1145 Tonkawa Road, Orono, MN 55356

$4,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,601 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,075 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,250,000 List Date: 9/06/2025 Last Modified: 3/07/2026

Overview

Description

Exquisite Lake Minnetonka Luxury Residence – Orono, North Arm Bay Perfectly positioned on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, this exceptional home was completely rebuilt in 2005 by Michael Hayes Homes and thoughtfully designed by Alexander Design Group. Blending timeless elegance with modern comfort, it offers an unparalleled lakefront lifestyle. This property offers more than one owners suite option. Inside, soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home with natural light and capture sweeping panoramic views. The main level features a owners suite, chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances gas stove and custom cabinetry, a formal dining room, a welcoming family room with fireplace, and a private office. Upstairs, primary suite boasts a spa-like bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and dual vanities. Five additional bedrooms, including two with en suite baths, provide generous accommodations for family and guests. Outdoor living is second to none, with a 430 sq ft three-season porch, expansive paver patio, and grandfathered deck extending over the lake, perfect for entertaining or enjoying serene western sunsets. The beautifully landscaped grounds include a private dock and ample green space. Additional features include a four-car garage, RO water system, meticulous craftsmanship, and a layout designed for both comfort and sophistication.

Listing Details MLS# 6781375

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
3
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
2005
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
3
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
2278
Above Grd Total SqFt
4965
Below Grd Total SqFt
1636
Total SqFt
6601
Total Finished Sqft
6601.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Minnetonka
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
2278
Garage Stalls
4
Lot Dimensions
264x
Acres
0.92
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Boat Slip; Cable; Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Chandelier; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Filtration System Basement: Concrete Block; Drain Tiled; Full Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Brick/Stone Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Family Room; Great Room; Lower Level; Main Level Fireplace Characteristics: 2-Sided; Gas Burning; Living Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Lock Box Type: Supra Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage Pool Description: None Road Frontage: County Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront View: Bay

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
4250000
ListPrice
4250000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1145
Street Name
Tonkawa
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Orono
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55356

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
38770
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
2278
Concrete Block
Yes
Drain Tiled
Yes
Full
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
4965
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1636

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet
15-26

Lake Details

Lake Acres
14205
Lake Depth
113

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
1221
Finished Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
08
Township#
117

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
REG. LAND SURVEY NO. 0853 SELY 40 FT OF NWLY 200 FT OF LOT 7 AUD SUBD NO 217 AND ALL OF TRACT A
Listing City
Orono
Map Page
103
Municipality
Orono
School District
Orono
School District Phone
952-449-8305
DNR Lake ID#
27013300
DNR Lake Classification
General Development
Zip Plus 4
9241
Property ID Number
0811723130016
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
38770
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Exquisite Lake Minnetonka Luxury Residence – Orono, North Arm Bay Perfectly positioned on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, this exceptional home was completely rebuilt in 2005 by Michael Hayes Homes and thoughtfully designed by Alexander Design Group. Blending timeless elegance with modern comfort, it offers an unparalleled lakefront lifestyle. This property offers more than one owners suite option. Inside, soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home with natural light and capture sweeping panoramic views. The main level features a owners suite, chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances gas stove and custom cabinetry, a formal dining room, a welcoming family room with fireplace, and a private office. Upstairs, primary suite boasts a spa-like bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and dual vanities. Five additional bedrooms, including two with en suite baths, provide generous accommodations for family and guests. Outdoor living is second to none, with a 430 sq ft three-season porch, expansive paver patio, and grandfathered deck extending over the lake, perfect for entertaining or enjoying serene western sunsets. The beautifully landscaped grounds include a private dock and ample green space. Additional features include a four-car garage, RO water system, meticulous craftsmanship, and a layout designed for both comfort and sophistication.
Directions
From CR 15 right on Orono Orchard Rd - Left on Fox - Left on Old Crystal Bay - Right on Shore - Right on Tonwanka - home on left.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Boat Slip
Yes
Cable
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Dock
Yes
French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Porch
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger
Yes
Chandelier
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Water Filtration System
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes
Circuit Breakers
Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Gradual
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More
Yes
2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

2-Sided
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Dock
Yes
Lake Front
Yes

Lock Box Type

Supra
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Wrap Around
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Road Frontage

County Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Waterfront View

Bay
Yes

Room Information

Family Room Dimensions: 27x21 Level: Lower Family Room Dimensions: 25x15 Level: Upper Laundry Dimensions: 8x6 Level: Upper Bonus Room Dimensions: 33x27 Level: Upper Dining Room Dimensions: 16x13 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 13x16 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x13 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 21x10 Level: Lower Informal Dining Room Dimensions: 12x14 Level: Upper Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x15 Level: Lower Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x18 Level: Upper Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 14x20 Level: Upper Sixth (6th) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x25 Level: Lower Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 13x14 Level: Lower
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Last Updated: March - 07 - 2026
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