Located just outside Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka's historic Old Channel Bay this enchanting mid-century modern cottage exudes the charm of yesteryear.Designed by a local architect for simplified Lake Minnetonka living this lakeside cottage offers a wide array of potential uses including as a primary residence, second home, or building site for a new construction project.Featuring a large 1.47-acre lot offering 19.52' of sandy bottom direct lakeshore on one of Lake Minnetonka's favorite bays and the perfect typography for extensive privacy with plenty of room to stretch out and entertain.Although the value is completely in the land, the mid-century modern home has been lovingly cared for, thoughtfully updated, and is warm, welcoming, and artistic.A primer lot and location ideally located within close proximity to restaurants, shopping, and marinas within the Minnetonka School District.Come explore this unique rarely available acreage property and enjoy Lake Minnetonka life this summer.
Directions: From Excelsior head north on Smithtown Rd which turns into Manitou Rd. The property is in the NW corner of the Manitou Rd and Tonka Bay Rd intersection. Enter the shared driveway, and the property is on the right-hand side. No sign on property.
Map Coordinate: 117-D2
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,958
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Hennepin County
APN: 28 117 23 11 0010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2021
Main Level Finished Area: 2021.0000
Building Area Total: 2021
Age Of Property: 75
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Minnewashta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Minnetonka West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Minnetonka Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Excelsior, MN • 55331
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.5 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.5 hrs
3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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