19820 Lakeview Avenue, Excelsior, MN 55331

$4,400,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,400,000 List Date: 7/07/2025 Last Modified: 10/01/2025

Overview

Description

Experience a timeless classic in this exquisitely remodeled home by Landschute. Paying homage to its original 1956 design by Ralph Rapson, this historic lakeside residence has been transformed into a masterpiece, offering all the contemporary comforts while preserving its classic charm. The home underwent a major renovation in 2013, with further updates to the lower level in 2016, and a brand-new roof added in December 2024. Step inside to discover exquisite detailing throughout, complemented by breathtaking panoramic lake views. The property boasts an idyllic two story boat house and a charming paver patio, ideal for enjoying a cozy fire pit by the water's edge. With 60 feet of lakeshore, this home offers a serene lakeside lifestyle with incredible north westerly sunset views across the main Lower Lake and the Minnetonka Yacht Club. Enjoy an open vaulted great room, main level primary suite, a flex-use open loft up above, two junior bedrooms down and a family room with continued lake ...

Listing Details MLS# 6702583

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
60
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1956
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Total Finished Sqft
3526.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Minnetonka
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1890
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
SE 70X163X60X162
Acres
0.23
Bath Quarter
0
Main Floor Total SqFt
0
Above Grd Total SqFt
0
Below Grd Total SqFt
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; French Doors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Panoramic View; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Basement: Drain Tiled; Storage Space; Sump Pump Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Full Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Exterior: Cedar; Shakes Family Room Characteristics: Entertainment/Media Center; Family Room; Lower Level Financing Terms: Cash Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Other Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Main Level Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Boat House Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Renovated Stories: One and One Half Water: Well Waterfront View: Lake; Panoramic; North; West

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2025-07-26
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2025-10-01
Original List Price
4995000
Sales Close Price
4400000
ListPrice
4995000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
19820
Street Name
Lakeview
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Excelsior
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55331
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Cottagewood

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
44860.82
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2214
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1312

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
14205
Lake Depth
113

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 030 REVISED COTTAGEWOOD
Map Page
118
Municipality
Deephaven
School District
Minnetonka
School District Phone
952-401-5000
DNR Lake ID#
27013300
DNR Lake Classification
General Development
Property ID Number
2411723130019
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
44860.82
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Experience a timeless classic in this exquisitely remodeled home by Landschute. Paying homage to its original 1956 design by Ralph Rapson, this historic lakeside residence has been transformed into a masterpiece, offering all the contemporary comforts while preserving its classic charm. The home underwent a major renovation in 2013, with further updates to the lower level in 2016, and a brand-new roof added in December 2024. Step inside to discover exquisite detailing throughout, complemented by breathtaking panoramic lake views. The property boasts an idyllic two story boat house and a charming paver patio, ideal for enjoying a cozy fire pit by the water's edge. With 60 feet of lakeshore, this home offers a serene lakeside lifestyle with incredible north westerly sunset views across the main Lower Lake and the Minnetonka Yacht Club. Enjoy an open vaulted great room, main level primary suite, a flex-use open loft up above, two junior bedrooms down and a family room with continued lake views! Located in the heart of Cottagewood, you'll find yourself just steps away from the LRT trail, tennis courts, beaches, parks, and the beloved Cottagewood General Store. This residence embodies the quintessential Americana lifestyle within a unique lakeside setting, while still being only minutes away from downtown of Excelsior and Wayzata by boat, bike or car!
Directions
Minnetonka Blvd to Cottagewood Road to Northern Road to Lakeview Ave

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
French Doors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Patio
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Basement

Drain Tiled
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Basement
Yes
Full Basement
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area
Yes
Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Informal Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes
Living/Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Cedar
Yes
Shakes
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Entertainment/Media Center
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Financing Terms

Cash
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes
Lake View
Yes

Laundry

Main Level
Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Outbuildings

Boat House
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Composite Decking
Yes
Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

All Living Facilities on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes
Renovated
Yes

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes
Panoramic
Yes
North
Yes
West
Yes

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Compass
Last Updated: October - 01 - 2025
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