$2,550,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

159 Birch Ln W Wayzata, MN 55391

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,222 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$488 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

189 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Radiant Floor
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Gleason Lake Elementary School Rated A+
  • Bonus Room
  • Sitting Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Gorgeous home in highly sought-after Wayzata Highlands! Enjoy walls of windows offering light and bright spaces throughout the open flowing floorplan. Gourmet kitchen with sliding doors offering access to two decks/patios—the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living! Main-level primary suite with spa-like bath, walk-in closet and laundry room. The upper-level features a junior suite; two additional guest bedrooms with 3/4 bath; and bonus room/office! Newly finished lower-level offering a family room with beautiful custom built-ins and shiplap detail; game/exercise area and wet bar with wine storage. Three-car garage and large flat backyard! Walk to Lake Minnetonka, shops, restaurants and all downtown Wayzata has to offer! Truly a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Dewing

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 612-597-0424 Listed on: 08/29/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mimi Bendickson

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,086

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Insulated Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Radiant Floor

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Drain
  • Basement Window Egress

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Air Exchanger
  • 0.5 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wayzata Highlands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0111723110020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,086

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3834
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Attribution Contact: 612-597-0424
  • Attribution Contact: 612-597-0424
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Living Area: 5222
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1388
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Bedroom 5, Family Room, Game Room, Bar/Wet Bar Room

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • PatioPorchType: Deck,Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Asphalt, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Floor
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Security System,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Wayzata
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 763-745-5000

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780
  • Land Lease: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: Unknown
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Brick/Stone, Fiber Cement

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0111723110020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 21086
  • TaxWithAssessments: 21086.0000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2024
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Wadsworth Robert Arthur and Wadsworth Linda Beth
Bought by
Nelson Steven W and Nelson Alexandra
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Dewing
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mimi Bendickson
Compass
List Price
$2,624,900
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-2.85%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$2,569,799

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,799
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%
Original Mortgage
$2,040,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,035,353
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$534,446

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2019
Sold by
Viers Marc and Viers Mary B
Bought by
Wadsworth Robert Arthur and Wadsworth Linda Beth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2013
Sold by
Lakestate Renovations Llc
Bought by
Churchill Ridge Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2012
Sold by
Churchill Ridge Llc
Bought by
Viers Marc and Viers Mary B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2011
Sold by
Lakestate Renovations Llc
Bought by
Churchill Ridge Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2008
Sold by
Lakestate Renovations Llc
Bought by
Moe Paul J and Moe Maria C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,740,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2007
Sold by
Macgregor Robert H
Bought by
Lakestate Renovations Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,550,000 Flex Title
Warranty Deed $1,410,000 Stewart Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Liberty Title Inc
Warranty Deed $960,000 Liberty Title Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- Liberty Title Inc
Contract Of Sale $1,790,000 --
Warranty Deed $649,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,040,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,740,000 Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $2,550,000 -2.9% $488 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2024 08/29/24 For Sale $2,624,900 -- $503 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $25,170 $2,053,000 $880,000 $1,173,000
2023 $21,086 $1,803,600 $630,000 $1,173,600
2022 $19,712 $1,575,000 $517,000 $1,058,000
2021 $17,662 $1,466,000 $605,000 $861,000
2020 $17,198 $1,328,000 $537,000 $791,000
2019 $16,212 $1,251,000 $458,000 $793,000
2018 $16,530 $1,180,000 $458,000 $722,000
2017 $15,500 $1,107,000 $416,000 $691,000
2016 $15,676 $1,085,000 $383,000 $702,000
2015 $15,224 $1,029,000 $361,000 $668,000
2014 -- $960,000 $307,000 $653,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6594068

NorthstarMLS

APN: 01-117-23-11-0020