Turtle Lake is experiencing a transformation - and County Road I is leading the charge. I've seen 10 teardowns lately on this 450-acre Shoreview lake, proving it's becoming one of the most desired locations to build multi-million dollar dream homes in the northern suburbs.
Why Teardowns Are Happening on Turtle Lake
Vision buyers recognize Turtle Lake's potential: excellent fishing, intimate community feel, Shoreview location, and irreplaceable lakefront lots that can support luxury custom builds.
County Road I properties especially are getting scooped up by buyers who see past dated 1960s-70s homes to the gold underneath - prime lakefront lots where $1.5M-$5M+ custom homes make complete sense.
Lake Characteristics
Turtle Lake spans 450 acres with a maximum depth of 28 feet and mean depth of 12 feet. The lake features 245 acres of littoral area and supports diverse fishing for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch.
3.6 miles of shoreline in Ramsey County creates intimate community with limited development - exactly what luxury buyers want. Privacy without isolation.
The Teardown Opportunity
Why Turtle Lake for luxury rebuilds:
- Excellent fishing and diverse species
- Intimate 450-acre lake without crowds
- Shoreview location with top schools
- More affordable lot acquisition than White Bear or Bald Eagle
- County Road I positioning with great exposure
- Established lots with proven septic and utilities
10 recent teardowns show the trend - smart buyers are building their dream homes here before everyone else catches on.
Location Benefits
Shoreview location in Ramsey County provides:
- Convenient Twin Cities access
- Excellent schools drawing family buyers
- Parks and community amenities
- Close to major highways yet peaceful
This accessibility combined with lake quality creates perfect luxury home location.
Custom Build Appeal
Turtle Lake supports luxury construction:
- Room for 4,000-6,000+ sq ft custom homes
- Lot sizes accommodating modern lakefront architecture
- Open floor plans maximizing water views
- Multi-level decks and outdoor entertaining spaces
- All the modern lakefront features buyers want
Vision buyers see the potential for spectacular custom homes on established, proven lots.
Fishing and Recreation
Diverse fish population including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and perch attracts serious anglers.
245 acres of littoral area provides excellent habitat supporting fishing quality that lake buyers appreciate.
Investment Perspective
Buying teardown lot on Turtle Lake for $600K-$900K, building custom $1.5M-$2M+ home creates total investment of $2.1M-$2.9M that appraises well and provides exactly what buyers want.
Compare to buying finished luxury home on more expensive lakes - Turtle Lake offers better value proposition while delivering same lifestyle.
County Road I visibility means your custom home showcases to everyone passing by - great for builders establishing reputation.
Ornell Group Recent Sale:
marketed By, 675 Sunset Ct, Shoreview, MN (Tim Ornell & Vanessa Phippen) Real Broker, Real Luxury Sold for $2.35M
Market Reality
10 teardowns lately tells you everything - this isn't speculation, it's happening now. Smart buyers and builders recognize Turtle Lake as the next northern suburbs lake transformation story.
3.6 miles of shoreline means once these teardown opportunities are gone, they're gone. You can't create new lakefront.
Ornell Group
Brokered by Real Broker | Real Luxury
Northern Suburbs Lake Real Estate Specialist
Interested in Turtle Lake teardown opportunities or custom lake home construction? Let's discuss available properties and building potential.
Content and insights provided by Ornell Group. Real estate services brokered by Real Broker. Luxury lake properties marketed through Ornell Group | Real Luxury. Content enhanced and transformed with AI assistance by our team. All market data, pricing, and property information subject to change.
