THE NORTH SHORE OF THE LAKE

Wayzata

The word Wayzata is derived from a Lakota Sioux phrase meaning North Shore. The city is located in the North-East corner of Lake Minnetonka. Wayzata is one of the oldest cities on the lake. It was originally inhabited by the Dakota Indians, transferred ownership to Spain and then France, and was eventually sold to the United States of America from France in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase.

The city began growing in 1855 with new residents that created a local commerce hub by building a sawmill, blacksmith shop, and a hotel. James J. Hill and his western expansion of the railroad system helped grow Wayzata tourism by making it a popular summer destination for Minneapolis inhabitants. The city hasn't stopped growing since!

Real Estate Statistics

Average Price	$2.1M
Lowest Price	$300K
Highest Price	$4M
Total Listings	18
Avg. Days On Market	65
Avg. Price/SQFT	$486

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Wayzata, with its booming downtown area, has the most robust retail and restaurant scene out of any other Lake community. The city offers transient docks within steps to downtown so if driving to dinner or the shops by boat suits your fancy, then you'll always have a place to complementary park while you shop and dine.  

The Wayzata real estate markets offers a diverse variety of homes and there is wide range of properties such as:  

• downtown homes that highlight walk ability 
•  neighborhoods of new construction
•  historic neighborhoods with homes from the '20s
• the “Gold Coast” of Lake Minnetonka- the prestigious streets of Bushaway and Ferndale with their sprawling lake lots and palatial homes
• new condominiums, townhomes and one level living added to downtown Wayzata. There is even an assisted living complex that provides independent living options all the way to 24/7 hour nursing home assistance.

Wayzata, with its close proximity to downtown Minneapolis (12.5 miles), plentiful amenities with restaurants and shops, municipal docks, and lots of property choices, is a fun and exciting place to call home.  There are great schools and easy public access to Lake Minnetonka makes Wayzata a perfect choice for both lakeshore and non lakeshore real estate.

Wayzata has its own Police Department, Fire Department, Post Office and City Hall. The multiple fire and police stations help ensure a quick response time. Over the past few years, the rate of crime has decreased by over 40%.  The overall crime rate for the city of Wayzata is 39% lower than the national average making it a safe and secure place to call home.

WAYZATA SCHOOLS 

The city of Wayzata is served by the Wayzata School District. 

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$2,700,000

483 Highcroft Road, Wayzata

5 Beds 5 Baths 7,356 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6026459

Fazendin REALTORS

$450,000

1101 Hollybrook Drive, Wayzata

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,780 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6013601

Fazendin REALTORS

$389,000

264 Wayzata Boulevard E, Wayzata

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,668 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6026825

Edina Realty, Inc.

$314,900

434 Pondridge Circle, Wayzata

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,750 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6025568

United Real Estate Twin Cities

$2,495,000

460 Peavey Lane, Wayzata

4 Beds 5 Baths 4,960 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6005117

Coldwell Banker Realty

$3,990,000

1044 Lake Street E, Wayzata

5 Beds 6 Baths 5,303 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6018807

Lakes Sotheby's International

$1,375,000

875 Lake Street N 301, Wayzata

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,800 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6018006

Lakes Sotheby's International Realty

$2,999,000

625 Locust Hills Drive, Wayzata

3 Beds 4 Baths 4,973 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6020143

Compass Minnesota, LLC

$1,000,000

415 Indian Mound Street 203, Wayzata

2 Beds 2 Baths 2,024 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6014820

Edina Realty, Inc.

$299,900

↓ $9,100

215 Barry Avenue S 203, Wayzata

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,020 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6007806

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$3,650,000

↓ $345,000

184 Westwood Lane, Wayzata

4 Beds 6 Baths 6,618 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6008277

Coldwell Banker Realty

$2,395,000

425 Ferndale Woods Road, Wayzata

6 Beds 8 Baths 9,746 SqFt Residential MLS® # 6005605

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INSIDER TIPS

RESTAURANTS

There are too many amazing dining options in Wayzata to list.  Whether you are looking for casual and relaxed dining such as the Muni (city of Wayzata owned restaurant), to something quick like Crisp & Green or elegant dining like Gianni's Steakhouse, you'll always find what you're looking for in Wayzata.

PARKS & NATURE

Bell Courts Park,  Big Woods Preserve,  Broadway Docks,  Children's Garden,  City Hall Park,  Great Lawn,  Heritage Park at Batson's Corner,  Klapprich Park & Field,  Margaret Circle Park,  Nature Center,  Play Area,  Post Office Pocket Park,  Shaver Park,  Wayzata Beach and Marine,  Wayzata Depot and Railroad Museum,  Wayzata West Middle School Courts

RETAIL

Wayzata has an extensive retail community- you’ve heard of term Shop Local?  You do not need to even leave Wayzata for any of your shopping needs. You can find everything from groceries at Lunds & Byerlys to clothing to furniture and everything in between.  You won't be disappointed with the shopping in Wayzata.  

HOTEL

Wayzata boasts one of the only hotels on Lake Minnetonka with the newly built "the Landing."  The Landing combines luxury condo ownership with daily rate hotel rooms and helps marry the lakeside community life with hotel amenities.

WAYZATA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Wayzata is located in the Wayzata School District is an award-winning school district for academics and has a very competitive and diverse athletic program.  School District 284 serves the cities of Wayzata, Corcoran, Maple Grove, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka, and Plymouth and serves over 38 square miles of citizens.