HARDSCRABBLE HOMES FOR SALE
Minnetrista, Minnesota 55364
Location Highlights:
The Hardscrabble neighborhood is located on Priests Bay and Upper Lake Minnetonka in Minnetrista. The neighborhood is a mid-size community of 40 homes, homeowners in Hardscrabble enjoy privacy with large wooded home sites on Lake Minnetonka. Homes in the Hardscrabble neighborhood are exclusively lakeshore properties, and residents enjoy overlooking the beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Hardscrabble homeowners have access to all the lake has to offer, including canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding, with Bay Rentals Inc. just minutes away in Cooks Bay. Priests Bay is a high-traffic area on the lake, but it remains a popular fishing destination. Various fish, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, are caught in the bay. Upper Lake is the largest body of water in the western half of Lake Minnetonka and is an ideal spot to drop an anchor along the shore and go for a swim. Hardscrabble is a perfect place for those looking to live in the privacy of large wooded lots while having access to the amenities of western Lake Minnetonka. Nearby developments include Crane Island, Pelican Point, and Palmer Pointe.
History:
The neighborhood's history dates back to the late 1800s when J.D. Priest settled on the land that is now Hardscrabble Circle. Priest had a large farm on the bay where he raised livestock and produce. Western Lake Minnetonka was the last of the lake to be developed; houses started arising along the eastern shores beginning as early as the 1880s. But it wasn't until the late 1970s that developers got ahold of the land Hardscrabble occupies. The neighborhood opened in 1984 and has been the home to luxury homes on Lake Minnetonka ever since.
School District:
Hardscrabble in Minnetrista, Minnesota, is an ideal choice for those looking to enroll in a close-knit school district. The community is located in the award-winning Mound Westonka School District #277. The school district offers small school advantages with big school opportunities. It prides itself on knowing every student's name and the opportunity to succeed through award-winning arts, academics, and athletic programs. Schools nearby include Shirley Hills Primary School, Grandview Middle School, and Mound Westonka High School. Neighboring school districts include the Chanhassen and Minnetonka School Districts.
Amenities:
Homes for sale in Hardscrabble have access to the Lake Minnetonka Regional Park on Upper Lake Minnetonka. The regional park offers many amenities, including access to the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail, a disc golf course, a fishing pier, a 20,000-square-foot play structure, and a man-made swim pond. The park's most famous attraction is access to the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail. The trail spans 15 miles between Hopkins and Carver Park Reserve and offers scenic views of Lake Minnetonka throughout the trail. The trail passes through Minnetonka, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior, and Shorewood communities. Nearby in Mound, there is a variety of dining, including Surfside Bar and Grill and Dakota Junction.
Utilities:
Source City of Mound®
Source Mound Westonka Public Schools®
Hardscrabble
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Minnetrista, Minnesota 55364
Location Highlights:
The Hardscrabble neighborhood is located on Priests Bay and Upper Lake Minnetonka in Minnetrista. The neighborhood is a mid-size community of 40 homes, homeowners in Hardscrabble enjoy privacy with large wooded home sites on Lake Minnetonka. Homes in the Hardscrabble neighborhood are exclusively lakeshore properties, and residents enjoy overlooking the beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Hardscrabble homeowners have access to all the lake has to offer, including canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding, with Bay Rentals Inc. just minutes away in Cooks Bay. Priests Bay is a high-traffic area on the lake, but it remains a popular fishing destination. Various fish, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, are caught in the bay. Upper Lake is the largest body of water in the western half of Lake Minnetonka and is an ideal spot to drop an anchor along the shore and go for a swim. Hardscrabble is a perfect place for those looking to live in the privacy of large wooded lots while having access to the amenities of western Lake Minnetonka. Nearby developments include Crane Island, Pelican Point, and Palmer Pointe.
History:
The neighborhood's history dates back to the late 1800s when J.D. Priest settled on the land that is now Hardscrabble Circle. Priest had a large farm on the bay where he raised livestock and produce. Western Lake Minnetonka was the last of the lake to be developed; houses started arising along the eastern shores beginning as early as the 1880s. But it wasn't until the late 1970s that developers got ahold of the land Hardscrabble occupies. The neighborhood opened in 1984 and has been the home to luxury homes on Lake Minnetonka ever since.
School District:
Hardscrabble in Minnetrista, Minnesota, is an ideal choice for those looking to enroll in a close-knit school district. The community is located in the award-winning Mound Westonka School District #277. The school district offers small school advantages with big school opportunities. It prides itself on knowing every student's name and the opportunity to succeed through award-winning arts, academics, and athletic programs. Schools nearby include Shirley Hills Primary School, Grandview Middle School, and Mound Westonka High School. Neighboring school districts include the Chanhassen and Minnetonka School Districts.
Amenities:
Homes for sale in Hardscrabble have access to the Lake Minnetonka Regional Park on Upper Lake Minnetonka. The regional park offers many amenities, including access to the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail, a disc golf course, a fishing pier, a 20,000-square-foot play structure, and a man-made swim pond. The park's most famous attraction is access to the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail. The trail spans 15 miles between Hopkins and Carver Park Reserve and offers scenic views of Lake Minnetonka throughout the trail. The trail passes through Minnetonka, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior, and Shorewood communities. Nearby in Mound, there is a variety of dining, including Surfside Bar and Grill and Dakota Junction.
Utilities:
Source City of Mound®
Source Mound Westonka Public Schools®
