GIDEONS POINT HOMES FOR SALE 

Excelsior, Minnesota 55331

Location Highlights:

Gideons Point is located on Gideon Bay in the city of Excelsior. The neighborhood is a quiet community made up of 24 single-family homes. Homes for sale on Gideons Point have lakeshore and deeded access through association boat slips. The Gideons Point Home Owner’s Association owns 12 permanent dock slips on the bay, providing residents with easy access to Lake Minnetonka. Homeowners enjoy privacy on large wooded home sites on residential Gideon Bay. Homes on the point are just minutes from downtown Excelsior; the lakeshore town has plenty of retail and dining options for residents. Gideons Point is an ideal location for those looking to live on a quiet and peaceful point while still having access to various amenities on East Lake Minnetonka. Nearby developments include Sunrise Point, Locke Point, and Clay Cliffe.

History:

The history of Gideons Point dates back to 1853 when Peter Gideon settled in Tonka Bay. He opened Gideon's Farm and created an apple that could withstand Minnesota winters. Gideon named the apple “The Wealthy” after his wife. The bay just west of Excelsior Bay is called Gideon Bay in memory of the apple farm that was there over a century ago. 

School District:

Gideons Point in Excelsior, Minnesota, is an ideal choice for those enrolling in a top-tier school district. The community is located in the highly desirable Minnetonka School District #276. The school district serves approximately 10,900 students in grades K-12, and the Minnetonka High School has a 98% graduation rate. Schools in the neighborhood include Excelsior Elementary, Minnewashta Elementary, Minnetonka Middle School West, and Minnetonka High School. Neighboring school districts include the Chanhassen and Mound Westonka School Districts.

Amenities:

Homes for sale on Gideons Point enjoy access to an association-owned beach. The beach is located on the southeast side of the neighborhood and is equipped with paddle boards and kayaks available for residents to use. Homeowners on Gideons Point enjoy lakeshore or deeded access, with 12 private covered boat slips just a short walk away from any home.

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Sources:

Source Wikipedia®  
Source Minnetonka Public Schools®