HUNTINGTON POINT HOMES FOR SALE 

Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota 55391

Location Highlights:
Huntington Point is located on Lafayette Bay and Lower Lake Minnetonka in Minnetonka Beach. The neighborhood is a large community of 230 homes, giving a New England feel as small cottages give way to grander family homes. The picturesque neighborhood started as a resort town and today unites small-town charm with lakefront living. Huntington Point takes pride in being a tight-knit community, believing in the idea that the lake is a way of life. Huntington Point has four parks in the community, all owned by the city of Minnetonka Beach. Homes for sale on Huntington Point are located at the center of Lake Minnetonka. Lafayette Bay's location caters to recreational water sports like water skiing, wake surfing, and wakeboarding. Lower Lake allows boaters easy access to downtown Excelsior. The lakeshore city presents an abundance of shopping, including local favorites, Primp, The Maker's Studio, and Big Island Swim & Surf Company. The public docks in Excelsior make it easy to grab a bite to eat at Lago Tacos, Tommy's Tonka Trolley, and Yumi's. Both bays allow easy access to Big Island Park, a nature park owned by the city of Orono. Big Island is great for camping, fishing, and hiking; the park offers 20 campsites with fire pits, picnic tables, and grills. Huntington Point is the ideal location for those looking to be in the center of Lake Minnetonka's life while being in a great school district. Nearby developments include Lafayette Ridge, Ferndale, and Highcroft. 

History:
The history of Huntington Point dates back to 1855, according to records of the first settlers. However, the point was not officially opened for settlement until 1872. Huntington Point was officially surveyed, platted, and named a part of Minnetonka Beach in 1883. While Minnetonka Beach became home to the Lafayette Hotel, Huntington Point began residential development with the production of small cottages on Lake Minnetonka. The cottages were owned by tourists who would arrive by St. Paul and Pacific Railway to stay on Lake Minnetonka in the summer months.

School District:
Huntington Point in Minnetonka Beach, 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 on Huntington Point have access to many community parks and trails. Four parks are on the point, Lafayette Park, Ray Peters Park, Half Moon Park, and Beach Park. Lafayette Park offers a large open space suitable for throwing a frisbee or playing fetch with a dog. At Ray Peters Park, residents enjoy walking trails through beautiful woods on the point. Half Moon Park is the ideal location for children in the area; the park offers a playground and picnic tables. At Beach Park, homeowners can access a roped-off swimming area and park benches. Lastly, Huntington Point provides access to the Dakota Rail Trail, 13.5 miles of a paved trail that offers a fantastic view of Lake Minnetonka. The trail runs along the former Dakota Rail Corridor route through St. Bonifacius, Minnetrista, Mound, Spring Park, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, and Wayzata.

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Utility Information

Source City of Minnetonka Beach®  
Source Orono Public Schools®