Last Sold Price
4 beds6,164 sqft$458/sqft
5840 Ridge Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331

Description

Exceptional and rare lakefront home on historic Ridge Rd. Classically crafted walkout rambler with walls of glass and soaring ceilings that capture expansive westerly views of Christmas Lake. Sited perfectly on 1.5 wooded acres with 135 feet of pristine crystal clear frontage. Close to Excelsior with easy highway access, yet magically, the setting creates a feeling of being far away from it all. Main floor lakeside primary bedroom with laundry. Walk out lower level; 3 lower level bedrooms, all with...Exceptional and rare lakefront home on historic Ridge Rd. Classically crafted walkout rambler with walls of glass and soaring ceilings that capture expansive westerly views of Christmas Lake. Sited perfectly on 1.5 wooded acres with 135 feet of pristine crystal clear frontage. Close to Excelsior with easy highway access, yet magically, the setting creates a feeling of being far away from it all. Main floor lakeside primary bedroom with laundry. Walk out lower level; 3 lower level bedrooms, all with lake views; lakeside flex room; grand entertainment room with custom built-ins and bar; sauna and large gym/sports room. Fabulous screened porch on main floor with striking 2-story stone fireplace where you can watch the seasons dance across the lake. Separate structure (poker room, yoga room, art studio) boasts sunrises over Silver Lake. Minnetonka Schools. Home is elevator ready. Tram to lake. Fabulous sandy swimmable shoreline. Make your lake dreams come true here!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/30/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5840 Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
6088404
Days on Compass
13
Taxes
$29,960 / year
HOA Fees
$895 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2001
Lot Size
1.42 AC / 61,855 SF
View
Lake, Panoramic, West
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Lake View
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,800,000

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

94.9%

Shorewood, MN

9 comparable properties found

$1,800,000 | 24545 Bentgrass Way, Shorewood, MN 55331
1/68
1

$1,800,000

Sold 06/12/26

4
Bedrooms
5,363
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
$1,655,000 | 24440 Brassie Circle, Shorewood, MN 55331
1/82
2

$1,655,000

Sold 12/15/25

4
Bedrooms
5,369
Square Feet
0.68
Acres
$1,700,000 | 5865 Club Valley Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
1/25
3

$1,700,000

Sold 11/14/25

4
Bedrooms
5,289
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
$1,865,000 | 5980 Christmas Lake Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
4

$1,865,000

Sold 09/30/24

4
Bedrooms
3,169
Square Feet
2.84
Acres
$675,000 | 19220 McKinley Court, Shorewood, MN 55331
1/51
5

$675,000

Sold 11/26/24

4
Bedrooms
3,128
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
$1,806,250 | 5980 Prestwick Court, Shorewood, MN 55331
1/40
6

$1,806,250

Sold 08/25/25

4
Bedrooms
5,004
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
$1,100,000 | 6145 Apple Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
7

$1,100,000

Sold 05/15/26

4
Bedrooms
3,134
Square Feet
1.38
Acres
$2,100,000 | 20655 Parkview Lane, Shorewood, MN 55331
1/92
8

$2,100,000

Sold 09/12/25

5
Bedrooms
5,574
Square Feet
0.73
Acres
$2,187,000 | 5740 Christmas Lake Point, Shorewood, MN 55331
9

$2,187,000

Sold 10/31/25

3
Bedrooms
4,012
Square Feet
0.64
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 5840 Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size1.42 AC / 61,855 SF

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Property Information for 5840 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Shorewood
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: Covington to Ridge Road , left onto Ridge Road- Private drive on the right off Ridge - 3rd home on Private Drive
  • Latitude: 44.897792
  • Longitude: -93.536059
  • Nbr of Acres: 267
  • Lake Bottom: Sand
  • Lake Chain: N
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 87
  • Map Coordinate: 118-A3
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • 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
  • Waterfront Footage: 27013700
  • Waterfront Frontage: 135
  • Waterfront Desc: Steep
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $895.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal
  • Association Name: Ridge Road North
  • Association Phone: 952-474-4444
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 3611723310025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $29,960.00
  • Tax Legal Description: REG. LAND SURVEY NO. 0472 THAT PART OF GOVT LOT 8 SEC 36 T 117 R 23 AND OF TRACT A RLS NO 472 DESC AS COM AT CTR OF SAID SEC 36 TH S 00 DEG 00 MIN W ASSUMED BRG ALONG N LINE OF SAID GOVT LOT 8 DIS 416
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax With Assessments: 29960.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 276 - Minnetonka
  • School District Number: 276
  • School District Phone: 952-401-5000
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2754.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 3410.0
  • SQFT Total: 6164.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Lot Size Area: 1.42
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 145 x 465
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 61855.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Bunk House, Other, Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 2754.0000
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 2754.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 3410.0000
  • Sqft Total: 6164.00
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 22
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation Area: 3410.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Humidifier, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Drain Tiled, Finished, Full, Sump Pump, Walkout
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Dock,Exercise Room,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Paneled Doors,Porch,Panoramic View,Sauna,In-Ground Sprinkler,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet
  • Bath Desc: Two Basement Baths,3/4 Basement,Bathroom Ensuite,Full Primary,Full Basement,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Separate Tub & Shower,Walk-In Shower Stall
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Two Sided, Family Room, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen,Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Garage Dimensions: 36 x 23
  • Garage Square Feet: 828
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Athletic Court, Screened Porch, Flex Room, Recreation Room, Den, Play Room
  • Room List: Athletic Court, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Flex Room, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Play Room, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 36 x 22
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Athletic Court
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Flex Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 14
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 27 x 18
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Play Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 33 x 15
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 5840 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2021

Sold

NorthStar #6088404

$2,825,000
Nov 8, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479145756

$2,825,000

+6.2% / yr

Oct 6, 2021

Pending

NorthStar #6088404

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2021

Sold

NorthStar #6088404

$2,825,000
11/08/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479145756

$2,825,000

+6.2% / yr

10/06/2021

Pending

NorthStar #6088404

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

Public Records for 5840 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,366,400Additions$1,502,800Total$2,869,200
Tax Record2025$39,684 ($3,307 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,515 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,515 SqFtStories1Lot Size61,855 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001Year Renovated2010CountyHENNEPINAPN36-117-23-31-0025

Schools near 5840 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5840 Ridge Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
$2,825,000
4
6,164
61,855
$500
4
3,158
73,181
4
2.5
1,956
42,689
$499,999
4
3,950
82,764
$500
66,211
$2,000,000
4
3.75
4,970
111,949

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