Luxury Lake Minnetonka Living: Is Your Dream Home up for Sale?

These videos of Lake Minnetonka homes for sale were uploaded to YouTube in the last two weeks. Each listing links to the YouTube video (also attached to this article).

This column will post each month, and we're still working out the kinks. So if you know of a home for sale we missed, please send links and information to jay.corn@patch.com for inclusion.

Deephaven and Greenwood

4855 Lodge Lane, Greenwood ($749,900)

Coveted neighborhood of executive homes in Green Woods On The Lake. Perfectly situated between Excelsior and Cottagewood near parks and trails. This one owner home has been impeccably maintained. Minnetonka Schools. Bedrooms: 4; Bathrooms: 3; Square Feet: 4,057. For more information about this property, please contact Ruth Lecy at (612) 590-2924.

20630 Woodhaven Place ($850,000)

Charming Deephaven, one of the most desired locations in the western metro. With its own private beach on Lake Minnetonka and a private boat slip through the city, it is a special place to live. Almost one acre of mature trees, on a cul de sac, this elegant and sophisticated home was designed and built by Larry Cramer, one of the finest builders today. This is not your typical 1988 home. For more information about this property, please contact Linda Mulligan at (952) 475-8006.

Minnetrista and Mound

4646 Kildare Road ($549,000)

Outstanding 2011 remodel on Lake Minnetonka. Rich enameled millwork, hardwood floors, granite and stainless kitchen. Fantastic master suite. Maintained by original owners. Low maintenance lake living on private dead end street. Home is turn-key condition. Bedrooms: 3; Bathrooms: 4; Square feet: 2,937. For more information about this property, please contact Timothy Landon at (612) 978-5471.

4901 Bartlett Boulevard ($650,000)

Own a new, two-story on fabulous Lake Minnetonka with all granite counter tops, hardwood floors, tile baths and main floor great room. Main floor bed room with private bath, plus upper level master bed room suite. Bedrooms: 5; Bathrooms: 5; Square Feet: 3,150. For more information about this property, please contact Bill Hartman at 612-719-5425.

4310 Trillium Lane West ($750,000)

Trillium Bay, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods attached to Lake Minnetonka, offers a perfectly tranquil setting with a private beach on Halstead Bay, ponds, trails and a large common picnic/grilling area lakeside for resident enjoyment. 47 homesites, 17 docks and day docking available to guests of residents in Trillium Bay. Only 35 minutes to downtown Minneapolis. For this home, boating is still a reasonable expectation with the Lake Minnetonka Regional Park just across Hwy.44 with a boat launch on Priests Bay. For more information about this property, please contact Linda Mulligan, RE/MAX Results, at (952) 475-8006.

Orono and Tonka Bay

4731 North Shore Drive ($399,000)

Enjoy Lake Minnetonka. Great lot wih incredible views. Heated shared driveway with 4725. South-pfacing lakeshore and dock. Blue prints have been drawn for lot full build package under $850,000. For more information about this property, please contact Colleen Johnson at 612-275-9734.

1545 Minne Avenue ($219,000)

Completely remodeled charmer on a half acre in Orono. Ideal location surrounded by Lake Minnetonka beaches, trails and boat launches. There are 10 new homes being built nearby—city water available. Bedrooms: 4; Bathrooms: 2; Square Feet: 1400. For more information about this property, please contactSteve Bedell at (612) 805-3625.

941 North Arm Drive ($380,000)

1/14th ownership in a large outlot with 200 feet of sandy beach/lakeshore on Lake Minnetonka. A 30-foot boat slip. True one-level living. All the costly improvements completed, move in and enjoy! All new master suite. New roof, soffits and exterior paint. For more information about this property, please contact Timothy Landon.

2740 Caroline Avenue ($254,900)

Three bedroom, two bath home with Views of Lake Minnetonka. Large yard with deck, gazebo and patio for entertaining. Large foyer, dining room/bay window, functional kitchen, living room/fireplace. Square Feet: 2312. For more information about this property, please contact Fred Schramm at 763-416-2482.

40 Interlachen Lane ($895,000)

Fix me up or tear me down—Prime setting on Lower Lake Minnetonka (for sailors) with 80 feet of hard sand and gentle slope to level lakeshore. Close to historic Excelsior, plus Minnetonka schools. Estate—"As is" addendum required. Survey available. For more information about this property, please contact Joel Hentges at 952-475-9541. 

2570 Lydiard Avenue ($298,000)

Rare find—Duplex in a residential area near Lake Minnetonka. A three bedroom sidep-by-side on a nice wooded lot. Ideal for an owner occupant—easy to keep other side rented, plus neighborhood beach just a few blocks away. Contact Counselor Realty, Inc. at 952-473-9500 for more information.

Wayzata

3219 Lake Shore Boulevard ($898,000)

East side of Lake Minnetonka with 100 feet of shoreline and permanent dock with shore power. All on 1.13 acres. Soaring vaults and windows in living room. Large recreation room walks out to lakeside gazebo with hot tub and cable TV. Three-car heated garage with floor drains and water. Central vacuum, sprinkler system and security system. Best of everything. Walking trails, parks and public beach. Convenient location within one mile of Interstate 494. Minnetonka Schools. Contact Rolf and Cindy Grodahl with Realty Executives Associates at 612-267-3865.

Excelsior and Shorewood

24950 Amlee Road, Shorewood ($319,000)

Discover this classic colonial on a gorgeous lot and quiet street. Four bedrooms up, hardwood floors, sun room, huge deck and splashtacular pool. Abuts walking/biking trail, close to parks, historic Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka. Bedrooms: 4; Bathrooms: 3; Square Feet: 2316; Price: $309,900. Joel Hentges at 952-475-9541 for more information.

1459 Knob Hill Lane, Excelsior ($598,000)

Executive private hide-a-way with open floor plan. Perfect for entertaining. Tiered pond in front of home Gourmet Kit w/granite counters, double oven, triple cooktop & center isle! LL wet bar (is full kit)! w/granite & triple wine cooler. Master-Suite is "to die for" w/whirlpool & 3-sided fireplacw. 6-Bedrooms & 4-Baths. 4-car heated garage. Large deck with pond. Only minutes to Lake Minnetonka & restaurants. For more information about this property, please contact Bruce Holmes, RE/MAX Results, (952) 270-3995.

603 Lake Street, Excelsior ($695,000)

Rare find—a huge third-floor unit at the Excelsior Bay Gables on Lake Minnetonka. Totally renovated a few years ago, it features a spacious sunny kitchen with pantry, formal dining room and main floor family room plus loft that has a unique open staircase. Contact Counselor Realty, Inc. at 952-473-9500 for more information.

Woodland

2918 County Road 101 ($228,900)

Location, location, location. An opportunity to own right next to Lake Minnetonka at an affordable price. Minnetonka schools, close to shopping and more, Huge yard to enjoy the summer weather. Bedrooms: 3; Bathrooms: 2; Square feet: 2,102. For more information about this property, please contact Ryan O'Neill at (952) 649-1456.