2730 Gale Road, Wayzata, MN 55391

$9,995,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 6,033 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 163,786 Status: Active

Current Price: $9,995,000 List Date: 7/24/2026 Last Modified: 9/16/2026

Overview

Description

Truly a RARE, once in a lifetime offering! The last prime A++ West-NW facing estate property remaining. Prime Main Lower Lake. Prime Woodland. Hard sand bottom lakeshore. A-grade water quality. Five minutes by boat into Wayzata, on one of the most coveted runs of shoreline on all of Lake Minnetonka, nestled into the Greenwich, Connecticut-like community in Minnesota — the Maplewoods neighborhood of Woodland. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. This estate offers unparalleled privacy from both the street approach and its commanding, perched presence above the water and boasts 3.76 acres and 255 feet of lakeshore. The experience begins at the cusp of the driveway, where the path descends into a private sanctuary. The meandering topography and sheer scale of the land provide a rich context for the current estate while offering incredible potential for future visions. From its commanding westerly sunset vistas and elevated perch, the estate offers long, deep-water views across the Main Low ... (Read more) Truly a RARE, once in a lifetime offering! The last prime A++ West-NW facing estate property remaining. Prime Main Lower Lake. Prime Woodland. Hard sand bottom lakeshore. A-grade water quality. Five minutes by boat into Wayzata, on one of the most coveted runs of shoreline on all of Lake Minnetonka, nestled into the Greenwich, Connecticut-like community in Minnesota — the Maplewoods neighborhood of Woodland. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. This estate offers unparalleled privacy from both the street approach and its commanding, perched presence above the water and boasts 3.76 acres and 255 feet of lakeshore. The experience begins at the cusp of the driveway, where the path descends into a private sanctuary. The meandering topography and sheer scale of the land provide a rich context for the current estate while offering incredible potential for future visions. From its commanding westerly sunset vistas and elevated perch, the estate offers long, deep-water views across the Main Lower Lake, Spirit Island and toward Ferndale — a vantage few properties on the lake can claim. Built in 1925 for the Phillip Duff family, the main residence was designed by Edwin Hewitt, the architect behind the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts, the Blake School, and the Woodhill and Lafayette Country Clubs. The home retains its historic character and period detailing while benefiting from a thorough 2003 renovation — updated electrical and plumbing, asbestos abatement, buried power lines, high-efficiency boilers, two whole-house generators (2000) and a comprehensive drainage system engineered to route water around and away from the tennis court. A charming casita, built new in 2003 as a mini-replica of the main house, adds a 2,200 sq. ft. guest or studio space in keeping with the original architecture. The grounds are as distinctive as the residence. A private Har-Tru clay tennis court anchors the landscape, surrounded by native flowers and plantings, a fenced garden suited to herbs, vegetables, and fruit, and two five-foot beehives managed by the University of Minnesota — together yielding nearly 40 pounds of "Gale Road Gold" honey each year, a private farmer's market steps from the front door. For buyers with a vision beyond the current estate, a concept plan already exists for a two-lot subdivision, creating two distinct lakefront parcels. Whether the next chapter is stewardship of a landmark Hewitt residence or the creation of an entirely new legacy, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Lake Minnetonka.

Listing Details MLS# 7110272

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 255
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1923
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: 4
Bath Half: Yes
Total Finished Sqft: 6033.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka
Bath Quarter: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1138
Garage Stalls: 6
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Acres: 3.76
Assessment Pending: No

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Construction Status: Previously Owned Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Stucco Foundation: Other Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Heavy; Tree Coverage - Medium; Underground Utilities Outbuildings: Guest House; Second Residence Property Subtype: Acreage Second Unit: Existing In-Law w/Bath; Existing In-Law w/Kitchen Sewer: Private Sewer Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Primary Bdr Suite; Renovated Stories: Two Topography: Gently Rolling; Wooded; High Ground; Rolling; Walkout Water: Well Waterfront Type: Lake Front; Lake View Waterfront View: Bay; Lake; Panoramic; West

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 9995000
ListPrice: 9995000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2730
Street Name: Gale
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Wayzata
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55391
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Maplewood

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 76113.68

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 4895
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1138

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 14205
Lake Depth: 113

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: September - 16 - 2026

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2730 Gale Road, Wayzata, MN 55391 (MLS# 7110272)