❋ Eleven miles from downtown Minneapolis, with boutique shops, award-winning schools, and some of the most coveted real estate in the Midwest. Living here is not a compromise — it's the destination.
Wayzata —
The Crown Jewel of Lake Minnetonka
Days on Market
53
Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
Price / Square Foot
$424
There is nowhere in the Twin Cities quite like Wayzata. Perched on the northeastern shore of Lake Minnetonka, it's a small city — just over 4,300 residents — with a character that's entirely its own. The downtown is walkable and genuinely charming: a handful of excellent restaurants, boutique shops, the historic Wayzata Depot, and views of the lake at every turn. Summer brings boats, the Wayzata Yacht Club, and the annual James J. Hill Days festival. Winter brings the Chilly Open and the quiet beauty of frozen shoreline. Every season here feels intentional.
about the community -
“Wayzata is one of those rare places where the lifestyle matches the address. There’s nothing else like it on Lake Minnetonka.”
Real estate in Wayzata spans from elegant lakefront estates with private docks and sweeping water views to modern downtown condos a short walk from the shoreline. The Ferndale and Bushaway neighborhoods represent some of the most prestigious addresses in the Midwest, while newer development along the Folkstone corridor is bringing boutique luxury living to a new generation of buyers. The Wayzata school district is consistently ranked among the top in Minnesota, and the commute to Minneapolis — 11 miles via I-394 — is genuinely manageable. For buyers who have decided they want the best the western suburbs has to offer, the search ends here.
— Quick Facts
Things you need to know
~4.434
Population
A suburb of the Twin Cities, Wayzata is located about 9 miles west of Minneapolis along the northern shore of Lake Minnetonka, the state's ninth-largest lake.
TOP-5
School District
Consistently rated one of the top school districts in the state and highly desirable for prospective residents.
$2+ MIllion
Lake Front Entry
Arguably the most exclusive waterfront property in the state. Commanding the highest price points.
I know the Wayzata market intimately — from legacy lakefront properties on Bushaway Road to the newer builds in sought-after neighborhoods near downtown. This is a market that rewards experienced representation: knowing the right price, the right timing, and the relationships that sometimes mean knowing about a property before it's listed. If you're considering buying or selling in Wayzata, I'd love to walk you through the current landscape confidentially. Call me directly - 612-877-027