FRENCH CREEK HOMES FOR SALE

Orono, Minnesota 55391

Location Highlights:
French Creek is located on French Lake in the city of Orono. The enclave of million-dollar homes is on beautiful, wooded lots just a short walk from Lake Minnetonka. The exclusive community comprises 17 homes in a quiet and secluded area. The French Creek neighborhood is just minutes from downtown Wayzata, offering many shops and restaurants. The French Creek Preserve is just minutes away, a passive nature park encompassing a 7-acre pond with over 4 acres of restored prairie. The wetland drains into Crystal Bay in Lake Minnetonka, home to many land and water species. A nature path follows the pond, where people like walking, biking, and running while watching the wildlife along the prairie. Nearby developments include Graham Hill, Casco Point, and Clay Cliffe.

History:
The history of French Creek dates back to 1853 when the French’s, a family of Quakers from North Carolina, first settled on the land. William, Allen, and Newton French built homes on the land and used the lake for fishing. The land had not been touched by development until the 1980s when homes on French Creek Drive began being built.

School District:
French Creek in Orono, Minnesota, is an ideal choice for those looking to enroll 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 in French Creek can access neighborhood amenities, including a clubhouse, tennis, and sports courts. Although the city of Orono has no major shopping centers, residents can easily access various shopping and dining in the surrounding communities of Wayzata and Minnetonka. These include Colonial Square, Ridgedale Center, and Township Crossroads Center. Nearby, residents have access to the Dakota Rail Regional Trail, a nature trail spanning 28.5 miles, beginning in downtown Wayzata and extending to Lester Prairie.

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Utility Information

Source City of Orono®  
Source Orono Public Schools®