5840 Christmas Lake Rd

2,201 Sq. Ft.
$725 / Sq. Ft.
2,201
Sq. Ft.
$725
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare opportunity to own approximately 100 feet of shoreline on prestigious Christmas Lake, one of the Twin Cities' cleanest and most sought-after lakes. Set on a private 1.25-acre lot on quiet and dead-end Christmas Lake Road, this unique property offers a peaceful lake setting with easy access to Highway 7 and downtown Excelsior. Designed for energy-efficient, sustainable living, the home was built using the innovative Enertia Homes building system and constructed by Mark D. Williams, combining...A rare opportunity to own approximately 100 feet of shoreline on prestigious Christmas Lake, one of the Twin Cities' cleanest and most sought-after lakes. Set on a private 1.25-acre lot on quiet and dead-end Christmas Lake Road, this unique property offers a peaceful lake setting with easy access to Highway 7 and downtown Excelsior. Designed for energy-efficient, sustainable living, the home was built using the innovative Enertia Homes building system and constructed by Mark D. Williams, combining timeless natural wood construction with exceptional efficiency. Rooftop solar panels and a drain-back solar hot water system enhance the home's environmentally conscious design. Inside, you'll find a cozy kitchen and living room with lake views, vaulted sunroom, 3 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, generous storage and closet space, warm wood finishes throughout, a large lakeside deck, and a second-story balcony with beautiful views of Christmas Lake. The original red cabin adds charm and provides valuable storage. Whether you're looking for a distinctive year-round home, a peaceful lake retreat, or a property with outstanding long-term potential, this offering delivers. The generous lot provides ample space for a future garage, home addition, or the opportunity to build a custom lakefront estate. Properties offering this combination of location, privacy, sustainability, and future potential on Christmas Lake are rarely available.
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Property Details for 5840 Christmas Lake Road

Subdivision Name
Auditors Sub 120
View
Lake
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family

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Property Details for 5840 Christmas Lake Road

StatusComing Soon
MLS #7103645
Days on Compass-
Taxes$11,042 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2015
Lot Size1.25 AC / 54,450 SF
CountyHennepin County

Location

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Building Information for 5840 Christmas Lake Road

Stories-Year Built2015Building Size-Lot Size1.25 AC / 54,450 SF

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Property Information for 5840 Christmas Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Excelsior
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: Hwy 7 to south on Christmas Lake road to home on the right
  • Latitude: 44.897439
  • Longitude: -93.550822
  • Nbr of Acres: 267
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 87
  • 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: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Christmas
  • Waterfront Footage: 27013700
  • Waterfront Frontage: 100
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 3511723420031
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,042.00
  • Tax Legal Description: AUDITOR'S SUBD. NO. 120 THAT PART OF LOT 160, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 120 LYING EAST OF THE WEST 300.80 FEET OF SAID LOT, WEST OF THE EAST 17.00 FEET OF SAID LOT, AND SOUTH OF THE NORTH 120.00 FEET FEET OF SAID LOT, EXCEPT THAT PART OF SAID LOT WHI CH LIES EAST OF THE WEST 313.00 FEET OF SAID LOT AND SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 2100.58 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 7, SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 117, RANGE 23. ALSO THE SOUTH 80.61 FEET OF THAT PART OF LOT 186, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 120, LYING N O RTH OF NORTH REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 471.
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 11042
School Information
  • High School District: 276 - Minnetonka
  • School District Number: 276
  • School District Phone: 9524015000
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1997.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 204.0
  • SQFT Total: 2201.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 1.25
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1178
  • Building Area Total: 3175.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1997
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1178
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City Sewer - In Street
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Area: 1178.0
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Fuel: Natural Gas,Solar
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio Porch Type: Covered,Deck,Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Drain Tiled, In-Floor Heat, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walkout
  • Amenities Unit: Balcony,Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Paneled Doors,Porch,Sun Room,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Bath Desc: 3/4 Basement,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Dining Room Description: Other
  • Heating: Boiler, In-Floor Heating, Other
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Deck, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch, Bedroom 2, Sun Room, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 29.10x12.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.2x14.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14.10x9.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14.4x14.10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11.6x7.11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 23.8x14.10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 38.3x6.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15.2x14.11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 5840 Christmas Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2007

Off Market

NorthStar #3202753

—
May 16, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3202753

$1,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2007

Off Market

NorthStar #3202753

—
05/16/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3202753

$1,100,000

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

Public Records for 5840 Christmas Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$425,700Additions$454,200Total$879,900
Tax Record2026$11,380 ($948 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,750 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,750 SqFtStories2Lot Size54,450 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2014CountyHENNEPINAPN35-117-23-42-0031Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5840 Christmas Lake 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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5840 Christmas Lake Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Excelsior, MN 55331. This property is currently priced at $1,595,000. 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. 5840 Christmas Lake Road is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,201 sqft single family home built in 2015.

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