LAFAYETTE RIDGE HOMES FOR SALE 

Orono, Minnesota 55391

Location Highlights:
Lafayette Ridge is located across the street from Lafayette Bay in Orono. Shoreline Drive separates the luxury neighborhood from Lake Minnetonka. The small community of 20 homes is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Lafayette Ridge is less than 5 minutes from attractions like the Lafayette Club and Big Island. Homeowners in Lafayette Ridge have deeded access to Lake Minnetonka and experience the perks of attractions on the lake. Lafayette Bay is tucked away from large Lake Minnetonka, with its maximum depth reaching up to 57 feet. It is excellent for recreational water sports like water skiing, wake surfing, and wakeboarding. Lafayette Ridge is an ideal location for those looking to live in a quiet community while having access to the amenities of Lake Minnetonka. Nearby developments include Casco Point, Clay Cliffe, and Sunrise Point. 

History:
Lafayette Ridge was built on land once occupied by the railroad mogul James J. Hill. He built the Lafayette Hotel in 1882 to capitalize on the area's increasing popularity; the hotel had 300 guest rooms and quickly became the center of Lake Minnetonka's social life. The hotel sat on the high ridge between Crystal Bay and Lafayette Bay; the hotel was shut down by Hill in 1897 and burned down in a fire later that year. Today, a rebuilt Lafayette Club stands where the hotel once was and offers amenities like indoor and outdoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and docks. Lafayette Ridge is within feet of where the historic St. Paul & Pacific Railroad ran over a century ago; the railroad was owned by Hill and dropped tourists off at destinations along the lake. The Lafayette Ridge neighborhood started construction in the early 1980s and completed its first house in 1986.

School District:
Lafayette Ridge in Orono, Minnesota, is an ideal choice for those looking to enroll in a single-campus, top-rated school district. The community is located in the award-winning Orono School District #278. The school district serves 2,800 students K-12, and the Orono High School is ranked 4th best school by US News and World Report for 2019. Schools in the neighborhood include Schumann Elementary, Orono Intermediate School, Orono Middle School, and Orono High School. The neighboring school districts include the Mound Westonka and Wayzata School Districts.

Amenities:
Lafayette Ridge residents enjoy abundant amenities, including a shared beach, gazebo, and tennis courts. Homes in the neighborhood have deeded access with private docks on Lake Minnetonka's Lafayette Bay.

Utilities: 

Utility Information

Source Lake Pioneer®  
Source Orono Public Schools®