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45 Clay Cliffe Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331

$2,650,000

Introducing 45 Clay Cliffe Drive in beautiful Tonka Bay, Minnesota. Located within the prestigious Clay Cliffe neighborhood, the only gated community on Lake Minnetonka, this exceptional residence includes a private dock and offers an unparalleled bl

The dock slip deeded to 45 Clay Cliffe Drive is the far left slip on the end.

The main level features a chef-inspired kitchen, formal and informal entertaining spaces, dining room, new home theater, main floor laundry and guest suite.

Expansive living spaces provide the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends, while the home’s exceptional design leaves a lasting impression at every turn.

Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a spa-like bathroom and private balcony retreat.

Three additional bedrooms, three bathrooms, secondary laundry, and rooftop sundecks complete the upper level.

Nestled on 0.65 acres with mature trees, this stunning two-story home features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 6,321 finished square feet thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and unforgettable entertaining.

Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, spacious patio, and four-car attached garage.

This property is minutes from the shopping, dining, and charm of downtown Excelsior. Located in award-winning Minnetonka School District.

Located in the only gated community on Lake Minnetonka.

Residents of Clay Cliffe enjoy year-round lawn and snow service, exclusive access to a shared lakeside gazebo, and two tennis courts.

Premium boat slip, located on the end for easy access.

Two private tennis courts for residents to enjoy.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,321 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 28,314 Status: Pending

Current Price: $2,650,000 List Date: 5/15/2026 Last Modified: 6/08/2026

Overview

Description

Introducing 45 Clay Cliffe Drive in beautiful Tonka Bay, Minnesota. Located within the prestigious Clay Cliffe neighborhood, the only gated community on Lake Minnetonka, this exceptional residence includes a private dock and offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, privacy, and lake lifestyle amenities. Nestled on 0.65 acres with mature trees, this stunning two-story home features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 6,321 finished square feet thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and unforgettable entertaining. Filled with natural light, the open and versatile floor plan showcases modern finishes, artistic lighting, intricate tile and stonework, and a sophisticated mix of flooring and wall coverings that create warmth and elegance throughout. Expansive living spaces provide the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends, while the home’s exceptional design leaves a lasting impression at every turn. The main level features a chef-inspired kitchen, formal and informal e ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7074173

General Property Information

Assoc Mgmt Co. Phone #: 987-654-3210
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Mgmt Co. Name: Clay Cliffe Homeowners Association
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Year Built: 1985
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 3
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 3935
Above Grd Total SqFt: 6321
Total SqFt: 6321
Total Finished Sqft: 6321.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 3935
Association Fee: 1000
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 143x196x146x193
Acres: 0.65
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Below Grd Total SqFt: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air; Zoned Amenities Unit: Balcony; Boat Slip; Deck; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Security System; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar Appliances: Chandelier; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Association Fee Includes: Controlled Access; Dock; Lawn Care; Professional Mgmt; Shared Amenities; Snow Removal; Other Basement: None Bath Description: Double Sink; Sauna; Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; Two Primary Baths; Bathroom Ensuite; Separate Tub & Shower Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Entertainment/Media Center; Family Room; Great Room; Main Level Fencing: Other Fireplace Characteristics: 2-Sided; Gas Burning; Living Room; Stone Foundation: Poured Concrete Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Upper Level Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Carport; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Road Frontage: No Outlet/Dead End; Paved Streets; Private Road Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2026-05-25
Contingency: None
Original List Price: 2650000
ListPrice: 2650000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 45
Street Name: Clay Cliffe
Street Suffix: Drive
Postal City: Excelsior
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55331
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Clay Cliffe

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 32703
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 6321

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 14205
Lake Depth: 113

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 46x28
Garage Square Feet: 1110
Carport: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Insulated Garage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 28
Township#: 117

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: Yes
Legal Description: LOT 003 BLOCK 004 CLAY CLIFFE
Map Page: 117
Municipality: Tonka Bay
School District: Minnetonka
School District Phone: 952-401-5000
DNR Lake ID#: 27013300
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 1308
Property ID Number: 2811723210022
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 32703
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Introducing 45 Clay Cliffe Drive in beautiful Tonka Bay, Minnesota. Located within the prestigious Clay Cliffe neighborhood, the only gated community on Lake Minnetonka, this exceptional residence includes a private dock and offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, privacy, and lake lifestyle amenities. Nestled on 0.65 acres with mature trees, this stunning two-story home features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 6,321 finished square feet thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and unforgettable entertaining. Filled with natural light, the open and versatile floor plan showcases modern finishes, artistic lighting, intricate tile and stonework, and a sophisticated mix of flooring and wall coverings that create warmth and elegance throughout. Expansive living spaces provide the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends, while the home’s exceptional design leaves a lasting impression at every turn. The main level features a chef-inspired kitchen, formal and informal entertaining spaces, dining room, new home theater, main floor laundry and guest suite. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a spa-like bathroom and private balcony retreat. Three additional bedrooms, three bathrooms, secondary laundry, and rooftop sundecks complete the upper level. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, spacious patio, and four-car attached garage. Residents of Clay Cliffe enjoy year-round lawn and snow service, exclusive access to a shared lakeside gazebo, and two tennis courts. This property is minutes from the shopping, dining, and charm of downtown Excelsior. Located in award-winning Minnetonka School District. Incredible opportunity get into the highly desirable Clay Cliffe neighborhood.
Directions: Manitou Road to Clay Cliffe Drive through the gated entrance

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Amenities Unit

Balcony: Yes
Boat Slip: Yes
Deck: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Patio: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Security System: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Appliances

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

Association Fee Includes

Controlled Access: Yes
Dock: Yes
Lawn Care: Yes
Professional Mgmt: Yes
Shared Amenities: Yes
Snow Removal: Yes
Other: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
Full Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
Two Primary Baths: Yes
Bathroom Ensuite: Yes
Separate Tub & Shower: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes
Living/Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes
Entertainment/Media Center: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Fencing

Other: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

2-Sided: Yes
Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Stone: Yes

Foundation

Poured Concrete: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
In-Floor Heating: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline: Yes
Irregular Lot: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Terrace: Yes

Road Frontage

No Outlet/Dead End: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Road Responsibility

Association Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes
All Living Facilities on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Amusement Room	23x12.5	Main
Dining Room	23x14.5	Main
Family Room	21x20	Main
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	18.5x12	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	19x15	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	16x11	Upper
Foyer	20x20	Main
Kitchen	15.5x15	Main
Living Room	23x17	Main
Primary Bath	19.5x11.5	Upper
Media Room	15x14.5	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	18.5x12	Upper
Sixth (6th) Bedroom	17x11	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	12.5x11	Upper

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: June - 08 - 2026

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