Situated along the eastern shoreline of Lake Minnetonka and 16 miles west of Minneapolis, Deephaven, Minnesota, offers a small-town atmosphere. There are about 3,000 residents in the city. The most prominent Deephaven homes for sale reside on the shores of Carson Bay and St. Louis Bay, an affluent and highly coveted lakeshore community known for its gorgeous architecture and setting.

Discover Deephaven Homes for Sale and Amenities

Many of the Deephaven homes for sale are lakefront properties with a suburban atmosphere. The neighborhoods are in the higher price ranges because of their location on Lake Minnetonka. With its quiet peninsula neighborhood located on Carson Bay and close to Deephaven Elementary, Cottagewood is one of Deephaven’s most popular and sought-after neighborhoods. You can also find great housing options along Lakeview Drive, Woodhaven Place, and Linwood Road.
Home prices range from $400,000 to over $7,000,000 for custom estate homes. Many of the older homes in Deephaven have since been beautifully renovated with modern amenities to fit the needs of today’s homebuyers. Home sizes will range from about 1,020 square feet up to 7,000 square feet.

Deephaven boasts many local and notable landmarks. The Cottagewood General Store opened in 1895 and still serves as a grocery store and tourist shop during the summer months from May until October. Community events are hosted at the store and the adjacent Cottagewood Children’s Park. These include Friday Grill Nights and the Fourth of July Celebration. One more highlight in Deephaven is the historic Minnetonka Yacht Club, the country’s oldest inland yacht club.

The Recreation for Deephaven Homes

There are many fun things to do in Deephaven. The numerous parks and beaches in the city, which the Hennepin County Public Health maintains for easy and enjoyable outdoor swimming, help create the appealing lakeside atmosphere in Deephaven. Deephaven’s Main Beach is the largest and features the most recreation, including swimming, a tennis court, canoe racks, a picnic area, swings, and trails; also, there is Linwood Beach, Nocomo (Waldon) Beach, Robinson’s Bay Beach, and Rocky Beach on the shores of Deephaven.
Village Hall and Thorpe Park are the two main parks in Deephaven, featuring ice rinks in the wintertime and tennis courts in the summer. Thorpe Park features three playgrounds, a walking path, and a dog park. It’s the only park where you can bring your furry friend off-leash. Parks with playgrounds, picnic areas, athletic fields, or sports courts include Cottagewood’s Children’s Park, Pump Park, Shuck Park, and Village Hall Park. If the home search consists of the relaxed neighborhood of old, look further into the Deephaven homes for sale.
The LRT Trail is great for residents who enjoy biking, running, walking or cross-country skiing, as it features many beautiful views of Lake Minnetonka. The trail runs through Minnetonka, Greenwood, Deephaven, Shorewood, Excelsior, and Victoria. In addition to the LRT Trail, Hennipen County provides miles and miles of accessible trails that take residents all over the county, including Southwest LRT Regional Trail, Cleveland Park and Lake Louis Sanctuary Trail, and Northome Trail.

Deephaven’s Community Schools

Students in the area receive a quality education. Students living in Deephaven are in the Minnetonka Public Schools system featuring Deephaven Elementary School, Saint Therese Elementary School (private), and Minnetonka Middle School East which all feed into Minnetonka High School.

Deephaven is a lovely place to call home. Check out open houses today to find your dream home. If you would like more information about Deephaven homes for sale, please contact long-time residents and Lakes Sotheby’s Realty agents Paul Johnson and Mark Hoiseth at 952.641.6500.