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Off market oct 2020 for $2.8M

$4,928,349

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $19,695/mo

•

6,350

sq ft

970 Tonkawa Rd, Orono, MN 55356

About this home

Luxurious Lake Minnetonka residence with panoramic vistas and recent exemplary renovation by award winning Peterssen Keller architecture. Every detail and finish thoughtfully planned and masterfully executed. Soaring walls of windows bring the tranquil woodland and water surroundings inside. Exquisite designer details throughout. Hand selected marbles and stones. Main level owner’s suite and spa bath beyond compare. Open concept kitchen designed for memorable culinary experiences. One-of-a-kind entertaining spaces. Tranquil screened porch. Multiple lakeside outdoor areas. Three newer furnaces and home generator.

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

1.59 acresLot Size

$776Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Bruce Birkeland • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5282130

Redfin Estimate

$4,928,349

$2.1M since sold in October 2020$228K since September

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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,675,000
A
5 beds6 baths— sq ft
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$2,330,000
B
5 beds5 baths— sq ft
3215 Graham Hill Rd, Orono, MN 55356
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$3,695,000
C
5 beds5 baths— sq ft
1284 Wildhurst Trl, Mound, MN 55364
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$2,700,000
D
5 beds6 baths— sq ft
3017 Brooks Ln, Wayzata, MN 55391
SOLD FEB 2, 2026
$1,560,000
E
5 beds5 baths— sq ft
2605 Thoroughbred Ln, Orono, MN 55356
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$990,000
F
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
3099 Farview Ln, Orono, MN 55356

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Market trends in 55356, MN

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$945K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$825,000
4 beds3 baths2,341 sq ft
3225 6th Ave N, Orono, MN 55356
$2,685,000
5 beds6 baths5,690 sq ft
575 Kokesh Farm Rd, Orono, MN 55359
$172,900
2 beds1 bath1,061 sq ft
338 Lakeview Ave, Long Lake, MN 55356
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Sale history for 970 Tonkawa Rd

Date

Event

Price

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6582411

Aug 7, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Aug 7, 2024

Listed

$4,875,000

$768/sq ft

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6530627

Aug 6, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Jun 6, 2024

Price Changed

$4,875,000

$768/sq ft

May 24, 2024

Listed

$5,100,000

$803/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 3, 2020

Sold

$2,850,000

$449/sq ft

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5282130

Oct 19, 2020

Sold

$2,850,000

$449/sq ft

Oct 4, 2020

Pending

—

Sep 16, 2020

Contingent

—

Aug 14, 2020

Relisted

—

Aug 13, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jun 30, 2020

Price Changed

$3,195,000

$503/sq ft

May 7, 2020

Price Changed

$3,495,000

$550/sq ft

Aug 26, 2019

Listed

$3,995,000

$629/sq ft

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4429950

Sep 30, 2014

Sold

$2,500,000

$394/sq ft

Aug 20, 2014

Pending

—

Aug 7, 2014

Contingent

—

Nov 14, 2013

Listed

$2,950,000

$465/sq ft

LSAR as distributed by WIREX #2120759

Sep 30, 2014

Sold

$2,500,000

$394/sq ft

Nov 12, 2013

Listed

$2,950,000

$465/sq ft

RASM #4559791

Sep 30, 2014

Sold

$2,500,000

$394/sq ft

Nov 12, 2013

Listed

$2,950,000

$465/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 27, 1994

Sold

$1,268,006

$200/sq ft

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1049554

Apr 14, 1994

Sold

$1,250,000

$197/sq ft

Apr 13, 1994

Listing Removed

—

Apr 12, 1994

Listed

$1,250,000

$197/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 30, 1993

Sold

$330,000

$52/sq ft

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #46014

Feb 3, 1993

Listed

$358,000

$56/sq ft

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #9907

Dec 15, 1992

Listing Removed

—

Jun 13, 1992

Listed

$358,000

$56/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$52,052 (+6.4%)

$2,470,600 + $2,030,300

$4,500,900

2025

$48,941 (+4.5%)

$2,470,600 + $1,735,300

$4,205,900

2024

$46,844 (+12.8%)

$2,470,600 + $1,710,100

$4,180,700

2023

$41,511 (+13.6%)

$2,242,000 + $1,408,000

$3,650,000

2022

$36,531 (+1.5%)

$1,776,000 + $1,119,000

$2,895,000

2021

$35,984 (+1.9%)

$1,691,000 + $1,171,000

$2,862,000

2020

$35,313 (+4.2%)

$1,537,000 + $1,155,000

$2,692,000

2019

$33,891 (−1.8%)

$1,464,000 + $1,083,000

$2,547,000

2018

$34,502 (−5.9%)

$1,440,000 + $1,112,000

$2,552,000

2017

$36,678 (+27.3%)

$1,365,000 + $1,300,000

$2,665,000

2015

$28,808 (−1.3%)

$1,094,000 + $1,017,000

$2,111,000

2014

$29,196 (+4.0%)

$1,083,000 + $986,000

$2,069,000

2013

$28,074 (−0.7%)

$1,083,000 + $992,000

$2,075,000

2012

$28,284

$1,197,000 + $1,016,000

$2,213,000

Tax history for 970 Tonkawa Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$52,052 (+6.4%)

$2,470,600 + $2,030,300

$4,500,900

2025

$48,941 (+4.5%)

$2,470,600 + $1,735,300

$4,205,900

2024

$46,844 (+12.8%)

$2,470,600 + $1,710,100

$4,180,700

2023

$41,511 (+13.6%)

$2,242,000 + $1,408,000

$3,650,000

2022

$36,531 (+1.5%)

$1,776,000 + $1,119,000

$2,895,000

2021

$35,984 (+1.9%)

$1,691,000 + $1,171,000

$2,862,000

2020

$35,313 (+4.2%)

$1,537,000 + $1,155,000

$2,692,000

2019

$33,891 (−1.8%)

$1,464,000 + $1,083,000

$2,547,000

2018

$34,502 (−5.9%)

$1,440,000 + $1,112,000

$2,552,000

2017

$36,678 (+27.3%)

$1,365,000 + $1,300,000

$2,665,000

2015

$28,808 (−1.3%)

$1,094,000 + $1,017,000

$2,111,000

2014

$29,196 (+4.0%)

$1,083,000 + $986,000

$2,069,000

2013

$28,074 (−0.7%)

$1,083,000 + $992,000

$2,075,000

2012

$28,284

$1,197,000 + $1,016,000

$2,213,000

*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

Baths

4.75

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

715 ft.

Lot size

69,260

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

6,350

Year built

1994

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Hennepin County

APN

08 117 23 12 0002

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Waterfront

Last updated by owner on Apr 28, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 4

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: Two Basement Baths,3/4 Basement,Bathroom Ensuite,Full Master,Full Basement,Private Master,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Separate Tub & Shower,Upper Level Full Bath,Walk Thru

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 17x13
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Dimensions: 19x13
Room Level: Lower

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 19x15
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Office
Room Dimensions: 13x13
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 16x14
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 19x18
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Dimensions: 25x22
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Dimensions: 19x15
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 18x15
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 14x11
Room Level: Upper

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 23x17
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Room Dimensions: 22x20
Room Level: Lower

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 18x15
Room Level: Main

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 14x11
Room Level: Upper

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 23x17
Room Level: Main

Room 16 Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Room Dimensions: 22x20
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Walkout

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Area,Informal Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room

Other Rooms Information
Main Floor Bedroom,Main Floor Laundry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Amusement Room, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Amusement Room, Office, Exercise Room
Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Area: 2,915

Pool Information
Pool Features: None

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Dock, Lake Front, Lake View
Water Body Name: Minnetonka
Waterfront Num: 27013300
Lake Acres: 14,729
Lake Classification: General Development
Lake Depth: 113
Waterfront Feet: 150
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No

Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,317
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,044
Amenities: Balcony,Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Dock,Exercise Room,French Doors,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Master Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Master Bedroom,Patio,Porch,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet

Lot Information
Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Lot Size Area: 1.59
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: W86X715XL150X785
Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Streets

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $33,891
Tax Year: 2019
Tax With Assessments: $33,891

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Natural Gas

Location

School Information
High School District: Orono
School District Number: 278
School District Phone: 952-449-8305

Location Information
Directions: Shoreline Dr S, R on N Shore Dr, R on Tonkawa to home on right
Map Coordinate: 103-C3

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.75
Sq. Ft.: 6,350
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Hennepin County
APN: 08 117 23 12 0002
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 28, 2024

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 6361
Main Level Finished Area: 0.0000
Building Area Total: 0
Levels: Two

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Schools

Orono Intermediate Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi

8/10

Orono Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

9/10

Orono Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Orono, MN • 55356

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In this area, properties receive around 10.5 hours in June and 3.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$4.68M – $5.67M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1060 Tonkawa Road, Orono, MN 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$6,143,814
1075 Tonkawa Road, Orono, MN 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$5,265,933

Address	Redfin Estimate
980 Tonkawa Road, Orono, MN 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,544,912
1035 Tonkawa Road, Orono, MN 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5960 Sq. Ft.	$3,034,426

Address	Redfin Estimate
1030 Tonkawa Road, Orono, MN 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5945 Sq. Ft.	$3,958,897
1070 Tonkawa Road, Orono, MN 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,344,603

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