#6625893, Listing Office: New Haus Real Estate, Inc.
2845 Little Orchard Way Orono, MN 55391
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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
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Osmosis System, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Oven, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Gas, Living Room, Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 7 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway - Other Surface, Guest Parking, Heated Garage, Multiple Garages, Storage, Tuckunder Garage
- Waterfront: Dock, Lake Front
- View: Lake, Other
- Heating: Steam, Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Radiant
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $6,250,000
- Price/SqFt: $542
- Lot: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Many Trees
- Directions: Old Crystal Bay Road to Little Orchard Way. Home is 2nd driveway on the left.
- Year Built: 2001
- Living Area: 11,529 SqFt
- 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. The majority of Orono, MN residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 2845 Little Orchard Way
The listing price of 2845 Little Orchard Way property is $6,250,000.
The property 2845 Little Orchard Way is a house located in Orono, Minnesota, 55391.
Active Listing: 2845 Little Orchard Way is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2845 Little Orchard Way are: Orono Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Shirley Hills Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hilltop Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Orono Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Grandview Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), West Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Orono High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Mound Westonka High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Minnetonka High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
The property at 2845 Little Orchard Way has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 2845 Little Orchard Way is 11,529 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2845 Little Orchard Way is 2001.
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 April 2025 saw over 3 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 8 sold below. Between March and April 2025, Orono, MN real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 27.9%. Listings spent 79 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $1,199,000 during the same period.