Stunning two-story walkout estate privately set on 5.45 picturesque acres with over 300 feet of west-facing shoreline on Dickeys Lake. A winding circular driveway leads to a courtyard and welcoming front patio with stone pillar accents, opening to a thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted interior that captures breathtaking sunset views over the lake. The gourmet kitchen boasts a quartz center island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a built-in coffee maker. Just off the kitchen, a vaulted sitting room with a gas fireplace opens to the expansive, recently updated low-maintenance deck with a built-in grill and woodburning fireplace, all overlooking the pool and beautifully landscaped grounds. The main level also features a large living room with a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and a wet bar, along with formal and informal dining areas and a wood-paneled office/den with a vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. The luxurious owner’s suite includes a gas fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and heated floors. The upper level offers three additional bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, as well as a secondary office or flex room and a convenient laundry room. The walkout lower level is designed for both comfort and entertainment, showcasing a large family room, game room, a wet bar with wine cellar, an exercise room with sauna, a pool bath with laundry, and a fifth bedroom with an ensuite bath. A spacious screened porch with paver flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, and a built-in grill extends the indoor-outdoor living experience. The pool area has been fully updated and features new mechanicals, a new liner, and a new cover, all surrounded by a spacious paver patio. Additional highlights include a heated four-car garage with epoxy flooring, new fencing, a smart home system, and abundant storage space. Set in a private, park-like setting within the award-winning Orono School District, this exceptional home offers luxury living with scenic lake views in a premier location.
Stunning turn-key property on Orono's Dickey Lake, beautifully situated on a generous 5.45-acre lot. This custom-built smart home has been enhanced and outfitted to today's highest standards. Nearly every surface has been retouched, upgraded and improved. Boasting almost 8000 livable square feet, this home has everything from open, light livable spaces, to ample entertaining indoor and outdoor havens, two outdoor kitchens and a pool. Predicated on privacy, the property has a resort-like feel with impeccable landscaping and panoramic westerly lake views. The well-appointed primary suite boasts ample lake and pool views from all sides. Attention to detail is apparent throughout. The lower level is a media and entertainment lover's dream with a projector and movie screen, and adjacent enclosed screened porch makes it easy to enjoy all the area has to offer. Complete with an elevator, two mudrooms, two laundry rooms, two offices and four-car garage, this home will take your breath away!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4685789
Apr 14, 2016
Sold
$1,296,750
Apr 2, 2016
Pending
—
Mar 25, 2016
Price Changed
$1,349,900
Mar 21, 2016
Relisted
—
Mar 9, 2016
Listing Removed
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Mar 4, 2016
Listed
$1,399,900
+13
This home is truly something special. An amazing lot on Dickey Lake with gorgeous views & very private setting. This 2 story home offers 7,060 sq. ft., 5 BR's, 7 BA's, 4 car heated garage, 5 FP's. Beautiful finishes throughout so, don't miss out! *There are a couple of LP's on the property, motions to expunge the LP's of record have been filed and should be resolved by 4/2/2016.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4502504
Sep 8, 2014
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2014
Listed
$1,437,500
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2214713
Jul 30, 2005
Sold
$1,895,000
Jul 5, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 2003
Listed
$1,895,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$31,482 (+1.3%)
$900,000 + $1,856,200
$2,756,200
2025
$31,083 (+2.9%)
$820,000 + $1,882,200
$2,702,200
2024
$30,214 (+52.1%)
$850,000 + $1,876,700
$2,726,700
2023
$19,859 (+13.6%)
$640,000 + $1,150,000
$1,790,000
2022
$17,485 (+6.5%)
$500,000 + $930,000
$1,430,000
2021
$16,413 (−4.5%)
$454,000 + $897,000
$1,351,000
2020
$17,186 (+1.9%)
$410,000 + $943,000
$1,353,000
2019
$16,873 (+5.5%)
$380,000 + $930,000
$1,310,000
2018
$15,992 (−8.3%)
$330,000 + $898,000
$1,228,000
2017
$17,438 (−11.4%)
$360,000 + $951,000
$1,311,000
2015
$19,675 (−5.4%)
$350,000 + $1,119,000
$1,469,000
2014
$20,797 (+11.5%)
$350,000 + $1,119,000
$1,469,000
2013
$18,657 (−0.5%)
$310,000 + $1,099,000
$1,409,000
2012
$18,746
$390,000 + $1,107,000
$1,497,000
Tax history for 849 Brown Rd N
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$31,482 (+1.3%)
$900,000 + $1,856,200
$2,756,200
2025
$31,083 (+2.9%)
$820,000 + $1,882,200
$2,702,200
2024
$30,214 (+52.1%)
$850,000 + $1,876,700
$2,726,700
2023
$19,859 (+13.6%)
$640,000 + $1,150,000
$1,790,000
2022
$17,485 (+6.5%)
$500,000 + $930,000
$1,430,000
2021
$16,413 (−4.5%)
$454,000 + $897,000
$1,351,000
2020
$17,186 (+1.9%)
$410,000 + $943,000
$1,353,000
2019
$16,873 (+5.5%)
$380,000 + $930,000
$1,310,000
2018
$15,992 (−8.3%)
$330,000 + $898,000
$1,228,000
2017
$17,438 (−11.4%)
$360,000 + $951,000
$1,311,000
2015
$19,675 (−5.4%)
$350,000 + $1,119,000
$1,469,000
2014
$20,797 (+11.5%)
$350,000 + $1,119,000
$1,469,000
2013
$18,657 (−0.5%)
$310,000 + $1,099,000
$1,409,000
2012
$18,746
$390,000 + $1,107,000
$1,497,000
*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
5
Baths
7
Stories
2
Lot width
248 ft.
Lot depth
957 ft.
Lot size
5.45 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
6,957
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hennepin County
APN
27 118 23 34 0012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Aug 21, 2025 • Active
Residential general building
Roofing
Feb 5, 2025 • Active
Mechanical
HVAC
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