Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.
Updated October 23, 2026
Dense woods, spacious yards and the south shore of Galpin Lake. Bracketts is about twenty homes and a lot of green.
Bracketts is in eastern Shorewood, on the southern shore of Galpin Lake. It has around 20 single-family homes, a mix of ramblers and ranches, on wooded lots.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
What’s close by
The Old Log Theatre is close, Purgatory Park in Minnetonka is a short drive for trail walks, and downtown Excelsior has shops, restaurants and a grocery store to the west. See Shorewood parks, trails and beaches and community life.
What buyers check before they tour
- Schools: Bracketts is served by Minnetonka Public Schools (ISD 276). Nearby schools include Deephaven Elementary, Clear Springs Elementary, Scenic Heights Elementary and Minnetonka High School. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.
- Shoreline: For lakeshore homes, ask about dock rights, shoreline rules and any permits for past changes to the shore.
- Condition: Roof, windows, mechanicals and drainage tell you more about a home’s next ten years than the paint color does. Plan a professional inspection.
A simple plan for your Bracketts 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 Shorewood, its parks, trails and beaches and community life, or see nearby Galpin Lake.
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 Bracketts
Homes around Lake Minnetonka are priced street by street. 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 Bracketts.
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