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285 N Old Crystal Bay Road

Orono, MN 55356
  • $575,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 89 Days
  • ID#: 7020406
Price Reduced
UPDATED: 66 min ago
$575,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 4.88
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,170
    SQFT
  • $491
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1910
County:

School Ratings & Info

School District:
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Description

Excellent opportunity for acreage in the heart of Orono! This private lot features 4.88 wooded acres ready for its next prideful owner. Enjoy nature year-round in your backyard and along numerous trails through the woods of your own private property. The lot stretches nearly a 1/4 mile and backs up to 25+ acres of wooded city land. The current home has been used as a successful rental for the past 7 years, but the value is in the land. Numerous options for new construction; whether tearing down to rebuild or starting fresh in a different location on the property. Contact the City of Orono with questions and for additional information, and the possibility of building new while also keeping the current home as an 'ADU' (Accessory Dwelling Unit) for additional value on this unique piece of property. Desirably zoned for the award winning Orono Schools and conveniently located a mile from Orono High School and the Orono Ice Rink. For nearby new construction ideas checkout the new development at Crystal Bay Estates just one block to the south on Lillian Lane. This high demand location and exclusive 4.88-acre lot awaits new ideas to maximize its potential. Bring all your grand plans and start enjoying peaceful living at your new Orono estate. Reach out with any questions or to schedule a showing!

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285 N Old Crystal Bay Road Orono, MN 55356

  • Price: $575,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 89 Days
  • Updated: 66 min ago
  • ID#: 7020406
3
Beds
1
Baths
1
½ Baths
4.88
Acres
1,170
SQFT
$491
$/SQFT
1910
Built
Neighborhood:
Claire Add
County:
Hennepin
School District:
278 - Orono
Property Description
Excellent opportunity for acreage in the heart of Orono! This private lot features 4.88 wooded acres ready for its next prideful owner. Enjoy nature year-round in your backyard and along numerous trails through the woods of your own private property. The lot stretches nearly a 1/4 mile and backs up to 25+ acres of wooded city land. The current home has been used as a successful rental for the past 7 years, but the value is in the land. Numerous options for new construction; whether tearing down to rebuild or starting fresh in a different location on the property. Contact the City of Orono with questions and for additional information, and the possibility of building new while also keeping the current home as an 'ADU' (Accessory Dwelling Unit) for additional value on this unique piece of property. Desirably zoned for the award winning Orono Schools and conveniently located a mile from Orono High School and the Orono Ice Rink. For nearby new construction ideas checkout the new development at Crystal Bay Estates just one block to the south on Lillian Lane. This high demand location and exclusive 4.88-acre lot awaits new ideas to maximize its potential. Bring all your grand plans and start enjoying peaceful living at your new Orono estate. Reach out with any questions or to schedule a showing!
Exterior Features

Foundation Area 780 Foundation Dimensions 30x26 Garage Square Feet 240 Levels One and One Half Lot Features Tree Coverage - Medium Lot Size Dimensions 165x1288 Parking Features Detached GarageGravel Road Frontage Type City StreetPaved Streets Roof Age Over 8 Years

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 1128 Basement BlockFull Bathrooms One Quarter 0 Below Grade Finished Area 42 Cooling Window Unit(s) Fireplace YN No Fireplaces Total 0 Heating Forced Air Rooms Bathroom (Main Level 7x5) Bathroom (Lower Level 7x6) Dining Room (Main Level 14x14) Bedroom (Main Level 11x10) Kitchen (Main Level 14x14) Laundry (Lower Level 28x24) Living Room (Main Level 14x14) Porch (Main Level 14x13) Bedroom 2 (Main Level 11x10) Bedroom 3 (Upper Level 14x11) Special Search Main Floor Bedroom

Property Features

Accessibility Features None Additional Parcels YN No Assessment Pending No Association Fee 0 Association YN No Contingency None Foreclosure Status No Fractional Ownership YN No Fuel Natural Gas Land Lease YN No Lender Owned No Manufactured Home N New Construction YN No Postal City Orono Potential Short Sale No Present Use Yearly Property Attached YN No Property Sub Type Single Family Sewer Septic System Compliant - NoTank with Drainage Field Tax Annual Amount 3395 Tax With Assessments 3395 Tax Year 2025 Water Source Well Zoning Description Residential-Single Family

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