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2610 W Lafayette Road, Excelsior, MN 55331

$4,350,000

Welcome to 2610 West Lafayette Road, an exceptional lakeside retreat.

Privacy and perfection - 1.2 acres and 235 feet of shoreline.

A quiet street and over an acre welcomes you home to Lafayette Bay and Big Island views.

An additional two car garage on property is situated for your lake toys, extra storage, and /or future ideas...

This newly remodeled home's living room features a natural stone fireplace and panoramic views.

Elevated privacy with 235 feet of shoreline.

Lafayette Bay and Big Island views from every corner.

Dine with views of the charming shores of Minnetonka Beach.

Dining area with enameled built -in cabinets and service buffet.

Defining an open floor plan, this dining room flows into the living room and sun room.

A panoramic vista from the sitting/sun room.

Chef's kitchen with casual dining options - all with a view.

Stainless/gourmet appliances with porcelain backsplash.

Easy lake access from kitchen and dining.

A convenient and efficient walk-in pantry..

Primary first floor bedroom with floor to ceiling views.

Quartz countertops, double sinks, a heated floor, enameled cabinetry and much more in primary first floor bathroom.

Serene eastern lake views from the primary bedroom.

A soaking tub and of course floor to ceiling views from the primary bathroom.

Main floor laundry conveniently located near the primary bedroom.

Bedroom on the second level with generous walk-in closets.

Second level bathroom with Corian countertops.

Second level bathroom with Corian countertops and grey mosaic tile [2 bathrooms on the second floor].

Lower level is carpeted and spacious. [Includes media area, flex space, and possible 6th bedroom].

Lower level work out area leads to a potential 6th bedroom and/or office. [ Ample storage possibilities in the lower level - see floor plans.]

A few steps down on your private dock to swimming and boating in this "A-rated" sandy bottom shoreline.

A pictorial view from the lake - make your memories here!

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,385 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 52,708 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,350,000 List Date: 8/05/2025 Last Modified: 10/03/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to 2610 West Lafayette Road, a truly exceptional lakeside retreat nestled on 1.2 acres of elevated privacy, over 235 feet of pristine shoreline on the coveted Lafayette Bay—renowned for its crystal-clear, “A-rated” sandy bottom. With breathtaking 270-degree eastern views, this one-of-a-kind property offers panoramic vistas stretching across the tranquil waters to Big Island, just a mile off your dock, and the charming shores of Minnetonka Beach. Crafted for both beauty and function, this timeless home was fully remodeled just ten years ago, blending refined elegance with modern comfort. The main level features a serene primary suite—with expansive bath, while the upper level offers four additional bedrooms and two more baths, accommodating family or guests with ease. In total, there are 5 baths which includes main floor primary and powder room, 2 on the second level and 1 on the lower level. Warm hardwood floors, natural stone countertops, and high-end appliances speak ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6733518

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 1948
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2359
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3269
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2116
Total SqFt: 5385
Total Finished Sqft: 4886.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2090
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 52,578 sq ft
Acres: 1.21
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; Dock; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Panoramic View; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Sun Room; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Bath Description: Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Living/Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Cement Board Family Room Characteristics: Entertainment/Media Center Financing Terms: Other Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Main Level Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Additional Garage Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Shake Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected; Well Waterfront View: East

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2025-08-20
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2025-10-03
Original List Price: 4350000
Sales Close Price: 4350000
ListPrice: 4350000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2610
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: Lafayette
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Excelsior
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55331
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Shore Hills

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 27802
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3269
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1617

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 14205
Lake Depth: 113

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 26 X 21
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 16
Garage Square Feet: 540

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 21
Township#: 117

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 011 SHORE HILLS THAT PART OF LOT 11 LYING NWLY OF THE SELY 15 FT FRONT AND REAR THEREOF
Listing City: Orono
Map Page: 117
Municipality: Orono
School District: Westonka
School District Phone: 952-491-8001
DNR Lake ID#: 27013300
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 9417
Property ID Number: 2111723240043
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 27802
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome to 2610 West Lafayette Road, a truly exceptional lakeside retreat nestled on 1.2 acres of elevated privacy, over 235 feet of pristine shoreline on the coveted Lafayette Bay—renowned for its crystal-clear, “A-rated” sandy bottom. With breathtaking 270-degree eastern views, this one-of-a-kind property offers panoramic vistas stretching across the tranquil waters to Big Island, just a mile off your dock, and the charming shores of Minnetonka Beach. Crafted for both beauty and function, this timeless home was fully remodeled just ten years ago, blending refined elegance with modern comfort. The main level features a serene primary suite—with expansive bath, while the upper level offers four additional bedrooms and two more baths, accommodating family or guests with ease. In total, there are 5 baths which includes main floor primary and powder room, 2 on the second level and 1 on the lower level. Warm hardwood floors, natural stone countertops, and high-end appliances speak to the quality throughout. The finished lower level is designed for living well, complete with a recreation room, private office, and a dedicated exercise space. Outside, over an acre of level lawn invites children to run, friends to gather, and memories to be made, all surrounded by lush greenery and lake breezes. The property also includes a two-car attached garage and an additional detached two-car building, offering ample storage for lake toys and vehicles alike. More than a home, 2610 West Lafayette Road is a legacy property—a place that grows with your family and draws loved ones back, year after year. A sanctuary on the shores of Lake Minnetonka where sunrises are unforgettable, summers are endless, and life unfolds beautifully.
Directions: County Road 15 - South on County Road 19 left on West Lafayette Road - Home on right

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck: Yes
Dock: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Panoramic View: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Sun Room: Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Bath Description

Upper Level 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
Full Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Living/Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Cement Board: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Entertainment/Media Center: Yes

Financing Terms

Other: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front: Yes

Laundry

Main Level: Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Shake: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes
Main Floor Primary: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes
Well: Yes

Waterfront View

East: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Exercise Room	12 X 18	Lower
Amusement Room	17 X 17	Lower
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	12 X 11	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	10 X 12	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	11 X 13	Upper
Flex Room	13 X 10	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	13 X 12	Upper
Primary Bath	15 X 13	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	13 X 16	Main
Kitchen	28 X 12	Main
Living Room	15 X 34	Main
Dining Room	15 X 11	Main
Laundry	11 X 5	Main

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: October - 03 - 2025

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