Joy Childs

Broker Associate/GRI
REALTOR
218-820-9148
jchilds@uslink.net
Situated on the western edge of Whaletail Lake, this picturesque property offers 118-acres with 3,700’ of east-facing shoreline. An existing, city-approved plat design sets the groundwork for development, featuring 11 spacious two-acre homesites, each paired with a dock slip on Whaletail Lake. The setting features gently rolling hills, mature trees, and abundant wildlife, including deer, turkey, pheasants, and waterfowl. Set back on a long, tree-lined driveway, an existing home features nearly 5,266 FSF with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The home features a 54 x 30 indoor athletic court that sits over a drained swimming pool that could be easily converted back to a pool as all the equipment is in place. In addition to a 3-car finished and heated garage, the property features an 80 x 42 Morton Building providing additional storage. Bow and shotgun hunting are permitted on the property, creating a rare opportunity to enjoy private hunting in an in-town setting. A portion of the property is currently leased and farmed locally. Whaletail Lake represents an increasingly rare opportunity: a substantial, naturally beautiful lake with preserved surroundings, strong recreational amenities, and enduring landscape character — creating an exceptional backdrop for lakefront living. This location offers the best of both worlds—peaceful, tucked-away surroundings with effortless access to the amenities of the Lake Minnetonka area, where lakeside dining, charming shops, and destinations like Excelsior and Wayzata invite you to unwind. Convenient highway access keeps the Twin Cities and airport within an easy drive.

Coldwell Banker Realty is the brokerage office representing the owner for this listing.
© Copyright 2026, Regional Multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc. all rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the broker reciprocity program of the Regional multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names(s) of the listing brokers.
Joy Childs RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Joy Childs RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty, a broker participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Northstar MLS data last updated at 4/3/2026 12:25:00 PM.

Situated on the western edge of Whaletail Lake, this picturesque property offers 118-acres with 3,700’ of east-facing shoreline. An existing, city-approved plat design sets the groundwork for development, featuring 11 spacious two-acre homesites, each paired with a dock slip on Whaletail Lake. The setting features gently rolling hills, mature trees, and abundant wildlife, including deer, turkey, pheasants, and waterfowl. Set back on a long, tree-lined driveway, an existing home features nearly 5,266 FSF with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The home features a 54 x 30 indoor athletic court that sits over a drained swimming pool that could be easily converted back to a pool as all the equipment is in place. In addition to a 3-car finished and heated garage, the property features an 80 x 42 Morton Building providing additional storage. Bow and shotgun hunting are permitted on the property, creating a rare opportunity to enjoy private hunting in an in-town setting. A portion of the property is currently leased and farmed locally. Whaletail Lake represents an increasingly rare opportunity: a substantial, naturally beautiful lake with preserved surroundings, strong recreational amenities, and enduring landscape character — creating an exceptional backdrop for lakefront living. This location offers the best of both worlds—peaceful, tucked-away surroundings with effortless access to the amenities of the Lake Minnetonka area, where lakeside dining, charming shops, and destinations like Excelsior and Wayzata invite you to unwind. Convenient highway access keeps the Twin Cities and airport within an easy drive.

Coldwell Banker Realty is the brokerage office representing the owner for this listing.
© Copyright 2026, Regional Multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc. all rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the broker reciprocity program of the Regional multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names(s) of the listing brokers.
Joy Childs RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Joy Childs RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty, a broker participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Northstar MLS data last updated at 4/3/2026 12:25:00 PM.