Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · MN #BK3603584 · Whitefish Property Finder · MN #40646463 · Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida
Hilltop is a neighborhood situated on Hilltop Road and Cottage Lane east of Shady Oak Road in northeast Minnetonka.
If you’re thinking about selling or buying here, here’s what the neighborhood is like and what to know before you tour.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
Life in Hilltop
Hilltop boasts wooded scenery, excellent homes, and great location.
Hilltop is within close proximity to top-notch amenities throughout Minnetonka and the surrounding area. Residents of the community have easy access to a wide variety of shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities including Crossroads Plaza, Ridgedale Center, Ridgehaven Mall, Big Willow Park, Minneapolis Golf Club, and Purgatory Park. Crossroads Plaza, Ridgedale Center, and Ridgehaven Mall feature some of the best shopping and dining options in the area. Big Willow is a 95-acre community park featuring extensive trails, scenic natural areas, and sports fields.
Residents of Hilltop are served by Independent School District 270. Hopkins Public Schools serves 7,200 students in grades K-12 offering exceptional educational programs designed to help students excel. One School in the area is Hopkins High School. At Hopkins High School dedicated teachers seek to ensure that students graduate with skills necessary for postsecondary education. Other schools in the area include Eisenhower Elementary, Alice Smith Elementary, Hopkins West Junior High School, and Minnetonka Christian Academy.
What buyers check before they tour
- Age and updates: Ask when the roof, windows, furnace and water heater were last replaced, and plan a thorough inspection.
- Association: If there’s an HOA, review the fees, what they cover and the reserves before you write an offer.
- Schools: Confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district, since boundaries can change.
A simple plan for your Minnetonka move
I’ve been helping people sell and buy homes across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida for about two decades, and I build and remodel luxury homes too. I’ll help you see both what a property is and what it could be.
Getting the house ready, or making it yours
If you’re selling and want repairs handled before buyers see them, Super Crew Contractors can give you an estimate. If you’re ready for something custom, Ivy Lane Homes does luxury home building and remodeling. And a quick coverage check with Intrinsic Insurance before closing can save you a surprise. Learn more: Minnetonka, Shopping, Recreational, Independent School District 270. Ready to talk? Start a buyer plan or ask what your home is worth.
Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.
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Minnetonka homes are priced neighborhood by neighborhood. Whether you’re selling or buying, I’ll help you make a plan that fits.
Please note: I don’t handle rentals or property management. I work with sellers and buyers, and that’s where I can help you most in Minnetonka.
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