$1,745,000
SOLD JAN 7, 2025

50 Highland Ave Excelsior, MN 55331

4 Beds
3 Baths
4,146 Sq Ft
0.72 Acres

Recently Sold

$421 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 89 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake View
  • No HOA
  • Minnewashta Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Game Room

About This Home

As of January 2025

This is a gem on Lake Minnetonka. Nestled on a quiet cove off Gideon's Bay, you will find this exceptional, architecturally designed home. Designed by owner and architect Kilstofte, the home was built with unparalleled craftsmanship and has timeless appeal. Set on a serene .72-acre lot, the property is perfectly sited and offers breathtaking, long and peaceful views of Lake Minnetonka. A sanctuary for nature lovers, you will enjoy frequent visits from Mallard ducks, loons, and majestic bald eagles.The layout is designed to embrace the beauty of its surroundings, with expansive windows offering sweeping views of the tranquil bay and lake, seamlessly blending the indoor living spaces with the natural beauty outside.The interior of the home is painted in neutral colors and offers a calm and natural tranquility. The main level features gorgeous Cumaru plank floors, a South American hardwood. The bathrooms were beautifully updated and include luxurious subway-tiled showers and heated tile floors. The chef-inspired kitchen is well equipped, with stainless steel appliances, extensive cabinetry and an expansive peninsula with granite countertops, ideal for the home chef. It’s perfect for quiet meals at home or entertaining friends and family with beautiful lake views in the backdrop.Outdoors, the property offers even more to enjoy—a large deck, lush gardens, a rain garden, and a private island. The island is shared with one neighbor and offers a gathering space, firepit and an all season, private dock on Lake Minnetonka. Whether you’re boating, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water, this property offers the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy the best of lakeside living.Every detail of this home has been meticulously maintained, with significant updates including a new roof, new windows, and new HVAC system. Lakeside, a footbridge will bring you to the island where you will find a boat dock, lift and shore power.Whether you’re savoring the peaceful setting or enjoying all that Lake Minnetonka has to offer, this property is a true sanctuary—an extraordinary opportunity to own a home in one of the most coveted locations, just minutes from the historic Village of Excelsior.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stafford Family Realtors

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 612-282-6895 Listed on: 11/08/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Eric Stafford

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 612-282-6895

Last Buyer's Agent

Roxanne Soderquist

Bridge Realty, LLC

Bridge Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,943

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 177x89x150x101x98
  • 89 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Pitched Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Underground Utilities

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gideons Bay Woods Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2811723140048

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,943

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

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
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2796
  • Water Body Name: Minnetonka
  • Unit Levels: Modified Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • InternetOptions: Cable,Satellite
  • Attribution Contact: 612-282-6895
  • Attribution Contact: 612-282-6895
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Full, Tile Shower, Walkout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Humidifier, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 4146
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1350
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Family Room, Dining Room, Sun Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Informal Dining Room, Office, Laundry, Game Room

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Flat, Pitched, Rubber
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • View: Bay, Lake
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Block,Frame
  • PatioPorchType: Deck,Porch
  • Lake Acres: 14205
  • LakeChain: N
  • Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet: 4-10
  • Waterfront Frontage: 89

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Tuckunder Garage
  • Garage Square Feet: 816
  • Garage Door Height: 7

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Floor
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Balcony,Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Dock,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Natural Woodwork,Satelite Dish,Skylight,Boat Slip,Sun Room,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Minnetonka
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 276
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 952-401-5000

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 177x89x150x101x98
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31363.2
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Many Trees, Underground Utilities
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Brick/Stone, Stucco

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2811723140048
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13943
  • TaxWithAssessments: 13943.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Dock, Lake Front, Lake View

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2018
Sold by
Thomas Gregory J and Downie Carol M
Bought by
Thomas Gregory J and Downie Carol M
Current Estimated Value
$1,829,087

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2018
Sold by
Thomas Gregory J and Downie Carol M
Bought by
Thomas Gregory J and Downie Carol M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2013
Sold by
Kilstofte Irwin H
Bought by
Thomas Gregroy J and Downie Carol M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$676,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2013
Sold by
Kilstoftle Irwin H and Kilsofte Marilyb A
Bought by
Thomas Gregory J and Downie Carol M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$676,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Joint Tenancy Deed -- Edina Realty Title Inc
Trustee Deed -- Edina Realty Title Inc
Warranty Deed $820,147 Edina Realty Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $676,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/07/2025 01/07/25 Sold $1,745,000 0.0% $421 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2024 11/10/24 Off Market $1,745,000 -- --
11/08/2024 11/08/24 For Sale $1,735,000 -- $418 / 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
2024 $16,623 $1,365,400 $802,800 $562,600
2023 $13,943 $1,218,000 $730,600 $487,400
2022 $13,737 $1,213,000 $731,000 $482,000
2021 $14,423 $1,082,000 $731,000 $351,000
2020 $13,818 $1,120,000 $695,000 $425,000
2019 $13,463 $1,027,000 $627,000 $400,000
2018 $12,195 $990,000 $627,000 $363,000
2017 $12,332 $905,000 $523,000 $382,000
2016 $11,723 $851,000 $523,000 $328,000
2015 $11,742 $851,000 $523,000 $328,000
2014 -- $877,000 $570,000 $307,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6626955

NorthstarMLS

APN: 28-117-23-14-0048