2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340 (MLS# 6525136)


$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. 2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340 The main level laundry room offers additional storage. 2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340 2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340 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. 2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340 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. 2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340 2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340 2495 Willow Drive, Hamel, MN 55340

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.

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Contract Information
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2024-07-19
Contingency: None
Current Price: 1995000
Closed Date: 2024-08-19
Original List Price: 2695000
Sales Close Price: 1995000
ListPrice: 1995000
List Date: 2024-05-08
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
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 1974
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Baths Total: 4
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 1
Bath Half: 1
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2049
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3334
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2150
Total SqFt: 5484
Total Finished Sqft: 5325.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2073
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 845x681x910x701
Acres: 13.23
Assessment Pending: Unknown
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
Assessments
Tax With Assessments: 22822
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3334
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1991
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: No
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 42x30
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Square Feet: 1012
Public Survey Info
Range#: 23
Section#: 16
Township#: 118
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

Listing Office: Leyendecker Realty

Last Updated: August - 20 - 2025

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