5815 Ridge Rd

2,720 Sq. Ft.
$165 / Sq. Ft.
2,720
Sq. Ft.
$165
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Renovate or build your dream home in the heart of Shorewood, Minnesota. Nestled on a private, wooded 2.3-acre lot with 387 feet of frontage on Silver Lake, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to create a spectacular lakefront estate. Perched along scenic Ridge Road and surrounded by mature trees, the setting provides outstanding privacy and natural beauty. Located in the award-winning Minnetonka School District, the property includes an existing three-bedroom, two-bathroom walkout...Renovate or build your dream home in the heart of Shorewood, Minnesota. Nestled on a private, wooded 2.3-acre lot with 387 feet of frontage on Silver Lake, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to create a spectacular lakefront estate. Perched along scenic Ridge Road and surrounded by mature trees, the setting provides outstanding privacy and natural beauty. Located in the award-winning Minnetonka School District, the property includes an existing three-bedroom, two-bathroom walkout rambler, offering the flexibility to renovate or start fresh with the builder of your choice. Newer AC unit (2023), washer/dryer, and microwave. Well is in good working order, along with the Kinetico water system. Enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, just minutes from charming Downtown Excelsior, where you'll find boutique shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, a grocery store, and the many amenities of Lake Minnetonka. Miles of walking and biking trails along the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail are also just moments away.

Listing Agents

  1. Sarah Polovitz

    Sarah Polovitz

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (612)-743-6801

  2. Al Anderson

    Al Anderson

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (651)-802-0271

Property Details for 5815 Ridge Road

View
Lake
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 07/01/2026 04:20 AM

Property Details for 5815 Ridge Road

StatusActive
MLS #7102066
Days on CompassListed Today
Taxes$6,769 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1948
Lot Size2.31 AC / 100,623 SF
CountyHennepin County
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Building Information for 5815 Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size2.31 AC / 100,623 SF

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Property Information for 5815 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Shorewood
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: Highway 7, south on Old Market Boulevard, east on Covington Road, left on Ridge Road.
  • Latitude: 44.898247
  • Longitude: -93.534342
  • Nbr of Acres: 73
  • Lake Name: Natural Environment
  • PLAT: 0
  • Map Coordinate: 118-A3
  • City and Location: Excelsior
  • City and Location Text: Excelsior(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55331
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 117
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Water Body Name: Silver
  • Waterfront Footage: 27013600
  • Waterfront Frontage: 387
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: TBD
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,769.00
  • Tax Legal Description: UNPLATTED 36 117 23 BEG AT NE COR OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 TH WEST ASSUMED BEARING ALONG N LINE OF GOVT LOT 8 DIS 416.7 FT TH S 22 DEG 57 MIN W DIS 6.5 FT TH S 21 DEG 10 MIN E DIS 67.9 FT TH S 05 DEG 11 MIN W DIS 92.4 FT TH S 16 DEG 10 MIN W DIS 76.92 FT TH S 73 DEG 53 MIN E TO SHORELINE OF SILVER LAKE TH NELY ALONG SHORELINE TO ITS INTERSEC WITH N LINE OF GOVT LOT 8 TH W TO BEG
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax With Assessments: 6769
School Information
  • High School District: 276 - Minnetonka
  • School District Number: 276
  • School District Phone: 9524015000
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1380.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 1340.0
  • SQFT Total: 2720.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Lot Size Area: 2.31
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 242x467x375x286
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1380
  • Building Area Total: 2760.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1380
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1380
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Area: 1380.0
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Road Frontage Type: No Outlet/Dead End, Paved Streets, Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors,Patio,Porch,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet
  • Bath Desc: Full Basement,Main Floor Full Bath,Separate Tub & Shower
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area,Eat In Kitchen,Living/Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Square Feet: 484
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Levels: One
  • Room List: Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 18x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17x15
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 21x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 16x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 21x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 21x14
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 16x12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 5815 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7102066

$450,000—
Jun 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7102066

—
May 16, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #2003212

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7102066

$450,000
06/30/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7102066

—
05/16/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #2003212

—

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

Public Records for 5815 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$533,000Additions$20,000Total$553,000
Tax Record2026$7,425 ($619 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.8Total Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,107 SqFtStories1Lot Size100,624 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1970CountyHENNEPINAPN36-117-23-31-0014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5815 Ridge Road

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 - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Excelsior Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Minnetonka West Middle School
Public6 to 8

Minnetonka Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Shorewood Education Center
Public12

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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5815 Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Shorewood, MN 55331. This property was listed for sale on June 30, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $450,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on April 9, 2015. 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. 5815 Ridge Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,720 sqft single family home built in 1948.

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