495 Oxford Road, Orono, MN 55356

$5,800,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,993 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 98,010 Status: Closed
Current Price: $5,800,000 List Date: 7/28/2024 Last Modified: 12/17/2025

Overview

Description

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Orono this stunning Stonewood built, cottage inspired Lake Minnetonka home is set upon a picturesque 2.25 acres with breathtaking views across its 218 feet of West facing shoreline on Stubbs Bay. Upon entering this architectural masterpiece you are greeted with timeless design, exquisite attention to detail and flawless craftsmanship. Expansive windows capture lake views across the crisp, bright, open concept interior from nearly every room while a variety of natural textures creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The beautifully remodeled main level is anchored by the gourmet kitchen that will delight the most demanding chef with high-end Wolf range, double ovens, and warming drawer, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two Asko dishwashers, and over-sized center island with seating. Off the kitchen is the temperature controlled wine cellar, dining room and screened porch with Phantom screens, dual view stone surround fireplace along with lakes views that makes for the ultimate ambiance to unwind. Main level primary suite offers vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and a luxurious private full bathroom including soaking tub and sensational walk-in closet. Gracious lower level features a billiards area, wet bar, expansive gym, cozy family room with built-ins and stone-surround gas fireplace and an additional 3 bedrooms. Extensive outdoor improvements include spectacular gardens across the meticulous grounds. Detached heated garage with loft space is awaiting your ideas! Located just minutes to downtown Wayzata this home boasts the perfect blend of privacy and accessibility. Orono Schools!

Listing Details MLS# 6569555

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
4
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
218
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
2013
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
3
Bath Half
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
2911
Above Grd Total SqFt
4104
Below Grd Total SqFt
2889
Total SqFt
6993
Total Finished Sqft
6553.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Minnetonka
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
2889
Garage Stalls
5
Lot Dimensions
E 255X488X214X408
Acres
2.25
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air; Geothermal Amenities Unit: Deck; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Outdoor Kitchen; Panoramic View; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Security System; Wet Bar Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Osmosis System Basement: Full Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Separate Tub & Shower Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Kitchen/Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Shakes Family Room Characteristics: Great Room; Lower Level Financing Terms: Conventional Fireplace Characteristics: 2-Sided; Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; Geothermal Laundry: In Basement; Main Level Parking Characteristics: Heated Garage Road Frontage: Cul De Sac Roof: Shake Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One and One Half Water: Well

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2024-09-20
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2024-12-16
Original List Price
6395000
Sales Close Price
5800000
ListPrice
5995000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
495
Street Name
Oxford
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Orono
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55356
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Stielows Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
71389
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
4078
Finished SqFt Below Ground
2475

More Information

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 Dimensions
40x26
Garage Square Feet
950
Heated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
05
Township#
117

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 003 BLOCK 001 STIELOWS ADDN
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
9750
Property ID Number
0511723410011
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
71389
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Orono this stunning Stonewood built, cottage inspired Lake Minnetonka home is set upon a picturesque 2.25 acres with breathtaking views across its 218 feet of West facing shoreline on Stubbs Bay. Upon entering this architectural masterpiece you are greeted with timeless design, exquisite attention to detail and flawless craftsmanship. Expansive windows capture lake views across the crisp, bright, open concept interior from nearly every room while a variety of natural textures creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The beautifully remodeled main level is anchored by the gourmet kitchen that will delight the most demanding chef with high-end Wolf range, double ovens, and warming drawer, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two Asko dishwashers, and over-sized center island with seating. Off the kitchen is the temperature controlled wine cellar, dining room and screened porch with Phantom screens, dual view stone surround fireplace along with lakes views that makes for the ultimate ambiance to unwind. Main level primary suite offers vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and a luxurious private full bathroom including soaking tub and sensational walk-in closet. Gracious lower level features a billiards area, wet bar, expansive gym, cozy family room with built-ins and stone-surround gas fireplace and an additional 3 bedrooms. Extensive outdoor improvements include spectacular gardens across the meticulous grounds. Detached heated garage with loft space is awaiting your ideas! Located just minutes to downtown Wayzata this home boasts the perfect blend of privacy and accessibility. Orono Schools!
Directions
Fox Street, Continue on Leaf Street, Left on Bayside Road, Left on Oxford to home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Geothermal
Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Outdoor Kitchen
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Porch
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Security System
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger
Yes
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Osmosis System
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Shakes
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Great Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

2-Sided
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Geothermal
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes

Laundry

In Basement
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Screened
Yes

Road Frontage

Cul De Sac
Yes

Roof

Shake
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
All Living Facilities on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Room Information

Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 15x15 Level: Lower Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x11 Level: Lower Exercise Room Dimensions: 22x9 Level: Lower Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x14 Level: Lower Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 18x17 Level: Upper Bonus Room Dimensions: 36x26 Level: Upper Living Room Dimensions: 20x19 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 21x17 Level: Main Screened Porch Dimensions: 16x16 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 17x16 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 17x14 Level: Main Game Room Dimensions: 19x12 Level: Lower Bar/Wet Bar Room Dimensions: 16x9 Level: Lower Laundry Dimensions: 10x8 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 19x19 Level: Lower
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
IDX
Last Updated: December - 17 - 2025
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