940 Brown Road S, Wayzata, MN 55391

New Listing
$1,399,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,600 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 468,706 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,399,000 List Date: 6/12/2026 Last Modified: 6/12/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled just minutes west of Wayzata, this sprawling 10-acre homestead offers a secluded escape with convenient access to I-394 and I-494, making it your private sanctuary just moments from the city. Embrace the unparalleled outdoor lifestyle this property offers with stunning, long views of the Lake Minnetonka wetlands leading to Tanager Bay, and direct access to the nearby Dakota Trails for hiking and biking adventures. Whether you're hosting lively gatherings or enjoying peaceful solitude, this property delivers. The natural beauty of the property comes alive with the spring chorus of frogs, followed by the arrival of ducks, geese, and fireflies dancing in the twilight. Imagine cozy evenings by a crackling bonfire, feeling like you're nestled in the Northwoods, a welcome contrast to city living. The private pond becomes a winter wonderland for pond hockey enthusiasts. Beyond the natural beauty, this property features a truly special historic barn with an open loft bursting with char ...

Listing Details MLS# 7092320

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront YN
No
Year Built
1959
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
4
Main Floor Total SqFt
2640
Above Grd Total SqFt
3630
Below Grd Total SqFt
970
Total SqFt
4600
Total Finished Sqft
4600.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
2640
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Acres
10.76
Assessment Pending
Unknown
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Security System; Skylight; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Refrigerator Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Full Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Separate/Formal Dining Room Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Brick/Stone Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Primary Bedroom Foundation: Other Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Upper Level Road Frontage: County Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years Second Unit: Existing In-Law w/Bath; Existing In-Law w/Kitchen Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom Stories: Two Water: Well

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
1399000
ListPrice
1399000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
940
Street Name
Brown
Street Suffix
Road
Street Direction Suffix
S
Postal City
Wayzata
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55391

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
12716
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
3630
Finished SqFt Below Ground
970

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
400

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
10
Township#
117

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
UNPLATTED 10 117 23 BEG AT A PT IN W LINE OF NE 1/4 DIST 718.5 FT S FROM NW COR THEREOF TH S 410.1 FT TH AT AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 97 DEG 30 MIN DIST 658.08 FT TH AT AN ANGLE TO THE RT OF 34 DEG 33 MIN TO NWLY LINE OF RR R&W TH NELY ALONG SAID R&W L INE TO E LINE OF W 1/2 OF NW 104 TH N TO A PT DUE E FROM BEG TH W TO BEG EX ROAD
Listing City
Wayzata
Map Page
103
Municipality
Orono
School District
Orono
School District Phone
952-449-8305
Zip Plus 4
9118
Property ID Number
1011723120004
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
12716
In Foreclosure?
Not disclosed
Potential Short Sale?
Not disclosed
Lender Owned?
Not disclosed

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Nestled just minutes west of Wayzata, this sprawling 10-acre homestead offers a secluded escape with convenient access to I-394 and I-494, making it your private sanctuary just moments from the city. Embrace the unparalleled outdoor lifestyle this property offers with stunning, long views of the Lake Minnetonka wetlands leading to Tanager Bay, and direct access to the nearby Dakota Trails for hiking and biking adventures. Whether you're hosting lively gatherings or enjoying peaceful solitude, this property delivers. The natural beauty of the property comes alive with the spring chorus of frogs, followed by the arrival of ducks, geese, and fireflies dancing in the twilight. Imagine cozy evenings by a crackling bonfire, feeling like you're nestled in the Northwoods, a welcome contrast to city living. The private pond becomes a winter wonderland for pond hockey enthusiasts. Beyond the natural beauty, this property features a truly special historic barn with an open loft bursting with character and a quaint guest area offering comfort with two inset beds, a kitchenette, and bath. Don't miss this exceptional property – visit today to experience its unique charm and potential.
Directions
Co Rd 15, west on Co Rd 51 (North Shore Dr) then north on Brown Rd about 1/2 mile to home

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Security System
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Full Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Road Frontage

County Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes

Second Unit

Existing In-Law w/Bath
Yes
Existing In-Law w/Kitchen
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes

Special Search

2nd Floor Laundry
Yes
3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Dining Room 21x13 Main
Family Room 43x14 Lower
Fifth (5th) Bedroom 14x13 Upper
First (1st) Bedroom 27x24 Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom 14x13 Upper
Kitchen 13x13 Main
Second Kitchen 13x7 Lower
Laundry 9x9 Upper
Living Room 24x20 Main
Office 13x10 Main
Porch 16x12 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 10x9 Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom 16x12 Upper

Documents

IDX
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Last Updated: June - 12 - 2026
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