Nestled along the serene, west-facing shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Maxwell Bay, this exceptional estate offers unmatched privacy and breathtaking views. Set on 2.19 acres with over 300 feet of secluded shoreline, the property overlooks the 70-acre Noerenberg Gardens-ensuring unspoiled, wooded vistas across the bay. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive walls of glass frame tranquil water views from nearly every room. The open-concept main level is designed for effortless living and entertaining, featuring a spacious great room and a gourmet kitchen that flows into a sun-drenched family room. Recent improvements include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new carpet and fresh paint throughout, updated bathrooms and 3 brand new furnaces. The main floor primary suite is a private retreat, complete with its own lakeside deck, an expansive walk-in closet, and a luxurious newly remodeled Carrara marble ensuite bath with a steam shower and soaking tub. Perfect for year-round entertaining, the four-season porch offers heated floors, a fireplace, wine fridge, and indoor grill. The walk-out lower level includes a full bar, two ensuite guest bedrooms, a game room, home theater, office, and an additional heated 2-car garage with expansive storage. Spacious guest or nanny quarters offers great separation from the rest of the home. Ideally located—just 4 minutes to award-winning Orono Schools and 6 minutes to downtown Wayzata—this extraordinary home is a rare opportunity for refined lakeside living.
Active
$6,250,000
2845 Little Orchard Way, Wayzata, MN 55391
5beds
11,529sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
2.19 Acres Lot
$5,631,000 Zestimate®
$542/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 245 days |
- 1,262 |
- 43 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 25, 2025 at 04:31pm
Listed by:
David K Wells III 612-845-8186,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Wren Wells 612-802-3456
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6697240
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Informal Dining Room, Family Room, Four Season Porch, Bedroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Walk In Closet, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bar/Wet Bar Room, Bedroom 2, Bathroom, Bedroom 3, Office, Game Room, Media Room, Exercise Room, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 450.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.4x22.10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 381.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x20.10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 387.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.5x15.2
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 908.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29.9x30.4
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 318.23 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.1x26.3
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 136.35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5x10.10
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 118.77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.1x10.7
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 125.94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.11x10.4
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 550.92 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.10x26.11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 363.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.2x18
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 305.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4x24.6
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 619.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.9x23.9
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 532.43 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29.4x18.11
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 143.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.8x9.7
Game room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 584.79 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30.3x19.3
Informal dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 191.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.6x12.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 436.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.2x18.8
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 115.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.11x12.7
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 39.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.6x7.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 456.27 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.7x20.10
Media room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 464.42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.11x22
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 287.67 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.9x22.3
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 653.58 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32.5x20.11
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 200.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3x15.11
Walk in closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 91.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.2x8.2
Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Chandelier, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Osmosis System, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Washer, Wine Cooler
Features
- Central Vacuum
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 11,529
- Total interior livable area: 11,529 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,437
- Finished area below ground: 5,092
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway - Other Surface, Guest, Heated Garage, Multiple Garages, Storage, Tuckunder Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 7
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (42x59 30x55)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, South, West
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Dock, Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(10-15), Waterfront Num(27013300), Lake Bottom(Reeds, Sand, Weeds), Lake Acres(14205), Lake Depth(113)
- Body of water: Minnetonka
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 303
Lot
- Size: 2.19 Acres
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Many Trees
Details
- Foundation area: 5092
- Parcel number: 0911723210011
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Shake Siding
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Wood
Condition
- Age of Property: 24
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Little Orchard
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wayzata
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $542/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,647,600
- Annual tax amount: $66,937
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 333 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$5,631,000
$5.35M - $5.91M
$6,390/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,250,000+4.3%$542/sqft |
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| 6/25/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000$520/sqft |
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| 11/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/27/2023 | Price change | $5,995,000-2.5%$520/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,938 -2.8% | $5,647,600 -1.3% |
| 2024 | $68,874 -8.6% | $5,721,300 -6.3% |
| 2023 | $75,350 +3.5% | $6,106,900 -6.9% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$32,308/mo
Principal & interest
$24235
Property taxes
$5885
Home insurance
$2188
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55391
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Orono Intermediate Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 8/10Orono Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 10/10Orono Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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