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5940 Galpin Lake Road, Excelsior, MN 55331

$925,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,099 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 111,078 Status: Active

Current Price: $925,000 List Date: 6/24/2026 Last Modified: 7/02/2026

Overview

Description

Introducing 5940 Galpin Lake Road in the heart of Shorewood, Minnesota. Set on 2.55 private and wooded acres, this character-filled 1915 home offers a rare combination of privacy, history, and convenience, just minutes from Downtown Excelsior and the amenities of Lake Minnetonka. While standing as one of the original homes, once part of an apple orchard, the property carries a quiet sense of nostalgia while offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and deeded access to Galpin Lake. It also offers extraordinary flexibility for the future. 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 o ... (Read more) Introducing 5940 Galpin Lake Road in the heart of Shorewood, Minnesota. Set on 2.55 private and wooded acres, this character-filled 1915 home offers a rare combination of privacy, history, and convenience, just minutes from Downtown Excelsior and the amenities of Lake Minnetonka. While standing as one of the original homes, once part of an apple orchard, the property carries a quiet sense of nostalgia while offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and deeded access to Galpin Lake. It also offers extraordinary flexibility for the future. 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.

Listing Details MLS# 7093013

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Road Btwn WF & Home?: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1915
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1736
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3041
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1058
Total SqFt: 4099
Total Finished Sqft: 3041.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Galpin
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1716
Garage Stalls: 3
Lot Dimensions: 2.55 Acres
Acres: 2.55
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Security System; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System; Water Osmosis System Basement: Full; Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Living/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Wood Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Family Room; Main Level Fireplace Characteristics: Brick; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Property Subtype: Acreage Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level; All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Stories: Two Water: Well Waterfront Type: Deeded Access; Lake View; Dock

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 925000
ListPrice: 925000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 5940
Street Name: Galpin Lake
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Excelsior
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55331
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Auditors Sub 135

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 10097.5
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3041

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 45
Lake Depth: No

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: MAAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 32x22
Garage Square Feet: 704
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 34
Township#: 117

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
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
Listing City: Shorewood
Map Page: 117
Municipality: Shorewood
School District: Minnetonka
School District Phone: 952-401-5000
DNR Lake ID#: 27014400
DNR Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4: 3106
Property ID Number: 3411723420018
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 10097.5
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Introducing 5940 Galpin Lake Road in the heart of Shorewood, Minnesota. Set on 2.55 private and wooded acres, this character-filled 1915 home offers a rare combination of privacy, history, and convenience, just minutes from Downtown Excelsior and the amenities of Lake Minnetonka. While standing as one of the original homes, once part of an apple orchard, the property carries a quiet sense of nostalgia while offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and deeded access to Galpin Lake. It also offers extraordinary flexibility for the future. 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.
Directions: Highway 7 east to Galpin Lake Road south

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Paneled Doors: Yes
Porch: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Security System: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Filtration System: Yes
Water Osmosis System: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Main Floor 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
Bathroom Ensuite: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Living/Dining Room: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Brick: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes
4 BR on One Level: Yes
All Living Facilities on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront Type

Deeded Access: Yes
Lake View: Yes
Dock: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	15x14.5	Main
Family Room	15x14.5	Main
Kitchen	19x11	Main
Living Room	18x18.5	Main
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	13x11	Upper
First (1st) Bedroom	15x10.5	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	20x10.5	Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom	18x16	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	18x13	Upper

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026

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