$780,000
SOLD AUG 21, 2025

5955 Cajed Ln Excelsior, MN 55331

2 Beds
3 Baths
3,186 Sq Ft
0.93 Acres

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Media Room
  • No HOA
  • The kitchen features windows
  • Minnewashta Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

Absolutely enchanting log cabin in Shorewood near Howards Point Marina – just minutes to charming DT Excelsior! Constructed with unparalleled craftsmanship and high-quality materials, this sun filled jewel offers a serene retreat amid a stunning landscape. Upon entrance, a magazine worthy great room with walls of windows and a handsome fieldstone fireplace blends effortlessly into a spacious kitchen with informal dining bay. A well sized main level bedroom can also be used as an office. The expansive primary bedroom suite on the upper level is a private oasis radiating with natural light while offering tree top views, spa like bathroom, access to the balcony overlooking the great room, and deck for enjoying all the magic of the setting. On to the lower level – a modern day entertainers dream with theater room and wet bar. (Note: egress window could be added to the game room to create 3rd bedroom if desired). The setting is truly picturesque with gorgeous landscaping, rolling yard, and mature trees. Delightful outdoor living space can be found on the front porch or patios. 300' finished square footage above the garage. Whole house fully automatic backup generator. Idyllic Lake Minnetonka area locale near marinas, boat clubs, beaches, parks, trails, coffee, restaurants, shopping and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Murphy

Compass Listed on: 06/25/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Melissa Olmscheid

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Nelson

TheMLSonline.com, Inc.

TheMLSonline.com, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,307

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Insulated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Media Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Drain

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Afton Meadows Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3211723320020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,307

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Ductless Mini-Split
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2046
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Drain Tiled, Finished, Full, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 3186
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1140
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Media Room, Office

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake, Age Over 8 Years
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Block,Concrete,Log
  • PatioPorchType: Deck,Front Porch,Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Boiler, Hot Water
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,French Doors,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 40510.8
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Log

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3211723320020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7307
  • TaxWithAssessments: 7307.0000
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Sold $780,000 -2.5% $245 / Sq Ft
08/17/2025 08/17/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $799,900 -- $251 / 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 $7,307 $605,700 $210,000 $395,700
2023 $6,680 $581,800 $175,000 $406,800
2022 $5,933 $576,000 $175,000 $401,000
2021 $5,847 $466,000 $135,000 $331,000
2020 $5,921 $455,000 $135,000 $320,000
2019 $5,590 $439,000 $128,000 $311,000
2018 $5,467 $412,000 $128,000 $284,000
2017 $4,833 $356,000 $90,000 $266,000
2016 $5,115 $369,000 $119,000 $250,000
2015 $5,097 $367,000 $117,000 $250,000
2014 -- $312,000 $81,000 $231,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6726393

NorthstarMLS

APN: 32-117-23-32-0020