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16255 Northwood Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372

6beds
5baths
6,620sqft
$3,195,500
$483price/sqft
$21,486/moest. monthly cost
$859,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 16255 Northwood Road NW, an extraordinary custom-built all-brick estate set on a rare .81-acre double lot with 100 feet of coveted southeast-facing sandy shoreline on Prior Lake. Elevated above the water, this exceptional property captures panoramic lake views, offers remarkable privacy, and provides effortless access to a true lakefront lifestyle. The outdoor setting is designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment. A large manicured backyard offers ample space for a future pool, while a paved roadway provides convenient access to the lake. The circular heated driveway features an engineered drainage system, and a newly constructed lakeside fire pit with expansive seating creates the perfect setting for evenings with family and friends. Inside, quality craftsmanship is evident throughout with extensive custom built-ins, soaring ceilings, and panoramic lake views. The open main level centers around a gourmet kitchen and inviting family room with fireplace, flowing seamlessly to a wet bar, sunroom, and expansive maintenance-free deck overlooking the water. A private office/optional guest bedroom with fireplace, built in murphy bed and its own lakeside deck provides a quiet retreat, while a formal living room with fireplace, dining room, and breakfast nook offer versatile spaces for gatherings of every size. The upper level is anchored by the luxurious primary suite, featuring a fireplace, private lakeside deck, walk-in closet, and spa-like bath. A second ensuite bedroom includes a private three-quarter bath, while two additional bedrooms showcase custom built-ins, integrated desks, and generously sized illuminated closets. A shared bath with dual vanities completes the upper level. The walkout lower level was designed with entertaining in mind. Highlights include a full kitchen, full-size built-in bar, recreation room with fireplace and drop-down projection screen, sauna, and a three-quarter bath featuring a two-person steam shower. Step outside to the covered patio and screened porch, already plumbed for a future hot tub. Car enthusiasts and lake lovers alike will appreciate the heated three-car garage on the main level, complemented by a second heated lower-level garage with direct access to the lake—perfect for storing all the essentials for enjoying life on the water. With an extensive list of improvements and amenities available upon request, 16255 Northwood Road NW is more than an exceptional lakefront residence—it is a place where generations gather, memories are made, and life's most meaningful moments are shared against the backdrop of one of Prior Lake's most spectacular settings.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
19
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
8/10
9/10
Prior Lake High SchoolGrades 9-124.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1996

Materials

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Lower Level,Laundry Room,Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Daylight,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Tile Shower,Tray Ceiling(s),Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace features: Amusement Room,Family Room,Gas,Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,843
  • Finished area above ground: 4,777

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: In-Floor Heating
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 6,876
  • Total interior livable area: 6,620 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 251410431
  • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
  • Foundation area: 3043

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Composite Decking,Covered,Deck,Enclosed,Patio,Rear Porch,Screened
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Lake
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Lake
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Dock,Lake Front,Lake Bottom(Sand)
  • Frontage length: Water Frontage: 100

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.81 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 342 x 100

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Attached,Concrete,Floor Drain,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Insulated Garage,Multiple Garages,Tuckunder Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 6
  • Covered spaces: 6
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Hail
Tornado
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Scott County and Minnesota

Flood
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $16,158$193,896
Home Insurance *$1,734$20,808
Property Taxes $3,036$36,432
Electricity $558$6,700
Total$21,486$257,832
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$736,662/yr
40% on housing$644,580/yr
45% on housing$572,960/yr

Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 4,160Commercial: 101
Total Premiums$4.54M
Total Exposure$457.44M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.5%
11.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.2%
-2.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$483This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 55372$242
Scott County$206

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 55372$231
Scott County$204

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-07Pending sale$3,195,500
2026-07-06Listed for sale$3,195,500
2021-06-19Listing removed--
2020-12-01Listed for sale$2,575,000
2015-04-21Sold$1,400,000
2015-04-14Pending sale$1,500,000
2015-04-14Listed for sale$1,500,000
2015-04-14Pending sale$1,500,000
2015-04-09Listed for sale$1,500,000
2015-04-03Pending sale$1,500,000
2015-03-10Listed for sale$1,500,000
2004-05-03Sold$1,430,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAndrew Ryan Beitler
BrokerageNational Realty Guild

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