Overview of the Birchwood

Neighborhood

The Birchwood neighborhood lies just southeast of the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Baker Road in southeast Minnetonka. Birchwood is an older neighborhood with spacious lots and mature trees. The neighborhood consists of just under 70 single family homes that are a mix of traditional two stories and ranch style homes. Homes for sale in the neighborhood have prices ranging from $200,000 to $560,000.

Birchwood offers premier location within the City of Minnetonka. Several of the city’s recreational amenities are within easy driving distance to the community, such as Bryant Lake, Shady Oak Beach, Glen Lake Golf Course, and several shopping and dining destinations. Shady Oak Beach, the closest park to Birchwood, features 85-acres of land and 76’ of beach shoreline. Amenities at Shady Oak Park include a playground, lifeguards, high dive, and concessions. Some of the closest restaurants to Birchwood include Dragon Jade, Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille, and Gina Maria’s Pizza. Also located near by is the medical center and Lifetime Fitness.

Residents of Birchwood are served by Independent School District 270 also known as Hopkins Public Schools. The Hopkins School District serves seven different western suburbs of Minneapolis and approximately 8,000 students in grades K-12. Glen Lake Elementary is the closest school to Birchwood, located just a couple miles west over 494. The school has around 470 students and a student/teacher ratio of 15, serving students in grades K-6. Other nearby schools include Lionsgate Academy, International School, Eagle Ridge Academy, and Gatewood Elementary School.

If you have any questions regarding the city of Minnetonka, Minnesota, it’s parks, schools, history, or amenities OR if you would like to sell or buy a house in the Minnetonka area, please feel free to visit http://www.DavidOlsonRealEstate.com or call Realtor David Olson 952.314.9446.