285 N Old Crystal Bay Road, Orono, MN 55356

$579,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,962 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. Reach out with any questions or to schedule a showing!

Listing Details MLS# 7020406

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1910
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
974
Above Grd Total SqFt
1182
Below Grd Total SqFt
780
Total SqFt
1962
Total Finished Sqft
1170.00
FireplaceYN
No
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
780
Garage Stalls
Yes
Lot Dimensions
165x1288
Acres
4.88
Assessment Pending
No
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Basement: Concrete Block; Full Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Vinyl Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Property Subtype: Acreage Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets Roof: Age Over 8 Years Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Septic System Compliant - No; Tank with Drainage Field Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom Stories: One and One Half Water: Well

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
Street Direction Prefix
N
Street Name
Old Crystal Bay
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Orono
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55356
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Claire Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
3395
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
30x26
Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1128
Finished SqFt Below Ground
42

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
240

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
33
Township#
118

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 EXCEPT ROAD
Listing City
Orono
Map Page
103
Municipality
Orono
School District
Orono
School District Phone
952-449-8305
Zip Plus 4
8268
Property ID Number
3311823310005
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
3395
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. Reach out with any questions or to schedule a showing!
Directions
Wayzata Blvd to Old Crystal Bay Drive

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s)
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - No
Yes
Tank with Drainage Field
Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Room Information

Bathroom Dimensions: 7x5 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 14x14 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 14x14 Level: Main Bathroom Dimensions: 7x6 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Main Laundry Dimensions: 28x24 Level: Lower Living Room Dimensions: 14x14 Level: Main Porch Dimensions: 14x13 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 14x11 Level: Upper

Documents

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