$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#6624401, Listing Office: Lakes Sotheby's International Realty
$6,250,000 List price
2845 Little Orchard Way Orono, MN 55391
5 beds
3 full, 2 partial
11,529 sqft
$542 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2845 Little Orchard Way
Nestled along the serene, west-facing shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Maxwell Bay, this exceptional estate offers unmatched privacy and breathtaking views. Set on 2.19 acres with over 300 feet of secluded 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. Recent improvements include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new carpet and fresh paint throughout, updated bathrooms and 3 brand new furnaces. The main floor primary suite is a private retreat, complete with its own lakeside deck, an expansive walk-in closet, and a luxurious newly remodeled Carrara marble ensuite bath with a steam shower and soaking tub. Perfect for year-round entertaining, the four-season porch offers heated floors, a fireplace, wine fridge, 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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingSteam, Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Radiant
StatusComing Soon
CoolingCentral Air
Size11,529 sqft
BasementYes
Year built2001
ParkingAttached Garage, Driveway - Other Surface, Guest Parking, Heated Garage, Multiple Garages, Storage, Tuckunder Garage
MLS #6697240
Attached garage7 spaces
WaterfrontDock, Lake Front
FireplaceGas, Living Room, Other
ViewLake, Other
Active DateApril 25, 2025
Summary
- MLS Number: 6697240
- MLS Name: NORTHSTAR
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
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Nearby schools
7
Orono Intermediate School
Public District 3-5
2.1 mi
•685 N Old Crystal Bay Rd
7
Shirley Hills Primary School
Public District PK-4
3.6 mi
•2450 Wilshire Blvd
9
Hilltop Primary School
Public District PK-4
3.7 mi
•5700 Game Farm Rd E
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $130,851. Typical income of Orono, MN residents is between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
29%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
21%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
35%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
14%
12-17 yrs old
8%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Hunting
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2845 Little Orchard Way
This home is located at 2845 Little Orchard Way in Orono, MN and zip code 55356 in the Little Orchard neighborhood. This 11,529 square foot home was built in 2001. Features: 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $6,250,000.
Orono, MN housing market in March 2025 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 4 sold below. In March 2025 in Orono, MN there were 29.6% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025 median list price was $1,139,137 and the average listing age was 24 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.