Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,912 sqft
5975 Ridge Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.17 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$266/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$500/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare opportunity to own lakeshore on two very special lakes. Begin the day on your deck with a sunrise over wildlife protected Silver Lake, and end the day on your dock watching the sunset over fully recreational Christmas Lake. The warm, richly appointed home is on a heavily treed acre with 176 ft on Silver Lake and 57 ft on Christmas Lake. Enjoy the peaceful "Up North" environment without the drive. Minnetonka schools and less than 1/2 hour from downtown and the MSP airport.Rare opportunity to own lakeshore on two very special lakes. Begin the day on your deck with a sunrise over wildlife protected Silver Lake, and end the day on your dock watching the sunset over fully recreational Christmas Lake. The warm, richly appointed home is on a heavily treed acre with 176 ft on Silver Lake and 57 ft on Christmas Lake. Enjoy the peaceful "Up North" environment without the drive. Minnetonka schools and less than 1/2 hour from downtown and the MSP airport.
Listing closed: 02/16/2018 12:00 AM • Source: NorthStar, MLS#: 4819479

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$916,000

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

Excelsior, MN

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Location

Sold By Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency

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Property Information for 5975 Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,361 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Lake, Panoramic, West
  • Waterfront Features: Dock, Lake Front
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: Residential-Single Family
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 1.17 AC / 50,965 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Excelsior
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: Hwy 7 to South on Old Market Rd west on Covington Road to west on Ridge Road to home.
  • Latitude: 44.895486
  • Longitude: -93.536659
  • Nbr of Acres: 267
  • Lake Bottom: Hard, Sand
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 87
  • Map Coordinate: 118-A4
  • Map Coordinate Source: RETS
  • City and Location: Excelsior
  • City and Location Text: Excelsior(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55331
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Waterfront Property YN: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Christmas
  • Waterfront Footage: 27013700
  • Waterfront Descrip: 15-26
  • Waterfront Frontage: 56
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 3611723310010
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Association Fee: $500.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Other
  • Association Name: Ridge Road North Association
  • Association Phone: 6127908762
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 3611723310012
  • Tax Annual Amount: $13,361.00
  • Tax Legal Description: REG. LAND SURVEY NO. 1322 TRACT B
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax With Assessments: 13361
School Information
  • High School District: 1246 - Minnetonka
  • School District Number: 1246
  • School District Phone: 9524015000
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2078.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 1834.0
  • SQFT Total: 3912.0
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Lot Size Area: 1.17
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 86x444x176x483
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Area: 1934.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electronic Air Filter, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Drain Tiled, Finished, Full, Sump Pump, Walkout
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Dock,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Skylight,Sun Room,Tile Floors,Walk-In Closet
  • Bath Desc: Two Basement Baths,Full Primary,Full Basement,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Separate Tub & Shower,Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Other, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area,Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Heating: Forced Air, In-Floor Heating
  • Levels: One
  • Room List: Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Hearth Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Office, Bedroom 2, Studio, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 20x19
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17x15
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15x15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Hearth Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 24x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 10x7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 21x20
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Studio
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 5975 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2018

Sold

NorthStar #4819479

$1,040,000
Jan 22, 2018

Pending

NorthStar #4819479

Apr 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4819479

$1,300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2018

Sold

NorthStar #4819479

$1,040,000
01/22/2018

Pending

NorthStar #4819479

04/21/2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4819479

$1,300,000

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

Public Records for 5975 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$586,300Additions$643,600Total$1,229,900
Tax Record2025$16,461 ($1,372 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,935 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,935 SqFtStories1Lot Size42,689 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977Year Renovated2000CountyHENNEPINAPN36-117-23-31-0012

Schools near 5975 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: 5975 Ridge Road, Excelsior, MN 55331
$1,040,000
4
3,912
50,965
$540,000
3
2,424
80,586
5
4.75
6,435
61,420
$1,020,000
5
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53,578
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3.5
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