Shorewood, Minnesota
Shorewood Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Shorewood, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Shorewood at a glance?
Shorewood is a west metro city in Hennepin County, home to 7,557 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 7,557 (Census 2024 estimate; -2.9% since 2020)
- Median home value: $703,200, 79% higher than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $171,063, 75% higher than Hennepin County
- Homeownership: 93.2% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 31 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 36 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Minnetonka Public School District covers about 85% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
Where can I find Shorewood homes for sale?
The newest Shorewood listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$1,585,0006160 Cardinal Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331MLS #7168384
Listing courtesy of Bridge Realty, LLC
$1,299,9005915 Sweetwater Circle, Excelsior, MN 55331MLS #7165550Listing courtesy of Dwell Realty Partners, LLC
$1,775,00020750 Parkview Lane, Excelsior, MN 55331MLS #7162838Listing courtesy of Trenary Realty Group
$845,0004905 Regents Walk, Excelsior, MN 55331MLS #7136952Listing courtesy of Lakes Sotheby's International
$455,0004955 Saint Albans Bay Road, Excelsior, MN 55331MLS #7162581Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Plus
$450,0005690 Echo Road, Excelsior, MN 55331MLS #7162793Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
See all 50 Shorewood homes for sale
- Under $300,000 1
- Under $350,000 1
- Under $400,000 2
- Under $450,000 4
- Under $500,000 7
- Under $600,000 12
- Under $700,000 15
- Under $800,000 17
- Under $1 million 24
- Under $1.5 million 37
- Under $2 million 45
- $1 million and up 26
- Single-family homes 29
- Condos 12
- Multi-family homes 2
- Land and lots 7
- 3+ bedrooms 43
- 4+ bedrooms 27
- 5+ bedrooms 12
- New construction 10
- Lakefront 6
- 1+ acre 8
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Shorewood sell for?
Homes sold in Shorewood in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Shorewood sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Shorewood home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Shorewood was $930,500, up 5.7% from the year before, with 114 homes sold.
- Median sale price$930,500+5.7% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold114past 12 months
- Days on market63past 12 months
- Months of supply3.3end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Shorewood market report
Living in
What's it like living in Shorewood, MN?
The answer
Shorewood is a west metro city, and it's about 31 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 44 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 94.5% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1987, and 93.2% of households own their home.
Demographics · Shorewood, MN
Who lives in Shorewood?
According to the Census Bureau, Shorewood's median household income is $171,063, 75% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 48.3, 93.2% of households own their home and 72.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
How fast is Shorewood growing?
Shorewood's population shrank 2.9% between 2020 and 2024, from 7,779 to 7,557 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,783 |
| 2021 | 7,717 |
| 2022 | 7,636 |
| 2023 | 7,556 |
| 2024 | 7,557 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Shorewood address?
- Minnetonka Public School Districtabout 85% of the city
- Westonka Public School Districtabout 15% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does Shorewood look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55331 covers most of Shorewood.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55331 | 96% | $737,000 | $159,450 | 86.1% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in Shorewood?
Shorewood has about 2.8 square miles of water inside city limits. 7 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Shorewood; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Lake Minnetonka14,206 acres
- Minnewashta Lake680 acres
- Christmas Lake267 acres
- Lake Virginia105 acres
- Galpin Lake46 acres
- Silver Lake25 acres
- Lake William16 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Shorewood?
Shorewood residents' average one-way commute is 22.6 minutes (Census ACS). 62.7% drive alone, 0.1% take public transit and 30.4% work from home.
Drive times from Shorewood
- 31 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 44 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 36 minMSP Airport
- 32 minMall of America
- 35 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Shorewood residents work?
The largest share of employed Shorewood residents work in education, health care and social assistance (24%), followed by finance, insurance and real estate (18.7%). The unemployment rate averaged 5% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance24%
- Finance, insurance and real estate18.7%
- Professional, scientific and management services12.8%
- Manufacturing10.6%
- Retail trade7.4%
- Construction5.9%
City comparison
How does Shorewood compare to Excelsior, Tonka Bay and Greenwood?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Shorewood, side by side.
| Metric | Shorewood | Excelsior | Tonka Bay | Greenwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 7,557 | 2,296 | 1,540 | 713 |
| Change since 2020 | -2.9% | -2.7% | +7% | -2.7% |
| Median home value | $703K | $909K | $917K | $1,240K |
| Median household income | $171K | $103K | $156K | $215K |
| Median gross rent | $1,607 | $1,143 | $2,320 | $1,885 |
| Homeowners | 93.2% | 48.3% | 81.4% | 89.8% |
| Median age | 48.3 | 47.1 | 59.8 | 48.7 |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 27.6 min | 25.7 min | 27.2 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 31 min | 28 min | 33 min | 28 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Shorewood home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Shorewood's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Shorewood
What's required to sell a home in Shorewood?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Shorewood; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is Shorewood right for you?
Who should buy a home in Shorewood?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. Minnetonka Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to Shorewood?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Hennepin County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour Shorewood homes this weekend?
Found a Shorewood home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
Shorewood FAQ
What do Shorewood buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Shorewood?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Shorewood at $703,200, 79% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Shorewood homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Shorewood, MN?
About 7,557 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 2.9% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Shorewood?
Minnetonka Public School District (about 85% of the city) and Westonka Public School District (about 15% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Shorewood from downtown Minneapolis?
About 31 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 44 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 22.6 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Shorewood a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Shorewood has a median household income of $171,063, 93.2% homeownership and a 22.6-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in Shorewood?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,607 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Shorewood?
55331 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
What lakes are in Shorewood?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Lake Minnetonka (about 1,353 acres), Christmas Lake (about 244 acres), Galpin Lake (about 22 acres) and Silver Lake (about 18 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Shorewood?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does Shorewood require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Shorewood. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Shorewood?
Drive times from Shorewood in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.