A sprawling estate in Sunfish Lake has sold for $5.75 million, a price that now stands as a high for Dakota County. The nearly 9,000-square-foot home sits on Salem Church Road in the small, leafy suburb tucked between West St. Paul and Mendota Heights, and its sale closes the book on one of the priciest residential listings the county has seen.
The sale was reported by The Business Journals, which identified the $5.75 million price tag as a new high-water mark for Dakota County home sales. The property itself is listed under MLS number 7117792 at 240 Salem Church Road, according to a listing from theyorksrealestate.com.
A Design Pedigree Behind the Price Tag
The estate was designed by architect Peter Eskuche and built by Nor-Son Custom Builders, a pairing that Artful Living describes as an “exquisite Sunfish Lake estate thoughtfully designed by Peter Eskuche and beautifully crafted by Nor-Son Custom Builders.” The home spans close to 9,000 square feet, according to the Business Journals report on the sale.
The property sits in a private setting adjacent to Musser Park, a placement Artful Living notes was intended for “additional privacy.” That seclusion, paired with the home's scale, likely factored into the record-setting price for the county.
Pool, Sport Court and a Carriage House
Buyers at this price point weren't just getting square footage. The lower level of the home includes a guest suite, theater area, wet bar, exercise room and sport court, while the backyard offers what Artful Living calls a “tranquil backyard retreat” built around a saltwater pool.
A separate carriage house on the property rounds out the amenities, offering a family room, game area, beverage bar, fireplace, bathroom and an additional heated four-car garage, per the same listing description. Together with the main residence, the setup gives the estate the feel of a private compound rather than a single home.
A Homes.com listing snippet shows the property was marketed for sale at $6,749,000 as of June 12, 2026, though that figure reflects an earlier asking price rather than the final transaction amount reported by the Business Journals.
