940 Brown Rd S

$1,575,000
Price
5
Beds
4,600 Sq. Ft.
$342 / Sq. Ft.
4,600
Sq. Ft.
$342
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled just minutes west of Wayzata, this sprawling 10-acre homestead offers a secluded escape with convenient access to I-394 and I-494, making it your private sanctuary just moments from the city. Embrace the unparalleled outdoor lifestyle this property offers with stunning, long views of the Lake Minnetonka wetlands leading to Tanager Bay, and direct access to the nearby Dakota Trails for hiking and biking adventures. Whether you're hosting lively gatherings or enjoying peaceful solitude, this...Nestled just minutes west of Wayzata, this sprawling 10-acre homestead offers a secluded escape with convenient access to I-394 and I-494, making it your private sanctuary just moments from the city. Embrace the unparalleled outdoor lifestyle this property offers with stunning, long views of the Lake Minnetonka wetlands leading to Tanager Bay, and direct access to the nearby Dakota Trails for hiking and biking adventures. Whether you're hosting lively gatherings or enjoying peaceful solitude, this property delivers. The natural beauty of the property comes alive with the spring chorus of frogs, followed by the arrival of ducks, geese, and fireflies dancing in the twilight. Imagine cozy evenings by a crackling bonfire, feeling like you're nestled in the Northwoods, a welcome contrast to city living. The private pond becomes a winter wonderland for pond hockey enthusiasts. Beyond the natural beauty, this property features a truly special historic barn with an open loft bursting with character and a quaint guest area offering comfort with two inset beds, a kitchenette, and bath. Preliminary work is currently underway with the city to explore the potential of splitting the property into two parcels, offering an exciting opportunity for future development or investment. Don't miss this exceptional property – visit today to experience its unique charm and potential.
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Property Details for 940 Brown Road South

Waterfront Features
Pond
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 11:01 AM

Property Details for 940 Brown Road South

StatusActive
MLS #6742653
Days on Compass9
Taxes$12,716 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1959
Lot Size10.76 AC / 468,705 SF
CountyHennepin County

Location

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Building Information for 940 Brown Road South

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size10.76 AC / 468,705 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,842 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,783

Property Taxes

$1,060

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 940 Brown Road South

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Wayzata
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: Co Rd 15, west on Co Rd 51 (North Shore Dr) then north on Brown Rd about 1/2 mile to home
  • Latitude: 44.961215
  • Longitude: -93.571174
  • Map Coordinate: 103-E3
  • City and Location: Wayzata
  • City and Location Text: Wayzata(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55391
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 117
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 1011723120004
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,716.00
  • Tax Legal Description: UNPLATTED 10 117 23 BEG AT A PT IN W LINE OF NE 1/4 DIST 718.5 FT S FROM NW COR THEREOF TH S 410.1 FT TH AT AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 97 DEG 30 MIN DIST 658.08 FT TH AT AN ANGLE TO THE RT OF 34 DEG 33 MIN TO NWLY LINE OF RR R&W TH NELY ALONG SAID R&W L INE TO E LINE OF W 1/2 OF NW 104 TH N TO A PT DUE E FROM BEG TH W TO BEG EX ROAD
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 12716
School Information
  • High School District: 1252 - Orono
  • School District Number: 1252
  • School District Phone: 9524498305
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3630.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 970.0
  • SQFT Total: 4600.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 10.76
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 2640
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 3630
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 970
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 2640.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Exercise Room,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Porch,Security System,Skylight,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Bath Desc: Full Primary,Full Basement,Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Garage Square Feet: 400
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Kitchen- 2nd, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Porch, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 21x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 43x14
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 27x24
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9x9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 24x20
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 16x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 10x9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 16x12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 940 Brown Road South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6759105

$1,575,000
Nov 3, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6742653

$1,575,000
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6759105

$1,650,000
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6742653

$1,650,000
Sep 5, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6759105

$1,699,000
Sep 5, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6742653

$1,699,000
Jul 22, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6759105

$1,799,000
Jul 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6759105

Jun 20, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6742653

$1,799,000
Jun 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6742653

Aug 31, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #315023991

$860,000
Aug 4, 2009

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1575889

$860,000
Jul 31, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275096403

$860,000
May 27, 2009

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1575889

Mar 20, 2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1575889

$899,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6759105

$1,575,000
11/03/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6742653

$1,575,000
10/01/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6759105

$1,650,000
10/01/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6742653

$1,650,000
09/05/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6759105

$1,699,000
09/05/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6742653

$1,699,000
07/22/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6759105

$1,799,000
07/22/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6759105

06/20/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6742653

$1,799,000
06/20/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6742653

08/31/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #315023991

$860,000
08/04/2009

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1575889

$860,000
07/31/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275096403

$860,000
05/27/2009

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1575889

03/20/2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1575889

$899,000

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

Public Records for 940 Brown Road South

Taxable ValueLand$727,500Additions$428,200Total$1,155,700
Tax Record2025$12,716 ($1,060 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,870 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt812 SqFtStories2Lot Size468,706 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated1985CountyHENNEPINAPN10-117-23-12-0004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 940 Brown Road South

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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940 Brown Road South is a single family home for sale in Wayzata, MN 55391. This property was listed for sale on June 20, 2025 by RE/MAX Results, it's currently listed at $1,575,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on August 31, 2011. This listing's school district is Orono Public School District. Nearby schools include Schumann Elementary School, Orono Intermediate Elementary School and Orono Middle School. 940 Brown Road South is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,600 sqft single family home built in 1959.

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