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A quiet community with access to high-ranked schools and amenities
Located just west of Minnetonka's center, Tonkawood is known for its quality of life and access to the city's highly ranked public schools. "We get a lot of families that come here primarily for the schools," says Cassie Frick, a Realtor with Edina Realty. "The trail and park system is fantastic, and the lots are pretty and full of mature trees." Though known for its sprawling modern homes, Tonkawood has a variety of housing styles and price points that share the same safety, quiet and access to amenities as the rest of the neighborhood. These perks have drawn families to the community for years. The CAP Crime Index lists Tonkawood as a two out 10, nearly the lowest score a community can have. The national average is four.
Sections of the Tonkawood neighborhood have rambler style homes.
The Tonkawood neighborhood in Minnetonka is a short drive to Minneapolis.
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Newer neo-traditional estates with Dutch Colonials and midcentury designs
The rolling hills are dotted with meticulously manicured lots, often offering views of the ponds scattered throughout. Homes frequently have between a quarter and a full acre of land, with foliage-filled backyards and two-car garages. Midcentury ranch-style houses run between the low $300,000s and the low $600,000s, while a Dutch Colonial or renovated traditional two-story can be anywhere from the low $500,000s to the low $800,000s. Tonkawood's largest homes are almost always its newest, with construction dates in the 1990s. Frequently neo-traditional, these houses go from the low $900,000s to 1.5 million.
Dutch colonial homes are scattered across the Tonkawood neighborhood.
Recently constructed new traditional homes styles are popping up in the Tonkawood neighborhood.
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Immersive language programs in Chinese and Spanish at Minnetonka School District
Students in Tonkawood might start at Groveland Elementary School before heading to Minnetonka Middle East School, both of which have an A on Niche. Minnetonka High School has an A-plus from Niche, which considers it one of the state's top five public high schools. Minnetonka School District is well known for its Chinese and Spanish language immersion programs. "If it's important for someone's child to be speaking a second language from their first day of Kindergarten, this will draw them," says Frick. "Most public schools don't have programs like this."
Minnetonka Senior High School ranks fifth in Minnesota with a 73% AP participation rate.
Groveland Elementary School teaches Minnetonka students in grades K-5.
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Outdoor activities at Victoria Evergreen and indoor sports at Minnetonka Ice Arena
Wrapped in foliage and mature trees, Victoria Evergreen Park is a 19-acre forest preserve in the center of Tonkawood. McKenzie Park has various amenities, including a roller hockey court, basketball court and playground equipment. In addition to offering skating lessons, Minnetonka Ice Arena hosts all levels of competitive hockey and is the home of the Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club. The Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail cuts through the city for 15 miles, connecting several public parks and districts. "You can get anywhere on the trails," says Frick. "It's good for the kids, especially because they're not riding their bikes on the streets – they're on the trails."
At nearly 15,000 acres, Lake Minnetonka is the largest body of water in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Well-loved by both locals and visitors, the lake has a long history as one of the region’s top spots for boating, fishing and local festivities.
Victoria Evergreen Park has walking trails and bench seating.
Minnetonka Ice Arena is hosts high school games and open skating.
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A full menu for your dog at Duke's on 7 and mall shopping at Ridgedale Center
Established in 2021, Duke's on 7 offers upscale spins on traditional tavern fare like lobster artichoke dip and the brisket grilled cheese. Duke's has a reputation for being dog-friendly – so friendly that they offer a full menu catering to canine guests, including muttloaf and their smoked beef marrow bone. Groceries can be picked up at Aldi or the General Store of Minnetonka, while the Ridgedale Center has familiar retail options like Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting Goods and American Eagle.
Minnetonka residents can shop, dine, and relax at Ridgedale Mall.
Dukes on 7 has a mixture of food options including burgers loaded with delicious ingredients.
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Local produce at the Summer Farmer's Market and hot cocoa at Light Up the Commons
The Summer Farmers Market has been providing locals with regionally-grown food and handcrafted goods since 2009. It runs on Tuesday afternoons from June until September. Summer Fest brings the community together for a day of live music, local eateries, carnival rides and fireworks. Light Up the Commons is an annual winter tradition that includes food trucks, dance parties and hot cocoa. "Minnetonka City Hall does quite a few events, and they're focused on being family-friendly," says Frick.
Just off a cloverleaf exchange
Tonkawood is just west of a cloverleaf exchange between State Highway 7 and Interstate 494. Minneapolis is a 14-mile drive east, and St. Paul is 25 miles east. The Metro Transit Bus service offers local and regional travel, with several stops on Highway 7.
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
27 min drive
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HWY 7 & Tonkawood Rd
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HWY 7 & Williston Rd
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Tonkawood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tonkawood, Minnetonka sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Tonkawood, Minnetonka over the last 12 months is $667,500, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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