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547 Harrington Road, Wayzata, MN 55391

$8,500,000

Lot lines are based on survey. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 8,896 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 96,703 Status: Closed

Current Price: $8,500,000 List Date: 4/08/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

Steeped in Wayzata history, the Harrington/Ferndale estates have been admired for generations. Built originally as a summer home in 1902, then rebuilt in 1956, this classic Lake Minnetonka estate tells a rich story. 337 feet of lakeshore projects out on a gently curving point, providing uninterrupted, spectacular lake views from a perfect elevation. Stunning 2.22-acre grounds filled with historic trees, lush gardens and stone boathouse.

Listing Details MLS# 6705034

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 4
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 337
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1929
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 3
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 3368
Above Grd Total SqFt: 5528
Below Grd Total SqFt: 3368
Total SqFt: 8896
Total Finished Sqft: 6471.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 3368
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Acres: 2.22
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Balcony; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup Basement: Egress Windows Bath Description: Full Jack & Jill; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Wood Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level; Main Level Financing Terms: Other Fireplace Characteristics: Wood Burning Foundation: Other Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Boat House Roof: Age Over 8 Years Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront Type: Lake Front; Lake View Waterfront View: Bay; West

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2026-05-20
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2026-06-01
Original List Price: 10500000
Sales Close Price: 8500000
ListPrice: 9850000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 547
Street Name: Harrington
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Wayzata
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55391

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 83812
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 5528
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 943

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 14205
Lake Depth: 113

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 520

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 12
Township#: 117

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: REG. LAND SURVEY NO. 1416 TRACT B
Listing City: Wayzata
Map Page: 104
Municipality: Wayzata
School District: Wayzata
School District Phone: 763-745-5000
DNR Lake ID#: 27013300
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 1512
Property ID Number: 1211723210010
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 83812
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Steeped in Wayzata history, the Harrington/Ferndale estates have been admired for generations. Built originally as a summer home in 1902, then rebuilt in 1956, this classic Lake Minnetonka estate tells a rich story. 337 feet of lakeshore projects out on a gently curving point, providing uninterrupted, spectacular lake views from a perfect elevation. Stunning 2.22-acre grounds filled with historic trees, lush gardens and stone boathouse.
Directions: Shoreline Drive to Ferndale Road W or Ferndale Road S. Continue to south on Harrington Road. Shared driveway will be on your right.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Balcony: Yes
French Doors: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Patio: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Basement

Egress Windows: Yes

Bath Description

Full Jack & Jill: Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
3/4 Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
Bathroom Ensuite: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

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

Exterior

Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Financing Terms

Other: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Other: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Outbuildings

Boat House: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

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

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Waterfront Type

Lake Front: Yes
Lake View: Yes

Waterfront View

Bay: Yes
West: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Recreation Room	27 x 23	Lower
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	14 x 10	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	15 x 12	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	19 x 11	Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom	21 x 13	Upper
First (1st) Bedroom	28 x 13	Upper
Laundry	14 x 10	Main
Pantry (Walk-In)	17 x 9	Main
Den	18 x 13	Main
Kitchen	19 x 11	Main
Family Room	21 x 19	Main
Dining Room	18 x 15	Main
Living Room	33 x 22	Main

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026

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