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2496 Old Beach Road, Wayzata, MN 55391

$3,725,000

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Paver driveway leads you to this stately and elegant home

A timeless and impressive entrance to the house

Stairs leading to the lower yard, dock, and 168' of lakeshore on Lafayette Bay

Expansive green spaces surround the property, offering a lush landscape

Property offers 168' of shoreline on Lafayette Bay

Spacious formal living room with views of Lafayette Bay

A cozy fireplace anchors one end of the living room

A beautiful space to entertain (freshly painted throughout the main level)

Expansive sliding doors lead you to the balcony in addition to flooding this space with natural light

A formal dining room sets the tone for special gatherings

Views of Lafayette Bay from every room in the house

Charming informal dining space in the kitchen

Kitchen with center island for meal prep and quick bites

Great space to prepare meals and host gatherings

A wall of built-ins provides space for storage and displaying decorative treasures... plus views of the indoor pool

Access to the balcony and views of Lafayette Bay

A cozy sitting room off the living room provides an additional gathering spot for quiet conversations and reading by the fireplace

The primary bedroom suite is a quiet oasis to relax in

Highlights of the freshly painted primary bedroom include hardwood floors, natural light, lake views, and access to the balcony

Primary bath with walk-in shower, dual sinks, and whirlpool tub

Additional highlights include built-in linen storage and oversized windows to bring in the outdoors

Large walk-in closet with organizational components to keep clothing and accessories in place

Gleaming hardwood floors and newly carpeted stairs lead to the upper level

The upper level offers four spacious bedrooms, all with views of Lafayette Bay and freshly painted. This bedroom utilizes a full-size bath in the hallway.

Enjoy the views of the lake from this built-in bench seating in the bedroom

Bedroom with built-in bench seating and desk space

Upper level bedrooms 2 and 3 share this joint en-suite 3/4 bath

Bedroom with built-in bench and separate desk space

Full en-suite bath located in the 4th upper level bathroom

Full bathroom in the hallway of the upper level

Two additional bedrooms are located in the lower level, both with new carpet, fresh paint, and lake views

Spacious and bright, these bedrooms make for a great guest wing of the home

Walk-out lower level provides ample space for large gatherings of family and friends

The lower level is ideal for hosting game day parties, movie nights and fabulous swimming pool gatherings

The wet bar comes in handy when entertaining

Conveniently located mini kitchen near the pool area for some quick snacks.

Easily access the indoor pool from the lower level

Imagine the fun you'll have with family and friends enjoying this classic indoor swimming pool oasis

Expansive windows and patio doors open to the backyard and lake beyond

This space also features two changing rooms, 3/4 bath, and pool mechanical room

View of the two changing rooms and 3/4 bathroom

Twilight view of the backyard and tranquil lakeshore

Stairs lead to the lower level yard, dock, and lakeshore, as well as this storage shed

This private dock offers ample space for a boat, jet skis, and all your watercraft needs

Aerial view of the back of the property and lake shore

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 8,185 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 78,844 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,725,000 List Date: 4/22/2025 Last Modified: 9/05/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to 2496 Old Beach Road, where elegance meets lakeside living in this exquisite retreat. Revel in amazing open vista views of Lafayette Bay from every room in the home. Situated on just under 2 acres with 168' of lakeshore, the classic grandeur of the property is highlighted by stately columns, beautiful hardwood floors, formal living and dining areas for entertaining, an inviting main floor den for quiet conversations around the fireplace, a luxurious primary ensuite on the main floor, and a walk-out lower level with an indoor heated pool with a slide. Offering four additional bedrooms on the upper level with ensuite baths, plus two lower-level bedrooms, this home is spacious throughout. Located on the cul-de-sac of a private road, with the promise of both privacy and timeless opulence, this estate is truly a remarkable lakeside sanctuary.

Listing Details MLS# 6638024

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 168
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 1969
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 3
Bath Three Quarters: 3
Bath Half: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2445
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3949
Below Grd Total SqFt: 4236
Total SqFt: 8185
Total Finished Sqft: 8185.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 4236
Garage Stalls: 3
Lot Dimensions: 232x398x20x366x58
Acres: 1.81
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Dock; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Panoramic View; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Security System; Wet Bar Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Full; Storage Space Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 1/2 Basement; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Jetted Tub; Separate Tub & Shower Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Lower Level; Main Level Financing Terms: Conventional Fireplace Characteristics: Amusement Room; Family Room; Living Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: In Basement; Laundry Room Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline Pool Description: Indoor Road Frontage: Cul De Sac Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront View: Panoramic

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2025-08-02
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2025-09-05
Original List Price: 4350000
Sales Close Price: 3725000
ListPrice: 3950000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2496
Street Name: Old Beach
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Wayzata
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55391
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Shore Hills

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 34820
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3949
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 4236

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 14205
Lake Depth: 113

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 29x36
Garage Square Feet: 1044

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 21
Township#: 117

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 005 SHORE HILLS
Listing City: Wayzata
Map Page: 117
Municipality: Orono
School District: Westonka
School District Phone: 952-491-8001
DNR Lake ID#: 27013300
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 9762
Property ID Number: 2111723220006
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 34820
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome to 2496 Old Beach Road, where elegance meets lakeside living in this exquisite retreat. Revel in amazing open vista views of Lafayette Bay from every room in the home. Situated on just under 2 acres with 168' of lakeshore, the classic grandeur of the property is highlighted by stately columns, beautiful hardwood floors, formal living and dining areas for entertaining, an inviting main floor den for quiet conversations around the fireplace, a luxurious primary ensuite on the main floor, and a walk-out lower level with an indoor heated pool with a slide. Offering four additional bedrooms on the upper level with ensuite baths, plus two lower-level bedrooms, this home is spacious throughout. Located on the cul-de-sac of a private road, with the promise of both privacy and timeless opulence, this estate is truly a remarkable lakeside sanctuary.
Directions: From 494, take Hwy 394 west to Shoreline Drive, Turn left on Old Beach Road to house.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Dock: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Panoramic View: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Security System: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink: 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
Bathroom Ensuite: Yes
Jetted Tub: Yes
Separate Tub & Shower: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Amusement Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Lake/Waterfront

Dock: Yes
Lake Front: Yes
Lake View: Yes

Laundry

In Basement: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Pool Description

Indoor: Yes

Road Frontage

Cul De Sac: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes
4 BR on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Primary: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Waterfront View

Panoramic: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	12x19	Main
Living Room	23x19	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	14x17	Main
Family Room	32x20	Lower
Other	12x17	Lower
Den	14x19	Main
Sixth (6th) Bedroom	13x17	Lower
Kitchen	13x28	Main
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	13x17	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	13x24	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	11x24	Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12x20	Upper

Documents

2496 Old Beach Road Disclosures ›

2496 Old Beach Rd - Floor Plans ›

2496 Old Beach Road - Survey ›

2496 Old Beach Road - I&I Compliance Cer ›

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: September - 05 - 2025

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