4742 Gaywood Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345

New Listing
$825,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 5,035 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 26,136 Status: Pending
Current Price: $825,000 List Date: 5/22/2026 Last Modified: 5/22/2026

Overview

Description

**SOLD BEFORE PRINT*** Exceptional two-story home in the highly sought-after Forest Hills neighborhood of Minnetonka, proudly owned and meticulously cared for by the same owners for 37 years. Nestled on a private 0.6-acre lot, this property offers the perfect blend of serenity, space, and everyday functionality, along with a short stroll to the neighborhood elementary school, making daily routines incredibly convenient. From the moment you arrive, the grand curb appeal and circular driveway set the tone. Step inside to a welcoming open foyer and discover a turnkey home filled with thoughtful updates and timeless appeal. The upper-level features a stunning primary suite with a walk-in closet, custom built-ins, power blinds, abundant natural light, and a beautifully updated and thoughtfully designed layout. Two additional generous sized bedrooms and a renovated and stylish full bath featuring under-cabinet lighting and creative storage solutions await. The main level layout creates both ...

Listing Details MLS# 7048092

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1966
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
2060
Above Grd Total SqFt
3569
Below Grd Total SqFt
1466
Total SqFt
5035
Total Finished Sqft
3783.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
2060
Power Company
Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
117 X 235 X 97 X 252
Acres
0.6
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Window; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Full; Partially Finished Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Vinyl Fireplace Characteristics: Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Laundry Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Exclusions
Light above pool table and main level bathroom mirror
Off Market Date
2026-05-21
Contingency
None
Original List Price
825000
ListPrice
825000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
4742
Street Name
Gaywood
Street Suffix
Drive
Postal City
Minnetonka
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55345
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Forest Hills 5th Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
8829
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
3027
Finished SqFt Below Ground
756

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
23 x 23
Garage Square Feet
530

Public Survey Info

Range#
22
Section#
27
Township#
117

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 004 BLOCK 001 FOREST HILLS 5TH ADDN
Listing City
Minnetonka
Map Page
118
Municipality
Minnetonka
School District
Hopkins
School District Phone
952-988-4000
Zip Plus 4
3923
Property ID Number
2711722210035
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
8829
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
**SOLD BEFORE PRINT*** Exceptional two-story home in the highly sought-after Forest Hills neighborhood of Minnetonka, proudly owned and meticulously cared for by the same owners for 37 years. Nestled on a private 0.6-acre lot, this property offers the perfect blend of serenity, space, and everyday functionality, along with a short stroll to the neighborhood elementary school, making daily routines incredibly convenient. From the moment you arrive, the grand curb appeal and circular driveway set the tone. Step inside to a welcoming open foyer and discover a turnkey home filled with thoughtful updates and timeless appeal. The upper-level features a stunning primary suite with a walk-in closet, custom built-ins, power blinds, abundant natural light, and a beautifully updated and thoughtfully designed layout. Two additional generous sized bedrooms and a renovated and stylish full bath featuring under-cabinet lighting and creative storage solutions await. The main level layout creates both comfort and versatility. Enter into the thoughtfully designed mudroom and embrace the spacious home addition including laundry room with ample storage, stylish ¾ bathroom, and showstopping vaulted great room lined with windows and offering endless possibilities as a home office, playroom, or future main-level primary suite with convenient access to the adjacent bath creating a true one level living opportunity. Channel your inner chef in the delightful kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and embrace the effortless flow into the sun-filled informal dining area overlooking the beautifully landscaped and private backyard. Step outside to the patio, perfect for summer entertaining with built-in outdoor speakers and plenty of room to relax, play, or explore. Gather in the inviting family room around the cozy wood-burning fireplace, or host holidays with ease in the spacious and formal living and dining rooms. Effortless entertaining continues as you head to the lower level to find the ultimate recreation space, ideal for game nights (pool table included) or for hosting movie nights and sleepovers. In addition, you will love the massive storage area providing room for everything from seasonal décor to travel gear and more. Enjoy peace of mind with numerous smart updates and improvements, including high-end windows, brand-new roof and gutter guards (2026), full-perimeter drain tile system, whole-home natural gas generator (2020), radon mitigation system (2021), water softener (2023), furnace (2014), chimney rebuild (2025), new garage door (2024), 10-zone yard irrigation system, and more.
Directions
Follow Woodhill Rd to Westgate Rd, head East on Westgate to Gaywood Drive, take Gaywood Drive to the home (on the left hand side)

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Patio
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Dining Room 12 x 11 Main
Family Room 14 x 18 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 17 x 14 Upper
Great Room 17 x 20 Main
Informal Dining Room 13 x 6 Main
Kitchen 15 x 11 Main
Laundry 9 x 12 Main
Living Room 19 x 15 Main
Primary Bath Upper
Mud Room 7 x 12 Main
Patio Main
Recreation Room 27 x 25 Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom 11 x16 Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom 10 x 13 Upper
IDX
Listing Office: Compass
Last Updated: May - 22 - 2026
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