Homes for Sale in Minnetonka, MN

Minnetonka is a premium west-metro city famous for its beautifully wooded landscapes and access to the legendary Lake Minnetonka. The community offers a luxurious suburban lifestyle with upscale shopping at Ridgedale Center and extensive trails around Purgatory Creek. It is served by the top-rated Minnetonka school district, making it a highly coveted destination for families.

Why Live in Minnetonka

Legendary Lake Minnetonka access
Top-rated Minnetonka school district
Upscale shopping at Ridgedale Center
Beautifully wooded residential neighborhoods

Minnetonka Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$487,000
-6.1%vs. September 2025

% of Original List Price Received

97.3%
+0.8 ptsvs. September 2025

Days on Market

48
-22.6%vs. September 2025

Closed Sales

72
+12.5%vs. September 2025

Homes for Sale

209
+10%vs. September 2025

Months Supply

3.3
+6.5%vs. September 2025
Balanced market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Minnetonka Housing Market Today

Here is where the Minnetonka market stood in September 2026. The median sale price has decreased by 6% from last year to $487,000, though an opposite trend in price per square foot suggests this change more likely reflects the mix of homes that sold. Homes are selling 14 days more quickly than last year, averaging 48 days on market, and sellers are receiving 97.3% of their original asking price. The area is currently a balanced market with 3.3 months of supply. Active inventory is up 10% from last year to 209 homes for sale.

In a balanced market, neither side has a steep advantage, making careful pricing for sellers and steady negotiation for buyers the key to success.

In Minnetonka, homes were most commonly built in 1980-1989, about 72% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Roughly 54% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1981.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,540 a month on housing costs, higher than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $5,285 a year.

Read the September 2026 Minnetonka market report

Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published October 12, 2026.

Minnetonka market questions

Is Minnetonka a buyer's or seller's market?

Minnetonka was a balanced market in September 2026, with 3.3 months of supply. Under about 3 months generally favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is considered balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers. There were 209 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Minnetonka?

Homes that sold in September 2026 spent an average of 48 days on market, 14 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 97.3% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Minnetonka?

No. The median sale price fell 6.1% year over year to $487,000. Price per square foot moved the other way (from $232 to $257), which suggests the change mostly reflects the mix of homes sold.

Living in Minnetonka

Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.

In Minnetonka, homes were most commonly built in 1980-1989, about 72% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 19 minutes.

Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates

What does it cost to own a home in Minnetonka?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,540 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $5,285 a year.

Median home value

$475,800

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$5,285/yr

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$2,540/mo

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$978/mo

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,779/mo

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Minnetonka?

About 72% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1981.

Owner-occupied homes

72%

Similar than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1981

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.

Home age by decade

The share of homes built during each period.

  • 2020 or later2%
  • 2010-20197%
  • 2000-20096%
  • 1990-199912%
  • 1980-198924%
  • 1970-197915%
  • 1960-196912%
  • 1950-195917%
  • 1940-19492%
  • 1939 or earlier2%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached54%
  • Townhome / attached10%
  • 2-4 units2%
  • 5+ units34%

How do people get around in Minnetonka?

The average one-way commute is 19 min and 96% of homes have broadband.

Average commute

19 min

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.

How people get to work

The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.

  • Drive alone65%
  • Carpool4%
  • Walk or bike2%
  • Work from home27%

Homes with broadband

96%

Similar than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Estimates for the city as a whole. Figures are survey estimates and may differ from current market prices.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

What's Nearby in Minnetonka

OpenStreetMap lists 47 parks, 20 trails, 5 beaches and boat launches, 2 libraries, 13 schools, and 8 grocery stores within the Minnetonka city boundary.

Parks

47

39 named

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  • Elmwood Strand Park
  • Ford Park
  • Glen Lake Park
  • Glen Lake Station
  • Green Circle Park (opens in new tab)
  • Gro Tonka Park
  • Groveland Park
  • Guilliam Park
  • Junction Park (opens in new tab)
  • Kelly Park
  • Kinsel Park
  • Knollway Park
  • Libbs Lake Beach
  • Linner Park
  • Lone Lake Park
  • Mayflower Park
  • McKenzie Park
  • Meadow Park
  • Mills Landing
  • Mini Tonka Park
  • Minnehaha Creek Headwaters
  • Minnetonka Mills Park
  • Oberlin Park
  • Pioneer Park
  • Purgatory Park
  • Reich Park
  • Shady Oak Beach
  • sunrise ridge
  • Tower Hill Park
  • Victoria-Evergreen Park
  • Westwood Park
  • Wilson Park
  • Woodgate Park

Official source: City of Minnetonka (opens in new tab)

Trails

20

16 named

  • Big Hill/Lake Trail
  • Bloomington Ferry Trail
  • Cedar Lake Road Bikeway
  • Chanhassan Trail
  • Connector
  • Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trai
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  • Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail
  • Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail
  • Minnetonka Blvd Trail
  • Minnetonka Loop Trail
  • Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail
  • North Leg
  • Plymouth Rd Trail
  • Purgatory Park Trail
  • South Leg
  • Wayzata Blvd Route

Official source: City of Minnetonka (opens in new tab)

Beaches and boat launches

5

2 named

  • Grays Bay Public Water Access Site
  • Shady Oak Beach

Official source: City of Minnetonka (opens in new tab)

Schools

13

6 named

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