LOCUST HILLS HOMES FOR SALE 

Wayzata, Minnesota 55391

Location Highlights:
Locust Hills is located near Grays Bay in the city of Wayzata. The mid-size community of 45 homes is surrounded by luscious woods, wetlands, and four small lagoons. The neighborhood is tucked beyond the main road, Locust Hills Drive. The tree-lined drive weaves around the lagoons and makes for a beautiful drive through the neighborhood. Each lot features a distinctive custom home built by local luxury home developers. The architectural home designs are reviewed and approved in accordance with the elegant vision of the neighborhood. Homes for sale in Locust Hills have deeded access to Grays Bay. Locust Hills residents take advantage of the convenient no-wake hours from 4 pm Fridays until after midnight Monday mornings. The neighborhood is only a mile from downtown Wayzata and presents residents with abundant retail and fine dining options. Local favorite shops are Sun & Slope, Shop 44 North, and Anthropologie. Must-try restaurants include Giannis Steakhouse, COV, and the Grocers Table. Locust Hills is an ideal location for those looking to live in the privacy of wooded wetlands while having access to the vast amenities of Grays Bay and downtown Wayzata. Nearby developments in the area include Crosby Cove, Ferndale, and Highcroft. 

History:
The history of the Locust Hills neighborhood dates back to 1875, when Herbert M. Carpenter acquired the land. In the early 1900s, its original name was Carpenter Farm, and Carpenter utilized the land to raise livestock. The farm shut down in the 1930s shortly after Carpenter's passing, and his wife changed the name to Locust Hills in 1933. For a short period in the 1930s, the neighborhood was a small country club. In the 1950s, the land was subdivided and sold off to developers. Since then, the area has been home to some of the most luxurious homes in the area.

School District:
Locust Hills in Wayzata, Minnesota, is an ideal choice for those looking to enroll in a top-ranking school district. The community is located in the award-winning Wayzata School District 284. The school district serves approximately 12,075 Pre K-12, and the Wayzata High School is ranked the 6th best school by US News and World Report for 2019. Schools in the neighborhood include Gleason Lake Elementary School, Wayzata Central Middle School, and Wayzata High School. The neighboring school district includes the Minnetonka School District.

Amenities:
Homes for sale in Locust Hills provide residents with an abundance of amenities. Directly in the neighborhood are a private pool, dock slips, and a clubhouse that residents can rent out for large parties and events. The community pays homage to its history by being an established golf cart community. Locust Hills takes advantage of its 70 acres of wooded wetlands and has multiple walking trails leading to Grays Bay and downtown Wayzata.

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Source The University of Minnesota®  
Source Wayzata Public Schools®