This is the Excelsior village property you've been waiting for. Turn-key with a careful balance of vintage farmhouse detailing, significant remodeling and recent updates inside and out, this is the perfect home base for enjoying the Excelsior lifestyle. Built in 1885, the home is centrally located one block off Water Street where you'll enjoy an authentically vibrant small town feel offering an abundance of amazing restaurants, coffee shops, a grocery store, and boutique shopping. It's also just a short walk to the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the Excelsior Commons, and beaches. The classically appointed chef's kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, soapstone countertops, and ample natural light. On the 2nd level there are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a laundry room right outside the primary suite. There's even a petite vineyard lining the driveway with Marquette and Frontenac grapes. The 2-car detached garage offers significant storage above or the ideal future studio, office, or playroom. There is also space to add a porch or room addition off the rear of the home. Minnetonka schools and Excelsior Elementary, boat slip waiting-list through the City.
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Monson• The Landschute Group,Inc.
Located in the "heart of the village", this original Excelsior home has been completely remodeled. Built in 1885, this farmhouse style home was moved to its current location in 1906. Located on 3rd Street, it is just one block from Excelsior's historic downtown, 2 blocks from Kowalski's, and 4 blocks from Lake Minnetonka. Tons of curb appeal with a dock space on Lake Minnetonka available through the City. Mini-vineyard consisting of Frontenac and Marquette grapes planted along the driveway. New HVAC, plumbing, electric, windows, siding and roof. Recently remodeled kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. Hardwood floors throughout. Spacious rooms with 9' ceilings on the entire first floor. Second floor laundry. Freshly painted rooms and trim completed February 13. New tiled backsplash in the kitchen completed February 6. Stainless steel Wolf Range and Subzero Refrigerator / Freezer. Porch added in 2015. New retaining wall constructed in 2018. Large 2 car garage with potential studio space abov
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4099686
Oct 4, 2012
Sold
$315,000
Jul 19, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2011
Listed
$345,000
This is a partially complete remodel in the "Heart of the Village" of Excelsior. New HVAC, Plumbing and Electric. fully remodeled kitchen and New 2 car garage with room trusses above.
Public Records
Aug 18, 2004
Sold
$309,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2288220
Jul 21, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 19, 2004
Listed
$309,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,464 (+19.4%)
$655,000 + $552,500
$1,207,500
2025
$13,784 (+16.3%)
$640,000 + $553,600
$1,193,600
2024
$11,851 (+7.4%)
$554,000 + $521,900
$1,075,900
2023
$11,032 (−1.7%)
$471,000 + $512,000
$983,000
2022
$11,218 (+7.2%)
$471,000 + $412,000
$883,000
2021
$10,461 (+1.2%)
$410,000 + $346,000
$756,000
2020
$10,339 (+5.7%)
$396,000 + $331,000
$727,000
2019
$9,777 (+7.6%)
$365,000 + $327,000
$692,000
2018
$9,086 (+16.5%)
$365,000 + $284,000
$649,000
2017
$7,798 (+29.3%)
$257,000 + $302,000
$559,000
2015
$6,032 (+29.1%)
$218,000 + $207,000
$425,000
2014
$4,671 (+6.5%)
2013
$4,388 (+1.2%)
2012
$4,334
Tax history for 243 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,464 (+19.4%)
$655,000 + $552,500
$1,207,500
2025
$13,784 (+16.3%)
$640,000 + $553,600
$1,193,600
2024
$11,851 (+7.4%)
$554,000 + $521,900
$1,075,900
2023
$11,032 (−1.7%)
$471,000 + $512,000
$983,000
2022
$11,218 (+7.2%)
$471,000 + $412,000
$883,000
2021
$10,461 (+1.2%)
$410,000 + $346,000
$756,000
2020
$10,339 (+5.7%)
$396,000 + $331,000
$727,000
2019
$9,777 (+7.6%)
$365,000 + $327,000
$692,000
2018
$9,086 (+16.5%)
$365,000 + $284,000
$649,000
2017
$7,798 (+29.3%)
$257,000 + $302,000
$559,000
2015
$6,032 (+29.1%)
$218,000 + $207,000
$425,000
2014
$4,671 (+6.5%)
2013
$4,388 (+1.2%)
2012
$4,334
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,498
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hennepin County
APN
34 117 23 12 0064
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Concrete
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Dimensions: 24x23
Garage Sq. Ft.: 552
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 18
Carport Spaces: 0
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Description: 3/4 Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath