285 Old Crystal Bay Rd N

$649,900
Price
3
Beds
1,182 Sq. Ft.
$550 / Sq. Ft.
1,182
Sq. Ft.
$550
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Excellent opportunity for acreage in the heart of Orono! This private lot features 4.88 wooded acres ready for its next prideful owner. Enjoy nature year-round in your backyard and along numerous trails through the woods of your own private property. The lot stretches nearly a 1/4 mile and backs up to 25+ acres of wooded city land. The current home has been used as a successful rental for the past 7 years, but the value is in the land. Numerous options for new construction; whether tearing down to...Excellent opportunity for acreage in the heart of Orono! This private lot features 4.88 wooded acres ready for its next prideful owner. Enjoy nature year-round in your backyard and along numerous trails through the woods of your own private property. The lot stretches nearly a 1/4 mile and backs up to 25+ acres of wooded city land. The current home has been used as a successful rental for the past 7 years, but the value is in the land. Numerous options for new construction; whether tearing down to rebuild or starting fresh in a different location on the property. Contact the City of Orono with questions and for additional information, and the possibility of building new while also keeping the current home as an 'ADU' (Accessory Dwelling Unit) for additional value on this unique piece of property. Desirably zoned for the award winning Orono Schools and conveniently located a mile from Orono High School and the Orono Ice Rink. For nearby new construction ideas checkout the new development at Crystal Bay Estates just one block to the south on Lillian Lane. This high demand location and exclusive 4.88-acre lot awaits new ideas to maximize its potential. Bring all your grand plans and start enjoying peaceful living at your new Orono estate. Please schedule all showings and do not access the property without permission, full-time renter and dog onsite. Reach out with any questions.
  1. Listed by Move it Real Estate Group/Lake

Property Details for 285 Old Crystal Bay Road North

Subdivision Name
Claire Add
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 02:38 PM

Property Details for 285 Old Crystal Bay Road North

StatusActive
MLS #6816588
Days on Compass17
Taxes$3,395 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1910
Lot Size4.88 AC / 212,572 SF
CountyHennepin County

Location

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Building Information for 285 Old Crystal Bay Road North

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size4.88 AC / 212,572 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,494 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,211

Property Taxes

$283

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 285 Old Crystal Bay Road North

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Orono
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: Wayzata Blvd to Old Crystal Bay Drive
  • Latitude: 44.983834
  • Longitude: -93.596848
  • Map Coordinate: 103-C2
  • City and Location: Orono
  • City and Location Text: Orono(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55356
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 118
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 3311823310005
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,395.00
  • Tax Legal Description: UNPLATTED 33 118 23 N 10 RODS OF S 42 RODS OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 EXCEPT ROAD
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 3395
School Information
  • High School District: 1252 - Orono
  • School District Number: 1252
  • School District Phone: 9524498305
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1182.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1182.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Size Area: 4.88
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 165x1288
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1050
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1182
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1000
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 1096.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Streets
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck,Porch
Interior Features
  • Basement Type: Block, Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Square Feet: 240
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Room List: Bathroom, Porch, Bedroom, Laundry, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 7x5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 3
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10x9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Property History for 285 Old Crystal Bay Road North

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6816588

$649,900—
Nov 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6816588

—
Mar 30, 2018

Sold

NorthStar #4898987

$280,000—
Feb 23, 2018

Pending

NorthStar #4898987

—
Jan 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4898987

$329,000—
Nov 11, 2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1807361

$429,900—
May 19, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1900764

$429,900—
Mar 11, 2008

Off Market

NorthStar #3435548

—
Sep 5, 2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1807361

$429,900—
Sep 5, 2007

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3435548

$429,900—
Jun 1, 2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1900764

$429,900—
Apr 25, 2001

Off Market

NorthStar #1539728

—
Apr 24, 2001

Off Market

NorthStar #1539728

—
Apr 24, 2001

Off Market

NorthStar #1539728

—
Oct 25, 2000

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1539728

$339,900—
Dec 2, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #50544952

$140,000—
Sep 1, 1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1369321

—
Aug 18, 1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1368891

—
Aug 10, 1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1369321

$159,000—
Aug 7, 1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1368891

$159,000—
Aug 6, 1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1349699

—
Aug 5, 1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1349699

—
Aug 5, 1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1349699

—
May 19, 1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1349699

$189,900—
Apr 15, 1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1319288

—
Jan 21, 1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1319288

$199,999—
Jan 5, 1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1301931

—
Oct 5, 1997

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1301931

$199,999—
Oct 5, 1995

Off Market

NorthStar #1139212

—
Aug 16, 1995

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1139212

$169,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6816588

$649,900
11/14/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6816588

—
03/30/2018

Sold

NorthStar #4898987

$280,000
02/23/2018

Pending

NorthStar #4898987

—
01/05/2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4898987

$329,000
11/11/2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1807361

$429,900
05/19/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1900764

$429,900
03/11/2008

Off Market

NorthStar #3435548

—
09/05/2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1807361

$429,900
09/05/2007

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3435548

$429,900
06/01/2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1900764

$429,900
04/25/2001

Off Market

NorthStar #1539728

—
04/24/2001

Off Market

NorthStar #1539728

—
04/24/2001

Off Market

NorthStar #1539728

—
10/25/2000

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1539728

$339,900
12/02/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #50544952

$140,000
09/01/1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1369321

—
08/18/1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1368891

—
08/10/1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1369321

$159,000
08/07/1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1368891

$159,000
08/06/1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1349699

—
08/05/1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1349699

—
08/05/1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1349699

—
05/19/1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1349699

$189,900
04/15/1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1319288

—
01/21/1998

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1319288

$199,999
01/05/1998

Off Market

NorthStar #1301931

—
10/05/1997

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1301931

$199,999
10/05/1995

Off Market

NorthStar #1139212

—
08/16/1995

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1139212

$169,900

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

Public Records for 285 Old Crystal Bay Road North

Taxable ValueLand$369,000Additions$10,000Total$379,000
Tax Record2025$3,395 ($283 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,101 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,101 SqFtStories2Lot Size212,573 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1910Year Renovated1944CountyHENNEPINAPN33-118-23-31-0005

Schools near 285 Old Crystal Bay Road North

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

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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285 Old Crystal Bay Road North is a single family home for sale in Orono, MN 55356. This property was listed for sale on November 14, 2025 by Move it Real Estate Group/Lake, it's currently listed at $649,900. It has been on the market for a total of 17 days and was last sold on March 30, 2018. This listing's school district is Orono Public School District. Nearby schools include Schumann Elementary School, Orono Intermediate Elementary School and Orono Middle School. 285 Old Crystal Bay Road North is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,182 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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