Unparalleled private setting just a short walk to downtown Wayzata. Rare 3 acre Ferndale estate surrounded by 42 acres of Nature Conservancy land. Classic 1940s New England colonial 5 BR main house w/traditional details and 360 degree views. Additional 2 BR home/guest house was fully remodeled in 2015, plus additional garage. Lake access. Choice of Orono and Wayzata Schools. Incredible opportunity. Listing includes 4 separate parcels being sold together for the first time.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
2.9 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Debbie McNally• Lakes Sotheby's International
WAYZATA'S MOST PRIME LOCATION. SITUATED ON A KNOLL SURROUNDED BY DEDICATED WETLANDS. CHARMING 1940'S COLONIAL WITH BAY WINDOWS AND HARDWOOD FLRS. A SEASONED CHARM. MEREDITH HOWELL 612-476-3692/475-2585
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,029 (+18.8%)
$548,100 + $146,400
$694,500
2025
$6,761 (+16.7%)
$474,300 + $138,800
$613,100
2024
$5,791 (+22.4%)
$415,500 + $140,200
$555,700
2023
$4,730 (−9.1%)
$315,000 + $136,000
$451,000
2022
$5,203 (+15.2%)
$324,000 + $116,000
$440,000
2021
$4,515 (+1.7%)
$270,000 + $112,000
$382,000
2020
$4,441 (+14.1%)
$261,000 + $101,000
$362,000
2019
$3,893 (−0.4%)
$218,000 + $98,000
$316,000
2018
$3,910 (+3.7%)
$218,000 + $94,000
$312,000
2017
$3,770 (−1.2%)
$218,000 + $82,000
$300,000
2015
$3,814 (+17.5%)
$202,000 + $83,000
$285,000
2014
$3,247 (−5.5%)
$171,000 + $67,000
$238,000
2013
$3,435 (−18.8%)
$184,000 + $71,000
$255,000
2012
$4,230
$245,000 + $81,000
$326,000
Tax history for 649 Ferndale Rd W
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,029 (+18.8%)
$548,100 + $146,400
$694,500
2025
$6,761 (+16.7%)
$474,300 + $138,800
$613,100
2024
$5,791 (+22.4%)
$415,500 + $140,200
$555,700
2023
$4,730 (−9.1%)
$315,000 + $136,000
$451,000
2022
$5,203 (+15.2%)
$324,000 + $116,000
$440,000
2021
$4,515 (+1.7%)
$270,000 + $112,000
$382,000
2020
$4,441 (+14.1%)
$261,000 + $101,000
$362,000
2019
$3,893 (−0.4%)
$218,000 + $98,000
$316,000
2018
$3,910 (+3.7%)
$218,000 + $94,000
$312,000
2017
$3,770 (−1.2%)
$218,000 + $82,000
$300,000
2015
$3,814 (+17.5%)
$202,000 + $83,000
$285,000
2014
$3,247 (−5.5%)
$171,000 + $67,000
$238,000
2013
$3,435 (−18.8%)
$184,000 + $71,000
$255,000
2012
$4,230
$245,000 + $81,000
$326,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
334 ft.
Lot depth
350 ft.
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
792
Year built
1945
Style
Other
County
Hennepin County
APN
01 117 23 33 0016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bedroom 1 Description: (1st) Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 16x15
Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Description: (2nd) Bedroom
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15x12
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Description: (3rd) Bedroom
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Description: (4th) Bedroom
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12x9
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Private Master,Full Master
Family Room Information
Family Room Description: Family Room
Family Room Dimensions: 28x14
Family Room Features: Main Level
Family Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Full, Finished
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Description : Dining Room
Dining Room Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat In Kitchen
Dining Room Dimensions: 15x13
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Description: Kitchen
Kitchen Dimensions: 17x11
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Information
Living Room Description: Living Room
Living Room Dimensions: 24x15
Living Room Level: Main
Other Rooms Information
Extra Room 1 Description: Fifth (5th) Bedroom
Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 10x9
Extra Room 1 Level: Lower
Extra Room 2 Description: Amusement Room
Extra Room 2 Dimensions: 36x14
Extra Room 2 Level: Lower
Extra Room 3 Description: Sun Room
Extra Room 3 Dimensions: 16x13
Extra Room 3 Level: Main
Extra Room 4 Description: Den
Extra Room 4 Dimensions: 16x13
Extra Room 4 Level: Main
4 BR on One Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Family Room, Amusement Room
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, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6