Geoffrey Serdar

Lake Minnetonka Guides

Living the lake, well.

Local places, market insight, and honest advice on buying and selling around Lake Minnetonka — from someone who works this water every day.

Local Places

Erik Forsberg, Harland, and the Sliver: What Downtown Victoria Is Becoming

I sold Erik Forsberg the building at 1715 Stieger Lake Lane — then asked him on camera, in a blizzard, what he planned to do with it. Harland Chicken & Fish opened three and a half years later. The full interview, timestamped, plus dinner at The Noble Lion.

July 31, 2026  ·  Read →

Local Places

Living on Ches Mar Farm: An Excelsior Neighborhood on Lake Minnewashta

What it's like to live on Ches Mar Farm — a hidden enclave of five large-acreage homes in Excelsior, MN on Lake Minnewashta, beside the 340-acre regional park. The story, the schools, the history behind the name, and how to stay before you buy.

July 20, 2026  ·  Read →

Local Places

The Lost Lake Boat Slip: What It's Worth & How People Lose It

A guide to the city boat slips at The Villas on Lost Lake in Mound, MN — what the slip costs, what it's worth, how it transfers at closing, and how owners lose it at renewal.

July 10, 2026  ·  Read →

Local Places

The Best Ice Cream in Excelsior, Minnesota

A local guide to the best ice cream in downtown Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka — from family-run Licks Unlimited to the historic streetcar at Tommy's Tonka Trolley.

July 7, 2026  ·  Read →

Sorting Minnetonka the city from the lake towns? Topics / place clarity →

Lake Minnetonka this week

What closed around Lake Minnetonka the week of Sep 28 to Oct 4. Get new Lake Minnetonka listings from me every week. You'll get a short invite from Compass to set it up. Add your mobile only if you'd like Geoffrey to text you.

This week at a glance

Week of Sep 28 to Oct 4, 2026

49
Sold this week
$647,000
Typical price
Minnetonka · 17
Most closes this week

Geoffrey: 49 homes closed around the lake the week of Sep 28 to Oct 4. Minnetonka had the most, with 17.

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