Wayzata
Lakeside Living on Lake Minnetonka.
Located along the northern shore of Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata offers an appealing combination of established residential neighborhoods, luxury homes, and a lively downtown waterfront. Its setting on Wayzata Bay provides access to the lake while keeping shopping, dining, parks, and everyday amenities close at hand.
Wayzata real estate includes historic residences, traditional single-family homes, newer custom construction, luxury condominiums, and waterfront properties. Buyers can explore a range of residential settings, from walkable neighborhoods near Lake Street to quieter streets and private lakeshore homes.
Downtown Wayzata is a defining part of the community. Lake Street features restaurants, boutiques, and gathering places overlooking Wayzata Bay. The Panoway waterfront improvements have expanded public access to the shoreline, including the Lakewalk, plazas, and community docks.
Residents also enjoy Wayzata Beach, the historic Wayzata Depot, nearby parks, and connections to the Dakota Rail Regional Trail. The combination of waterfront recreation, established neighborhoods, and convenient access to the western Twin Cities makes Wayzata appealing to buyers seeking both an active lakeside lifestyle and a residential community.
Wayzata's housing market includes properties with a variety of architectural styles, lot sizes, ages, and locations. Homes near downtown offer proximity to Lake Street and the waterfront, while other residential areas provide more secluded settings. Lake Minnetonka waterfront properties represent a distinct segment of the market, where shoreline characteristics, views, boating access, and property condition can have a significant influence on value.
Explore Wayzata waterfront homes through our dedicated property search below, or browse all available Wayzata 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.
4,363 people live in Wayzata, where the median age is 58.5 and the average individual income is $128,742. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Wayzata, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including McCormick's Pub & Restaurant, PURALIMA Cantina, and Wayzata Wine & Spirits.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.14 miles | 219 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.25 miles | 23 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 0.26 miles | 4 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.3 miles | 4 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.36 miles | 148 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.37 miles | 20 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.43 miles | 16 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.43 miles | 95 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.45 miles | 22 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.45 miles | 11 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.11 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.13 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.34 miles | 4 reviews | 2/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.01 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.15 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.21 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.08 miles | 5 reviews | 2.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.17 miles | 12 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.18 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.18 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.18 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.43 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.45 miles | 7 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
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Wayzata has 2,149 households, with an average household size of 2.02. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wayzata do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,363 people call Wayzata home. The population density is 1,409 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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OFFICE 3946 W 50th St Edina MN 55424
OFFICE 3946 W 50th St Edina MN 55424
