Architecturally designed by John Howe and beautifully situated on the lot to capture the nature and magic of Lake Minnetonka. Majestic hilltop setting overlooking Stubbs Bay; south and east facing sun filled rooms accented by African Mahogany woodwork..experience your own "tree house" nestled among mature trees and offering fabulous privacy!!
Custom built prairie-style home designed by John Howe. Frank Lloyd Wright style. African Mahogany throughout. On prestigious Tonkawa Road in Orono & adjacent to large heavily wooded outlot-very private w/ amazing views. 2-2 car garages, 3 bed on one level
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3919383
Oct 29, 2010
Listing Removed
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Apr 29, 2010
Listed
$1,350,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3833216
Nov 30, 2009
Listing Removed
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Sep 8, 2009
Listed
$1,695,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1110473
Jun 1, 1995
Listing Removed
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Mar 31, 1995
Listed
$495,000
Public Records
Oct 6, 1989
Sold
$250,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$40,411 (+9.9%)
$1,590,400 + $1,903,700
$3,494,100
2025
$36,757 (+4.6%)
$1,590,400 + $1,589,600
$3,180,000
2024
$35,155 (+16.0%)
$1,590,400 + $1,568,300
$3,158,700
2023
$30,301 (+20.2%)
$1,351,000 + $1,336,000
$2,687,000
2022
$25,207 (+0.9%)
$914,000 + $1,110,000
$2,024,000
2021
$24,988 (−3.8%)
$915,000 + $1,098,000
$2,013,000
2020
$25,986 (+108.6%)
$832,000 + $1,171,000
$2,003,000
2019
$12,457 (+4.1%)
$792,000 + $197,000
$989,000
2018
$11,965 (+5.6%)
$777,000 + $163,000
$940,000
2017
$11,328 (+3.3%)
$723,000 + $158,000
$881,000
2015
$10,968 (+1.2%)
$712,000 + $145,000
$857,000
2014
$10,840 (−14.6%)
$690,000 + $133,000
$823,000
2013
$12,690 (+5.9%)
$847,000 + $140,000
$987,000
2012
$11,979
$847,000 + $142,000
$989,000
Tax history for 780 Tonkawa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$40,411 (+9.9%)
$1,590,400 + $1,903,700
$3,494,100
2025
$36,757 (+4.6%)
$1,590,400 + $1,589,600
$3,180,000
2024
$35,155 (+16.0%)
$1,590,400 + $1,568,300
$3,158,700
2023
$30,301 (+20.2%)
$1,351,000 + $1,336,000
$2,687,000
2022
$25,207 (+0.9%)
$914,000 + $1,110,000
$2,024,000
2021
$24,988 (−3.8%)
$915,000 + $1,098,000
$2,013,000
2020
$25,986 (+108.6%)
$832,000 + $1,171,000
$2,003,000
2019
$12,457 (+4.1%)
$792,000 + $197,000
$989,000
2018
$11,965 (+5.6%)
$777,000 + $163,000
$940,000
2017
$11,328 (+3.3%)
$723,000 + $158,000
$881,000
2015
$10,968 (+1.2%)
$712,000 + $145,000
$857,000
2014
$10,840 (−14.6%)
$690,000 + $133,000
$823,000
2013
$12,690 (+5.9%)
$847,000 + $140,000
$987,000
2012
$11,979
$847,000 + $142,000
$989,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
103 ft.
Lot depth
340 ft.
Lot size
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
6,189
Year built
2017
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hennepin County
APN
05 117 23 34 0010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Aug 12, 2019 • Active
General zoning
Grading
Aug 20, 2018 • Final
Vegetation or tree removal within 75 ft. of lake
Remove dead or diseased trees.
Grading
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