$2,700,000
Minneapolis, MN 55405
MLS# 7018541
Status: Closed
5 beds | 7 baths | 15769 sqft
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Property Description
One of the most admired homes on Lake of the Isles. Well known as the ‘Cream of Wheat Mansion’, this home has been lovingly restored and recently updated by John Kraemer & Sons with Twist Interiors. A rare and distinguished residence nestled along one of the most coveted stretches in the Twin Cities. This elegant home seamlessly blends timeless architectural charm with modern luxury, offering panoramic lake views directly across from scenic walking and biking trails. Enjoy gracious living spaces filled with natural light, high ceilings, and refined finishes. Craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident throughout. Each room has been thoughtfully designed for daily comfort and effortless entertaining. The exterior of this home offers extensive landscaping, a private patio, and a meticulously maintained yard. Located just minutes from downtown, Uptown, and the vibrancy of the Chain of Lakes, this home offers unmatched access to the best of Minneapolis.
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Contract Information
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2026-07-09
Contingency: None
Current Price: $2,700,000
Closed Date: 2026-07-27
Original List Price: 3400000
Sales Close Price: 2700000
ListPrice: 2995000
List Date: 2026-02-09
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
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?: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1915
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms: 5
Baths Total: 7
Bath Full: 4
Bath Three Quarters: 1
Bath Half: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 4413
Above Grd Total SqFt: 11456
Below Grd Total SqFt: 4313
Total SqFt: 15769
Total Finished Sqft: 8910.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Lake of the Isles
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 4413
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 104x146x108x145
Acres: 0.36
Assessment Pending: Yes
Assessments
Tax With Assessments: 60216
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 8402
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 508
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 111
Lake Chain Acreage: 1049
Lake Chain Name: Minneapolis
Lake Depth: 31
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: No
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 29x23
Garage Square Feet: 614
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 2218
Street Name: Lake of the Isles
Street Suffix: Parkway
Street Direction Suffix: W
Postal City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55405
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Amenities Unit: Balcony; Deck; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Security System; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Other
Appliances: Chandelier; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Indoor Grill; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Basement: Full; Partially Finished
Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 1/2 Basement; Jetted Tub; Separate Tub & Shower
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior: Brick/Stone
Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Family Room; Main Level
Fencing: Full; Other
Financing Terms: Cash
Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning; Other
Foundation: Other
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Hot Water
Laundry: Laundry Room; Upper Level
Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium
Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; No Int Access to Dwelling
Pool Description: None
Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; Paved Streets; Sidewalks
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Tile
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level; Primary Bdr Suite
Stories: Two
Water: City Water/Connected
Waterfront Type: Lake View
Room Information
| Room Name | Dimensions | Level |
| Athletic Court | 32x16 | Lower |
| Den | 20x15 | Lower |
| Dining Room | 23x19 | Main |
| Exercise Room | 39x33 | Third |
| Fifth (5th) Bedroom | 19x15 | Upper |
| First (1st) Bedroom | 20x19 | Upper |
| Flex Room | 20x17 | Main |
| Fourth (4th) Bedroom | 17x16 | Upper |
| Game Room | 41x10 | Lower |
| Informal Dining Room | 13x11 | Main |
| Kitchen | 35x15 | Main |
| Living Room | 32x18 | Main |
| Primary Bath | 20x12 | Upper |
| Office | 19x15 | Main |
| Office | 15x13 | Main |
| Office | 11x09 | Upper |
| Patio | 20x15 | Main |
| Patio | Main | |
| Porch | 27x11 | Main |
| Second (2nd) Bedroom | 17x15 | Upper |
| Third (3rd) Bedroom | 15x13 | Upper |
| Sun Room | 14x12 | Upper |
Truth in Housing - 2218 Lake of the Isle 
Listing Office: Lakes Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: October - 26 - 2026
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