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:
The most spectacular, sweeping views of Lake Minnetonka pour through new windows that run the length of this 5100 sq ft home perfectly situated less than ten steps from t...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 6374503 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.
Tucked amongst Wayzata’s quiet lakeshore estates, this smaller jewel defines perfection in style and quality. Meticulous attention to detail, along with peek a boo views ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 6364440 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.
Charming cottage-style home on beautiful Ferndale Road. The premier home site is on 3.4 acres which includes some wetlands that feed into Lake Minnetonka. Here the views ...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 6344488 MLS
Listing courtesy of Fazendin REALTORS.
Experience breathtaking panoramic views of beautiful Lake Minnetonka and Browns Bay as you enter this Wayzata home which is situated in one of the most coveted areas of t...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 6342305 MLS
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Integrity-Edina.
Spectacular John Kraemer & Sons down to the studs remodel. The perfect condominium alternative with main level living with the primary suite, upstairs guest area and a lo...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 6269334 MLS
Listing courtesy of Compass.
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 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: .
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: .
Sold Pre-MLS
- 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 Realty. 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: .
Sold Before Print
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5199784 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: .
One of Lake Minnetonka's finest sites with 2 acres dry ground and 343 feet west facing shoreline on main lower lake. Lakeside road being relocated to center point.
- 4987762 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Perfectly poised on 3.16 acres of Wayzata Bay's Lookout Point w/over 550 of shoreline, this all stone & brick lake estate affords a sense of warmth, romance, old world ch...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4966470 MLS
Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.. Selling Office: .
Coveted Ferndale estate nestled in the trees on a private one acre setting with 150' of shore. The open and airy feel of this home is attributed to the soaring ceilings a...
- 4 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 4969338 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. 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: .
Water lovers must consider this fantastic opportunity. The property has sweeping views of the lower lake, and is 5 minutes to Wayzata, and about 20 minutes to downtown MP...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4912748 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Sold Before print Vacant Lot
- 4912467 MLS
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka. Selling Office: .
"Old Ferndale Road" is the doorstep to an intimate "secret" neighborhood hosting several jewels on Lake Minnetonka. This cozy and extremely charming home is one of those ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4903615 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Sold before print
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4903385 MLS
Listing courtesy of Prime Real Estate Services Ltd. Selling Office: .
Steeped in history and lovingly restored, Southways (The Pillsbury Estate) is one of the last remaining icons for Lake Minnetonka. In the venerated words of Mrs. Pillsbur...
- 7 Beds
- 13 Baths
- 4901545 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Stunning prime lakeshore property on historic Bracketts Point. Turnkey home designed and built to perfection. Over 300 feet of level lakeshore with huge lower lake views....
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4848699 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Ferndale jewel! Historic private and oozing charm. Light filled cottage-style home with pool and lovely gardens. Additional separate guest house (was chauffeur's cottage)...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4800996 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Astonishing historic home and location! Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this amazing property! Never before available! Grand, sweeping views of the main lower lake!...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4797655 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Grace and beauty of Greenwich are here on this 5.5 acre Ferndale estate. Private views over marshlands and lagoon leading to Lake Minnetonka. Beautifully renovated with t...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4792456 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Approximately 570 feet of west facing shoreline at the end of Bracketts Point.
- 4783918 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
The water is clear, the bay is quiet, and the view is incredible! Rarely available Lake Minnetonka shoreline. Here's your opportunity to own 345 feet of intimate level sa...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4772688 MLS
Listing courtesy of Lakes Sotheby's International Realty. Selling Office: .
Incredible building site on Lake Minnetonka's Gold Coast. This coveted Ferndale estate setting offers 1.28 acres of manicured grounds, an arborvitae privacy hedge, circul...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4759871 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
None
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4651914 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Prime Brackett's Point Lake Minnetonka Lakeshore Estate. 300 feet of level shoreline on Brown's Bay; pool and pool house! Beautifully built in perfect condition. Extremel...
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4589288 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Panoramic vistas of the main lower lake and 125 feet of sandy, level southeast facing lakeshore on prime Browns Bay and three acres on a quiet lane. Lakeside pool, screen...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4569817 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
NEW Modern Nantucket interior design! This landmark home is steps from LK Minnetonka w/230 ft of sandy, clear shoreline & eye level, panoramic lake views. Bountiful, pere...
- 7 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4532909 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Breathtaking views throughout this wonderfully detailed home. Serene and nature filled Ferndale Marsh vistas and over 380ft of lakeshore in a park-like setting on Brown'...
- 4 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4507685 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Stunning Lake Minnetonka property. Great building opportunity, breathtaking lake views or rehab opportunity for current structure 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and 4 car garage. Cl...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4474603 MLS
Listing courtesy of The Relocation Center. Selling Office: .
Close-in 2 acre estate w/additional 0.6 acre lake parcel & permanent dock on Lake Minnetonka's Tanager Lake. Elegant rambler w/main level living & walkout. Private wooded...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4465921 MLS
Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.. Selling Office: .
Spectacular Charles Cudd crafted two-story set upon 1.41 acres in the highly sought after Highcroft neighborhood. Exquisite details, top of the line kitchen, cozy living ...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4456274 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Rare opportunity to enjoy lifestyle of Ferndale Road W on Lake Minnetonka for under $2M! Stunning views; live in existing home or build an elegant new home already design...
- 2 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4449397 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Positioned beautifully with views across Ferndale Nature Conservancy throughout. The rich stone and brick exterior along with the elegant circle driveway sets the stage f...
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4439427 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Ferndale's finest. Coveted location,160 ft of superb lakeshore. Ideal building site or update. Private setting in midst of Brown's Bay. Thoughtfully built w/ careful eye ...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4382226 MLS
Listing courtesy of Lakes Sotheby's International Realty. Selling Office: .
Unique lakeside living...enjoy the big water of Mtka, calm water of Peavey Pond or play in the pool. Experience a distinctive & fun lifestyle in this thoughtfully detaile...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4373118 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Premier south facing lot with level sandy lakeshore. 181ft of shore & deep water access for boats. Site has been professionally groomed, ready to build. Current soil test...
- 4326674 MLS
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Selling Office: .
Created by Harrison Fraker, head of UofM Arch School. Kinetic geometric shapes & forms unfold like a piece of modern sculpture. This home creates its own identity bustlin...
- 4 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4197975 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
