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Enjoy Lake Minnetonka living at an affordable price! Ideally located within a few blocks of Sandy Beach, just 1/2 mile from the boat launch, and only 3/4 mile from the renowned Lord Fletcher's. This move-in-ready home perfectly blends rustic charm with contemporary style. The spacious kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring a stunning brick accent wall that adds warmth and character. Recent improvements include a new lower-level half bath, a partition wall with double doors creating a generous lower-level bedroom or family room, and a 150-amp electrical panel installed in 2019. Enjoy summer entertaining on the large deck just off the kitchen, while the Bryant furnace and A/C provide year-round comfort. Don't miss this opportunity!

1530 N Arm Drive, Orono

Listing courtesy of LPT Realty, LLC.

$499,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7138906 MLS

Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom rambler nestled in a wonderfully quiet neighborhood, just 4 minutes from Orono School campus. This home truly shines with its proximity to family-friendly amenities: watch the exciting Hackberry park renovation from your kitchen window, and you're steps away from playgrounds, 3 acres of ball fields, basketball hoops, and picnic tables. Inside, beautiful oak hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, welcoming you into a spacious, open kitchen that seamlessly connects to a bright dining and living area. Large windows in the living room frame views of the park, while a cozy gas fireplace adds warmth and charm. Two generous bedrooms occupy the main level, including the primary suite with a walk-in closet and convenient access to a recently renovated full bathroom. A sliding glass door from the primary bedroom opens directly to your private half-acre backyard. The finished lower level offers fantastic entertaining space with a comfortable lounge area, a third bedroom, and plenty of storage. Outside, you'll find a perfectly level, fenced half-acre yard dotted with beautiful mature trees. The property includes two storage sheds, a fire pit area, and an oversized 2-car garage with extra depth. This is the perfect blend of comfort, location, and outdoor living.

125 Hackberry Hill, Orono

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$650,000

7138333 MLS

Build your dream home on this beautiful Orono property. 1.65-acre lot (240' x 300'). The tree-lined lot offers optimal privacy. Bring your own builder and plan. Enjoy the Luce Line Trail and easy access to Lake Minnetonka. Orono Schools. Less than 10 minutes to downtown Wayzata.

3240x Bayside Road, Orono

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$650,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7127772 MLS

3240 Bayside Road, Orono

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$1,750,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7134327 MLS

Exceptional and rare opportunity to own this Lake Minnetonka 3.11 acre estate on beautiful North Arm. Utterly private and tranquil with gorgeous trees, panoramic views and permanent dock for 32ft vessels. Enjoy this solid, New England pool-side residence as it is, remodel, or build your dream home adjacent to other established, upper-bracket, acreage estates. Prime Orono location minutes from Wayzata and 494. Victoria Estates, just six private residences, adjoins a magnificent DNR-managed marsh with six permanent slips, providing full access to Lake Minnetonka without lakefront taxes. Long-time owner has thoughtfully maintained and added to the charming farm-style house bursting with character, incorporating original barn with silo, three ensuites, four fireplaces, and lovely pool-side porch. Inground Dolphin pool has newer liner, mechanics, large patio-surround and magnificent views. This property is about quality of life: nature, wildlife, privacy and 14,530 acre Lake Minnetonka, yours to enjoy.

440 N Arm Drive, Orono

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$2,595,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7127527 MLS

Special and private east-facing lake home on desirable North Arm Bay of Lake Minnetonka. Located on quiet no-outlet Orono city street, property’s treed .43 acre lot has 66’ of sandy bottom shoreline and abuts city managed ravine. Dock configuration includes 2 covered boat slips, one 40’ and one 32’, kayak holder and separate “L” platform to enjoy lakefront. Discover Minnetonka’s 14,000 plus sqft area, 23 bays and 125 miles of shoreline. Main level of home offers light-filled, open concept living, dining and kitchen for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining with lakeside views. Patio doors in living room and kitchen access large deck that spans home’s entire eastern and southern sides. Kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, island with breakfast bar, and marble countertops connects to mudroom and door to attached, finished, heated garage with epoxy floor. Convenient main floor laundry and powder room complete the main level. Stairwell with views leads to upper level bedrooms, each with ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Primary faces lakeside featuring large sitting area with wall of windows and balcony to enjoy the view. Separate tub and shower in primary bath. Second bedroom has ¾ private bath. Finished lower level walk-out offers versatile family room space with water views. French doors open to covered paver patio and generous lakeside lawn. Third bedroom with ensuite, walk-in closet and lake views complete lower level. Hallway separates bedroom from family space and allows access to ensuite. Convenient location near Navarre, Lord Fletcher’s, Dakota Trail, Lafayette Club, 8 miles to Wayzata via Hwy 12, 18 miles to downtown Minneapolis via I-394.

1310 Spruce Place, Orono

Listing courtesy of Home Avenue Flat Fee Realty.

$7,195,000

4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 7027568 MLS

Situated on 9.1 acres on Crystal Bay, this extraordinary estate, with over 900 feet of shoreline, unobstructed lake and sunset views, mature hardwoods, expansive lawns, beautiful gardens and sweeping views across Crystal Bay, is of a type that rarely comes on the market. It borders gorgeous wetlands and offers a scale and level of privacy increasingly difficult to find on Lake Minnetonka. This is your chance to have your Lake Minnetonka dream home, whether you are looking for a vintage residence or an extraordinary site for the estate you plan to create. The existing residence, originally constructed in 1921, includes an unattached carriage house which would require some restoration, but may present an opportunity for creativity. Crystal Bay is the deepest bay on Lake Minnetonka and is prized for its clear water, dramatic views and direct access throughout the lake. From here boaters can easily reach Maxwell Bay, North Arm and the broader lake system. Wetland delineation, parcel boundary review and setback analysis are currently underway to further define future building opportunities. This property includes substantial upland areas and a stunning lakeside setting that offers a compelling canvas for a significant new residence. 2425 N Shore Drive, Orono, MN is located near the Lafayette Club , Noerenberg Memorial Gardems and downtown Wayzata. This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire more than nine acres of Lake Minnetonka’s most coveted bays. Bring your architect. Bring your builder. Bring a vison worthy of the land.

2425 N Shore Drive, Orono

Listing courtesy of Lakes Sotheby's International.

$1,250,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7126380 MLS

Executive Cape Cod charmer in the heart of the Lake Minnetonka area! Beautifully situated in the sought-after Pheasant Lawn neighborhood, this classic 5-bedroom, 4-bath home rests on a private, beautifully landscaped one-acre lot surrounded by mature trees. Thoughtfully renewed and expanded for today's lifestyle, the home retains all of its warmth, character and timeless Cape Cod appeal. The inviting main level features beautiful hardwood floors, custom millwork, three wood-burning fireplaces and a spacious primary suite with private bath and his and hers closets. An updated kitchen, fresh paint, updated interior doors and windows, and thoughtful improvements throughout make this home truly move-in ready. Completed in 2025, a gorgeous addition above the new attached 3-car garage offers exceptional flexibility. Designed to flow seamlessly with the existing home, the new space includes a family room, casual dining/game area, eat-in kitchen, bedroom with ¾ bath, and a large private deck overlooking the pool and grounds. With its own exterior stairway, the suite can also be closed off from the rest of the upper level, creating wonderful private quarters for in-laws, a nanny, live-in help, extended-stay guests, or a second primary suite. Step outside and the property becomes your own private retreat. A generous main-level deck overlooks the in-ground pool and lushly landscaped grounds, creating a natural extension of the home for outdoor dining and entertaining. The pool is complemented by a charming, screened gazebo and a separate pool house/cabana with serving windows, an incredible setting for summer entertaining, relaxed afternoons by the pool and evenings with family and friends. A garden shed, fully irrigated landscaping, including irrigation to the flower boxes, and the wooded one-acre setting complete the picture. Adding to the property's unique character, one of the home's entrances is marked by the historic entrance monument to Pheasant Lawn, a distinctive reminder of the neighborhood's past. The property also enjoys a second deeded driveway access from Pheasant Road. Additional highlights include two laundry rooms, one upstairs and one downstairs; a dry, partially finished lower level ready for your finishing touches; new roof in 2025; newer furnaces; and all new pool equipment in 2020. A rare combination of classic Cape Cod charm, beautifully updated living spaces, exceptional flexibility and a resort-like backyard, all in a sought-after Lake Minnetonka location with convenient access to both Hwy 7 and I-394 and there is just 1 Stop/Yield sign between the property and Highway 12 all the way to Downtown Minneapolis. Agent and/or buyer to verify all measurements and information.

2615 Shadywood Road, Orono

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$649,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7122842 MLS

Exceptional Opportunity for Renovators, Investors & Visionaries! Situated on a rare .89-acre private double lot in one of the Lake Minnetonka area's most desirable neighborhoods, this property offers tremendous upside for the right buyer. The property's Torrens Certificate of Title includes a recorded exclusive easement for dock & slip purposes, providing deeded Lake Minnetonka access with rights to the shared neighborhood dock just a short walk down the street.The existing home features mostly Andersen windows and is connected to city water, city sewer, and natural gas, providing an excellent foundation for an extensive renovation or future redevelopment. The home will require significant improvements, including a new roof, new siding, and substantial interior updating, making it ideal for experienced remodelers, investors, or buyers with the vision and resources to transform this property into something truly special. Enjoy boating, fishing, and the Lake Minnetonka lifestyle while being 15 minutes from downtown Wayzata, walking distance to Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge, and only a few homes from the Roberta Lee Antoine Neighborhood Playground. The property is also listed in the MLS as Lots & Land, recognizing its exceptional redevelopment potential. Whether your plans include a comprehensive renovation or construction of a custom luxury home, opportunities combining a .89-acre homesite, recorded Lake Minnetonka dockage rights, and an unbeatable location are exceptionally rare.

1719 Fagerness Point Road, Orono

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$353,500

7123079 MLS

Perfectly suited for new construction, this lot offers excellent dimensions, attractive surroundings, and an ideal layout for building a custom home. With ample space, attractive surroundings, and an orientation that maximizes light and views, it offers endless possibilities for architectural design and outdoor enjoyment. A rare opportunity to bring your dream home to life in an exceptional setting.

4736 N Shore Drive, Orono

Listing courtesy of Executive Real-Estate Profess.

$649,900

7119355 MLS

Rare Lake Minnetonka Building Opportunity! Bring your own builder and create the custom home you've always envisioned on this exceptional nearly square .89-acre private double wooded lot nestled amongst beautiful luxury homes in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods, including Orono & Westonka schools. The property's Torrens Certificate of Title includes a recorded exclusive easement for dock & slip purposes, providing deeded Lake Minnetonka access with rights to the shared neighborhood dock just a short walk down the street.The existing home offers the opportunity for renovation, while the expansive homesite presents an absolute outstanding canvas for new construction. With existing connection to electricity, city water, city sewer, and natural gas, the property is ready for your future plans. Enjoy boating, fishing, and the Lake Minnetonka lifestyle while living just 15 minutes from downtown Wayzata restaurants, shops & business district. Walking distance to Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge, the Dakota Rail Regional Trail. Only a few homes from the beautiful Roberta Lee Antoine Neighborhood Playground. Whether you're looking to renovate, build your dream home, or develop an exceptional estate property, opportunities combining a private .89-acre homesite, redevelopment potential, and deeded Lake Minnetonka dockage easement with shared dock rights are exceptionally rare.

1719 Fagerness Point Road, Orono

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$1,550,000

7120635 MLS

Nestled among Lake Minnetonka's elite family estates, this wooded 1.13-acre site slopes gently to its newly completed boat slips, a short cruise from the Lafayette Club docks or Lord Fletchers. Imagine a paved driveway leading to your new luxury home. Bring your builder soon. There is only one of these and the list price is well below the assessed value.

365 W Lake Street, Orono

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$2,275,000

6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 7042462 MLS

Exceptional 10-Acre Estate in Orono — Just 5 Miles from Wayzata and 15 Miles West of Minneapolis A Rare Opportunity for a Family Compound, Investment, or Luxury Retreat Welcome to a one-of-a-kind property that perfectly blends privacy, versatility, and location. This extraordinary 10-acre estate offers unmatched potential—whether envisioned as a private family compound, equestrian haven, car collector’s paradise, or luxury retreat. Ideally situated next to the Stubbs Bay public dock and bordering both Bederwood Park and the Luce Line Trail, it provides endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Main Residence The 4-bedroom, 4-bath home is designed with comfort, convenience, and entertaining in mind: • Expansive entertainment room for gatherings • Light-filled sunroom with panoramic views of the estate • Maintenance-free deck overlooking rolling pastures • Dual laundry areas for ease of living • Private sauna and hot tub for year-round wellness • Thoughtful updates throughout Guest House A 2-bedroom, 2-bath guest house provides an onsite home for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. Perfect for multi-generational living, a dedicated home office, or a separate retreat, this space enhances both the flexibility and value of the property. Equestrian Amenities For horse lovers, the estate includes everything needed for both daily care and enjoyment: • Two-level stable with six stalls and a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment • Lounge and private living quarters for caretaker or guests • Indoor riding arena and multiple paddocks • Six acres of fenced pastures • Expansive storage building for equipment, tools, or recreational gear Lifestyle & Location This estate offers the rare combination of serene country living with immediate access to world-class amenities. Step directly onto the Luce Line Trail system—featuring a designated horse trail—or enjoy the nearby lakes, parks, and outdoor activities. All this, while being just minutes from Wayzata’s shopping, dining, and the vibrant shores of Lake Minnetonka. Schedule Your Private Tour Opportunities like this seldom come to market. Don’t miss the chance to own a legacy estate in the heart of Orono. Contact us today to explore the full potential of this remarkable offering.

3685 Watertown Road, Orono

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$6,995,000

9 Beds ⋅ 11 Baths ⋅ 6706868 MLS

Old Oaks — An iconic landmark estate on Lake Minnetonka, set on 2.9 private, park-like acres with 212 feet of gently sloping, south-facing sandy beach shoreline and commanding views across Browns Bay and Lower Lake. This timeless Georgian Revival estate, inspired by classic English Country architecture and designed by renowned architect William Channing Whitney, is a solid masonry residence with a newer slate roof, showcasing elegant proportions and refined architectural detailing throughout. The exceptional grounds include a carriage house, pool, tennis court, and 12 garage stalls. Ideally located close to downtown Wayzata, directly across from the Dakota Rail Trail, and within the Orono School District. Just 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis via a direct route with no stop signs or stoplights, offering a rare combination of privacy and accessibility. A rare opportunity to enjoy the estate as-is, thoughtfully renovate to suit your vision, or create a legacy estate on one of Lake Minnetonka’s most distinguished properties.

1305 Shoreline Drive, Orono

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

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