2496 Old Beach Rd

Orono, MN 55391

$3,725,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
8,185 Sq. Ft.
$455 / Sq. Ft.
8,185
Sq. Ft.
$455
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 9/5/25
Closed 9/5/25

Description

Welcome to 2496 Old Beach Road, where elegance meets lakeside living in this exquisite retreat. Revel in amazing open vista views of Lafayette Bay from every room in the home. Situated on just under 2 acres with 168' of lakeshore, the classic grandeur of the property is highlighted by stately columns, beautiful hardwood floors, formal living and dining areas for entertaining, an inviting main floor den for quiet conversations around the fireplace, a luxurious primary ensuite on the main floor, and...Welcome to 2496 Old Beach Road, where elegance meets lakeside living in this exquisite retreat. Revel in amazing open vista views of Lafayette Bay from every room in the home. Situated on just under 2 acres with 168' of lakeshore, the classic grandeur of the property is highlighted by stately columns, beautiful hardwood floors, formal living and dining areas for entertaining, an inviting main floor den for quiet conversations around the fireplace, a luxurious primary ensuite on the main floor, and a walk-out lower level with an indoor heated pool with a slide. Offering four additional bedrooms on the upper level with ensuite baths, plus two lower-level bedrooms, this home is spacious throughout. Located on the cul-de-sac of a private road, with the promise of both privacy and timeless opulence, this estate is truly a remarkable lakeside sanctuary.

Listing Agents

  1. Beth Ulrich

    Beth Ulrich

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    beth.ulrich@compass.com

    P: (612)-964-7184

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  2. Chelsey Danielson

    Chelsey Danielson

    Alternative Listing Agent

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Property Details for 2496 Old Beach Road

Subdivision Name
Shore Hills
View
Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Dock, Lake Front, Lake View
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 09/05/2025 01:43 PM

Property Details for 2496 Old Beach Road

StatusClosed
MLS #6638024
Days on Compass102
Taxes$34,820 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1969
Lot Size1.81 AC / 78,843 SF
CountyHennepin County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.7%

Location

Sold By Lakes Sotheby's International

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Building Information for 2496 Old Beach Road

Stories-Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size1.81 AC / 78,843 SF

Payment Calculator

$21,308 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,407

Property Taxes

$2,902

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2496 Old Beach Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Orono
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: From 494, take Hwy 394 west to Shoreline Drive, Turn left on Old Beach Road to house.
  • Latitude: 44.932297
  • Longitude: -93.59984
  • Nbr of Acres: 14205
  • Lake Chain: N
  • Lake Name: General Development
  • PLAT: 113
  • Map Coordinate: 117-C1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Wayzata
  • City and Location Text: Wayzata(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55391
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 117
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Complex Name: Minnetonka
  • Waterfront Footage: 27013300
  • Waterfront Frontage: 168
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 2111723220006
  • Tax Annual Amount: $34,820.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 005 SHORE HILLS
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 34820.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 277 - Westonka
  • School District Number: 277
  • School District Phone: 952-491-8001
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3949.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 4236.0
  • SQFT Total: 8185.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline
  • Lot Size Area: 1.81
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 232x398x20x366x58
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 78843.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 2445.0000
  • Building Area Total: 8185.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 3949.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 4236.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 56
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 4236.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: Indoor
  • Road Frontage Type: Cul De Sac
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Patio,Rear Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full, Storage Space, Walkout
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Dock,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Panoramic View,Security System,Wet Bar
  • Bath Desc: 1/2 Basement,3/4 Basement,Double Sink,Bathroom Ensuite,Full Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Separate Tub & Shower,Upper Level 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath,Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Fireplace Features: Amusement Room, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen,Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Garage Dimensions: 29x36
  • Garage Square Feet: 1044
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: Two
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Den, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Other Room
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Den, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Other Room
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 23x19
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12x19
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x28
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14x19
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 32x20
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x17
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x20
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11x24
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13x24
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13x17
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 13x17
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 12x17
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other Room

Property History for 2496 Old Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2025

Sold

NorthStar #6638024

$3,725,000—
Aug 22, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912161947

$3,725,000

+37.8% / yr

Aug 2, 2025

Pending

NorthStar #6638024

—
Jul 31, 2025

In Contract

NorthStar #6638024

—
Jul 7, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6638024

$3,950,000—
May 27, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6638024

$4,150,000—
Apr 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6638024

—
Nov 21, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #658196811

$590,000—
Dec 15, 1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1367130

—
Jul 31, 1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1367130

$949,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2025

Sold

NorthStar #6638024

$3,725,000
08/22/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912161947

$3,725,000

+37.8% / yr

08/02/2025

Pending

NorthStar #6638024

—
07/31/2025

In Contract

NorthStar #6638024

—
07/07/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6638024

$3,950,000
05/27/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6638024

$4,150,000
04/22/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6638024

—
11/21/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #658196811

$590,000
12/15/1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1367130

—
07/31/1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1367130

$949,000

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

Public Records for 2496 Old Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,058,100Additions$1,181,100Total$3,239,200
Tax Record2025$34,820 ($2,902 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt3,855 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,855 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size78,844 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated1995CountyHENNEPINAPN21-117-23-22-0006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2496 Old Beach Road

This home is within Westonka Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shirley Hills Primary School
Public - K to 4
Grandview Middle School
Public - 5 to 7
Mound-Westonka High School
Public - 8 to 12
Transition Plus
Public - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shirley Hills Primary School
PublicK to 4

Grandview Middle School
Public5 to 7

Mound-Westonka High School
Public8 to 12

Transition Plus
Public12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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