This 4-year-old gem has water access and is the only home on Ward Lake. You will see 13+ acres of land where duck/deer hunting & ATV use are allowed and you can ice skate or snowmobile on the lake in the winter. Notice how close this property is to Andover High School, the premier high school in the northern suburbs – not to mention Oak View Middle School and Andover Elementary School just 4 miles away. Welcome to Ward Lake and Princess Island! This in-city retreat boasts all the conveniences of Twin Cities living combined with lakeshore tranquility. Home offers the perfect layout. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and laundry up, plus the a LL walkout mother-in-law suite! Luxurious owner’s suite with 100 SF walk-in closet, double shower heads in the tile shower, two sinks, soaker tub, box ceiling, and STUNNING views of the lakefront. Upper level additionally includes a Jack & Jill BA and an en suite BA. Main-level open floor plan with sunroom, fireplace, well-appointed kitchen and floor-to-ceiling Pella Windows. Perfectly situated to face Ward Lake, nature abounds - from sunrises to deer paths to bald eagle watching! Walkout basement with built-in entertainment center & wet bar - and use the flex room for hobbies, arts & crafts, media, or exercise. Meticulously cared for and updated. This home is better than new construction – already has the window treatments, water treatment, mature trees, lovingly tended garden (6-foot iron rod fence and sprinklers), and manicured lawn with sprinkling system. Take the boardwalk to Princess Island, where you will find a bonfire pit, playground, dock and endless hours of playtime. The water is perfect for kayaking this time of year. Spacious deck and patio. Large, flat yard. You will love the location and the home!
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$1,200,000
17265 Ward Lake Dr NW, Andover, MN 55304
5beds
4,414sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2021
13.13 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large flat yardSpacious deckBoardwalk to princess islandWater accessNature aboundsBox ceilingOpen floor plan
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 01:49pm
Listed by:
Mathias Baden 612-327-1748,
Edina Realty, Inc.,
Karen L. Baden 651-210-7826
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6758070

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Sun Room, Living Room, Office, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Laundry, Family Room, Bedroom 5, Deck, Pantry (Walk-In), Dining Room, Flex Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Deck
- Level: Upper
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Flex room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x14
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x18
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x5
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,414
- Total interior livable area: 4,414 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,072
- Finished area below ground: 1,262
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: East, Lake, North
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Dock, Lake Front, Lake View, Waterfront Num(02001000), Lake Bottom(Reeds), Lake Acres(211)
- Body of water: Wards
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 1930
Lot
- Size: 13.13 Acres
- Dimensions: 697 x 1250 x 593 x 1199
- Features: Cleared, Irregular Lot, Island/Peninsula, Many Trees
Details
- Foundation area: 1455
- Parcel number: 023224440009
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick/Stone
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Composition
Condition
- Age of Property: 4
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Andover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $272/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $829,400
- Annual tax amount: $8,171
- Date on market: 7/19/2025
- Road surface type: Unimproved
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