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Glen Lake’s suburban living and access to parks and commerce
About 2 miles south of central Minnetonka, Glen Lake’s residential streets are interspersed with parks surrounding the area’s namesake water source. The expansive neighborhood has a wide selection of homes and easy access to major roads and quality schools. “Minnetonka is a big suburb, and Glen Lake is one of its pockets. It’s an older, established area, so there are bigger lots and bigger homes with mature trees,” says Laura Scott, a real estate agent with Re/Max Advantage Plus, who has over 20 years of experience and lives in the neighborhood. While essentials can be found in commercial centers throughout the area, downtown Minneapolis and the Mall of America are only 20 to 30 minutes away.
The Glen Lake area features ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and 1970s priced from $350,000 to $550,000, with many properties sitting on generous half-acre lots.
Glen Lake features raised ranch homes built on hills alongside traditional ranch designs, all surrounded by tall, thick trees that provide natural privacy and scenic beauty.
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A mixed bag of residential homes and condos
Homes in Glen Lake are lined along wide streets and cul-de-sacs. Most properties have a large front lawn and are surrounded by tall, thick trees. “I have a half-acre lot, and that’s not uncommon for the area, to have a large lot,” Scott says. Ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and 1970s are common, alongside raised ranches built on a hill. These properties cost around $350,000 to $550,000. Bi-level homes and split levels are another housing type. Most have a traditional design, with a simple exterior made from brick or vinyl. Prices range between $500,000 and $875,000, depending on property size. New construction bi-level homes with a Craftsman influence are rare but can get up to $1.8 million. A handful of multi-story homes in the neighborhood go for $800,000 to $1.3 million.
Contemporary townhouses and condos built in the 1980s are found closer to the highways and cost around $250,000 to $330,000. For additional living options, there are a handful of apartment complexes, including Glen Lake Landing and Oaks Glen Lake. “From a housing supply standpoint, it’s a neighborhood that people don’t leave. It’s desirable, but not a lot comes up on the market,” Scott says.
Glen Lake offers established neighborhood charm 2 miles south of central Minnetonka, where wide streets and cul-de-sacs showcase homes with large front lawns surrounded by mature trees.
Glen Lake residents rarely move, creating limited housing inventory in this desirable neighborhood where bigger lots and established trees make properties highly sought after.
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Glen Lake’s surrounding parks and natural recreation
Glen Lake’s namesake water source is surrounded by outdoor recreation. While the lake itself is only used for wildlife watching, Glen Lake Park has multiple facilities, including a playground, baseball field, softball field and skate park. The Glen Lake Activity Center can be rented out by groups for community gatherings. Nearby, Kinsel Park has several walking trails and a 600-foot boardwalk that crosses a wetland area. Glen Lake Station Park mimics a town square, with a grassy field and picnic benches facing a water feature used as a splash pad in the warmer months. The Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center is a public 9-hole course directly south of the neighborhood.
About 4 miles southeast of Glen Lake is Bryant Lake Regional Park. Hiking and biking trails cut through the area’s rolling hills, woodlands and wetlands. “We’re a big biking community. You could easily bike from Glen Lake all the way to Minneapolis,” Scott says. A sandy beach along Bryant Lake allows swimming, fishing and non-motorized boating. The park also has an off-leash dog area and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Bryant Lake Regional Park offers a public boat launch into Bryant Lake.
Discover the tranquility of Kinsel Park's serene setting.
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Highly rated Hopkins public schools
Children living in Glen Lake can attend schools in the Hopkins Public School District, which has an open enrollment choice program for those who live outside the boundaries. Glen Lake Elementary School earns a B-plus grade from Niche, while Gatewood Elementary has a B-minus. From there, students can head to the B-rated Hopkins West Middle School, which offers a XingXing Chinese Immersion program. Hopkins High School earns an A-minus rating and has over 20 Advanced Placement courses and 55 student clubs and organizations.
Hopkins Senior High School teaches students in the Hopkins Public School District in Minnetonka.
Hopkins West Junior High School teaches the young minds of Minnetonka.
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Minnetonka’s retail, restaurants and grocery stores
Excelsior Boulevard’s commercial corridor is at the neighborhood’s center. Multiple small businesses are found in the area, including a beauty supply store, a barber shop and dry cleaners. Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille is a classic pub with craft beer and American comfort food. Base Camp Coffee & Provisions serves specialty beverages, and DelSur Empanadas is an Argentinian restaurant. There’s also Lunds & Byerlys for groceries. A commercial center off Woodhill Road has the General Store of Minnetonka, which operates as both a gift shop and a cafe.
Over 2 miles northwest of Glen Lake, the Highway 7 and Route 101 intersection has additional shopping and dining options. National retailers in the area include Target, Walgreens and Opitz Outlet. Cub is another grocery store. Westwind Plaza has multiple chain restaurants and fast-food eateries, including Chipotle, Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Noodles and Company.
The Golden Nugget is a classic pub & eatery boasting a wide selection of craft beers, burgers & American comfort foods.
Target is a local store chain that has multiple departments.
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Navigating in and around Glen Lake
While Glen Lake’s residential streets are wide enough to encourage recreational strolls, a vehicle is required for commuting outside the neighborhood. Interstate 494, known as Great River Road, cuts through the area traveling north to south. Drivers can also access Highway 7 and use it to head into downtown Minneapolis, about 17 miles northeast. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is roughly 17 miles away.
Snowy weather and low crime
Glen Lake has an average annual snowfall of 80 inches, which is higher than both the state average and the average for Minneapolis, which is 51 inches. Additionally, the CAP Index crime score for Glen Lake is 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glen Lake
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
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4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glen Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glen Lake, Minnetonka sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Glen Lake, Minnetonka over the last 12 months is $450,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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