2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340

$1,995,000

Experience a quiet, exceptional lifestyle at this stunning, Humphrey & Hardenbergh designed estate in the countryside, just 12 minutes west of 494, in Orono Schools.

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The in-ground pool is surrounded with paver patios and offers stunning views of the sprawling property.

The property features a 4-car garage with additional garage parking in the Morton building.

Everything on this lot has been thoughtfully placed and orientated to maximize space, sunlight and views.

The entire driveway from the main road to the home and Morton building has been freshly paved.

The paved area in front of the home and Morton building offers plenty of parking for guests.

The Morton building offers both cold storage and a heated workshop with bathroom.

This beautiful, equestrian property offers abundant dry, useable land and is beautifully landscaped, creating maximum privacy and views.

The home is filled with country charm and features unique details and updates throughout.

The front room is filled with natural light and can be used as additional living space or an office.

The main floor living room offers stunning views, custom built-ins and a cozy gas fireplace.

Updated paint and refinished hardwood flooring span the main floor.

Enjoy beautiful views from most rooms in the home.

The spacious dining room features a beautiful custom plank ceiling.

Walk out to the wraparound porch from three sides of the home.

The beautifully updated kitchen includes pendant light fixtures, painted cabinets, 2 new sinks, a new Bosch dishwasher, Vikings appliances including a trash compactor, range with 6 burners a griddle & double oven, quartz countertops and backsplash.

The kitchen offers a small working space with views of the property.

Guests and family are near to the kitchen in the cozy adjoining family room with gas fireplace.

The kitchen is bright and open to the informal dining space and family room space.

The casual dining space offers panoramic views of the stunning property.

Walk out from the kitchen to the tiered deck space, great for grilling and entertaining.

The views from the deck and patio space are breathtaking.

Updated paint throughout creates a bright and fresh feeling throughout this charming home.

The main floor is serviced by a half bathroom.

On the upper level you will find a large primary suite and office space.

There is a generous sitting room within the spacious primary suite.

The primary bedroom features abundant natural light and stunning views.

The primary bedroom offers custom built-ins, lighting, ceiling design and charming details throughout.

The large primary bathroom is completely updated with heated floors, a heated towel rack, an eco-friendly combination bidets/toilet with heated seat, a spacious, walk-in shower and luxurious soaking tub.

The massive, walk-in closet offer plenty of space for your wardrobe.

The main level laundry room offers additional storage.

The lower level features all new LPV flooring throughout.

Natural light fills the entire lower level through the abundant floor to ceiling windows.

The lower level offers a large family room space and 3 additional bedrooms.

One of two lower level, completely updated bathrooms.

Enjoy the spacious sauna, just off the lower level family room.

The second of 2 lower level bathrooms that have been completely updated including a large, tiled shower, double vanity, towel warmer and more.

The second of 3 lower level bedrooms features tons of windows and plenty of space.

the third of 3 lower level bedrooms, all offering beautiful views and natural light.

The lower level walk-in closet and abundant storage space.

The attached 4-car garage is accessible from both the front and back of the home.

The four stall horse stable with above hayloft.

The nearly 3,000 square foot Morton building features a 32x30 foot heated workshop with boiler and in-floor heating, a water heater, half bathroom and 42x48 cold storage space with 3 overhead garage doors.

The home is surrounded by charming landscaping and paver patios.

There is plenty of paved space for parking.

The in-ground pool looks out to the sprawling, beautiful property.

Enjoy the abundant wildlife on your own private pond.

There are multiple charming bridges throughout the property.

The fenced in, raised garden beds get plenty of sunlight all day long.

For equestrian enthusiasts, the property features riding trails, an outdoor arena, and a four-box stall barn with a feeding loft that is connected to the residence.

Stunning views and charming walking paths throughout.

From inception, the entire property was thoughtfully developed to maximize privacy, integration with nature, and use for outdoor activities.

Built of durable, timeless, fine redwood lumber, the home was built to last and carefully positioned to place walls of windows along the southern exposure, pouring in natural light and astonishing views of the vast estate.

The home and grounds have been carefully maintained and updated throughout the chain of ownership.

Enjoy the close proximity to Baker Park Reserve, Baker National Golf Course, Lake Independence, the many restaurants, retail and activity of Downtown Wayzata and nearby biking and walking trails.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,484 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 576,299 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,995,000 List Date: 5/08/2024 Last Modified: 8/20/2025

Overview

Description

Move right in, renovate, or tear-down to build new at one of Medina's premier home sites in the countryside, just 12 minutes from 494. Designed by Humphrey & Hardenbergh, the estate was meticulously developed to maximize privacy, views, integration with nature, and use for outdoor activities. Built of durable, timeless, fine redwood lumber, the home was built to last and carefully positioned to place walls of windows along the southern elevation, bringing in natural light and breathtaking views of the vast estate and private pond. The home and grounds have been carefully maintained and updated throughout the chain of ownership. For equestrian enthusiasts, the property features riding trails, an outdoor arena, and a four-box stall barn with a feeding loft that is connected to the residence. Built in 2018, the 42' x 48' Morton Building features two additional finished spaces that can be used for workshop, exercise space, sport court, or flex, with in-floor heat and a half bath.

Listing Details MLS# 6525136

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 4
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1974
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2049
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3334
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2150
Total SqFt: 5484
Total Finished Sqft: 5325.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2073
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 845x681x910x701
Acres: 13.23
Assessment Pending: Unknown

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Balcony; Deck; Exercise Room; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Security System; Skylight; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Chandelier; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electronic Air Filter; Freezer; Iron Filter; Range; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Washer; Water Filtration System; Water Osmosis System Basement: Concrete Block; Drain Tiled; Full; Storage Space Bath Description: Double Sink; Sauna; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Full Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Cedar; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Great Room; Lower Level; Main Level Farm Type: Hobby; Horse Fencing: Split Rail; Wood Financing Terms: Cash Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Suitable for Horses; Tillable; Tree Coverage - Medium; Underground Utilities Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Barn(s); Machine Shed; Pole Building; Stables; Workshop Parking Characteristics: Multiple Garages; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage Pool Description: Below Ground Road Frontage: Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Flat; Pitched; Shake Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; Special Funding Sewer: Mound Septic; Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - Yes; Tank with Drainage Field Soil Type: Clay; Loam Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Laundry; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Modified Two Story Topography: Gently Rolling Water: Private; Well

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2024-07-19
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2024-08-19
Original List Price: 2695000
Sales Close Price: 1995000
ListPrice: 1995000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2495
Street Name: Willow
Street Suffix: Drive
Postal City: Hamel
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55340
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Regal Oak

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 22822

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3334
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1991

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 42x30
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Square Feet: 1012

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 16
Township#: 118

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Laundry	10x22	Main
Den	14x16	Main
Sitting Room	10x22	Upper
Informal Dining Room	11x10	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	22x13	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	20x20	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	12x12	Lower
Third (3rd) Bedroom	13x13	Lower
Dining Room	13x17	Main
Living Room	26x13	Main
Kitchen	19x12	Main
Family Room	16x12	Lower
Family Room	28x26	Lower
Office	28x10	Upper
Other	32x30	Main

Listing Office: Leyendecker Realty

Last Updated: August - 20 - 2025

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2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340 (MLS# 6525136)