285 B N Old Crystal Bay Road, Orono, MN 55356

$579,900
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 212,573 Status: Active
Current Price: $579,900 List Date: 3/28/2026 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

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 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.

Listing Details MLS# 7020403

General Property Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Development
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Multiple PIDs?
No
Plat Recorded
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions
165x1288
Acres
4.88
Assessment Pending
No
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Available Utilities: Broadband Available; Broadband Connected; Cable Available; Cable Connected; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Available; Private Septic Available; Private Septic Connected; Private Well Available; Private Well Connected Development Status: Finished Lot(s) Improvements: Paved Streets; Public Road Land Inclusions: Survey Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Property SubType: Acreage; Residential Lot Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets Topography: Gently Rolling; High Ground

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
599000
ListPrice
579900
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
285 B
Street Direction Prefix
N
Street Name
Old Crystal Bay
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Orono
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55356

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
3394
Assessment Balance
0

Builder Information

Builder Restrictions
Open

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
UNPLATTED 33 118 23 N 10 RODS of S 42 RODS OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 EXCEOT ROAD
Listing City
Orono
Map Page
103
Municipality
Orono
School District
Orono
School District Phone
952-449-8305
Property ID Number
TBD
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
3394
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
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.
Directions
Wayzata Blvd to N Crystal Bay Rd

Development Status

Finished Lot(s)
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Restriction/Covenants

None
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes

Topography

Gently Rolling
Yes
High Ground
Yes

Available Utilities

Broadband Available
Yes
Broadband Connected
Yes
Cable Available
Yes
Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Available
Yes
Private Septic Available
Yes
Private Septic Connected
Yes
Private Well Available
Yes
Private Well Connected
Yes

Improvements

Paved Streets
Yes
Public Road
Yes

Land Inclusions

Survey
Yes

Property SubType

Acreage
Yes
Residential Lot
Yes

Documents

Listing Office: Move it Real Estate Group/Lake
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Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026
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