Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.
Updated October 23, 2026
Cottages, ranches and ramblers close to Orono’s small commercial area and the lake. Livingston is one of the more approachable ways into the Lake Minnetonka area.
Livingston is in southern Orono, between Blaine Avenue and Shadywood Road. It has about 100 single-family homes, a mix of ranches, ramblers and cottages.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
What’s close by
A small commercial area nearby has a grocery store and quick-serve favorites, and Lake Minnetonka’s bays offer endless boating and swimming. Noerenberg Memorial County Park’s gardens are a short drive north. See Orono parks and trails and Orono community life.
What buyers check before they tour
- Schools: Livingston is served by Orono Public Schools (ISD 278), whose schools share a campus along Old Crystal Bay Road, including Schumann Elementary, Orono Intermediate, Orono Middle and Orono High School. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.
- Older homes: Many homes here are older cottages and ranches. Look closely at the roof, windows, mechanicals and any past updates.
A simple plan for your Livingston move
I’ve been helping people sell and buy homes around Lake Minnetonka 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 about Orono, its parks and trails and community life, or see nearby Dunwoody.
Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.
Your next step in Livingston
Homes around Lake Minnetonka are priced lot by lot. 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 Livingston.
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