$1,995,000
2495 Willow Drive
Hamel, MN 55340
MLS# 6525136
Status: Closed
4 beds  |  4 baths  |  5484 sqft
Experience a quiet, exceptional lifestyle at this stunning, Humphrey & Hardenbergh designed estate in the countryside, just 12 minutes west of 494, in Orono Schools.
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Experience a quiet, exceptional lifestyle at this stunning, Humphrey & Hardenbergh designed estate in the countryside, just 12 minutes west of 494, in Orono Schools. Experience a quiet, exceptional lifestyle at this stunning, Humphrey & Hardenbergh designed estate in the countryside, just 12 minutes west of 494, in Orono Schools. The in-ground pool is surrounded with paver patios and offers stunning views of the sprawling property. The in-ground pool is surrounded with paver patios and offers stunning views of the sprawling property. The in-ground pool is surrounded with paver patios and offers stunning views of the sprawling property. The property features a 4-car garage with additional garage parking in the Morton building. Everything on this lot has been thoughtfully placed and orientated to maximize space, sunlight and views. Everything on this lot has been thoughtfully placed and orientated to maximize space, sunlight and views. The entire driveway from the main road to the home and Morton building has been freshly paved. The entire driveway from the main road to the home and Morton building has been freshly paved. The entire driveway from the main road to the home and Morton building has been freshly paved. The paved area in front of the home and Morton building offers plenty of parking for guests. The paved area in front of the home and Morton building offers plenty of parking for guests. The paved area in front of the home and Morton building offers plenty of parking for guests. The paved area in front of the home and Morton building offers plenty of parking for guests. The Morton building offers both cold storage and a heated workshop with bathroom. The Morton building offers both cold storage and a heated workshop with bathroom. The Morton building offers both cold storage and a heated workshop with bathroom. This beautiful, equestrian property offers abundant dry, useable land and is beautifully landscaped, creating maximum privacy and views. This beautiful, equestrian property offers abundant dry, useable land and is beautifully landscaped, creating maximum privacy and views. The home is filled with country charm and features unique details and updates throughout. The front room is filled with natural light and can be used as additional living space or an office. The front room is filled with natural light and can be used as additional living space or an office. The front room is filled with natural light and can be used as additional living space or an office. The main floor living room offers stunning views, custom built-ins and a cozy gas fireplace. Updated paint and refinished hardwood flooring span the main floor. Enjoy beautiful views from most rooms in the home. The spacious dining room features a beautiful custom plank ceiling. Walk out to the wraparound porch from three sides of the home. The beautifully updated kitchen includes pendant light fixtures, painted cabinets, 2 new sinks, a new Bosch dishwasher, Vikings appliances including a trash compactor, range with 6 burners a griddle & double oven, quartz countertops and backsplash. The beautifully updated kitchen includes pendant light fixtures, painted cabinets, 2 new sinks, a new Bosch dishwasher, Vikings appliances including a trash compactor, range with 6 burners a griddle & double oven, quartz countertops and backsplash. The kitchen offers a small working space with views of the property. Guests and family are near to the kitchen in the cozy adjoining family room with gas fireplace. Guests and family are near to the kitchen in the cozy adjoining family room with gas fireplace. The kitchen is bright and open to the informal dining space and family room space. The kitchen is bright and open to the informal dining space and family room space. The casual dining space offers panoramic views of the stunning property. Walk out from the kitchen to the tiered deck space, great for grilling and entertaining. Walk out from the kitchen to the tiered deck space, great for grilling and entertaining. The views from the deck and patio space are breathtaking. Updated paint throughout creates a bright and fresh feeling throughout this charming home. The main floor is serviced by a half bathroom. On the upper level you will find a large primary suite and office space. There is a generous sitting room within the spacious primary suite. There is a generous sitting room within the spacious primary suite. There is a generous sitting room within the spacious primary suite. The primary bedroom features abundant natural light and stunning views. The primary bedroom features abundant natural light and stunning views. The primary bedroom features abundant natural light and stunning views. The primary bedroom offers custom built-ins, lighting, ceiling design and charming details throughout. The large primary bathroom is completely updated with heated floors, a heated towel rack, an eco-friendly combination bidets/toilet with heated seat, a spacious, walk-in shower and luxurious soaking tub. The large primary bathroom is completely updated with heated floors, a heated towel rack, an eco-friendly combination bidets/toilet with heated seat, a spacious, walk-in shower and luxurious soaking tub. The large primary bathroom is completely updated with heated floors, a heated towel rack, an eco-friendly combination bidets/toilet with heated seat, a spacious, walk-in shower and luxurious soaking tub. The large primary bathroom is completely updated with heated floors, a heated towel rack, an eco-friendly combination bidets/toilet with heated seat, a spacious, walk-in shower and luxurious soaking tub. The large primary bathroom is completely updated with heated floors, a heated towel rack, an eco-friendly combination bidets/toilet with heated seat, a spacious, walk-in shower and luxurious soaking tub. The massive, walk-in closet offer plenty of space for your wardrobe. The massive, walk-in closet offer plenty of space for your wardrobe. The upper level office space. The main level laundry room offers additional storage. The spacious mudroom. The spacious mudroom. The lower level features all new LPV flooring throughout. Natural light fills the entire lower level through the abundant floor to ceiling windows. The lower level offers a large family room space and 3 additional bedrooms. One of three lower level bedrooms. One of two lower level, completely updated bathrooms. Enjoy the spacious sauna, just off the lower level family room. Enjoy the spacious sauna, just off the lower level family room. The second of 2 lower level bathrooms that have been completely updated including a large, tiled shower, double vanity, towel warmer and more. The second of 2 lower level bathrooms that have been completely updated including a large, tiled shower, double vanity, towel warmer and more. The second of 3 lower level bedrooms features tons of windows and plenty of space. The second of 3 lower level bedrooms features tons of windows and plenty of space. the third of 3 lower level bedrooms, all offering beautiful views and natural light. the third of 3 lower level bedrooms, all offering beautiful views and natural light. The lower level walk-in closet and abundant storage space. The attached 4-car garage is accessible from both the front and back of the home. The four stall horse stable with above hayloft. The four stall horse stable with above hayloft. The four stall horse stable with above hayloft. The four stall horse stable with above hayloft. The four stall horse stable with above hayloft. The nearly 3,000 square foot Morton building features a 32x30 foot heated workshop with boiler and in-floor heating, a water heater, half bathroom and 42x48 cold storage space with 3 overhead garage doors. The nearly 3,000 square foot Morton building features a 32x30 foot heated workshop with boiler and in-floor heating, a water heater, half bathroom and 42x48 cold storage space with 3 overhead garage doors. The nearly 3,000 square foot Morton building features a 32x30 foot heated workshop with boiler and in-floor heating, a water heater, half bathroom and 42x48 cold storage space with 3 overhead garage doors. The nearly 3,000 square foot Morton building features a 32x30 foot heated workshop with boiler and in-floor heating, a water heater, half bathroom and 42x48 cold storage space with 3 overhead garage doors. The nearly 3,000 square foot Morton building features a 32x30 foot heated workshop with boiler and in-floor heating, a water heater, half bathroom and 42x48 cold storage space with 3 overhead garage doors. The home is surrounded by charming landscaping and paver patios. The home is surrounded by charming landscaping and paver patios. There is plenty of paved space for parking. There is plenty of paved space for parking. The in-ground pool looks out to the sprawling, beautiful property. The in-ground pool looks out to the sprawling, beautiful property. The in-ground pool looks out to the sprawling, beautiful property. Enjoy the abundant wildlife on your own private pond. Enjoy the abundant wildlife on your own private pond. Enjoy the abundant wildlife on your own private pond. There are multiple charming bridges throughout the property. There are multiple charming bridges throughout the property. The fenced in, raised garden beds get plenty of sunlight all day long. For equestrian enthusiasts, the property features riding trails, an outdoor arena, and a four-box stall barn with a feeding loft that is connected to the residence. For equestrian enthusiasts, the property features riding trails, an outdoor arena, and a four-box stall barn with a feeding loft that is connected to the residence. For equestrian enthusiasts, the property features riding trails, an outdoor arena, and a four-box stall barn with a feeding loft that is connected to the residence. Stunning views and charming walking paths throughout. Stunning views and charming walking paths throughout. Stunning views and charming walking paths throughout. Stunning views and charming walking paths throughout. From inception, the entire property was thoughtfully developed to maximize privacy, integration with nature, and use for outdoor activities. From inception, the entire property was thoughtfully developed to maximize privacy, integration with nature, and use for outdoor activities. Built of durable, timeless, fine redwood lumber, the home was built to last and carefully positioned to place walls of windows along the southern exposure, pouring in natural light and astonishing views of the vast estate. Built of durable, timeless, fine redwood lumber, the home was built to last and carefully positioned to place walls of windows along the southern exposure, pouring in natural light and astonishing views of the vast estate. The home and grounds have been carefully maintained and updated throughout the chain of ownership. The home and grounds have been carefully maintained and updated throughout the chain of ownership. Enjoy the close proximity to Baker Park Reserve, Baker National Golf Course, Lake Independence, the many restaurants, retail and activity of Downtown Wayzata and nearby biking and walking trails. Enjoy the close proximity to Baker Park Reserve, Baker National Golf Course, Lake Independence, the many restaurants, retail and activity of Downtown Wayzata and nearby biking and walking trails. Experience a quiet, exceptional lifestyle at this stunning, Humphrey & Hardenbergh designed estate in the countryside, just 12 minutes west of 494, in Orono Schools. Experience a quiet, exceptional lifestyle at this stunning, Humphrey & Hardenbergh designed estate in the countryside, just 12 minutes west of 494, in Orono Schools. Main Level Floorplan Upper Level Floorplan Lower Level Floorplan

Property Description
Move right in, renovate, or tear-down to build new at one of Medina's premier home sites in the countryside, just 12 minutes from 494. Designed by Humphrey & Hardenbergh, the estate was meticulously developed to maximize privacy, views, integration with nature, and use for outdoor activities. Built of durable, timeless, fine redwood lumber, the home was built to last and carefully positioned to place walls of windows along the southern elevation, bringing in natural light and breathtaking views of the vast estate and private pond. The home and grounds have been carefully maintained and updated throughout the chain of ownership. For equestrian enthusiasts, the property features riding trails, an outdoor arena, and a four-box stall barn with a feeding loft that is connected to the residence. Built in 2018, the 42' x 48' Morton Building features two additional finished spaces that can be used for workshop, exercise space, sport court, or flex, with in-floor heat and a half bath.

Details
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Contract Information
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2024-07-19
Contingency: None
Current Price: $1,995,000
Closed Date: 2024-08-19
Original List Price: 2695000
Sales Close Price: 1995000
ListPrice: 1995000
List Date: 2024-05-08
Office/Member Info
Association: MAAR
General Property Information
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 4
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 1974
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions: 845x681x910x701
Acres: 13.23
Bath Three Quarters: 1
Bath Half: 1
Bath Quarter: 0
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2049
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3334
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2150
Total Finished Sqft: 5325.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Foundation Size: 2073
Style: (SF) Single Family
Garage Stalls: 4
Association Fee: 0
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Bedrooms: 4
Baths Total: 4
Bath Full: 2
Total SqFt: 5484
Location, Tax and Other Information
AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: UNPLATTED 16 118 23 THOSE PARTS OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 118 RANGE 23 LYING WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF WILLOW DRIVE AND LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 15 ACRES OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND ITS EASTERLY EXTENSION AND LYING EASTERLY OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 970.41 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 370.00 FEET OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE POINT OF
Listing City: Hamel
Map Page: 89
Municipality: Medina
School District: Orono
School District Phone: 952-449-8305
Zip Plus 4: 9787
Property ID Number: 1611823430003
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Amount: 22822
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No
Directions & Remarks
Public Remarks: Move right in, renovate, or tear-down to build new at one of Medina's premier home sites in the countryside, just 12 minutes from 494. Designed by Humphrey & Hardenbergh, the estate was meticulously developed to maximize privacy, views, integration with nature, and use for outdoor activities. Built of durable, timeless, fine redwood lumber, the home was built to last and carefully positioned to place walls of windows along the southern elevation, bringing in natural light and breathtaking views of the vast estate and private pond. The home and grounds have been carefully maintained and updated throughout the chain of ownership. For equestrian enthusiasts, the property features riding trails, an outdoor arena, and a four-box stall barn with a feeding loft that is connected to the residence. Built in 2018, the 42' x 48' Morton Building features two additional finished spaces that can be used for workshop, exercise space, sport court, or flex, with in-floor heat and a half bath.
Directions: North on Willow Drive off of Co. 24. Newly Paved driveway will be located on left side of willow 1/4 Mile up from Co. 24.
Accessible
None: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Amenities Unit
Balcony: 1
Deck: 1
Exercise Room: 1
French Doors: 1
Hardwood Floors: 1
In-Ground Sprinkler: 1
Kitchen Center Island: 1
Kitchen Window: 1
Natural Woodwork: 1
Panoramic View: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: 1
Sauna: 1
Security System: 1
Skylight: 1
Tile Floors: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-In Closet: 1
Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1
Appliances
Air-To-Air Exchanger: 1
Chandelier: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Electronic Air Filter: 1
Freezer: 1
Iron Filter: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Trash Compactor: 1
Washer: 1
Water Filtration System: 1
Water Osmosis System: 1
Assessments
Assessment Balance: 0
Tax With Assessments: 22822
Basement
Concrete Block: 1
Drain Tiled: 1
Full: 1
Storage Space: 1
Bath Description
Double Sink: 1
Sauna: 1
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: 1
Full Primary: 1
Private Primary: 1
3/4 Basement: 1
Full Basement: 1
Bathroom Ensuite: 1
Separate Tub & Shower: 1
Walk-In Shower Stall: 1
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3334
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1991
Construction Materials
Block: 1
Frame: 1
Construction Status
Previously Owned: 1
Dining Room Description
Breakfast Area: 1
Eat In Kitchen: 1
Kitchen/Dining Room: 1
Separate/Formal Dining Room: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Circuit Breakers: 1
Exterior
Brick/Stone: 1
Cedar: 1
Wood: 1
Family Room Characteristics
Great Room: 1
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Farm Type
Hobby: 1
Horse: 1
Fencing
Electric: 1
Split Rail: 1
Wood: 1
Financing Terms
Cash: 1
Fireplace Characteristics
Family Room: 1
Gas Burning: 1
Living Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Foundation
Concrete Block: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
In-Floor Heating: 1
Insurance Fee
Insurance Fee: 0
Lake/Waterfront
Creek/Stream: 1
Pond: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Sink: 1
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Lot Description
Irregular Lot: 1
Suitable for Horses: 1
Tillable: 1
Tree Coverage - Medium: 1
Underground Utilities: 1
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: No
Outbuildings
Additional Garage: 1
Barn(s): 1
Machine Shed: 1
Pole Building: 1
Stables: 1
Workshop: 1
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 42x30
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Square Feet: 1012
Multiple Garages: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Heated Garage: 1
Insulated Garage: 1
Storage: 1
Patio, Porch and Deck Features
Deck: 1
Front Porch: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Wrap Around: 1
Pool Description
Below Ground: 1
Public Survey Info
Range#: 23
Section#: 16
Township#: 118
Road Frontage
Paved Streets: 1
Road Responsibility
Private Maintained Road: 1
Roof
Age Over 8 Years: 1
Flat: 1
Pitched: 1
Shake: 1
Sellers Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Special Funding: 1
Sewer
Mound Septic: 1
Private Sewer: 1
Septic System Compliant - Yes: 1
Tank with Drainage Field: 1
Soil Type
Clay: 1
Loam: 1
Special Search
3 BR on One Level: 1
Main Floor Laundry: 1
Primary Bdr Suite: 1
Stories
Modified Two Story: 1
Topography
Gently Rolling: 1
Water
Private: 1
Well: 1
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 2495
Street Name: Willow
Street Suffix: Drive
Postal City: Hamel
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55340
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Regal Oak
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Amenities Unit: Balcony; Deck; Exercise Room; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Security System; Skylight; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup
Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Chandelier; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electronic Air Filter; Freezer; Iron Filter; Range; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Washer; Water Filtration System; Water Osmosis System
Basement: Concrete Block; Drain Tiled; Full; Storage Space
Bath Description: Double Sink; Sauna; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Full Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk-In Shower Stall
Construction Materials: Block; Frame
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room
Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers
Exterior: Brick/Stone; Cedar; Wood
Family Room Characteristics: Great Room; Lower Level; Main Level
Farm Type: Hobby; Horse
Fencing: Split Rail; Wood
Financing Terms: Cash
Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning
Foundation: Concrete Block
Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas
Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating
Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink
Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Suitable for Horses; Tillable; Tree Coverage - Medium; Underground Utilities
Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Barn(s); Machine Shed; Pole Building; Stables; Workshop
Parking Characteristics: Multiple Garages; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage
Pool Description: Below Ground
Road Frontage: Paved Streets
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Flat; Pitched; Shake
Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; Special Funding
Sewer: Mound Septic; Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - Yes; Tank with Drainage Field
Soil Type: Clay; Loam
Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Laundry; Primary Bdr Suite
Stories: Modified Two Story
Topography: Gently Rolling
Water: Private; Well
Room Information
Room Name Dimensions Level
Laundry10x22Main
Den14x16Main
Sitting Room10x22Upper
Informal Dining Room11x10Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom22x13Lower
First (1st) Bedroom20x20Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom12x12Lower
Third (3rd) Bedroom13x13Lower
Dining Room13x17Main
Living Room26x13Main
Kitchen19x12Main
Family Room16x12Lower
Family Room28x26Lower
Office28x10Upper
Other32x30Main
IDX
Listing Office: Leyendecker Realty

Last Updated: August - 20 - 2025

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