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9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 (MLS# 6457399)

$1,600,000
9520 Whistling Valley Trail
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
MLS# 6457399
Status: Closed
5 beds  |  5 baths  |  6082 sqft
Fabulous for outdoor entertaining. Brick paver patios, pond, water feature and a pergola.
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Fabulous for outdoor entertaining. Brick paver patios, pond, water feature and a pergola. Whistling Valley is bordered on the south by Goose Lake and on the north by the Lake Elmo Park Preserve. There is a dock for the home owners for fishing or non-motor boats. This property is very private with 1.6 acres plus a 50' utility easement to the west. Whistling Valley comprises 108 acres with approximately 40% in green space with walking/biking trails. Great curb appeal with flared gable tails and accented with corbels. 4 car garage with three 10' doors. New roof as of May 2023. The home has closed cell foam insulation. Average Xcel bill is $405/mo for gas and electric. Two upper level patios with 2 entries which are only 3 steps down. Lower level walkouts to the 3rd brick paver patio and has a beautiful view of the water feature. Front door entry with a lovely wooden barrel vault. The foyer with the barrel vault continued. The main floor has 10' ceilings. The dining room is very open and offers plenty of space to expand the table. Hand scraped cherry hardwood flooring with French antiquing. Lots of architectural detail in this home with the ceiling detail and columns. Marvin windows throughout with a stool and apron design. The main floor south and west windows are film tinted for energy efficiency, prevent sun fading and provide additional privacy. The window detail in this home is stunning with large windows with transoms for tons of light. The foyer looking toward the entrance to the owners' suite. View of the great room looking toward the kitchen. 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Wonderful views out these windows of the water feature and lovely landscaping. 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Look closely and one can see the architectural columns. Curio cabinets are lit and perfect for show casing your treasures. The kitchen was updated a few years ago with quartzite on the center island and Silestone on the perimeter. Check out the window detail. A dominant feature in this home. The quartzite is an off white with gray and charcoal veining. Subzero refrigerator and Wolfe 5 gas burner cooktop. The backsplash is a hand tumbled ceramic tile with a crackled, glazed finish. Lovely banquette area for informal dining. Tons of the storage in the drawers beneath the seating. Silhouette shades in the windows. Center island has a Miele dish washer, Kohler smart divide sink, Grohe faucet and 3/4 hsp garbage disposal. The peninsula has 2 beverage drawers, a wine chiller, a sink with 3/4 hsp garbage disposal and glass cabinets for your bar ware. 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Sun room with sliding glass door to the patio. Check out the ocular window. Another view of the sun room which is surrounded by lovely views. Lovely room to read a book or the newspaper. Main floor office was recently updated with new carpet and wallpaper. Tons of storage. Large windows with sun blocking shades. Power room with marble top vanity and marble floors. The entrance to the owners' suite features restored antique doors from South America. The owners sleeping area with vaulted ceiling. Lots of beautiful windows. The door to the left leads to the owners' closet which can also be accessed from the bath. The door to the right leads to bathroom. The owners' bath was recently updated with new faucets, mirrors and lights. Flooring and counter top are marble. To the right are a private water closet and a steam/shower room. Jacuzzi whirlpool tub (6'x3'). Walk-in closet is to the left. Main floor laundry room with plenty of storage. Lower level has a rough in for washer and dryer. The mud room was recently updated with new flooring and paint. Walk-in closet is adjacent. Mud room with new quartzite counter top and new sink. Lower level wet bar was recently remodeled with darker, lacquered cabinets and new ceramic tiled flooring. Entire lower level has in-floor hot water heat. Newer carpet throughout the lower level. The wet bar has a beautiful chocolate marble top. There's also a built-in microwave. 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Limestone surround on the fireplace and below the custom cabinets. Surround sound with a large newer television. Lovely view from these sliding glass doors which are 12' wide and 8' high. All lower level bedrooms are large. This one has a walk-in closet and plantation shutters. Another view of bedroom. The walk-in closet has an organizer. The east lower level bath with marble tops and double sink vanity. The shower and toilet are adjacent to the right. The largest bedroom has a lovely alcove for reading or watching TV. Another view of the bedroom. The closet has built-in organizers. The west bedroom bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower. 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 The upstairs bonus area can be a 5th bedroom, office or craft space. In floor heat. Newly painted. Wired and has speakers for sound system, home theatre and rough in for a wet bar. The upstairs 3/4 bath with penny tiled floors, subway surround and pencil detail. The bonus room shower. Cute as a bug's ear. Stepping stone bridge over the stream to the patios. The peonies were drooping this day due to the heavy rain last night. The pergola with a seating area overlooking the pond and a dining area. Perfect outdoor space for your large family gatherings. Where is everyone? Come on over and relax. 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Pics of the yard. These are Japanese lilac trees. Plenty of space for a pool. There are 3 locations for a pool. 9520 Whistling Valley Trail, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Property Description
Looking for privacy & lots of sunlight on almost 2 acres, you've found it. Home is loaded with architectural detail inside and out. Upon entering the home, the abundance of windows & view are a WOW. Open floor plan & perfect for entertaining. High end finishes. Walkout to multiple brick paver patios & enjoy the pond, water feature and seating/dining area under the pergola. Lovely perennial gardens surround this area and are sure to delight your guests. Home owners have continually maintained the property & updated items to stay with current trends. Newer kitchen Quartzite and Silestone counter tops are a show stopper. No engineering flooring in this home. Main floor features hand scraped, antiqued cherry flooring, truly a specialty item. Home is in mint condition. There is another office over the garage that can be used in many ways (studio, nanny quarters) with stunning 3/4 bath. The garage is a man's dream. Home Main Floor Finished SqFt 2894

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Contract Information
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2024-04-30
Contingency: None
Current Price: 1570000
Closed Date: 2024-07-19
Original List Price: 1739000
Sales Close Price: 1570000
ListPrice: 1600000
List Date: 2023-11-07
Owner is an Agent?: Yes
Auction?: No
General Property Information
Assoc Mgmt Co. Phone #: 612-381-8600
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Mgmt Co. Name: Cities Management
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Road Btwn WF & Home?: Yes
Waterfront Present: No
Year Built: 2008
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms: 5
Baths Total: 5
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Bath Half: 1
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2894
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3518
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2564
Total SqFt: 6082
Total Finished Sqft: 5770.00
Lake/Waterfront Name: Goose Lake (Lake Elmo)
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2564
Association Fee: 300
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 224x372x166x253
Acres: 1.61
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 9520
Street Name: Whistling Valley
Street Suffix: Trail
Postal City: Lake Elmo
County: Washington
State: MN
Zip Code: 55042
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Whistling Valley
Assessments
Tax With Assessments: 14862
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3518
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 2252
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 37
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: Yes
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 48x26
Garage Door Height: 10
Garage Door Width: 9
Garage Square Feet: 1248
Public Survey Info
Range#: 21
Section#: 27
Township#: 29
Property Features
Accessible: Door Lever Handles; Hallways 42"+
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Amenities Unit: Cable; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Security System; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar
Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Central Vacuum; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Osmosis System
Association Fee Includes: Dock; Professional Mgmt; Shared Amenities
Assumable Loan: Not Assumable
Basement: Drain Tiled
Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Full Basement; Two Basement Baths; Bathroom Ensuite; Jetted Tub; Separate Tub & Shower
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers
Existing Financing: Free and Clear
Exterior: Brick/Stone; Shakes
Family Room Characteristics: Great Room
Fencing: Invisible
Financing Terms: Conventional
Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating
Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Parking Characteristics: Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage
Road Frontage: County Road
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles
Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional
Sewer: Shared System
Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry
Stories: One
Water: Private; Well
Room Information
Room Name Dimensions Level
Bonus Room31x13Upper
Game Room16x12Lower
PatioMain
Living Room20x18Main
Family Room19x18Lower
Dining Room13x11Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom21x16Lower
Bar/Wet Bar Room17x10Lower
First (1st) Bedroom18x16Main
Kitchen21x19Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom16x13Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom16x16Lower
Office11.5x9Main

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: August - 06 - 2025

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