Western Suburbs
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Greenfield
Greenfield is predominately a rural landscape with controlled residential growth. Many of the residents are descendants from pioneer settlers in the late 1850s. They still carry on the “spirit of place, family, spiritual and stewardship values” that characterizes this area. Greenfield is located close to Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, Lake Sarah and the Crow River.
Holloway Farms NIH Homes, LLC 763-753-1750
Meadows of Whisper CreekGreenfield Coffman Development, LLC 612-202-0692
Brenshell Homes, Inc. 952-446-1284
J. Rohs Homes, Inc. 952-591-0864
Pillar Homes 763-475-1700
TJB Homes, Inc. 763-780-2944
Medina
As a third-ring suburb, 20 minutes away from the metropolitan area, Medina is a rural community. Visitors and residents enjoy the breathtaking Wolsfeld Woods DNR Park: 221 acres of gently rolling hills, a variety of tree species (some 100 feet tall), woodland flowers, a walking trail, and Wolsfeld Lake. Another popular Medina attraction is the Medina Entertainment Center, a staple in the community since 1956. The entertainment center features bowling, concerts, dining, and games. Many families have hosted parties and wedding receptions here.
Belle TerraLaurent Builders Inc. 952-445-6745
Bergeron Homes Inc. 763-591-6082
BridgeWater at Lake MedinaLecy Bros. Homes 952-944-9499
LeGran Homes, LLC 952-697-1060
Signature Homes, a Charles Cudd Co. 612-747-4449
Wooddale Builders, Inc. 612-636-1471
Medina MeadowsBohLand Development 952-473-2089
Hickory Fine Homes, Inc. 952-473-2089
Wild MeadowsKyle Hunt & Partners 952-476-5999
LeGran Homes, LLC 952-697-1060
Pillar Homes 952-473-2351
Minnetonka
Minnetonka comes from the Dakota words “great water,” in honor of 14,000-acre Lake Minnetonka. Found eight miles west of Minneapolis and 25 minutes away from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, residents have balanced redevelopment with a citywide park renewal program to maintain existing green space. An extensive trail system offers 38 miles of interconnected trails throughout the city. Most of the city’s employment opportunities come from surrounding retail shopping centers and nationally recognized firms.
Clarion Hills Ron Clark Construction & Design 952-938-9401
Crosby CoveJyland Distinctive Homes 952-404-0600
L. Cramer Designers & Builders 953-935-8482
Steiner & Koppelman 952-473-5435
Essex Road EstatesLecy Bros. Homes 952-944-9499
Linner WoodsAnthony Thomas Homes 763-559-0251
Marshes of Meadowwoods Aarbor Homes, Inc. 952-898-2377
Pillar Homes 952-473-2351
Minnetonka HighlandsCalhoun Development Co. 952-556-5555
Portico on the GreenKeith Waters & Associates, Inc. 952-974-0004
Willoughby Ron Clark Construction & Design 952-947-3000
Minnetrista
Situated on the western bays of Lake Minnetonka, the enchanting city of Minnetrista features lakeside living in addition to rural residential settings. This 32-square-mile city is home to 5,250 residents.
Featured Development:
Palmer PointePalmer Pointe is an amenity-rich neighborhood situated on 56 acres of prime Lake Minnetonka property. The neighborhood offers spectacular homes from several of the Twin Cities’ premiere custom builders and all the joys of lakeshore property without the maintenance. Residents will have access to a private beach, beach house with a swimming pool, boat club, day docks, walking trails, and surrounding areas. This is not one-size-fits-all living—homeowners will choose from a variety of association services so they can tailor their plan to suit their individual needs. Everything is designed to create the community of your dreams, to give you the time to savor it more and work at it less. In this neighborhood, the Pointe is to relax and enjoy.
www.palmerpointe.orgHunters CrestGBI Homes, Inc. 952-953-4000
Mattamy Homes 952-898-2100
Palmer Pointe Solomon Real Estate Group 952-224-2886
Denali Custom Homes, Inc. 952-476-2679
Keith Waters & Associates, Inc. 952-974-0004
Kyle Hunt & Partners, Inc. 952-476-5999
McNulty Construction Co. 612-339-0674
Shores of WhaletailLecy Bros. Homes 952-944-9499
Sunnybrook Farms Brenshell Homes, Inc. 952-446-1284
Signature Homes – a Charles Cudd Co. 612-889-1986
Orono
Orono, the “lakeshore city” on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, is a highly esteemed community that incorporates a rural way of life with slow growth and low density. Many Orono homes are on large, wooded lakeshore lots and estates. The city of Orono’s most significant resource is Lake Minnetonka. Orono residents work hard to preserve their history, identity and local character.
Featured Development:
Graham Hill PreserveGraham Hill Preserve is a brand-new neighborhood of unbridled beauty. All 13 home sites are at least two acres and were planned with a sense of seclusion without compromising the neighborhood’s family feel. Graham Hill Preserve includes a common area with a tennis court, gazebo, and walking trail system. The neighborhood is adjacent to the Luce Line walking and biking trail in the Orono School District. Home packages are estimated to start at about $1,700,000.
www.pillarhomes.comGraham Hill PreserveGeorge Stickney/Coldwell Banker Burnet 952-473-3000
Pillar Homes 612-366-8741
Glendale Cove BohLand Developent 952-473-2089
Hickory Fine Homes, Inc. 952-473-2089
Plymouth
Plymouth has a reputation as a quality community and a leader in parks and recreation. Several major highways run through the city, making it a site for well-planned residential, business, and commercial-industrial areas. The landscape is decorated with rolling terrain and lakes, and residents work hard to preserve open space and protect the environment. A convenient location close to downtown Minneapolis, along with a first-rate school system, makes Plymouth an excellent place to live and raise a family.
Featured Development:
Seven GreensSeven Greens is a Swanson Homes community of 70 custom-designed single-family homes and 50 association-maintained two-family homes. This family-friendly neighborhood design is nearly 30 percent open space and features seven community greens/parks, sidewalks, boulevard trees and sport courts. Streets have been designed to be “traffic calming” and architectural controls include James Hardie Hardiplank siding for harmonious streetscapes. Located next to Providence Academy at Vicksburg Lane and Schmidt Lake Road in the Wayzata School District, Seven Greens residents will have convenient access to Hwys. 55 and 101, I-494 and I-394, and several shopping areas, churches, and golf courses. “There are no ‘cookie cutter’ homes here,” says Curt Swanson, president of Swanson Homes. “A lot of time and effort is spent in the design of each residence."
www.swansonhomes.comBasset CreekSignature Homes, a Charles Cudd Co. 612-747-4449
Executive WoodlandsExecutive Homesites, LLC 763-497-1881
Hendel Homes 952-404-7204
Larkin PondCalhoun Development Co. 952-556-5555
Rusten Wood on Hadley LakeBohLand Development 952-473-2089
Hickory Fine Homes 952-473-2089
Seven Greens LeGran Homes, LLC 952-697-1060
Swanson Homes 763-478-0320
Spring Park
The small suburb of Spring Park is nestled in a sublime setting along Lake Minnetonka’s shores and bays. Though it encompasses less than half a square mile in size, it has more than four miles of shoreline along the lake. Lord Fletcher’s, Lake Minnetonka’s well-known bar and restaurant with dockside seating, is located in Spring Park.
Featured Development:
Island Harbor on the LakeTurning off Shoreline Drive and entering Island Harbor, you will feel as if you have entered into a unique place. Island Harbor is a condominium development on an “island” along the shore of Lake Minnetonka. Every unit will have excellent lake views, 10- and 11-foot ceilings, open floor plans, luxurious kitchens, and heated underground parking. Unit prices range from $675,000 to $1,200,000. Intensive landscaping will complement 3,400 feet of lakeshore, with room for 50 permanent docks. Additional amenities include a swimming pool with hot tub, several exercise rooms, and upscale, fully furnished common areas.
www.islandharboronthelake.comIsland Harbor on the Lake Clearwater Development Group 612-850-6457
Watertown Township
Watertown is a beautiful small town west of the Twin Cities surrounded by a rural landscape of farms, orchards, and forests. The city, along the South Fork of the Crow River, is a safe, caring community—the perfect place to raise a family. The Luce Line biking and walking trail runs through Watertown and is the focus of the city’s annual “Rails to Trails” community festival.
Oak Lake EstatesStonewood Design | Build, LLC 612-267-2670
OakLakeEstates.com Wayzata
Not large, but certainly well known, Wayzata is a gateway to the Lake Minnetonka area. Located at the northeast tip of the lake, Wayzata is the best place to see and enjoy these popular waters. Thriving downtown Wayzata offers the latest in lakeside fashions, artwork and antiques and a delightfully eclectic mix of restaurants that enjoy sweeping views of the lakefront. High quality developments and beautiful neighborhoods characterize this city, where life is “as good as the good life in Minnesota gets.”
Featured Development:
FarViewIn an ideal location in the Wayzata school district, the exclusive FarView neighborhood features spacious 1½-acre southern exposure walkout lots with enchanting views over wildlife habitat. Homeowners will have the option of using nearby tennis courts, and FarView is a short, easy stroll from downtown Wayzata’s restaurants, shopping and waterfront. Boat slips on Lake Minnetonka are possible through the city of Wayzata. FarView home packages start at $1,300,000.
www.pillarhomes.comFarViewPillar Homes 763-475-1700
Locust HillsBauer Group 763-792-8974
Jyland Distinctive Homes 952-404-0600
Keith Waters & Associates, Inc. 952-974-0004
Kyle Hunt & Partners 952-476-5999
L. Cramer Designers & Builders 952-935-8482
Steiner & Koppelman 952-473-5435
Streeter & Associates, Inc. 952-449-9448