185 W Lake St

3,350 Sq. Ft.
$537 / Sq. Ft.
3,350
Sq. Ft.
$537
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the heart of Excelsior, just one block from Lake Minnetonka, this exceptional home offers a rare blend of refined living and an unbeatable in-town location. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining, the home features warm hardwood floors, light-filled living spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The well-appointed kitchen boasts generous counter space and abundant cabinetry, making it ideal for hosting gatherings or preparing meals after a day on...Located in the heart of Excelsior, just one block from Lake Minnetonka, this exceptional home offers a rare blend of refined living and an unbeatable in-town location. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining, the home features warm hardwood floors, light-filled living spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The well-appointed kitchen boasts generous counter space and abundant cabinetry, making it ideal for hosting gatherings or preparing meals after a day on the lake. A bright, window-wrapped primary suite provides a serene retreat, complemented by a spacious primary bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a steam shower. The expansive lower level includes space for a game table or media area, along with a bedroom and bathroom — perfect for welcoming weekend guests who come to enjoy lake life and all that Excelsior has to offer. Just steps from Excelsior Commons and the Port of Excelsior, residents enjoy easy access to swimming beaches, parks, public docks, and summer concerts at the Bandshell. A short walk brings you to historic downtown Excelsior, with its charming restaurants, boutique shopping, and iconic ice cream shops. Offering walkability, lake access, and a premier Excelsior address, this home delivers the quintessential Lake Minnetonka lifestyle.
  1. Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  2. Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.

Property Details for 185 West Lake Street

Subdivision Name
Auditors Sub 135
Waterfront Features
Lake View
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family

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Property Details for 185 West Lake Street

StatusActive
MLS #7012272
Days on Compass1
Taxes$18,302 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyHennepin County

Location

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Building Information for 185 West Lake Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,298 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,773

Property Taxes

$1,525

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 185 West Lake Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Excelsior
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: Hwy 7 West to 2nd St. Exit to 2nd St N to home.
  • Latitude: 44.906004
  • Longitude: -93.571101
  • Nbr of Acres: 14206
  • Lake Name: General Development
  • PLAT: 113
  • Map Coordinate: 117-E3
  • City and Location: Excelsior
  • City and Location Text: Excelsior(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55331
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 117
  • Water Body Name: Minnetonka
  • Waterfront Footage: 27013300
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 2711723430014
  • Tax Annual Amount: $18,302.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 315 AUDITOR'S SUBD. NO. 135 COM AT MOST SLY COR OF LOT 315 TH NWLY TO MOST WLY COR THEREOF TH NELY TO MOST NLY COR THEREOF TH SELY TO A PT IN THE SELY LINE THEREOF DIS 18.4 FT SWLY FROM MOST ELY COR TH SWLY TO BEG
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 18302
School Information
  • High School District: 1246 - Minnetonka
  • School District Number: 1246
  • School District Phone: 9524015000
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2368.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 982.0
  • SQFT Total: 3350.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Light
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 117x67x109x82
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1407
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 2368
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1076
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Area: 1120.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Curbs, Paved Streets, Sidewalks
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Patio,Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Sump Pump
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Paneled Doors,Tile Floors,Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet
  • Bath Desc: 3/4 Basement,Full Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Separate Tub & Shower,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen,Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Garage Square Feet: 696
  • Heating: Forced Air, In-Floor Heating
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Mud Room, Office, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 23x15
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15x15
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 21x10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15x7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19x17
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 8x6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 17x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 10x6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 17x9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 15x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 185 West Lake Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7012272

$1,800,000—
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7012272

—
May 16, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #2090675

—
May 10, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510822149

$1,650,000

+7.3% / yr

May 10, 2023

Sold

NorthStar #6309769

$1,650,000—
Jan 23, 2023

Pending

NorthStar #6309769

—
Jan 16, 2023

In Contract

NorthStar #6309769

—
Nov 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6309769

$1,690,000—
Jun 29, 2015

Sold

NorthStar #4562296

$945,000—
Jun 26, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551675100

$945,000

+6.8% / yr

May 7, 2015

Pending

NorthStar #4562296

—
Feb 13, 2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4562296

$995,000—
Nov 27, 2014

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2190888

$1,149,000—
Jun 9, 2014

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2190888

$1,200,000—
Jun 15, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222754293

$556,000—
Apr 3, 2007

Off Market

NorthStar #3291440

—
Nov 7, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3291440

$625,000—
Oct 31, 2006

Off Market

NorthStar #3197337

—
May 8, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3197337

$634,900—
May 1, 2006

Off Market

NorthStar #3157201

—
Feb 27, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3157201

$645,000—
Jan 30, 2003

Sold

NorthStar #2090675

$513,000—
Jan 7, 2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2090675

—
Nov 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2090675

$589,900—
Nov 5, 2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2061889

—
Nov 4, 2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2061889

—
Nov 4, 2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2061889

—
Aug 5, 2002

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2061889

$589,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7012272

$1,800,000
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7012272

—
05/16/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #2090675

—
05/10/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510822149

$1,650,000

+7.3% / yr

05/10/2023

Sold

NorthStar #6309769

$1,650,000
01/23/2023

Pending

NorthStar #6309769

—
01/16/2023

In Contract

NorthStar #6309769

—
11/18/2022

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6309769

$1,690,000
06/29/2015

Sold

NorthStar #4562296

$945,000
06/26/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551675100

$945,000

+6.8% / yr

05/07/2015

Pending

NorthStar #4562296

—
02/13/2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4562296

$995,000
11/27/2014

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2190888

$1,149,000
06/09/2014

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2190888

$1,200,000
06/15/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222754293

$556,000
04/03/2007

Off Market

NorthStar #3291440

—
11/07/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3291440

$625,000
10/31/2006

Off Market

NorthStar #3197337

—
05/08/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3197337

$634,900
05/01/2006

Off Market

NorthStar #3157201

—
02/27/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3157201

$645,000
01/30/2003

Sold

NorthStar #2090675

$513,000
01/07/2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2090675

—
11/06/2002

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2090675

$589,900
11/05/2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2061889

—
11/04/2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2061889

—
11/04/2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2061889

—
08/05/2002

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2061889

$589,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 185 West Lake Street

Taxable ValueLand$704,000Additions$662,900Total$1,366,900
Tax Record2025$18,302 ($1,525 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,582 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,582 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt829 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2010CountyHENNEPINAPN27-117-23-43-0014

Schools near 185 West Lake Street

This home is within Minnetonka Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Excelsior Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Minnetonka West Middle School
Public6 to 8

Minnetonka Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Tonka Online
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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185 West Lake Street is a single family home for sale in Excelsior, MN 55331. This property was listed for sale on February 5, 2026 by Edina Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $1,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on May 10, 2023. This listing's school district is Minnetonka Public School District. Nearby schools include Excelsior Elementary School, Minnetonka West Middle School and Minnetonka Senior High School. 185 West Lake Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,350 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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