$7,950,000
1065 Tonkawa Road
Orono, MN 55356
MLS# 7046740
Status: Coming Soon
7 beds  |  7 baths  |  9499 sqft


Welcome to this extraordinary custom-built Lake Minnetonka estate at 1065 Tonkawa Rd, ideally located on North Arm Bay in the highly-sought after city of Orono
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Welcome to this extraordinary custom-built Lake Minnetonka estate at 1065 Tonkawa Rd, ideally located on North Arm Bay in the highly-sought after city of Orono This exceptional estate features 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, complemented by a private attached in-law suite and separate guest cottage Rare sandy beachfront, ideal for swimming, boating and lakefront living A premier estate offering a 4-car heated garage, nearly 10,000 sqft of living space, and set on nearly one acre Walkout lower level design seamlessly connects indoor living to outdoor lake life Beautiful flat sandy beach, perfect for swimming, lounging and relaxing lakeside Usable sandy shoreline perfect for playing on the beach or just lounging Striking, timeless architecture sets the tone for this breathtaking lakefront estate Expansive water views creates a true retreat-like setting perfectly situated on North Arm Bay Private estate surrounded by mature trees and picturesque views of Lake Minnetonka Stone firepit area, a perfect gathering space for s'mores and evenings with friends and family Grand approach and circular paver driveway makes for an unforgettable first impression Summer view showcasing the 98-foot dock; both boat canopies have since been updated and one can accommodate a larger vessel Stone steps leading to the guest cottage or private sandy beach Guest cottage offering additional space for guests as well as boat house storage underneath for your convenience. New roof installed in 2025. Elevated perspective showcasing the home's impressive scale, circular drive, and picturesque setting on Lake Minnetonka Custom circular paver driveway with built-in lighting Photo 18 Photo 19 Long, tree-lined drive enhances privacy Covered front porch plus a service door entrance offers a warm & inviting entryway into the home Paver patio and outdoor grill perfectly positioned to take in the lake views Outdoor kitchen built for entertaining small or large groups while overlooking the lake Photo 24 Photo 25 Newly stained pergola and new cedar mulch enhancing the beautiful landscape Expansive covered outdoor lounge for relaxing and hosting friends and family Private sand beach with firepit perfect for gathering friends and family Photo 29 Photo 30 Elevated deck off kitchen ideal for outdoor dining or a sunset happy hour while overlooking the lake Photo 32 Photo 33 Photo 34 Photo 35 Photo 36 Beautiful long paver driveway with built-in lighting Photo 38 Photo 39 Photo 40 Photo 41 Photo 42 Photo 43 Photo 44 Photo 45 Photo 46 Photo 47 Photo 48 Photo 49 Photo 50 Photo 51 Photo 52 Photo 53 Photo 54 Photo 55 Photo 56 Photo 57 Photo 58 Photo 59 Photo 60 Photo 61 Photo 62 Photo 63 Photo 64 Photo 65 Photo 66 Photo 67 Photo 68 Photo 69 Photo 70 Photo 71 Photo 72 Photo 73 Photo 74 Photo 75 Photo 76 Photo 77 Photo 78 Photo 79 Photo 80 Photo 81 Photo 82 Photo 83 Photo 84 Photo 85 Photo 86 Photo 87 Upper level attached in-law suite Photo 89 Photo 90 Photo 91 Photo 92 Photo 93 Photo 94 Photo 95 Photo 96 Photo 97 Photo 98 Photo 99 Photo 100 Photo 101 Photo 102 Photo 103 Photo 104 Photo 105 Photo 106 Photo 107 Photo 108 Photo 109 Photo 110 Photo 111 Photo 112 Photo 113 Photo 114 Photo 115 Photo 116 Photo 117 Photo 118 Photo 119 Photo 120 Photo 121 Photo 122 Photo 123 Photo 124 Photo 125 Photo 126 Photo 127 Photo 128 Photo 129 Photo 130 Photo 131 Photo 132 Photo 133 Photo 134 Photo 135 Photo 136 Photo 137 Photo 138

Property Description
Experience the pinnacle of lakeside luxury with this extraordinary custom-built Lake Minnetonka estate set on nearly 130 feet of pristine sandy shoreline in highly sought-after Orono. Built with timeless architectural design and exceptional craftsmanship, this nearly 10,000 sqft residence features 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, along with an attached private in-law suite and separate guest cottage–offering comfort and flexibility for hosting. The property showcases a rare sandy beach, ideal for swimming, boating, and enjoying the best of Lake Minnetonka living. As you step in, you’re greeted by expansive living spaces, soaring ceilings, and panoramic lake views. The gourmet chef’s kitchen features premium finishes, custom cabinetry, and beautifully sanded hardwood floors, with a layout designed for both intimate gatherings and grand-scale entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers a private retreat with in-floor heat and a spa-inspired bath. The walkout lower level is also designed for entertaining, featuring a sophisticated wet bar, private theater room, in-floor heat, fitness room and indoor sport court, allowing you to enjoy wellness & recreation without ever leaving home. Step outside to your private outdoor oasis with a paver patio, built-in grill, and an outdoor TV lounge area, creating an exceptional setting for entertaining with breathtaking lake views. Enjoy the added luxury of a sunroom with stone fireplace, boat house storage, and dock with canopies, enhancing your lakefront experience. An oversized heated garage, private hobby room, and built-in storage cabinets complete the home. Located within the award-winning Orono School District and minutes from the lakefront communities of Wayzata & Excelsior, enjoy premier dining, boutique shopping, & vibrant entertainment offering upscale waterfront experiences. This is more than a private residence–it’s a legacy Lake Minnetonka estate where luxury, lifestyle, and location converge in one extraordinary offering.

Details
Maps
Documents
Contract Information
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
Status: Coming Soon
Contingency: None
Current Price: $7,950,000
Original List Price: 7950000
ListPrice: 7950000
List Date: 2026-04-02
Office/Member Info
Association: SPAAR
General Property Information
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 Frontage: 129
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 2013
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Acres: 0.95
Bath Three Quarters: 3
Bath Half: 1
Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka
Bath Quarter: 0
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2715
Above Grd Total SqFt: 5417
Below Grd Total SqFt: 4082
Total Finished Sqft: 9258.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Foundation Size: 4082
Style: (SF) Single Family
Garage Stalls: 4
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Association Fee: 0
Bedrooms: 7
Baths Total: 7
Bath Full: 3
Total SqFt: 9499
Location, Tax and Other Information
AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 006 AUDITOR'S SUBD. NO. 217 NWLY 128 21/100 FT OF LOT 6
Listing City: Orono
Map Page: 103
Municipality: Orono
School District: Orono
School District Phone: 952-449-8305
DNR Lake ID#: 27013300
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 9239
Property ID Number: 0811723130001
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 51911
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No
Directions & Remarks
Public Remarks: Experience the pinnacle of lakeside luxury with this extraordinary custom-built Lake Minnetonka estate set on nearly 130 feet of pristine sandy shoreline in highly sought-after Orono. Built with timeless architectural design and exceptional craftsmanship, this nearly 10,000 sqft residence features 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, along with an attached private in-law suite and separate guest cottage–offering comfort and flexibility for hosting. The property showcases a rare sandy beach, ideal for swimming, boating, and enjoying the best of Lake Minnetonka living. As you step in, you’re greeted by expansive living spaces, soaring ceilings, and panoramic lake views. The gourmet chef’s kitchen features premium finishes, custom cabinetry, and beautifully sanded hardwood floors, with a layout designed for both intimate gatherings and grand-scale entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers a private retreat with in-floor heat and a spa-inspired bath. The walkout lower level is also designed for entertaining, featuring a sophisticated wet bar, private theater room, in-floor heat, fitness room and indoor sport court, allowing you to enjoy wellness & recreation without ever leaving home. Step outside to your private outdoor oasis with a paver patio, built-in grill, and an outdoor TV lounge area, creating an exceptional setting for entertaining with breathtaking lake views. Enjoy the added luxury of a sunroom with stone fireplace, boat house storage, and dock with canopies, enhancing your lakefront experience. An oversized heated garage, private hobby room, and built-in storage cabinets complete the home. Located within the award-winning Orono School District and minutes from the lakefront communities of Wayzata & Excelsior, enjoy premier dining, boutique shopping, & vibrant entertainment offering upscale waterfront experiences. This is more than a private residence–it’s a legacy Lake Minnetonka estate where luxury, lifestyle, and location converge in one extraordinary offering.
Directions: North shore drive, north on Tonkawa Road property the left.
Accessible
None: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Ductless: 1
Zoned: 1
Amenities Unit
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Deck: 1
Dock: 1
Ethernet Wired: 1
Exercise Room: 1
French Doors: 1
Hardwood Floors: 1
In-Ground Sprinkler: 1
Kitchen Center Island: 1
Kitchen Window: 1
Local Area Network: 1
Natural Woodwork: 1
Outdoor Kitchen: 1
Paneled Doors: 1
Panoramic View: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: 1
Security System: 1
Tile Floors: 1
Appliances
Air-To-Air Exchanger: 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Filtration System: 1
Water Osmosis System: 1
Assessments
Assessment Balance: 0
Tax With Assessments: 51911
Basement
Drain Tiled: 1
Full: 1
Poured Concrete: 1
Storage Space: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Tile Shower: 1
Bath Description
3/4 Jack & Jill: 1
Double Sink: 1
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: 1
Main Floor Full Bath: 1
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: 1
Upper Level Full Bath: 1
Full Primary: 1
Private Primary: 1
3/4 Basement: 1
Full Basement: 1
Two Basement Baths: 1
Bathroom Ensuite: 1
Jetted Tub: 1
Separate Tub & Shower: 1
Walk Thru: 1
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 5417
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 3841
Construction Materials
Concrete: 1
Frame: 1
Stone: 1
Construction Status
Previously Owned: 1
Dining Room Description
Breakfast Area: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Eat In Kitchen: 1
Informal Dining Room: 1
Kitchen/Dining Room: 1
Separate/Formal Dining Room: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Other: 1
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope
Gradual: 1
Exterior
Block: 1
Brick/Stone: 1
Cement Board: 1
Engineered Wood: 1
Shakes: 1
Family Room Characteristics
2 or More: 1
2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Entertainment/Media Center: 1
Family Room: 1
Great Room: 1
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fencing
Invisible: 1
Partial: 1
Fireplace Characteristics
Family Room: 1
Gas Burning: 1
Living Room: 1
Stone: 1
Foundation
Other: 1
Fuel
Natural Gas: 1
Green Indoor Air Quality
Active Radon Mitigation System: 1
Heating
Boiler: 1
Forced Air: 1
Humidifier: 1
In-Floor Heating: 1
Zoned: 1
Insurance Fee
Insurance Fee: 0
Internet Options
Cable: 1
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 14205
Lake Depth: 113
Lake/Waterfront
Dock: 1
Lake Front: 1
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
In Basement: 1
Laundry Closet: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Sink: 1
Upper Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Lock Box Type
Combo: 1
Lot Description
Accessible Shoreline: 1
Tree Coverage - Medium: 1
Underground Utilities: 1
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: Yes
Outbuildings
Boat House: 1
Guest House: 1
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Finished Garage: 1
Garage Square Feet: 1620
Floor Drain: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Heated Garage: 1
Insulated Garage: 1
Patio, Porch and Deck Features
Deck: 1
Enclosed: 1
Front Porch: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Screened: 1
Side Porch: 1
Terrace: 1
Public Survey Info
Range#: 23
Section#: 08
Township#: 117
Road Frontage
County Road: 1
Roof
Age 8 Years or Less: 1
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Second Unit
Existing In-Law w/Bath: 1
Existing In-Law w/Kitchen: 1
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected: 1
Special Search
2nd Floor Laundry: 1
Main Floor Bedroom: 1
Main Floor Laundry: 1
Main Floor Primary: 1
Primary Bdr Suite: 1
Stories
Two: 1
Water
Drilled: 1
Well: 1
Waterfront View
Lake: 1
Panoramic: 1
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 1065
Street Name: Tonkawa
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Orono
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55356
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Auditors Sub 217
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air; Ductless; Zoned
Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Ethernet Wired; Exercise Room; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Local Area Network; Natural Woodwork; Outdoor Kitchen; Paneled Doors; Panoramic View; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Security System; Tile Floors
Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Central Vacuum; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System; Water Osmosis System
Basement: Drain Tiled; Full; Poured Concrete; Storage Space; Sump Pump; Tile Shower
Bath Description: 3/4 Jack & Jill; Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Full Basement; Two Basement Baths; Bathroom Ensuite; Jetted Tub; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk Thru
Construction Materials: Concrete; Frame; Stone
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room
Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Other
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual
Exterior: Block; Brick/Stone; Cement Board; Engineered Wood; Shakes
Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Entertainment/Media Center; Family Room; Great Room; Lower Level; Main Level
Fencing: Invisible; Partial
Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room; Stone
Foundation: Other
Fuel: Natural Gas
Green Indoor Air Quality: Active Radon Mitigation System
Heating: Boiler; Forced Air; Humidifier; In-Floor Heating; Zoned
Internet Options: Cable
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Laundry Closet; Laundry Room; Lower Level; Main Level; Sink; Upper Level; Washer Hookup
Lock Box Type: Combo
Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium; Underground Utilities
Outbuildings: Boat House; Guest House
Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage
Road Frontage: County Road
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles
Second Unit: Existing In-Law w/Bath; Existing In-Law w/Kitchen
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite
Stories: Two
Water: Drilled; Well
Waterfront View: Lake; Panoramic
Room Information
Room Name Dimensions Level
Athletic Court23'2"x33'10"Lower
Dining Room13'1"x15'4"Main
Exercise Room32'3"x19'4"Lower
Family Room23'2"x25'2"Upper
Family Room14'10"x28'Lower
Fifth (5th) Bedroom24'3"x16'9"Upper
First (1st) Bedroom13'7"x18'9"Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom15'10"x17'4"Upper
Kitchen19'7"x13'1"Main
Living Room18'8"x22'2"Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom13'1"x13'8"Upper
Sixth (6th) Bedroom12'7"x11'2"Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom15'2"x19'5"Upper

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Listing Office: RE/MAX Advantage Plus

Last Updated: April - 02 - 2026

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