Browns Bay Lake Minnetonka
Brown's Bay is named after James B. Brown, an early settler on Lake Minnetonka from Kentucky. Brown's Bay has 3.7 miles of shoreline and 696 acres of water within the bay. Located near Lower Lake North, Tanager Lake, Wayzata Bay, and Smiths Bay, this body of water is one of the 37 lakes and bays which are interconnected and make up all of the Lake Minnetonka Bays.
Bracketts Point and Lookout Point form the western and eastern boundaries of Brown's Bay, which abuts Lower Lake North. Water depth is anywhere from 10 feet to 80 feet, and water clarity has been designated A by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for the area. Spirit Island, Tanager Lake, and Peavey Lake are part of the ecosystem that makes up Brown's Bay which is located primarily in Orono and Wayzata.
You can see Brown's Bay from shoreline drive as you motor past North Shore Marina, and those who venture down Ferndale Road West can also catch glimpses of the Bay to the south. Brown's Bay is also home to some of the most expensive homes on Lake Minnetonka, with the recently torn down Southways Estate on Bracketts Point being a prime example at over 36,000 square feet.
Most up to date Brown's Bay real estate listings:
An incredible opportunity to capture the last great estate site in Wayzata! A winding wooded private drive brings you to a large home overlooking a small quiet bay leadin...
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 6158960 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.
Incredible location with easy walkability into downtown Wayzata. Spectacular custom-built East Coast Hamptons style home in the sought-after Highcroft neighborhood amongs...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6184747 MLS
Listing courtesy of Compass. Selling Office: .
ONE OF A KIND HISTORIC LAKESHORE ESTATE: This amazing and unique 2-acre estate resides behind the private Harrington Road gates and is a short walk into downtown Wayzata....
- 8 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 6158327 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Incredible setting on Lake Minnetonka's Gold Coast. This coveted Ferndale estate offers 1.28 acres of manicured grounds, an arborvitae privacy hedge, circular driveway ap...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 6152072 MLS
Listing courtesy of Compass. Selling Office: .
Spectacular south-facing building site owned by John Kraemer & Sons on coveted Browns Bay, just 3 minutes to Wayzata. This site is almost 1 acre with 152’ of newly rip-ra...
- 6083161 MLS
Listing courtesy of Compass. Selling Office: .
Spectacular close-in lake home opportunity with 102 feet of level, south facing shoreline on Browns Bay. Beautiful light-filled open living spaces and big water views ove...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 6025030 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Spectacular close-in lake home opportunity with 102 feet of level, south facing shoreline on Browns Bay. Beautiful light-filled open living spaces and big water views ove...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 6025030 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 6002838 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Build your dream home on this Lake Minnetonka, Browns Bay lot featuring 210 feet of lakeshore. 1.07 acres. Sandy bottom with southwest views. Steps from the Dakota Trail...
- 5732667 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Build your dream home on this Lake Minnetonka, Browns Bay lot featuring 210 feet of lakeshore. 1.07 acres. Sandy bottom with southwest views. Steps from the Dakota Trail...
- 5732667 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
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- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5753526 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Once in a lifetime opportunity! First time this family jewel tucked away in the “old Ferndale neighborhood” has been for sale. Sweeping southerly views of the main lower...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5678779 MLS
Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.. Selling Office: .
Sold before print --- Spectacular south facing big water views on Browns Bay, just west of Wayzata. Complete the finishing touches of the current remodel or start fresh. ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 5559738 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Rare, and Historic Bracketts Point opportunity. This prime, landmark, lakeshore estate is offered for the first time in many years. Captivating and dramatic views of nea...
- 7 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 5278416 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Prime Ferndale lakeshore opportunity close to downtown Wayzata. 345 feet of south facing, level and sandy lakeshore on Browns Bay. A large, almost 1-acre flat lot creates...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5232190 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Burnet. Selling Office: .
Hidden Ferndale A+ Lakeshore Estate! A ready to move in custom home within walking distance to downtown Wayzata. This luxury home has every amenity including indoor and o...
- 6 Beds
- 15 Baths
- 4948658 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
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Lake Minnetonka Bays
- Browns Bay
- Black Lake
- Carman Bay
- Carsons Bay
- Coffee Cove
- Cooks Bay
- Crystal Bay
- East Upper Lake
- Echo Bay
- Emerald Lake
- Excelsior Bay
- Forest Lake Bay
- Gideons Bay
- Grays Bay
- Halsteds Bay
- Harrisons Bay
- Jennings Bay
- Lafayette Bay
- Libbs Lake
- Lost Lake
- Lower Lake North
- Maxwell Bay
- North Arm
- Old Channel Bay
- Peavy Lake
- Phelps Bay
- Priests Bay
- Robinsons Bay
- Seton Lake
- Smiths Bay
- Smithtown Bay
- South Lower Lake
- South Upper Lake
- Spring Park Bay
- St. Albans Bay
- St. Louis Bay
- Stubbs Bay
- Tanager Lake
- Wayzata Bay
- West Arm
- West Upper Lake
