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2740 Gale Road, Wayzata, MN 55391

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$6,500,000

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Screened porch off the kitchen/ informal dining

Main floor - bedroom 4 (currently an art studio)

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,611 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 57,499 Status: Active

Current Price: $6,500,000 List Date: 7/22/2026 Last Modified: 7/22/2026

Overview

Description

Known as The Cozy Nook, this storied Lake Minnetonka residence offers a rare blend of architectural character, privacy, and exceptional west-facing shoreline. Set on 1.3 acres with 173 feet of lakeshore in Wayzata's coveted Woodland neighborhood, the Cape Cod-inspired home is surrounded by mature trees while capturing panoramic lake views and spectacular sunsets. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, whitewashed detailing, stained-glass accents, and expansive walls of windows fill the home with warmth and natural light. The open main living spaces flow effortlessly from the living room to the informal dining area, kitchen, and inviting three-season porch, all thoughtfully oriented toward the water. The kitchen combines handcrafted Mexican tile, premium appliances, generous workspace, and a large center island designed for everyday living and entertaining. Multiple fireplaces, a dedicated office overlooking the lake, a flexible studio, and a beautifully appointed primary suite with eleva ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7103629

General Property Information

Assoc Mgmt Co. Phone #: 763-350-0022
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Mgmt Co. Name: Maplewood Association (Optional)
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 YN: Yes
Year Built: 1992
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 4110
Above Grd Total SqFt: 4110
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2501
Total SqFt: 6611
Total Finished Sqft: 6002.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 4110
Association Fee: 150
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 173 x 257 x 203 x 411
Acres: 1.32
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Cable; Ceiling Fan(s); French Doors; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Panoramic View; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Skylight; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System; Wine Cooler Association Fee Includes: Other Basement: Drain Tiled; Full; Storage Space Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level Fencing: Chain Link; Invisible Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Stone; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Additional Garage Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: Private Sewer Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One Water: Well Waterfront Type: Lake Front; Lake View Waterfront View: Bay; Lake; Panoramic; West

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 6500000
ListPrice: 6500000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2740
Street Name: Gale
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Wayzata
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55391
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Auditors Sub 093

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 60317.08
Assessment Balance: 0
Assessment Installment: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 4110
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1892

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: 23x21
Garage Square Feet: 483
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 22
Section#: 07
Township#: 117

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: Yes
Legal Description: AUDITOR'S SUBD. NO. 093 LOT 23 AND THAT PART OF LOT 22 LYING NWLY OF A LINE DESC AS COM AT MOST ELY COR THOF TH NWLY ALONG NELY LINE THOF 496.7 FT TO ACTUAL PT OF BEG OF LINE TO BE DESC TH DEF LEFT 149 DEG 33 MIN 57 FT TH SWLY ALONG A TANGENTIAL CURV E TO THE RT HAVING A RADIUS OF 197.08 FT DIS 101.41 FT TH SWLY TANGENT TO SAID CURVE TO SWLY LINE OF LOT 22 AND THERE TERMINATING
Listing City: Wayzata
Map Page: 104
Municipality: Woodland
School District: Minnetonka
School District Phone: 952-401-5000
DNR Lake ID#: 27013300
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 2622
Property ID Number: 0711722330029
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 60317.08
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Known as The Cozy Nook, this storied Lake Minnetonka residence offers a rare blend of architectural character, privacy, and exceptional west-facing shoreline. Set on 1.3 acres with 173 feet of lakeshore in Wayzata's coveted Woodland neighborhood, the Cape Cod-inspired home is surrounded by mature trees while capturing panoramic lake views and spectacular sunsets. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, whitewashed detailing, stained-glass accents, and expansive walls of windows fill the home with warmth and natural light. The open main living spaces flow effortlessly from the living room to the informal dining area, kitchen, and inviting three-season porch, all thoughtfully oriented toward the water. The kitchen combines handcrafted Mexican tile, premium appliances, generous workspace, and a large center island designed for everyday living and entertaining. Multiple fireplaces, a dedicated office overlooking the lake, a flexible studio, and a beautifully appointed primary suite with elevated lake views create exceptional spaces throughout. The walkout lower level offers expansive gathering areas, a second full kitchen, office, bunk room, and flexible accommodations ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Outside, expansive decks, a pergola-covered patio, generous lawn, and private dock complete this extraordinary Lake Minnetonka lifestyle just moments from downtown Wayzata.
Directions: 394 W to Wayzata. Take exit 155A toward CR-101 S. Turn right onto Breezy Pt Rd. Turn right onto Maplewood Rd. Turn left onto Gale Rd. Turn right and follow signs for 2740.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Cable: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
French Doors: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Paneled Doors: Yes
Panoramic View: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Filtration System: Yes
Wine Cooler: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Other: Yes

Basement

Drain Tiled: Yes
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Informal Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Fencing

Chain Link: Yes
Invisible: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Special Search

All Living Facilities on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes
Main Floor Primary: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront Type

Lake Front: Yes
Lake View: Yes

Waterfront View

Bay: Yes
Lake: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
West: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Three Season Porch	17x12	Main
Dining Room	23x16	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	15x15	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	25x15	Main
Living Room	15x16	Main
Office	12x15	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	15x12	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	18x22	Main
Family Room	30x18	Lower
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	17x18	Lower
Flex Room	10x20	Lower
Second Kitchen	8x11	Lower

Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Minneapolis

Last Updated: July - 22 - 2026

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