2442 Lafayette Rd

5,659 Sq. Ft.
$953 / Sq. Ft.
5,659
Sq. Ft.
$953
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Wake up to shimmering sunrise views and end each day surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Lake Minnetonka. Set on 1.1 acres, one of the bigger lots in Minnetonka Beach, with 150 feet of riprapped shoreline and sandy hard bottom. This exceptional home offers an exceptional blend of luxury, warmth, and lakeside living. Designed for family comforts, memorable gatherings and relaxed everyday moments, the home’s expansive spaces are perfect for hosting, unwinding, and celebrating life’s moments with 2...Wake up to shimmering sunrise views and end each day surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Lake Minnetonka. Set on 1.1 acres, one of the bigger lots in Minnetonka Beach, with 150 feet of riprapped shoreline and sandy hard bottom. This exceptional home offers an exceptional blend of luxury, warmth, and lakeside living. Designed for family comforts, memorable gatherings and relaxed everyday moments, the home’s expansive spaces are perfect for hosting, unwinding, and celebrating life’s moments with 2 fireplaces, a wine cellar, sauna, and wet bar. Thoughtful architectural details, from the cross-gable roof with exposed rafter tails, reflects timeless craftsmanship throughout. The home seamlessly marries classic charm with modern comforts, full interior upgrade/update in 2025–26 and fully rebuilt in 2016, down to the studs. Step outside to the gorgeous patio, where manicured grounds lead to the water’s edge, offering unforgettable east-facing lake views. Steps to neighborhood parks and Dakota Trail and not a stop light to downtown Wayzata, Minneapolis and MSP airport. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, beauty, and legacy living on Lake Minnetonka.
  1. Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 2442 Lafayette Road

Subdivision Name
Minnetonka Beach On Lake Mtka
View
Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family

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Property Details for 2442 Lafayette Road

StatusActive
MLS #7038988
Days on Compass1
Taxes$51,862 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1900
Lot Size1.14 AC / 49,658 SF
CountyHennepin County

Location

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Building Information for 2442 Lafayette Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size1.14 AC / 49,658 SF

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Property Information for 2442 Lafayette Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Wayzata
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: Take Hy 15 west , turn left onto Lafayette Rd
  • Latitude: 44.938883
  • Longitude: -93.576589
  • Nbr of Acres: 14206
  • Lake Bottom: Hard, Excellent Sand
  • Lake Name: General Development
  • PLAT: 113
  • Map Coordinate: 117-D1
  • City and Location: Wayzata
  • City and Location Text: Wayzata(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55391
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 117
  • Waterfront Property YN: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Minnetonka
  • Waterfront Footage: 27013300
  • Waterfront Frontage: 150
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 1511723310062
  • Tax Annual Amount: $51,862.00
  • Tax Legal Description: MINNETONKA BEACH ON LAKE MTKA LOTS 45 AND 46 AND SLY 25 FT FRONT AND REAR OF LOT 47 ALSO THAT PART OF LOT C SUPPLEMENTAL PLAT OF MINNETONKA BEACH LYING NELY OF NELY LINE OF BLK 2 GIPSON ACRES AND NELY LINE OF BLK 1 GIPSON ACRES 2ND ADDN AND LYING ELY OF FOL DESC LINE COM AT NE COR OF LOT C TH WLY ALONG N LINE THOF DIST 62.94 FT TO PT OF BEG OF SAID LINE TH DEFLECT LEFT 90 DEG DIST 123.82 FT TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH NELY LINE OF SAID BLK 2 AND SAID LINE THERE TERM- INATING INCL ALL OF ADJ LAFAYET TE RD VAC SUBJECT TO ROAD
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 51862
School Information
  • High School District: 278 - Orono
  • School District Number: 278
  • School District Phone: 9524498305
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 4147.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 1512.0
  • SQFT Total: 5659.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Light
  • Lot Size Area: 1.14
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 134x142x91x237x124x280
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 2067
  • Building Area Total: 6095.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 4147
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1948
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Stucco
  • Foundation Area: 1999.0
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Basement Type: Daylight/Lookout Windows
  • Amenities Unit: Dock,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Patio,Porch,Panoramic View,Sauna,Security System,In-Ground Sprinkler,Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet
  • Bath Desc: 3/4 Basement,Double Sink,Bathroom Ensuite,Full Primary,His and Her Closets ,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Sauna,Separate Tub & Shower,Upper Level 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath,Walk-In Shower Stall
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen,Living/Dining Room
  • Garage Square Feet: 925
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Patio, Porch, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12x17
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10x16
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 29x21
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 19x17
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15x25
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 20x17
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 20x44
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Patio
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 15x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11x15
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 2442 Lafayette Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7038988

$5,395,000
Apr 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7038988

Sep 12, 2024

Sold

NorthStar #6579120

$4,496,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7038988

$5,395,000
04/24/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7038988

09/12/2024

Sold

NorthStar #6579120

$4,496,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2442 Lafayette Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,929,600Additions$1,314,900Total$4,244,500
Tax Record2025$51,862 ($4,322 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,770 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,770 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,554 SqFtStories2Lot Size49,658 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2000CountyHENNEPINAPN15-117-23-31-0062Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2442 Lafayette Road

This home is within Orono Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Schumann Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Orono Intermediate Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Orono Middle School
Public6 to 8

Orono Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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2442 Lafayette Road is a single family home for sale in Wayzata, MN 55391. This property was listed for sale on April 24, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $5,395,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on September 12, 2024. This listing's school district is Orono Public School District. Nearby schools include Schumann Elementary School, Orono Intermediate Elementary School and Orono Middle School. 2442 Lafayette Road is a 4-bed, 6-bath, 5,659 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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