to the west of Minneapolis, it certainly has an identity all its own.

Public and Private School Options in Wayzata

This community is part of the Independent School District 284, which also serves protions of Plymouth, Corcoran, Hamel, Maple Grove, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka and Orono.

This district, which covers 38 square miles, is comprised of about 9,510 students. It includes seven public elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school

These are:

• Sunset Hill Elementary School
• Plymouth Creek Elementary School
• Oakwood Elementary School
• Kimberly Lane Elementary School
• Greenwood Elementary School
• Gleason Lake Elementary School
• Birchview Elementary School
• West Middle School
• Central Middle School
• East Middle School
• Wayzata High School

Prefer a private school education? If so, you’ll find just as many options thanks to such regional private schools as:

• Bloomington Lutheran School
• Bethany Academy
• The Blake School
• Breck School
• Groves Academy
• Torah Academy of Minneapolis
• DeLaSalle High School
• Minneahaha Academy
• St. Paul Academy
• Benilde-St. Margaret’s School

Recreational Amenities for Everyone

This community is also home to the Dakota Rail Trail, which is a 13.5 mile long paved regional trail. The trail wind around Lake Minnetonka by way of Wayzata, Orono, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park and others. The trail is actually a converted railroad bed that was formerly owned by Dakota Rail.

Plus, this community is home to Wayzata Beach, which is located in the downtown area on Lake Minnetonka. The beach is open to the public and a lifeguard is on duty from mid-June to mid-August.

The beach includes:

• Shady picnic areas
• Children’s playground
• Canoe racks
• Stand Up Paddleboard rentals
• Volleyball court
• Boat slips
• And more!

We’re Ready to Help You With Your Wayzata Home Buying Needs

If you’re interested in making this community your next permanent home, then please take a moment to contact us at Stutsman Realty Inc.

We can answer any questions you may have and also share important details about available Wayzata homes for sale.

And we’ll be happy to provide you with valuable real estate tools like our mortgage calculator or free buying guide.

We’ll Get You The Price You Want for Your Wayzata Home

And also, make sure to contact us as well if you’re already living in this community and weighting whether to list your home on the market. We would love to help you with those efforts as well by first providing you with a free home evaluation!