6620 Buckthorn Rd NW

Rochester, MN 55901

$3,500,000
Price
4
Beds
5,626 Sq. Ft.
$622 / Sq. Ft.
5,626
Sq. Ft.
$622
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

There is a moment, somewhere along the winding private drive through a canopy of mature trees, when the outside world simply disappears. Welcome to The Buckthorn. What waits at the end of that drive is a home where every detail was considered, and every space is purposeful. The result is something its owners and every guest who has been through it describes as genuinely unlike anything they have seen. Built in 2023 on over ten acres of private woodland in Northeast Rochester, this four bedroom, three...There is a moment, somewhere along the winding private drive through a canopy of mature trees, when the outside world simply disappears. Welcome to The Buckthorn. What waits at the end of that drive is a home where every detail was considered, and every space is purposeful. The result is something its owners and every guest who has been through it describes as genuinely unlike anything they have seen. Built in 2023 on over ten acres of private woodland in Northeast Rochester, this four bedroom, three and a half bath estate defies the notion that luxury requires excess. Every room is proportioned to feel warm and livable, with the kind of quiet elegance that only comes from thoughtful design. From the moment you arrive, the architecture commands attention, a striking composition of premium materials framed by the natural landscape. Every ceiling height was chosen deliberately, soaring and vaulted where the space calls for drama, intimate and cozy where it calls for comfort. The great room is the heart of this home. A premium Andersen window package representing an investment of over $175,000 frames a living woodland panorama that shifts with the light and the seasons, where white-tailed deer and wild turkeys pass close enough that you feel like a guest in their world rather than the other way around. The kitchen and dining areas feature hand-selected honed natural quartzite countertops, professional appliances, and a layout that invites people to gather without getting in each other's way. Custom millwork and cabinetry throughout were hand-crafted and designed on-site, providing a richness and warmth that is hard to convey in photographs. Electronic window shades, all on remote, and a whole-home Sonos audio system with multiple zones run throughout. Quiet luxuries you will appreciate far more than you expect. The main-level primary suite is a generous space where you will start your day with expansive windows that frame the woods and wildlife beyond. The primary closet is a room unto itself, custom built on-site with boot racks and display cabinetry that eliminate the need for dressers entirely. The elegant en-suite features custom cabinetry, natural stone finishes, and breathtaking tilework. For those who work from home, two separate private offices mean that each person has quiet space that is entirely their own. A dedicated Finnish sauna suite, heated slab foundation, a custom pet area with sleeping cubby, bathing space, and pull-out feeding drawers, and a four-stall heated and insulated garage with finished floors reflect the kind of detail that defines genuinely refined Rochester MN luxury real estate. The upper-level flex space was thoughtfully constructed with reinforced load-bearing support designed to accommodate the weight of serious home gym equipment, and ceiling bracing engineered for a punching bag, making it equally at home as a private fitness studio, second living area, or creative space. The property is populated with native trees and plantings in such abundance you will forget you are only minutes from city conveniences, the Mayo Clinic area, and downtown Rochester. An in-ground irrigation system ensures the landscape continues to thrive through every growing season. There are few properties in a lifetime that deserve to be called singular and unique, but this is one. Is The Buckthorn your 1 of 1?
  1. Listed by Lakes Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest

Subdivision Name
Buckthorn Sub
Waterfront YN
No
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 05/27/2026 08:23 AM

Property Details for 6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest

StatusActive
MLS #7053893
Days on Compass12
Taxes$9,460 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2023
Lot Size10.31 AC / 449,103 SF
CountyOlmsted County
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Building Information for 6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest

Stories-Year Built2023Building Size-Lot Size10.31 AC / 449,103 SF

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Property Information for 6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Rochester
  • County Or Parish: Olmsted
  • County: Olmsted-MN
  • Directions: West River Rd NW to Buckthorn Dr NW, go to third driveway, address is on the garbage enclosure, go up the drive, around the bend to the end, you will see the house.
  • Latitude: 44.0948642433
  • Longitude: -92.4651229801
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Rochester
  • City and Location Text: Rochester(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55901
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 107
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 740243031285
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,460.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SECT-02 TWP-107 RANGE-014 BUCKTHORN SUB LOT-001 BLOCK-001 10.31 AC LOT 1 BLK 1
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 9460
School Information
  • Elementary School: Overland
  • High School: Century
  • High School District: 535 - Rochester
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dakota
  • School District Number: 535
  • School District Phone: 5073283000
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 5626.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 5626.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Size Area: 10.31
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 3553
  • Building Area Total: 5626.0
  • Wooded Area: 8.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 5626
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 0
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Water Source: Shared System, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Doors 36"+, Fully Wheelchair, Partially Wheelchair
  • Exterior Features: Cement Board, Metal, Stucco
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Foundation Area: 3356.0
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Cul De Sac, Township
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Architectural Shingle, Asphalt, Metal, Pitched
  • Patio Porch Type: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater, Iron Filter, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler
  • Basement Type: None
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Exercise Room,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Paneled Doors,Panoramic View,Satellite Dish,Sauna,Security System,In-Ground Sprinkler,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet
  • Bath Desc: Double Sink,Full Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Sauna,Separate Tub & Shower,Upper Level 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath,Jetted Tub,Walk-In Shower Stall
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Zoned
  • Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Area,Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room,Kitchen/Dining Room,Living/Dining Room
  • Garage Dimensions: 66x22
  • Garage Door Height: 8
  • Garage Door Width: 9
  • Garage Square Feet: 1491
  • Heating: Boiler, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Humidifier, In-Floor Heating, Radiant, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Bedroom, Foyer, Great Room, Garage, Guest Room, Laundry, Living Room, Mud Room, Office, Bedroom 2, Sauna, Bedroom 3, Walk-In Closet
  • Basement YN: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18x15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12x09
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 27x20
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 65x26
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Garage
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18x13
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Guest Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 26x22
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15x06
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 09x06
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Sauna
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 15x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Walk-In Closet

Property History for 6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 18, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7053893

$3,500,000—
Apr 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7053893

—
Apr 16, 2026

Off Market

NorthStar #7042744

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/18/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7053893

$3,500,000
04/18/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7053893

—
04/16/2026

Off Market

NorthStar #7042744

—

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

Public Records for 6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$205,000Additions$588,700Total$793,700
Tax Record2024$7,600 ($633 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,324 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,324 SqFtStories2Lot Size455,246 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2023CountyOLMSTEDAPN74.02.43.031285Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest

This home is within Rochester Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Overland Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Dakota Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Century Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Prairiecare
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Overland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Dakota Middle School
Public6 to 8

Century Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Prairiecare
PublicK 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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More information about 6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901

6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest is a single family home for sale in Rochester, MN 55901. This property was listed for sale on April 18, 2026 by Lakes Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $3,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 12 days and was last sold on April 30, 2018. This listing's school district is Rochester Public School District. Nearby schools include Overland Elementary School, Dakota Middle School and Century Senior High School. 6620 Buckthorn Road Northwest is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 5,626 sqft single family home built in 2023.

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