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9.2/ 10
Exceptional
The best choice in their niche
Ellen DeHaven is one of the most established luxury names on Lake Minnetonka — a 40-plus-year Coldwell Banker Realty veteran in Wayzata with more than $800M in career sales and 300-plus lakeshore homes closed. She is the seasoned, top-of-market choice for estate-tier lakefront in the roughly $2.7M–$8.75M range, where experience and a deep buyer network matter more than a large digital presence.
Pros
- ✓40+ years selling Lake Minnetonka luxury lakefront — one of the longest track records in the market
- ✓More than $800M in career sales and 300+ lakeshore homes closed
- ✓Coldwell Banker Realty's luxury network and Wayzata office reach for estate-tier listings
Cons
- ✗Concentrated at the top of the market — not built for sub-$1M buyers
- ✗Little public online review presence; reputation rests on track record rather than ratings
- ✗A single veteran agent rather than a large content-first team
Agent overview
Ellen DeHaven has spent 40-plus years selling estate homes on Lake Minnetonka, working out of Coldwell Banker Realty's Wayzata office. Her career spans more than $800M in sales and over 300 lakeshore closings, concentrated in the market's premier bays around Wayzata, Deephaven and the Orono peninsula.
Her strength is the traditional luxury skill set built over decades: pricing a hard-to-comp estate, sourcing a qualified buyer through relationships rather than search, and negotiating the top tier without drama. For buyers and sellers at the $2.7M–$8.75M lakefront level, she offers experience and a network a newer agent simply can't match.
Core specialties
Luxury Lakefront Estates
Ellen's core market is estate-tier lakefront on Lake Minnetonka's premier bays, where pricing and comps require judgment built over four decades rather than a spreadsheet.
A Four-Decade Track Record
With 300-plus lakeshore homes closed and $800M+ in career sales, she brings the relationships and negotiating experience the top of the market rewards.
Commission & fees
Coldwell Banker Realty luxury commission structure; rates negotiated per transaction, with estate marketing packages available at the higher tiers.
Who this agent is for
The Estate-Tier Seller
Selling a $2M+ Lake Minnetonka lakefront estate and prioritizing a seasoned pricing hand, discretion, and access to a qualified luxury buyer network.
The Top-of-Market Buyer
Buying premier lakefront and wanting a veteran who already knows the bays, the estates, and the sellers you'll be negotiating with.
Not for
First-time and move-up buyers under about $1M, and anyone who wants a content-heavy, always-online agent over a relationship-driven veteran.
Verdict
Recommended for luxury lakefront buyers and sellers at the $2M+ tier who value four decades of Lake Minnetonka experience and a deep buyer network.
Score: 9.2 / 10 · Exceptional
Areas served
Common questions about Ellen DeHaven
How long has Ellen DeHaven been selling real estate?
More than 40 years, focused on Lake Minnetonka luxury lakefront out of Coldwell Banker Realty's Wayzata office.
What price range does Ellen DeHaven work in?
Primarily estate-tier lakefront, roughly $2.7M–$8.75M, with more than $800M in career sales and 300+ lakeshore closings.
How do I contact Ellen DeHaven?
Via ellendehaven.com, by phone at (952) 476-3646, or by email at edehaven@cbburnet.com.
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