$876,000
SOLD APR 22, 2025

1828 Essex Rd Hopkins, MN 55305

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,050 Sq Ft
0.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$216 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Sunset Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Gym
  • The kitchen features windows

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated, one-story home on a half-acre in Minnetonka! Located in a prime spot near Ridgedale and I-394, within the highly sought-after Wayzata School District. This spacious, single-level home is nestled on a private wooded cul-de-sac with just three other homes, offering peace and privacy. Step inside to a freshly painted interior with an open floor plan and soaring vaulted ceilings. The inviting living area features a cozy gas fireplace and large windows that bring in natural light and stunning views of the surrounding nature. Enjoy easy access to the back deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The gourmet kitchen boasts brand-new stainless-steel appliances, and both formal and informal dining areas, with access to a separate side deck for additional outdoor enjoyment. The main-level primary suite is a retreat, complete with a gas fireplace, private access to the back deck, a walk-in closet, and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a separate tub and shower. This level also includes a convenient mudroom, laundry room, and guest powder room. The walk-out lower level offers a large family room with a fireplace, a private bedroom suite with a 3/4 bathroom, and two additional bedrooms with another 3/4 bathroom. The versatile bonus space can be customized to suit your needs—whether as a home gym, movie room, or extra storage. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in an exceptional location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael J. Wille

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 612-860-7040 Listed on: 03/24/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Marcus

RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,809

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Irregular Lot

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Insulated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Drain
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Association fees include lawn care
  • Contact Listing Agent Association, Phone Number (612) 860-7040

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0311722340045

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,809

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2072
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Attribution Contact: 612-860-7040
  • Attribution Contact: 612-860-7040
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Finished, Full, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walkout
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Living Area: 4050
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1978
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Informal Dining Room, Deck, Laundry, Exercise Room

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Fencing: Invisible

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Insulated Garage
  • Garage Square Feet: 805

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Other, Lawn Care
  • Phone: 612-860-7040
  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Exercise Room,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Security System,In-Ground Sprinkler,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet

Association/Amenities

  • HOA Management Co: Contact Listing Agent

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: N 182X106X226X136
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23783.76
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Irregular Lot, Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Metal Siding, Vinyl Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0311722340045
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9809
  • TaxWithAssessments: 9809.4400

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Farrera Andres F Cardena and Juarez Angelica Cantarell
Bought by
Weichert Joseph
Seller's Agent
Michael J. Wille
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brian Marcus
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$829,000
Sold Price
$876,000
Premium/Discount to List
$47,000
5.67%
Views
85
Current Estimated Value
$868,295

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,705
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.87%
Original Mortgage
$726,000
Outstanding Balance
$726,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$142,892

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 1, 2013
Sold by
Garcia J Hugo and Garcia Teresa L
Bought by
Farrera Andres F Cardena
Seller's Agent
Michael Wille
Coldwell Banker Burnet
Buyer's Agent
NON-RMLS NON-RMLS
Non-MLS
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-6.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.34%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2008
Sold by
Burgfechtel Robert F and Burgfechtel Bette
Bought by
Garcia J Hugo and Garcia Teresa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
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 $876,000 Watermark Title
Warranty Deed $530,000 Burnet Title
Warranty Deed $550,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $726,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $424,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $876,000 +5.7% $216 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 For Sale $829,000 +56.4% $205 / Sq Ft
07/01/2013 07/01/13 Sold $530,000 -6.9% $142 / Sq Ft
05/29/2013 05/29/13 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2013 05/29/13 For Sale $569,000 -- $153 / 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 $9,107 $726,000 $213,400 $512,600
2022 $8,812 $708,600 $213,400 $495,200
2021 $7,985 $617,200 $194,000 $423,200
2020 $8,301 $584,500 $194,000 $390,500
2019 $7,818 $585,500 $194,000 $391,500
2018 $7,494 $559,400 $194,000 $365,400
2017 $7,247 $517,400 $175,000 $342,400
2016 $7,115 $503,800 $165,000 $338,800
2015 $6,594 $456,000 $150,000 $306,000
2014 -- $442,800 $150,000 $292,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6690415

NorthstarMLS

APN: 03-117-22-34-0045