9654 Whistling Valley Road, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

$1,975,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 11,416 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 47,916 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,975,000 List Date: 4/07/2025 Last Modified: 8/08/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to this stunning custom-built home located in the prestigious Whistling Valley community of Lake Elmo. Nestled on a sprawling 1.10-acre lot with breathtaking views of the Eagle Point Lake nature preserve, this property offers a private lifestyle experience. Step inside to find craftsmanship and design with endless views in almost every room. The grand great room welcomes you with 25-foot vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling limestone fireplace, and abundant natural light flooding the space. The gourmet kitchen boasts custom Maple cabinetry, granite countertops, and top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub Zero appliances and a scullery with double ovens that is perfect for additional prep space. The inviting living room and informal dining space, located just off the kitchen, create the perfect setting for everyday comfort and casual entertaining. The formal dining room offers captivating views from every seat and includes a built-in buffet bar with a sink. The main floor boasts beautiful Oak wood floors and an inviting open-concept layout, seamlessly blending the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The main floor is home to the primary suite that offers vaulted ceilings, beautiful views, and a walk-in dressing room. The spa-like ensuite bath is a sanctuary with a soaker tub, dual walk-in showers, and abundant natural light in the vaulted ceiling space. The main floor also features a mudroom as you enter from the garage with laundry and large pantry that thoughtfully redefines convenience. The spacious private office is designed for both productivity and style. Upstairs, you'll find a thoughtfully designed guest suite complete with a full kitchen, bedroom, and living space—perfect for extended stays or a potential in-law suite. Accessible via a private elevator from the garage. Two additional bedrooms upstairs are connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom, and a whimsical play loft enhances the creativity of this space. The walk-out lower level is an entertainer's paradise, featuring a spacious family room, full wet bar, exercise space and finally, the custom wine cellar. There are three additional bedrooms on the lower level, each with a spacious walk-in closet and private bathroom. Plenty of storage space complete with a saferoom. The meticulously landscaped grounds feature a custom saltwater pool, sport court, lush gardens, and an outdoor kitchen, all enveloped in privacy. An expansive deck offers unparalleled views of the backyard oasis. With an oversized insulated 3-car garage complete with in floor heat and a floor drain, this home offers every convenience. Enjoy exclusive access to a 3-mile private walking path leading to an association-maintained dock, perfect for serene lakeside moments. Just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and the airport, you’ll have the best of urban living with the tranquility of being up north. Please see a list of property amenities in supplements.

Listing Details MLS# 6611015

General Property Information

Assoc Mgmt Co. Phone #
612-381-8600
Association Fee Frequency
Monthly
Association Mgmt Co. Name
Cities Management
Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
5
Year Built
2003
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
4
Bath Three Quarters
2
Bath Half
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
4567
Above Grd Total SqFt
6849
Below Grd Total SqFt
4567
Total SqFt
11416
Total Finished Sqft
10752.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Unnamed Lake
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
4567
Association Fee
300
Garage Stalls
3
Lot Dimensions
282 x 277 x 102 x 260
Acres
1.1
Bath Quarter
0

Property Features

Accessible: Accessible Elevator Installed Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Shared: Dock Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; Hot Tub; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Outdoor Kitchen; Paneled Doors; Panoramic View; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Central Vacuum; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Wine Cooler Association Fee Includes: Dock; Hazard Insurance; Professional Mgmt Basement: Egress Windows; Full; Storage Space Bath Description: Full Jack & Jill; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 1/2 Basement; 3/4 Basement; Full Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Shakes; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Entertainment/Media Center; Loft; Lower Level Fencing: Partial; Split Rail Financing Terms: Conventional Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Stone Foundation: 8 ft+ Pour Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Main Level Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage Pool Description: Below Ground Road Frontage: Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years Second Unit: Existing In-Law w/Bath; Existing In-Law w/Kitchen Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA; Other Sewer: Shared System Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary Stories: One and One Half Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront View: Lake

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2025-05-05
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2025-06-20
Original List Price
2399000
Sales Close Price
1975000
ListPrice
2100000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
9654
Street Name
Whistling Valley
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Lake Elmo
County
Washington
State
MN
Zip Code
55042
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Whistling Valley

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
6887
Finished SqFt Below Ground
3865

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

More Information

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
47 x 23
Garage Square Feet
1081
Finished Garage
Yes
Floor Drain
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes
Storage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
21
Section#
27
Township#
29

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
Yes
Legal Description
SUBDIVISIONNAME WHISTLING VALLEY LOT 3 BLOCK 5 SUBDIVISIONCD 01011
Listing City
Lake Elmo
Map Page
110
Municipality
Lake Elmo
School District
North St Paul-Maplewood
School District Phone
651-748-7410
Zip Plus 4
2890
Property ID Number
2702921420013
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
0
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Welcome to this stunning custom-built home located in the prestigious Whistling Valley community of Lake Elmo. Nestled on a sprawling 1.10-acre lot with breathtaking views of the Eagle Point Lake nature preserve, this property offers a private lifestyle experience. Step inside to find craftsmanship and design with endless views in almost every room. The grand great room welcomes you with 25-foot vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling limestone fireplace, and abundant natural light flooding the space. The gourmet kitchen boasts custom Maple cabinetry, granite countertops, and top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub Zero appliances and a scullery with double ovens that is perfect for additional prep space. The inviting living room and informal dining space, located just off the kitchen, create the perfect setting for everyday comfort and casual entertaining. The formal dining room offers captivating views from every seat and includes a built-in buffet bar with a sink. The main floor boasts beautiful Oak wood floors and an inviting open-concept layout, seamlessly blending the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The main floor is home to the primary suite that offers vaulted ceilings, beautiful views, and a walk-in dressing room. The spa-like ensuite bath is a sanctuary with a soaker tub, dual walk-in showers, and abundant natural light in the vaulted ceiling space. The main floor also features a mudroom as you enter from the garage with laundry and large pantry that thoughtfully redefines convenience. The spacious private office is designed for both productivity and style. Upstairs, you'll find a thoughtfully designed guest suite complete with a full kitchen, bedroom, and living space—perfect for extended stays or a potential in-law suite. Accessible via a private elevator from the garage. Two additional bedrooms upstairs are connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom, and a whimsical play loft enhances the creativity of this space. The walk-out lower level is an entertainer's paradise, featuring a spacious family room, full wet bar, exercise space and finally, the custom wine cellar. There are three additional bedrooms on the lower level, each with a spacious walk-in closet and private bathroom. Plenty of storage space complete with a saferoom. The meticulously landscaped grounds feature a custom saltwater pool, sport court, lush gardens, and an outdoor kitchen, all enveloped in privacy. An expansive deck offers unparalleled views of the backyard oasis. With an oversized insulated 3-car garage complete with in floor heat and a floor drain, this home offers every convenience. Enjoy exclusive access to a 3-mile private walking path leading to an association-maintained dock, perfect for serene lakeside moments. Just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and the airport, you’ll have the best of urban living with the tranquility of being up north. Please see a list of property amenities in supplements.
Directions
94 to Cty Rd 19, N to 10th St, W to Whistling Valley, N to 9654

Accessible

Accessible Elevator Installed
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Shared

Dock
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Hot Tub
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Outdoor Kitchen
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger
Yes
Central Vacuum
Yes
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes

Assessments

Assessment Balance
0
Tax With Assessments
0

Association Fee Includes

Dock
Yes
Hazard Insurance
Yes
Professional Mgmt
Yes

Basement

Egress Windows
Yes
Full
Yes
Storage Space
Yes

Bath Description

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

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Shakes
Yes
Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Entertainment/Media Center
Yes
Loft
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Fencing

Partial
Yes
Split Rail
Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Stone
Yes

Foundation

8 ft+ Pour
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Association Access
Yes
Dock
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Pool Description

Below Ground
Yes

Restriction/Covenants

Mandatory Owners Assoc
Yes

Road Frontage

Paved Streets
Yes

Road Responsibility

Association Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes

Second Unit

Existing In-Law w/Bath
Yes
Existing In-Law w/Kitchen
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Other
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

Shared System
Yes

Special Search

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

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes

Room Information

Sixth (6th) Bedroom Dimensions: 17 X 13 Level: Lower Guest Room Dimensions: 18 x 16 Level: Lower Living Room Dimensions: 23 X 17 Level: Upper Living Room Dimensions: 14 X 14 Level: Main Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 18 X 14 Level: Lower Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 12 X 9 Level: Upper Second Kitchen Dimensions: 17 X 13 Level: Upper Play Room Dimensions: 14 X 8 Level: Third Loft Dimensions: 22 X 22 Level: Upper Deck Dimensions: 42 x 16 Level: Main Pantry (Walk-In) Dimensions: 9 x 5 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 37 x 35 Level: Lower Exercise Room Dimensions: 17 x 13 Level: Lower Dining Room Dimensions: 20 X 14 Level: Main Great Room Dimensions: 31 X 20 Level: Main Informal Dining Room Dimensions: 14 X 11 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 21 X 8 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 16 X 12 Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 13 X 12 Level: Upper Primary Bath Dimensions: 13 X 13 Level: Main Foyer Dimensions: 15 X 8 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 25 X 17 Level: Main Office Dimensions: 16 X 15 Level: Main Mud Room Dimensions: 17 x 12 Level: Main Bar/Wet Bar Room Dimensions: 13 x 11 Level: Lower

Documents

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Last Updated: August - 08 - 2025
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