CRANE ISLAND HOMES FOR SALE 

Minnetrista, Minnesota 55364

Location Highlights:

Crane Island is located on Upper Lake Minnetonka in the city of Minnetrista. The small community comprises just 13 small cottages with a shared common space. Crane Island takes you back in time, and there are no roads on the island, making walking, biking, and boating the primary modes of transportation for residents. Along with that, the island is not connected to the mainland; the only way to reach the island is via boat. Homes for sale on Crane Island are off the coast of Upper Lake Minnetonka. The bay is home to the Lake Minnetonka Regional Park. The park offers many activities, including over 3 miles of paved bike trails, a disc golf course, a fishing pier, a 20,000-square-foot play structure, and a man-made swim pond. Nearby developments include Palmer Pointe, Hardscrabble, and Enchanted Island.

History:

Predating 1906, Crane Island was a heron rookery until a storm took down most of its trees, and the herons migrated to its sister island, Wawatasso. Charles E. Woodward spent his summers in the nearby town of Mound. After the storm, he explored the island out of curiosity. He believed the land would be ideal for cottages, so he organized a group of 25 families and began building many private residential summer cottages on the island. Crane Island allowed the families to escape their busy lives in downtown Minneapolis to enjoy Lake Minnetonka's beauty. Each summer, the families would arrive by ferry or rowboat; then, in the fall, they would pack up their belongings and return to the city. The island became a designated historic district and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Today, the island still serves as a summer oasis for city dwellers and is a secular association that welcomes all.

School District:

Crane Island in Minnetrista, Minnesota, is ideal for those looking to enroll in a close-knit school district. The community is located in the award-winning Mound Westonka School District #277. The school district offers small school advantages with big school opportunities. They pride themselves on knowing every student's name and the opportunity to succeed through award-winning arts, academics, and athletic programs. Schools nearby include Shirley Hills Primary School, Grandview Middle School, and Mound Westonka High School. Neighboring school districts include the Chanhassen and Minnetonka School Districts.

Amenities:

The builders of Crane Island took inspiration from New England communities and built a commons in the middle of the island. The commons are occupied by tennis courts, an icehouse, and an old caretaker's lounge.

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