$960,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

254 Benton Ave Wayzata, MN 55391

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,361 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$286 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

192 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Multiple Garages
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Gleason Lake Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Den

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to storybook Benton Avenue, where classic Cape Cod charm meets modern luxury. Nestled in the heart of Wayzata proper, this beautifully updated home boasts elegant finishes and timeless character, just a short stroll from downtown Wayzata and the shores of Lake Minnetonka. The main level features a large living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, and cozy den. Upstairs you’ll find the primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and 5-piece bath. Two additional bedrooms upstairs share a full-size hall bathroom. The fully finished lower level has a 4th bedroom with an ensuite bath, perfect for guests or a quiet home office, and a large family room.The double lot offers ample space for outdoor activities and entertaining, complete with two thoughtfully designed outdoor areas perfect for hosting gatherings or simply relaxing. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a unique blend of history, style, and unbeatable location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jerome D'Alessandro

Fazendin REALTORS Listed on: 10/11/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Patti Jo Hermann

Edina Realty, Inc.

Edina Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,044

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 129x138
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Multiple Garages
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wayzata Terrace 2Nd Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0611722140061

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,044

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2350
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Sump Pump, Walkout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 3361
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1011
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Laundry, Deck

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full, Wood
  • PatioPorchType: Deck,Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Multiple Garages, Tuckunder Garage
  • Garage Square Feet: 781

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Patio,Paneled Doors,Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Wayzata
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 284
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 763-745-5000

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 129x138
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.6
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Block, Fiber Cement, Metal Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0611722140061
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11044
  • TaxWithAssessments: 11043.7400

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2018
Sold by
Sanders Matthew J and Sanders Alice N
Bought by
Johnson Cory and Bonner Molly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$556,750
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2011
Sold by
Bobowski Kenneth E and Demeester Dawn M
Bought by
Sanders Matthew J and Sanders Alice N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,200
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $655,000 Custom Home Builders Title L
Warranty Deed $294,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $390,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $510,400 New Conventional
Closed $70,000 No Value Available
Closed $552,000 New Conventional
Closed $556,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $233,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $960,000 0.0% $286 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Off Market $960,000 -- --
04/05/2025 04/05/25 For Sale $965,000 +0.5% $287 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Off Market $960,000 -- --
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Price Changed $965,000 -3.5% $287 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Price Changed $1,000,000 -4.8% $298 / Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $312 / 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
2023 $11,044 $984,200 $651,100 $333,100
2022 $8,727 $857,000 $544,000 $313,000
2021 $8,408 $697,000 $308,000 $389,000
2020 $8,049 $676,000 $308,000 $368,000
2019 $6,025 $630,000 $274,000 $356,000
2018 $5,665 $489,000 $251,000 $238,000
2017 $5,240 $417,000 $205,000 $212,000
2016 $5,159 $398,000 $194,000 $204,000
2015 $5,067 $381,000 $181,000 $200,000
2014 -- $350,000 $154,000 $196,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6613054

NorthstarMLS

APN: 06-117-22-14-0061