NORTH SAUNDERS LAKE HOMES FOR SALE

Minnetrista, Minnesota 55364

Location Highlights: 

The North Saunders Lake neighborhood is located on Saunders Lake in Minnetrista. The upscale custom home development is just 20 minutes from downtown Wayzata and blocks from the western edge of Lake Minnetonka. The North Saunders neighborhood offers a blend of natural beauty and convenience. Explore charming houses and modern residences on the peaceful setting of Saunders Lake, a quiet non-motorized lake between 65 acres of trees, marshes, and wildlife. Residents can enjoy dining nearby at Hibachi Daruma, Dakota Junction, and Surfside Bar and Grill. Homes for sale in the development are nearby the South Saunders Lake and Hardscrabble developments.

History:

The first European settlers came to the area surrounding Saunders Lake in the 1850s. In 1854, Nathaniel Sanders and J.F. Buck settled on the shores. Saunders Lake then took the name of the late Nathaniel Sanders.

School District: 

North Saunders Lake 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 district takes pride in offering its students small school advantages with big school opportunities. Faculty prioritize knowing every student’s name and providing them the opportunity to succeed through award-winning arts, academics, and athletic programs. The school district has a student population of 2,300 and has been named “Best in State” in MCA Performance. The nearby schools include Shirley Hills Primary School, Grandview Middle School, and Mound Westonka High School. Neighboring school districts include the Chanhassen and Minnetonka School Districts. 

Amenities: 

Homes for sale in North Saunders are connected to South Saunders by a walking bridge on Saunders Lake. Saunders Lake is a quiet lake and was determined as ecologically significant by the Minnesota DNR. The development is also near the Dakota Rail Regional Trail, a 13-mile paved trail that offers spectacular views of Lake Minnetonka and surrounding woodlands. Residents can go west on the trail, be minutes from Gale Woods Farm, or head east and arrive at Dakota Junction. 

Utilities: 

Utility Information

Source Minnesota DNR ®

Source North Saunders Lake Homeowners Association ®