Mark Merry—A Wayzata Mortgage Banker You Can Trust!

With 12 years’ experience as a Mortgage Banker, I completely understand the home buying process from start to close. I service Wayzata and the greater Minneapolis area.

The name Wayzata is derived from the Sioux word Waziyata, which refers to “Waziya”, their god of the North, a giant who blew the cold winds from his mouth. Though Lake Minnetonka was discovered by whites in 1822, it was not until 1852 that two pioneer families settled on the present site of Wayzata. James J. Hill's railroad made its way out to Wayzata in 1857, making daily runs from Minneapolis to Wayzata, leaving passengers at the gangplank for the waiting Lady of the Lake, a 50-foot side-wheeler steamer which carried them to other villages and summer homes on Lake Minnetonka. City folk make Wayzata their weekend retreat, which is a tradition that still continues today. By 1890, the height of the resort era on Lake Minnetonka had been reached. The financial depression and the migration of tourists gradually transformed Wayzata to a newer resort territory. Today, the crude lumber settlement has been replaced by beautiful homes, the grand hotel and resorts by quaint shops and restaurants.

Wayzata's shopping area is on Lake Street, which runs along side Lake Minnetonka. Here you will find a shopping mall, and many small, quaint shops, cafés, and bookstores. Lake Street is a wonderful place to spend a warm summer day.

The Luce Line State Trail is a 63-mile long former railroad grade which is developed for biking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and skiing. The limestone surfaced trail runs from Plymouth 30 miles west to Winsted with a parallel grassy trail for horseback riding. From Winsted to Cosmos the trail has a natural surface with three missing bridges. Wayzata is located on Lake Minnetonka, making it a place for many water activities with its beach, boat rides on restored boats such as the Minnehaha, swimming, biking on the trails, and walks along Lake Street.

Although most of Wayzata's leisure activities are centered around water, (boating, water-skiing, sailing, ice fishing, etc.), there are several parks and golf courses - such as the Wayzata Country Club.

One of Wayzata's most charming features is its red trolley service. The trolley offers residents and visitors a free ride throughout the summer months - making shopping and exploring a breeze!

Residents are served by the Wayzata School District, which serves all or portions of eight west suburban municipalities and covers 38 square miles. The District extends north and east from Wayzata Bay on Lake Minnetonka and lies approximately eight miles west of Minneapolis.

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