Minnetonka Beach is a small residential community on Lake Minnetonka, known for its distinctive lakeshore setting, established homes, and quiet neighborhood atmosphere. Located on a peninsula extending into the lake, the community offers a strong connection to the water, with mature trees and scenic residential streets contributing to its character.
Homes in Minnetonka Beach range from historic lake cottages and traditional residences to renovated properties and substantial custom-built waterfront estates. The community's limited geographic size and established residential character distinguish it from larger cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka.
Life in Minnetonka Beach is closely tied to Lake Minnetonka. The community's shoreline setting offers boating, lake views, and opportunities to enjoy the water throughout the warmer months. Its winding streets, wooded properties, and residential atmosphere create a quieter environment than the commercial waterfront districts of nearby communities.
Minnetonka Beach is also home to the historic Lafayette Club, a longstanding private club overlooking Lake Minnetonka. Residents have convenient access to nearby Wayzata, Orono, and other western suburbs for shopping, dining, and everyday services.
Real estate in Minnetonka Beach includes a relatively limited collection of established residences, historic homes, renovated properties, and luxury waterfront estates. Property characteristics vary considerably, particularly along the shoreline, where frontage, orientation, water depth, docking conditions, and privacy influence desirability.
Explore Minnetonka Beach waterfront homes through our dedicated property search below, or browse all available Minnetonka Beach homes in the Property Listings section. For guidance on evaluating lakeshore properties, read our Lake Minnetonka Waterfront Homes Guide, or visit the Lake Minnetonka Neighborhood Guide to compare surrounding communities.
410 people live in Minnetonka Beach, where the median age is 49.1 and the average individual income is $165,622. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Minnetonka Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including O'sullivan's Holiday, O'sullivan's Holiday, and The Narrows Saloon.
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| Dining | 0.94 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.04 miles | 97 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.04 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$$ | 1.09 miles | 6 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.46 miles | 354 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.74 miles | 17 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.57 miles | 11 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.23 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.73 miles | 34 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.8 miles | 47 reviews | 2.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.91 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.93 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.12 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.15 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.25 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.45 miles | 3 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 2.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.02 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.02 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.13 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.17 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.98 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Minnetonka Beach has 161 households, with an average household size of 2.55. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Minnetonka Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 410 people call Minnetonka Beach home. The population density is 877 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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