2740 Gale Road, Wayzata, MN 55391

$6,500,000

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Screened porch off the kitchen/ informal dining

Main floor - bedroom 4 (currently an art studio)

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,611 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 57,499 Status: Pending

Current Price: $6,500,000 List Date: 7/22/2026 Last Modified: 8/11/2026

Overview

Description

Known as The Cozy Nook, this storied Lake Minnetonka residence offers a rare blend of architectural character, privacy, and exceptional west-facing shoreline. Set on 1.3 acres with 173 feet of lakeshore in Wayzata's coveted Woodland neighborhood, the Cape Cod-inspired home is surrounded by mature trees while capturing panoramic lake views and spectacular sunsets. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, whitewashed detailing, stained-glass accents, and expansive walls of windows fill the home with warmth and natural light. The open main living spaces flow effortlessly from the living room to the informal dining area, kitchen, and inviting three-season porch, all thoughtfully oriented toward the water. The kitchen combines handcrafted Mexican tile, premium appliances, generous workspace, and a large center island designed for everyday living and entertaining. Multiple fireplaces, a dedicated office overlooking the lake, a flexible studio, and a beautifully appointed primary suite with eleva ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7103629

General Property Information

Assoc Mgmt Co. Phone #: 763-350-0022
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Mgmt Co. Name: Maplewood Association (Optional)
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 YN: Yes
Year Built: 1992
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 4110
Above Grd Total SqFt: 4110
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2501
Total SqFt: 6611
Total Finished Sqft: 6002.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 4110
Association Fee: 150
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 173 x 257 x 203 x 411
Acres: 1.32
Assessment Pending: No

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Cable; Ceiling Fan(s); French Doors; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Panoramic View; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Skylight; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System; Wine Cooler Association Fee Includes: Other Basement: Drain Tiled; Full; Storage Space Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level Fencing: Chain Link; Invisible Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Stone; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Additional Garage Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: Private Sewer Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One Water: Well Waterfront Type: Lake Front; Lake View Waterfront View: Bay; Lake; Panoramic; West

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2026-07-24
Contingency: None
Original List Price: 6500000
ListPrice: 6500000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2740
Street Name: Gale
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Wayzata
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55391
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Auditors Sub 093

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 60317.08

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 4110
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1892

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Lake Details

Lake Acres: 14205
Lake Depth: 113

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 23x21
Garage Square Feet: 483

Public Survey Info

Range#: 22
Section#: 07
Township#: 117

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Three Season Porch	17x12	Main
Dining Room	23x16	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	15x15	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	25x15	Main
Living Room	15x16	Main
Office	12x15	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	15x12	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	18x22	Main
Family Room	30x18	Lower
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	17x18	Lower
Flex Room	10x20	Lower
Second Kitchen	8x11	Lower

Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Minneapolis

Last Updated: August - 11 - 2026

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2740 Gale Road, Wayzata, MN 55391 (MLS# 7103629)