Description
Enjoy seamless living with a Savant whole-home automation system integrating music, cameras, and TVs at...Sprawling 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom rambler offering 4,544 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, fully renovated down to the studs in 2011 with exceptional, high-end finishes throughout. The vaulted great room features an open-concept layout and dramatic walls of windows that frame sweeping views across 8+ picturesque acres, filling the home with natural light and breathtaking scenery.
Enjoy seamless living with a Savant whole-home automation system integrating music, cameras, and TVs at the touch of a button.
Recent improvements include a brand-new deck (2024) and roof (2021), providing peace of mind and effortless indoor-outdoor living. The expansive property offers a 30x40 outbuilding, space for horses, and subdivision potential—creating flexibility for recreation, hobby farming, or future investment.
A truly rare offering that blends acreage, privacy, and modern luxury—all within the award-winning Orono School District.
Listing Agents
![Andrew Spilseth]()
andrew.spilseth@compass.comP: (612)-396-2951
![T. Cody Turnquist]()
tcody.turnquist@compass.comP: (612)-578-1093
Property Details for 505 South Willow Drive
Property Details for 505 South Willow Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 6794916 |
| Days on Compass | 52 |
| Taxes | $15,452 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Lot Size | 8.33 AC / 362,854 SF |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.7% |
Location
Building Information for 505 South Willow Drive
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$13,448 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
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Property Information for 505 South Willow Drive
- City Name: Orono
- County Or Parish: Hennepin
- County: Hennepin-MN
- Directions: Head South on Willow from Long Lake, house is located roughly 1.4 miles south 394
- Latitude: 44.969285
- Longitude: -93.584863
- Map Coordinate: 103-D3
- City and Location: Orono
- City and Location Text: Orono(MN)
- Postal Code: 55356
- State Or Province: MN
- Public Survey Township: 117
- Topography: Pasture,Rolling
- Additional Parcels: No
- Association Fee: $.00
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: 0411723410012
- Tax Annual Amount: $15,452.00
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 002 BLOCK 001 MAJESTIC SPRUCE ADDN
- Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax With Assessments: 15452
- High School District: 1252 - Orono
- School District Number: 1252
- School District Phone: 9524498305
- Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2575.0
- Below Grade Fin SQFT: 1972.0
- Farm Type: Horse
- SQFT Total: 4547.0
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Lot Features: Cleared, Suitable for Horses, Tree Coverage - Light
- Lot Size Area: 8.33
- Lot Size Dimensions: 958.17x379.5x955.47x379.49
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Other Structures: Pole Building
- Present Use: Yearly
- Property Attached: No
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Soil Type: Loam
- SQFT Main Total: 2572
- Above Grade SqFt Total: 2572
- Below Grade SqFt Total: 2392
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water Source: Well
- Accessibility Features: None
- Foundation Area: 3484.0
- Fuel: Natural Gas
- Pool Features: None
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Roof: Shake, Age 8 Years or Less
- Patio Porch Type: Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Patio,Rear Porch,Wrap Around
- Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater, Water Osmosis System, Iron Filter, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Basement Type: Block, Drain Tiled, Finished, Sump Pump
- Amenities Unit: Deck,Exercise Room,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Paneled Doors,Porch,Security System,In-Ground Sprinkler,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet
- Bath Desc: 1/2 Basement,3/4 Basement,Bathroom Ensuite,Full Primary,Full Basement,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
- Bathrooms Total Count: 5
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Fireplace Features: Full Masonry, Gas, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total: 3
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Cooling: Central Air
- Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Garage Dimensions: 26x36
- Garage Door Height: 9
- Garage Door Width: 18
- Garage Square Feet: 924
- Heating: Forced Air, Humidifier, In-Floor Heating
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
- Levels: One
- Room List: Bar/Wet Bar Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Bedroom 2, Sitting Room, Bedroom 3
- Basement YN: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 8'6"x11'6"
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bar/Wet Bar Room
- Room Dimensions: 16'x11'
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Den
- Room Dimensions: 9'x11'
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 24'x20'4"
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 18'x13'5"
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 9'9x15'
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Dimensions: 18'x14'
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 9'6"x11'4"
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Dimensions: 20'6"x25
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 14'8"x12'2"
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Office
- Room Dimensions: 13'4"x17'8"
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 12'9"x9'7"
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Room Dimensions: 14'5"x12'5"
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
Property History for 505 South Willow Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Price Change NorthStar #6794916 | $2,495,000 | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #6794916 | — | |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Off Market NorthStar #6794916 | — | |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #6794916 | — | |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #311048475 | $750,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | Price Change NorthStar #6794916 | $2,495,000 |
| 02/13/2026 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #6794916 | — |
| 11/12/2025 | Off Market NorthStar #6794916 | — |
| 09/27/2025 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #6794916 | — |
| 06/30/2011 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #311048475 | $750,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 505 South Willow Drive
Schools near 505 South Willow Drive
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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