Lake Minnetonka Real Estate BlogRecently posted or modified blog posts by tag - Wayzatahttps://www.lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com/blog/Copyright LakeMinnetonkasRealEstate.com2014-09-05T17:38:55-07:00tag:lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com,2012-09-20:2487Owning Historic Lake Minnetonka Homes <img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/433/image/Wyer_Hill_Home.JPG" width="600" height="450" alt="Historical Wyer Hill House" title="Historical Wyer Hill House" class="img_box_center" />
The <a href="https://www.lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com/search/results/?searchtype=3" title="Lake Minnetonka Home Search" target="_blank">Lake Minnetonka real estate</a> market features many historic and aesthetically beautiful homes that are admired by many around the state and country. However, for those looking to jump head over heels into a historic home purchase, it’s important to understand the responsibility associated with owning these homes and how it differs from traditional home ownership.
The following are some of the many benefits and privileges in owning a historic home. One benefit homeowners express is the ability to personally take an active role in the preservation of these historic properties. However, the significant difference between traditional and historic home ownership is that the maintenance, renovations and improvements of historic homes must adhere to guidelines set by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The purpose of the standards are to preserve the historical significance of the home. On occasion, requests to deviate from the standards have been approved when it is deemed necessary to preserve the overall condition of the home.
Additionally, there are economic benefits to be enjoyed by the owners of homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The state and federal government offer tax incentives, grants and low interest loans, to qualified owners, to assist in the cost of associated with preserving these historic homes. A resale benefit is that the homes typically hold or increase in value above the traditional housing market.
<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/433/image/Wayzata_Shaver_House_3.jpg" width="600" height="429" alt="Historic Shaver House - Wayzata" title="Historic Shaver House - Wayzata" class="img_box_center" />What is a registered historic home? Homes can be historically registered after an assessment by Minnesota Historical Society. The society adheres to the National Register Criteria for Evaluation using the following questions:
1. How old is the home?
2. Does the home look the same way in the past when it was built?
3. Does the home have significance with an event, activities or developments that where important in the past?
4. Is the home's design, construction or architecture historically significant?
The following tips will aid in the successful purchase of historical homes:
• Home inspections should be performed by a qualified historic-home inspector or structural engineer. The inspector will be looking at the condition of the materials and building methods used in the original construction of the home to provide a clear understanding of the overall condition of the home and any safety or health concerns from hazardous materials used in the original construction.
• Have a contractor with a track record of working with historical homes layout the costs associated with preserving and maintaining the condition of the home as required by the historic preservation societies.
• Familiarize yourself with the Standards of Rehabilitation from the Secretary of Interior so you know what the expectations of you are as a homeowner and what to expect from the historical societies.
Owning a historic home can be an enjoyable undertaking for those who are interested in preserving history while making it.
<a href="https://www.lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com/contact/" title="Contact Us" target="_blank">Contact us</a> for a report of the historic homes for sale in the Lake Minnetonka market.
Photos by: Paul Johnson2014-07-31T08:30:00-07:002014-09-05T17:38:55-07:00Paul Johnsontag:lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com,2012-09-20:2480560 Indian Mound Street #2B, Wayzata MN 55391
Paul Johnson with RE/MAX Results interviews Gretchen Loper, local interior designer, to learn more of the custom design and finishes of the condo at <a href="https://www.lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com/property/560-indian-mound-street-wayzata-mn-55391/pid-10352369/?searchid=14873&detoffset=1&sortby=m.Price DESC&recs=12" title="Condo Listing">560 Indian Mound Street #2B, Wayzata MN 55391</a> currently for sale in the Wayzata Place Condominiums located in downtown Wayzata across from Lake Minnetonka's Wayzata Bay.2014-07-13T14:08:00-07:002014-07-17T21:09:57-07:00Paul Johnsontag:lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com,2012-09-20:2453560 Indian Mound St #2B, Wayzata MN 55391<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/433/image/Balcony-001.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="560 Indian Mound St #2B Wayzata MN 55391" title="Private Balcony" class="img_box_center" />Wayzata Place is a private condominium complex, located in the heart of Wayzata, which is regarded for exclusivity and unobstructed views of Lake Minnetonka's <a href="https://www.lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com/wayzata-bay/" title="Wayzata Bay Real Estate">Wayzata Bay</a>.
<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/433/image/DSC_3387-001.jpg" width="250" height="375" alt="560 Indian Mound St #2B Wayzata MN 55391" title="Kitchen's Connoisseur Red " class="img_box_left" />560 Indian Mound St #2B is a featured unit in the Wayzata Place East building and is located above the garden level featuring a signature floor plan that maximizes the priceless south facing lake views of Wayzata Bay.
From the entrance, the foyer's featured dark wood floors carry past the laundry and kitchen into the spacious living area welcomed by Lake Minnetonka. The living area can be tailored to suit: including a breakfast alcove with built-in seating, a comfortable living sofa or settee surrounding the fireplace and complete with an informal dining room. The living area is finished with floor to ceiling sliding doors that invite spectacular views and picturesque sunsets.
<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/433/image/DSC_3389-001.jpg" width="250" height="375" alt="560 Indian Mound St. #2B Wayzata MN 55391" title="Powder Room" class="img_box_right" />Energy abounds as the kitchen’s connoisseur red brings life to the condo. The kitchen's amenities are designed for a chef. The spacious master bedroom features private lake views through the floor to ceiling sliding doors. The select master bath is furnushed with a dressing table vanity and walk-in closet.
Off the living area is the powder room, tastefully finished with a brushed aluminum style ceiling, hand painted wood flooring and a designer vanity.
A distinguishing feature of the condo is the 37’ private screened-in balcony, accessible through both the living area and the master bedroom, providing panoramic views of Wayzata Bay.
For more details click on <a href="https://www.lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com/property/560-indian-mound-street-wayzata-mn-55391/pid-10352369/?searchid=14856&detoffset=56&sortby=m.Price DESC" title="560 Indian Mound St #2B - Condo for Sale">560 Indian Mound St #2B, Wayzata MN 55391</a>.
WAYZATA PLACE - RELAXING, CONVENIENT, EXCLUSIVE2014-05-22T11:43:00-07:002014-05-24T11:33:28-07:00Paul Johnsontag:lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com,2012-09-20:2430Annual Chilly Open - Wayzata Bay Lake Minnetonka<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/433/image/chili_open_high_five_-_1.jpg" width="200" height="125" alt="Chili Open - Wayzata Bay Lake Minnetonka" title="Chili Open - Wayzata Bay Lake Minnetonka" class="img_box_right" />The cold can’t stop the fun of the 30th annual Chilly Open; a contagiously enthusiastic way to embrace our Lake Minnetonka winter. The event is organized and sponsored by The Wayzata Chamber of Commerce, North Memorial Health Care and numerous other sponsors. This is a unique chance to golf a 9+ hole 'golf course' ON Lake Minnetonka infront of prestigious <a href="https://www.lakeminnetonkasrealestate.com/wayzata/">Wayzata lake homes</a>. Participants can register in teams (no limit to the number of golfers per team) and sign up for one of two tee times; 11a or 1p on February 8th, 2014. Also, Chilly does not mean cold. It means chili. There will be a chili cook off during the golf tournament to satisfy the athletes’ appetites. This year participants are referred to as athletes due to the Olympic theme of the event. In the hospitality tent, Tim Mahoney will be playing amidst the wealth of live action winter fun. All in all, The Chilly Open is a healthy, spirited way to get out and enjoy winter. Let’s hear it Fore Lake Minnetonka winter!
<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/433/image/Chili_Open_ReMax_Balloon_1.jpg" width="550" height="319" alt="Chili Open - RE/MAX Results" title="Chili Open - RE/MAX Results" class="img_box_center" />2014-02-01T11:47:00-07:002014-02-17T15:07:17-07:00Paul Johnson