Step into your own private sanctuary with limitless possibilities at this remarkable 14-acre estate, where nature’s beauty and modern architecture blend seamlessly. Nestled amidst towering hardwood trees and offering sweeping views towards Lake Minnetonka’s Tanager Bay, this property presents an extraordinary canvas for your dream home. With 6 acres of buildable land, the slightly sloping walkout elevation provides stunning east-facing sunrises and a serene overlook of the marshland. The property boasts a gently sloping walkout elevation, perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking east-facing sunrises that flood the interior with warm, natural light. Located in the prestigious Orono School District, celebrated for its award-winning and top-ranked schools, this estate offers more than just remarkable natural beauty—it also places you in a highly desirable community. Its premier location ensures you are never far from modern conveniences, with Downtown Wayzata’s upscale dining and shopping, nearby marinas, the scenic Luce Line and Dakota Trail, and the vibrant cultural scene of downtown Minneapolis all within easy reach. This estate is more than just a property; it is a rare opportunity to build a legacy home in one of the region's most coveted locations. Whether you envision a peaceful sanctuary or a dynamic space for hosting and entertaining, this serene setting offers privacy, prestige, and the opportunity to create your own legacy.
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$1,700,000
860 Brown Rd S, Orono, MN 55391
--beds
--baths
14.06Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in 1955
14.06 Acres Lot
$1,750,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,013 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,750,700
$1.40M - $2.14M
$3,013/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Keith Allen Taylor 715-213-7494,
ERA Prospera Real Estate,
Jodie Bieker 952-239-4652
Bought with:
Cynthia J Redmond
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6559456
Facts & features
Interior
Features
- Has basement: No
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 14.06 Acres
- Dimensions: 471 x 1299
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Infill Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Topography: Level,Walkout
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 1011723120001
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Private Septic Available, Private Septic Connected, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities Available, Underground Utilities Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: No
Location
- Region: Orono
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | Sold | $1,700,000-5.6% |
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| 11/25/2024 | Pending sale | $1,800,000 |
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| 11/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000 |
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| 11/15/2024 | Pending sale | $1,800,000 |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6559456 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Price change | $1,800,000-57.4% |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6559456 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Price change | $4,221,000+111.1% |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6588949 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000-49.9% |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6559456 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6451809 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2023 | Price change | $3,995,000+100.3% |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6451809 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2023 | Price change | $1,995,000-9.3% |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6428307 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+10% |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6428307 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2022 | Sold | $2,000,000 |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6172577 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2022 | Pending sale | $2,000,000+281.6% |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6172577 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2015 | Listing removed | $2,195 |
Source: Twin City Real Estate Services Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,195+10% |
Source: Twin City Real Estate Services Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2014 | Listing removed | $1,995 |
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| 5/22/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,995 |
Source: Twin City Real Estate Services Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2013 | Sold | $524,117-2.9% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2013 | Sold | $540,000-9.8% |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4172619 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $599,000 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Wayzata #4172619 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2011 | Listing removed | $599,000 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet #4004079 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2011 | Price change | $599,000-7.7% |
Source: NRT Minneapolis #4004079 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2011 | Price change | $649,000-7.3% |
Source: NRT Minneapolis #4004079 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2010 | Price change | $699,900-6.7% |
Source: RE/MAX Results #3936052 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2010 | Listed for sale | $749,900-4.5% |
Source: RE/MAX Results #3936052 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2009 | Listing removed | $785,000 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2009 | Price change | $785,000-1.9% |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $800,000 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,382 +4.3% | $1,395,000 +124.1% |
| 2024 | $6,116 -2% | $622,400 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $6,240 -10.1% | $619,700 0% |
| 2022 | $6,941 +3.6% | $620,000 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $6,699 -2.9% | $604,000 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $6,898 +3% | $601,000 +1.3% |
| 2019 | $6,699 -2.9% | $593,000 -1.3% |
| 2018 | $6,898 -7.9% | $601,000 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $7,486 +2.3% | $584,000 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $7,316 +7.4% | $564,000 -4.1% |
| 2015 | $6,813 -7.1% | $588,000 |
| 2014 | $7,332 +3.4% | $588,000 -0.5% |
| 2013 | $7,091 -2% | $591,000 -6.6% |
| 2012 | $7,237 -3.6% | $633,000 -8.3% |
| 2011 | $7,510 -5.3% | $690,000 -11.2% |
| 2010 | $7,926 +2.1% | $777,000 +0.2% |
| 2009 | $7,761 +71% | $775,300 +52% |
| 2006 | $4,537 +13.8% | $509,900 +17.4% |
| 2005 | $3,989 +11.8% | $434,300 +20.5% |
| 2004 | $3,569 +15.5% | $360,500 +22.7% |
| 2002 | $3,090 -21.2% | $293,700 |
| 2001 | $3,923 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55391
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Orono Intermediate Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10Orono Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 10/10Orono Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
- Minnesota
- Hennepin County
- Orono
- 55391
- 860 Brown Rd S