6 beds6,033 sqft$1,657/sqft
2730 Gale Rd, Wayzata, MN 55391
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Description

Truly a RARE, once in a lifetime offering! The last prime A++ West-NW facing estate property remaining. Prime Main Lower Lake. Prime Woodland. Hard sand bottom lakeshore. A-grade water quality. Five minutes by boat into Wayzata, on one of the most coveted runs of shoreline on all of Lake Minnetonka, nestled into the Greenwich, Connecticut-like community in Minnesota — the Maplewoods neighborhood of Woodland. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
This estate offers unparalleled privacy from both the street approach
...Truly a RARE, once in a lifetime offering! The last prime A++ West-NW facing estate property remaining. Prime Main Lower Lake. Prime Woodland. Hard sand bottom lakeshore. A-grade water quality. Five minutes by boat into Wayzata, on one of the most coveted runs of shoreline on all of Lake Minnetonka, nestled into the Greenwich, Connecticut-like community in Minnesota — the Maplewoods neighborhood of Woodland. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

This estate offers unparalleled privacy from both the street approach and its commanding, perched presence above the water and boasts 3.76 acres and 255 feet of lakeshore. The experience begins at the cusp of the driveway, where the path descends into a private sanctuary. The meandering topography and sheer scale of the land provide a rich context for the current estate while offering incredible potential for future visions. From its commanding westerly sunset vistas and elevated perch, the estate offers long, deep-water views across the Main Lower Lake, Spirit Island and toward Ferndale — a vantage few properties on the lake can claim.

Built in 1925 for the Phillip Duff family, the main residence was designed by Edwin Hewitt, the architect behind the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts, the Blake School, and the Woodhill and Lafayette Country Clubs. The home retains its historic character and period detailing while benefiting from a thorough 2003 renovation — updated electrical and plumbing, asbestos abatement, buried power lines, high-efficiency boilers, two whole-house generators (2000) and a comprehensive drainage system engineered to route water around and away from the tennis court. A charming casita, built new in 2003 as a mini-replica of the main house, adds a 2,200 sq. ft. guest or studio space in keeping with the original architecture.

The grounds are as distinctive as the residence. A private Har-Tru clay tennis court anchors the landscape, surrounded by native flowers and plantings, a fenced garden suited to herbs, vegetables, and fruit, and two five-foot beehives managed by the University of Minnesota — together yielding nearly 40 pounds of "Gale Road Gold" honey each year, a private farmer's market steps from the front door.

For buyers with a vision beyond the current estate, a concept plan already exists for a two-lot subdivision, creating two distinct lakefront parcels. Whether the next chapter is stewardship of a landmark Hewitt residence or the creation of an entirely new legacy, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Lake Minnetonka.
LISTING UPDATED: 07/24/2026 02:24 PM

Listing Agent

  1. John C. Adams

    John C. Adams

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (612) 269-9438

    M: (612) 269-9438

Property Details for 2730 Gale Road

Status
MLS #
7110272
Days on Compass
32
Taxes
$76,114 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
2003
Lot Size
3.76 AC / 163,785 SF
Subdivision Name
Maplewood
View
Bay, Lake, Panoramic, West
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Lake View
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family

Location

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Building Information for 2730 Gale Road

Stories-Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size3.76 AC / 163,785 SF

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Property Information for 2730 Gale Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Wayzata
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: 101 to Breezy Point Road to Maplewood Cir to Gale Road
  • Latitude: 44.9534965191
  • Longitude: -93.5217658651
  • Nbr of Acres: 14206
  • Lake Name: General Development
  • PLAT: 113
  • Map Coordinate: 104-B4
  • City and Location: Wayzata
  • City and Location Text: Wayzata(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55391
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Topography: Gently Rolling,High Ground,Rolling,Walkout,Wooded
  • Water Body Name: Minnetonka
  • Waterfront Footage: 27013300
  • Waterfront Frontage: 255
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 0711722330030
  • Tax Annual Amount: $76,113.68
  • Tax Legal Description: Legal to conform to PIDs: 07.117.22.33.0030 + 07.117.22.33.0013
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax With Assessments: 76113.68
School Information
  • High School District: 276 - Minnetonka
  • School District Number: 276
  • School District Phone: 9524015000
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 4895.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 1138.0
  • SQFT Total: 6033.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy, Tree Coverage - Medium, Underground Utilities
  • Lot Size Area: 3.76
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Second Residence, Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 0
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 0
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Stucco
  • Foundation Area: 1138.0
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Patio Porch Type: Front Porch,Patio,Porch,Rear Porch,Screened
Interior Features
  • Basement Type: Walkout
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Garage Square Feet: 0
  • Heating: Boiler
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement YN: Yes

Property History for 2730 Gale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7110272

$9,995,000
Jul 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7110272

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7110272

$9,995,000
07/24/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7110272

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

Public Records for 2730 Gale Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,438,500Additions$712,800Total$6,151,300
Tax Record2025$76,076 ($6,340 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtStories1Lot Size163,786 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003Year Renovated2003CountyHENNEPINAPN07-117-22-33-0030

Schools near 2730 Gale Road

This home is within Minnetonka Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Groveland Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Minnetonka East Middle School
Public6 to 8

Minnetonka Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Tonka Online
Public6 to 12

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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2730 Gale Road is a single family home for sale in Wayzata, MN 55391. This property was listed for sale on July 24, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $9,995,000. This listing's school district is Minnetonka Public School District. Nearby schools include Groveland Elementary School, Minnetonka East Middle School and Minnetonka Senior High School. 2730 Gale Road is a 6-bed, 7-bath, 6,033 sqft single family home built in 2003.

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