5940 Galpin Lake Rd
Description
A storybook front porch welcomes you inside, where hardwood floors, rich woodwork, enameled wood slat ceiling, and warm architectural details create a timeless sense of character. The home was built for entertaining, with a spacious living room that flows into the formal dining room, featuring a built-in buffet and display cabinetry that adds both charm and functionality. The adjacent kitchen is bright and welcoming, for those quintessential moments of Midwest congregating. Two distinct living spaces provide warmth and flexibility, contributing to the home’s enduring character. Windows throughout, frame views of the surrounding woods, and reinforce the property’s peaceful, secluded setting. A versatile main-level office with an adjacent three-quarter bathroom offers the flexibility to serve as a guest suite or main-floor bedroom.
Upstairs, you’ll find the primary bedroom, three additional spacious bedrooms, and a recently renovated full bathroom.
The lower level offers a generous flex space to create a family room, workout room, or future expansion, and boasts abundant storage.
Outside, enjoy the privacy and natural beauty of 2.55 acres surrounded by mature trees, along with a detached three-car garage, which will have some new roofing and siding work, with installation anticipated in the coming weeks.
Ideally located steps from Downtown Excelsior, you’ll enjoy easy access to charming boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and the many recreational amenities of Lake Minnetonka. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby access to the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, offering miles of scenic walking and biking paths. Located in the award-winning Minnetonka School District.
Whether you choose to enjoy the home’s historic character, thoughtfully expand upon it, or explore the long-term possibilities offered by this exceptional acreage, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Shorewood’s most distinctive properties.
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Property Details for 5940 Galpin Lake Road
Property Details for 5940 Galpin Lake Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 7093013 |
| Days on Compass | 1 |
| Taxes | $10,098 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Lot Size | 2.55 AC / 111,077 SF |
| County | Hennepin County |
Location
Building Information for 5940 Galpin Lake Road
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1Property Information for 5940 Galpin Lake Road
- City Name: Shorewood
- County Or Parish: Hennepin
- County: Hennepin-MN
- Directions: Highway 7 east to Galpin Lake Road south
- Latitude: 44.895974
- Longitude: -93.570013
- Nbr of Acres: 45
- Lake Name: Recreational Development
- PLAT: 0
- Map Coordinate: 117-E4
- 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: Galpin
- Waterfront Footage: 27014400
- Additional Parcels: No
- Association Fee: $.00
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: 3411723420018
- Tax Annual Amount: $10,097.50
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 192 AUDITOR'S SUBD. NO. 135 THAT PART OF LOT 192 LYING N OF S 220 FT THEREOF INCL ADJ PART OF VAC STREET EX HWY
- Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax With Assessments: 10097.5
- High School District: 276 - Minnetonka
- School District Number: 276
- School District Phone: 9524015000
- Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3041.0
- Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
- SQFT Total: 3041.0
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Lot Size Area: 2.55
- Lot Size Dimensions: 2.55 Acres
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Present Use: Yearly
- Property Attached: No
- Property Sub Type: Single Family
- Property Type: Residential
- SQFT Main Total: 1736
- Building Area Total: 4099.0
- Above Grade SqFt Total: 3041
- Below Grade SqFt Total: 1058
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water Source: Well
- Accessibility Features: None
- Exterior Features: Wood
- Foundation Area: 1716.0
- Foundation Details: Block
- Fuel: Natural Gas
- Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Streets
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
- Patio Porch Type: Covered,Front Porch
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Water Filtration System, Water Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Rented
- Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
- Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Natural Woodwork,Paneled Doors,Porch,Security System,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet
- Bath Desc: Bathroom Ensuite,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
- Bathrooms Total Count: 3
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Cooling: Central Air
- Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area,Eat In Kitchen,Living/Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Garage Dimensions: 32x22
- Garage Square Feet: 704
- Heating: Forced Air
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
- Levels: Two
- Room List: Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
- Basement YN: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 15x14.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 15x14.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 18x16
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 13x11
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Dimensions: 19x11
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 18x18.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 15x10.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Office
- Room Dimensions: 18x13
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 20x10.5
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
Property History for 5940 Galpin Lake Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Price Change NorthStar #7093013 | $925,000 | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #7093013 | — | |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #684310399 | $699,500 | +8.0% / yr |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Sold NorthStar #5492332 | $699,500 | — |
| Sep 12, 2020 | Pending NorthStar #5492332 | — | |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #5492332 | $724,600 | — |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Off Market NorthStar #5224206 | — | |
| May 2, 2019 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #5224206 | $829,900 | — |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Off Market NorthStar #4971103 | — | |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Off Market NorthStar #4954642 | — | |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #4971103 | $995,000 | — |
| May 21, 2018 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #4954642 | $995,000 | — |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #366696424 | $402,500 | +1.1% / yr |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Sold NorthStar #4385096 | $402,500 | — |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Sold Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2062466 | $402,500 | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | Pending NorthStar #4385096 | — | |
| Jul 25, 2013 | Pending Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2062466 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2013 | Listed (Active) Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2062466 | $424,900 | — |
| Sep 24, 2010 | Sold Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1541752 | $390,000 | — |
| Sep 21, 2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #297467144 | $390,000 | — |
| May 20, 2009 | Listed (Active) Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1541752 | $415,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2009 | Off Market Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1536164 | $424,900 | — |
| Jul 17, 2008 | Listed (Active) Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1536164 | $625,000 | — |
| Oct 4, 2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1601503 | — | |
| Oct 3, 2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1601503 | — | |
| Oct 3, 2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1601503 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2001 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #1601503 | $435,900 | — |
| Jun 29, 2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1587464 | — | |
| Jun 28, 2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1587464 | — | |
| Jun 28, 2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1587464 | — | |
| May 29, 2001 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #1587464 | $465,900 | — |
| May 21, 2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1566292 | — | |
| May 20, 2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1566292 | — | |
| May 20, 2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1566292 | — | |
| Mar 17, 2001 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #1566292 | $479,900 | — |
| Jul 11, 1994 | Sold NorthStar #1055027 | $265,000 | — |
| Jun 2, 1994 | Pending NorthStar #1055027 | — | |
| May 4, 1994 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #1055027 | $279,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2026 | Price Change NorthStar #7093013 | $925,000 |
| 06/24/2026 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #7093013 | — |
| 11/04/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #684310399 | $699,500 +8.0% / yr |
| 11/04/2020 | Sold NorthStar #5492332 | $699,500 |
| 09/12/2020 | Pending NorthStar #5492332 | — |
| 03/02/2020 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #5492332 | $724,600 |
| 12/31/2019 | Off Market NorthStar #5224206 | — |
| 05/02/2019 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #5224206 | $829,900 |
| 11/09/2018 | Off Market NorthStar #4971103 | — |
| 06/25/2018 | Off Market NorthStar #4954642 | — |
| 06/21/2018 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #4971103 | $995,000 |
| 05/21/2018 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #4954642 | $995,000 |
| 08/16/2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #366696424 | $402,500 +1.1% / yr |
| 08/16/2013 | Sold NorthStar #4385096 | $402,500 |
| 08/16/2013 | Sold Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2062466 | $402,500 |
| 07/25/2013 | Pending NorthStar #4385096 | — |
| 07/25/2013 | Pending Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2062466 | — |
| 06/27/2013 | Listed (Active) Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2062466 | $424,900 |
| 09/24/2010 | Sold Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1541752 | $390,000 |
| 09/21/2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #297467144 | $390,000 |
| 05/20/2009 | Listed (Active) Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1541752 | $415,000 |
| 04/30/2009 | Off Market Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1536164 | $424,900 |
| 07/17/2008 | Listed (Active) Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1536164 | $625,000 |
| 10/04/2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1601503 | — |
| 10/03/2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1601503 | — |
| 10/03/2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1601503 | — |
| 07/14/2001 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #1601503 | $435,900 |
| 06/29/2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1587464 | — |
| 06/28/2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1587464 | — |
| 06/28/2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1587464 | — |
| 05/29/2001 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #1587464 | $465,900 |
| 05/21/2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1566292 | — |
| 05/20/2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1566292 | — |
| 05/20/2001 | Off Market NorthStar #1566292 | — |
| 03/17/2001 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #1566292 | $479,900 |
| 07/11/1994 | Sold NorthStar #1055027 | $265,000 |
| 06/02/1994 | Pending NorthStar #1055027 | — |
| 05/04/1994 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #1055027 | $279,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5940 Galpin Lake Road
Schools near 5940 Galpin Lake Road
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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