Lake of the Isles Luxury Real Estate

Lake of the Isles is a beautiful small lake in Minneapolis, just north of Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet that was created by glaciers, and rests in an ancient river valley. The surrounding hills are actually great piles of rocks and boulders, known as moraines, that were left behind when the glacial ice receded. Today the lake and hills are graced with a variety of architectural unique homes, making it one of the most desirable areas in Minneapolis for luxury homes. Before 1910, the Lake was about as good as a swamp can get with only a few daring souls venturing to build their homes in the vicinity. It consisted of a four small islands and a ragged shoreline. In the early 1880′s two of the four islands on the south end were removed. A few years later, the Minneapolis Park Board finally acquired the entire lake and began the tedious task of dredging for the next four years. Once the work was completed in 1893, the park board was able to begin the creation of a parkway around the lake.

 

Once dredging of Lake of the Isles commenced, the area began to take shape with one mansion after another popping up. The first area to be platted into blocks and lots was The Devils’ Backbone, now known as Lowry Hill, to the northeast of the lake. Thomas Lowry was a vital figure in the beginnings of Minneapolis, and his decision to build his mansion in the area in 1878 was instrumental in its establishment as a prestigious neighborhood. Today there are over a hundred homes surrounding the lake, many being some of the most expensive in the Twin Cities. 

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 14. See more Lake of the Isles Luxury Homes.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

  1. 3 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths
    Home size: 5,084 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,147 sq ft
    Year built: 1916
    Listed with Coldwell Banker Burnet
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  2. 5 beds, 3 full, 3 part baths
    Home size: 6,500 sq ft
    Lot size: 39,639 sq ft
    Year built: 1958
    Listed with Lakes Sotheby's International
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  3. 5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 5,600 sq ft
    Year built: 1903
    Parking spots: 2
    Listed with RE/MAX Advantage Plus
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  4. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,034 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,325 sq ft
    Year built: 2012
    Listed with Lakes Area Realty
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  5. 4 beds, 4 part baths
    Home size: 5,008 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,534 sq ft
    Year built: 1929
    Listed with Coldwell Banker Burnet
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  6. 4 beds, 2 full, 3 part baths
    Home size: 3,750 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,227 sq ft
    Year built: 1924
    Listed with Coldwell Banker Burnet
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  7. 5 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 6,758 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,325 sq ft
    Year built: 1919
    Listed with Coldwell Banker Burnet
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  8. 6 beds, 3 full, 4 part baths
    Home size: 6,261 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,890 sq ft
    Year built: 1922
    Listed with Coldwell Banker Burnet
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  9. 4 beds, 2 full, 3 part baths
    Home size: 4,050 sq ft
    Year built: 1906
    Listed with Edina Realty, Inc.
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  10. 4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 3,927 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,712 sq ft
    Year built: 1911
    Listed with Lakes Sotheby's International
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