BOHNS POINT HOMES FOR SALE

Orono, Minnesota 55391

Location Highlights:
Bohns Point is located on Crystal Bay in the city of Orono. The neighborhood is a quiet community of 30 single-family homes. The Bohns Point neighborhood is quiet, and homeowners enjoy privacy with large homesites located on Lake Minnetonka. Homes for sale on Bohns Point are exclusively lakeshore properties, and residents enjoy easy access to the lake from the backyard. Residents enjoy the resort-like setting on Bohns Point with panoramic views of Crystal Bay. Crystal Bay is one of the cleanest bays on Lake Minnetonka; the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District gives the bay an A in water quality. The water is exceptional and can be enjoyed recreationally all year. Just across North Shore Drive, homeowners have access to the North Shore Marina on Maxwell Bay. The North Shore Marina provides marine services like off-season storage, gas pumps, seasonal maintenance, and boat slip rentals. Bohns Point is an ideal location for those looking to live in the privacy of the Point while having access to the amenities of large Lake Minnetonka. Nearby developments include Huntington Point, French Creek, and Lafayette Ridge.

History:
Bohns Point’s history dates back to 1858 when Minnesota became a state, and western Hennepin County was divided into townships. Bohns Point was initially located in Excelsior Township; by 1868, the townships were redivided, and the community became a part of Medina. It wasn’t until 1899 that the Point was reassigned to the Township of Orono. Gehard Bohn previously owned the land of Bohns Point, and the Point was named after the home he built on the south end.

School District:
Bohns Point in Orono, Minnesota, is ideal for enrolling in a single-campus, top-rated school district. The community is located in the award-winning Orono School District #278. The school district serves 2,800 students K-12, and the Orono High School is ranked 4th best school by US News and World Report for 2019. Schools in the neighborhood include Schumann Elementary, Orono Intermediate School, Orono Middle School, and Orono High School. The neighboring school districts include the Mound Westonka and Wayzata School Districts.

Amenities:
Homes for sale on Bohns Point enjoy access to an abundance of amenities on Crystal Bay. Just minutes from Bohns Point is the Lafayette Club which offers private club amenities like indoor and outdoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and day-use boat docks. Crystal Bay is also home to a local favorite spot, Noerenberg Gardens. A 73-acre formal garden that offers rental space for weddings and school dance photos. It is well-known for its beautiful greenery and picture-esque settings.

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Source City of Orono®  
Source Orono Public Schools®