PAINTERS CREEK PRESERVE HOMES FOR SALE

Minnetrista, Minnesota 55364

Location Highlights: 

Painters Creek Preserve is located off County Road 110 in Minnetrista, MN. The community of single-family homes is named after nearby Painter Creek. The subwatershed runs through Medina, Orono, Maple Plain, Independence, and Minnetrista and acts as a tributary, flowing 6.2 miles into Jennings Bay on Lake Minnetonka. Homes in the development are close to amenities in downtown Mound like Hibachi Daruma, Dakota Junction, and Surfside Bar and Grill. Homes for sale in the neighborhood are 20 minutes from an abundance of fine dining and retail downtown Wayzata. Nearby developments include Lost Lake Villas and Jennings Cove.

History: 

The history of Painters Creek began when Frederick Jennings, a printer from New York, claimed the land surrounding Jennings Bay. The bay was named after the early settler and has stuck ever since. Painter Creek is rumored to be named after one of Jennings' friends, another early settler to the western Lake Minnetonka area. 

School District: 

Painters Creek Preserve is in Mound Westonka School District #277, less than a mile from the Mound Westonka High School. The district is known for offering small school advantages and big school opportunities. It prides itself on knowing every student's name and 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 Hilltop Primary School, Grandview Middle School, and Mound Westonka High School. Neighboring school districts include the Orono and Wayzata School Districts.

Amenities: 

Homes for sale in Painters Creek Preserve are across County Road 110 from Jennings Bay, near the Jennings Cove boat launch. An additional amenity in the neighborhood is Friendship Park, built in 1999; the park consists of a playground and picnic area and has become a popular spot for children in the neighborhood.

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Source The Minnesota Historian®

Source The City of Minnetrista ®

Source Mound Westonka School District ®