231 2nd Street, Excelsior, MN 55331

$1,850,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 5,234 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,850,000 List Date: 7/22/2024 Last Modified: 11/05/2025

Overview

Description

This gorgeous downtown Excelsior home has been redone top to bottom in the last 7 years including new windows, James Hardie siding, roof, gutters, land/hardscaping, addition of three season porch, new Azek decking and so much more. This is just the beginning of the extensive improvements before even setting foot inside! Gleaming hardwood floors with a rich walnut stain extend through the entire main level. From the spacious front foyer you enter the light filled, formal living room featuring a wood burning fireplace. You feel drawn to the heart of the home via the coffered ceilings of the center hall. A delighted "ahh" tends to escape as you see the fully remodeled kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, stunning marble countertops, a suite of high quality appliances and custom range hood. The timeless style is complimented by the functionality, storage and seating of the generous center island. Everyone is part of the action in this space, if not preparing a meal, you can relax on the c ...

Listing Details MLS# 6557878

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Year Built
1928
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1832
Above Grd Total SqFt
3465
Below Grd Total SqFt
1769
Total SqFt
5234
Total Finished Sqft
4265.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1769
Power Company
Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
60 x 184 x 55 x 160
Acres
0.22
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Paneled Doors; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Partially Finished; Storage Space Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Materials: Block; Concrete Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Informal Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Exterior: Engineered Wood Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: Invisible Financing Terms: Cash Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: DSL Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; Insulated Garage Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; Paved Streets; Sidewalks Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Architectural Shingle Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level; Main Floor Laundry Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2024-09-25
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2024-11-04
Original List Price
1850000
Sales Close Price
1850000
ListPrice
1850000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
231
Street Name
2nd
Street Suffix
Street
Postal City
Excelsior
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55331
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Gates Sub 20 Village Of Excelsior

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
14761
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
3465
Finished SqFt Below Ground
800

More Information

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
28 x 24
Garage Square Feet
674
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
34
Township#
117

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
GATES SUBD LOT 20 VLG OF EXCELSIOR LOT 2 AND THAT PART OF LOT 1 LYING NWLY OF SELY 114 6/10 FT THEREOF AND SWLY OF NELY 45 FT THEREOF
Listing City
Excelsior
Map Page
117
Municipality
Excelsior
School District
Minnetonka
School District Phone
952-401-5000
Zip Plus 4
1803
Property ID Number
3411723110118
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
14761
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
This gorgeous downtown Excelsior home has been redone top to bottom in the last 7 years including new windows, James Hardie siding, roof, gutters, land/hardscaping, addition of three season porch, new Azek decking and so much more. This is just the beginning of the extensive improvements before even setting foot inside! Gleaming hardwood floors with a rich walnut stain extend through the entire main level. From the spacious front foyer you enter the light filled, formal living room featuring a wood burning fireplace. You feel drawn to the heart of the home via the coffered ceilings of the center hall. A delighted "ahh" tends to escape as you see the fully remodeled kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, stunning marble countertops, a suite of high quality appliances and custom range hood. The timeless style is complimented by the functionality, storage and seating of the generous center island. Everyone is part of the action in this space, if not preparing a meal, you can relax on the cozy window seat with drawer storage below or make yourself comfortable in the family room with gas fireplace set in fieldstone and flanked by a built in components cabinet. The informal dining area is appointed with the addition of the built in buffet and display. It is also the gateway to the new maintenance free deck and darling screened porch. From the Oversized, attached two car garage, you will step into a custom built mud room and huge walk in closet. Just outside the mudroom is a darling, covered back porch and concrete parking slab. Back inside you will be dazzled by the multifunctional laundry space featuring an adorable wash sink, butcher block folding area and ample room for storage of your larger kitchen appliances. A darling 1/2 bath rounds out the main floor. Transitioning to the upper level via the open stairwell you will find all of this homes 4 bedrooms. Remodeled in 2018, the seller created a private oasis in the primary suite. A wall of built in drawers and storage frame another darling window seat. You will be elated with the custom organized walk in closet, spa like primary bath with separate soaking tub, walk in shower, dual sinks and more custom built ins. A second stunning bedroom mimics the primary with a wall of closet space and wainscoting clad wall. The third and fourth bedrooms are separated by a newly added built in linen closet with two drawers and is located across the hall from the beautiful full bath. As if this isn't enough, you still have more space to explore. The lower level amusement room offers daylight lookout windows, 9 ft ceilings, recessed lighting, LVP flooring and access to all the updated mechanicals and abundant storage. This location couldn't be more perfect. Just off the hustle and bustle of Water and Lake Street, you can stroll down to enjoy summer music in the park in the Excelsior Commons on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Attend any of the multiple Excelsior seasonal events, shop at the downtown boutiques, dine in excellent restaurants or kick back and relax at the brewery and other local establishments. This property offers the full package of quality construction, functionality and an amazing location. You won't want to miss your opportunity to see this home. PLEASE NOTE 2 HR NOTICE FOR ALL SHOWINGS IS REQUIRED.
Directions
Water Street to left on 2nd Street to home on right.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes
Storage Space
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes
Concrete
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Informal Dining Room
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes
Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Engineered Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fencing

Invisible
Yes

Financing Terms

Cash
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

DSL
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Composite Decking
Yes
Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Screened
Yes
Side Porch
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Curbs
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Architectural Shingle
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Living Room 16 x 16 Main
Family Room 18 x 15 Main
Dining Room 12.5 x 12 Main
Deck 15 x 10 Main
Kitchen 22 x 12 Main
Informal Dining Room 12 x 12 Main
Foyer 12 x 7 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 19.5 x 16 Upper
Screened Porch 14 x 10 Main
Laundry 8 x 7 Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom 17 x 9 Upper
Amusement Room 27 x 18 Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom 14 x 12 Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom 17 x 9 Upper
Game Room 19 x 14 Lower
IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Last Updated: November - 05 - 2025
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