2845 Little Orchard Way, Wayzata, MN 55391
$5,800,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 11,529 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 95,396 Status: Closed
Current Price: $5,800,000 List Date: 1/13/2026 Last Modified: 2/27/2026
Overview
Description
... (Read more) Set along the coveted west-facing shoreline of Maxwell Bay, this remarkable estate is a private lakeside retreat, offering exceptional privacy and sweeping sunset views. Spanning 2.19 acres with more than 300 feet of untouched shoreline, the property overlooks the 70-acre Noerenberg Gardens-ensuring unspoiled, wooded vistas across the bay. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive walls of glass frame tranquil water views from nearly every room. The open-concept main level is designed for effortless living and entertaining, featuring a spacious great room and a gourmet kitchen that flows into a sun-drenched family room. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The main floor primary suite is a private retreat, complete with its own lakeside deck, an expansive walk-in closet, and a luxurious marble ensuite bath with a steam shower and soaking tub.
Perfect for year-round entertaining, the four-season porch offers heated floors, a fireplace, and indoor grill. The walk-out lower level includes a full bar, two ensuite guest bedrooms, a game room, home theater, office, and an additional heated 2-car garage with expansive storage. Spacious guest or nanny quarters offers great separation from the rest of the home. Ideally located - just 4 minutes to award-winning Orono Schools and 6 minutes to downtown Wayzata - this extraordinary home is a rare opportunity for refined lakeside living.
Listing Details MLS# 7007916
General Property Information
- Common Wall
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Manufactured Home?
- No
- Multiple PIDs?
- No
- New Development
- No
- Number of Fireplaces
- 2
- Other Parking Spaces
- 2
- Road Btwn WF & Home?
- No
- Waterfront Frontage
- 303
- Waterfront YN
- Yes
- Year Built
- 2001
- Yearly/Seasonal
- Yearly
- Zoning
- Residential-Single Family
- Bath Full
- 3
- Bath Three Quarters
- 3
- Bath Half
- 2
- Main Floor Total SqFt
- 4962
- Above Grd Total SqFt
- 6437
- Below Grd Total SqFt
- 5092
- Total SqFt
- 11529
- Total Finished Sqft
- 11529.00
- FireplaceYN
- Yes
- Lake/Waterfront Name
- Minnetonka
- Style
- (SF) Single Family
- Foundation Size
- 5092
- Garage Stalls
- 7
- Lot Dimensions
- Irregular
- Acres
- 2.19
Property Features
Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Balcony; Ceiling Fan(s); Dock; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; Hot Tub; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Security System; Sun Room; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Central Vacuum; Chandelier; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Indoor Grill; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Osmosis System; Wine Cooler Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full Bath Description: Steam Shower; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 1/2 Basement; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Brick/Stone; Shakes Family Room Characteristics: Entertainment/Media Center; Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: None Financing Terms: Other Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room; Other Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler; Forced Air; In-Floor Heating; Radiant Lake Details: Reeds; Sand; Weeds Laundry: Main Level Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Multiple Garages; Heated Garage; Storage; Tuckunder Garage Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; No Outlet/Dead End; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Wood Shingles Second Unit: Existing In-Law w/Bath Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Divided Bdr Flr Plan; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One and One Half Water: Well Waterfront View: Lake; South; West
Contract Information
- Off Market Date
- 2026-01-29
- Contingency
- None
- Closed Date
- 2026-02-27
- Original List Price
- 6250000
- Sales Close Price
- 5800000
- ListPrice
- 6250000
- Owner is an Agent?
- No
- Auction?
- No
Location Tax and Other Information
- House Number
- 2845
- Street Name
- Little Orchard
- Street Suffix
- Way
- Postal City
- Wayzata
- County
- Hennepin
- State
- MN
- Zip Code
- 55391
- Complex/Dev/Subdivision
- Little Orchard
Assessments
- Tax With Assessments
- 66937
Building Information
- Finished SqFt Above Ground
- 6437
- Finished SqFt Below Ground
- 5092
More Information
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet
- Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet
- 10-15
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
- 42x59 30x55
- Garage Square Feet
- 4144
Public Survey Info
- Range#
- 23
- Section#
- 09
- Township#
- 117
Room Information
| Room Name | Dimensions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Bar/Wet Bar Room | 12.11x10.4 | Lower |
| Bathroom | 13.5x10.10 | Lower |
| Bathroom | 11.1x10.7 | Upper |
| Bonus Room | 21.10x26.11 | Upper |
| Dining Room | 20.2x18 | Main |
| Exercise Room | 12.4x24.6 | Lower |
| Family Room | 25.9x23.9 | Main |
| First (1st) Bedroom | 20.4x22.10 | Main |
| Four Season Porch | 29.4x18.11 | Main |
| Fourth (4th) Bedroom | 29.9x30.4 | Upper |
| Foyer | 14.8x9.7 | Main |
| Game Room | 30.3x19.3 | Lower |
| Informal Dining Room | 15.6x12.3 | Main |
| Kitchen | 23.2x18.8 | Main |
| Laundry | 9.11x12.7 | Main |
| Laundry | 5.6x7.1 | Upper |
| Living Room | 22.7x20.10 | Main |
| Primary Bath | 12.1x26.3 | Main |
| Media Room | 21.11x22 | Lower |
| Office | 12.9x22.3 | Lower |
| Recreation Room | 32.5x20.11 | Lower |
| Second (2nd) Bedroom | 19x20.10 | Lower |
| Third (3rd) Bedroom | 25.5x15.2 | Lower |

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes
Last Updated: February - 27 - 2026
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