Charming 1930 cottage by Lake Minnetonka that has been updated. Enjoy the private outdoor spaces and extensive landscaping. Home overlooks a pond and is surrounded by mature trees. New siding, windows, roof, AC, concrete parking pad, boulder landscaping and stamped patio. Main level offers a fully remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, informal dining area, family room, 2 bedrooms, and updated full bath. Lower level was remodeled in 2017 and is currently used as a studio with an egress window and engineered bamboo flooring, there is additional space to add a bathroom and walk in closet. Home is situated on a quiet 3 mile peninsula boarding Gideon and Echo Bay. Enjoy the 3 marinas, nearby tennis courts, walking distance to Wekota Park and Beach and close proximity to Excelsior. This home is truly a Must See! Quick close possible.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$509Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carey Crowell• Fazendin REALTORS
Listed by Richard Willis
Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5576663
Redfin Estimate
$437,915
$115K since sold in December 2020$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 39.8% lower than the average sale price ($728K) of 5 comparable homes.
Charming 1930 cottage by Lake Minnetonka that has been updated. Enjoy the private outdoor spaces and extensive landscaping. Home overlooks a pond and is surrounded by mature trees. New siding, windows, roof, AC, concrete parking pad, boulder landscaping and stamped patio. Main level offers a fully remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, informal dining area, family room, 2 bedrooms, and updated full bath. Lower level was remodeled in 2017 and is currently used as a studio with an egress window and engineered bamboo flooring, there is additional space to add a bathroom and walk in closet. Home is situated on a quiet 3 mile peninsula boarding Gideon and Echo Bay. Enjoy the 3 marinas, nearby tennis courts, walking distance to Wekota Park and Beach and close proximity to Excelsior. This home is truly a Must See! Quick close possible.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4138142
Jul 30, 2012
Sold
$103,500
$120/sq ft
Jun 28, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 2, 2012
Listed
$115,000
$134/sq ft
+10
Couple Blocks to Beach, Playground, Boat Landing & 2 Marinas on Beautiful Lake Minnetonka! Many Updates including New Flooring, Paint & Furnance. Wet Bar in Basement, Beautiful Laminate Flooring & Bright Cheery Kitchen. View of Pond to Enjoy the Nature!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,091 (+8.9%)
2025
$3,756 (−1.6%)
2024
$3,818 (+6.9%)
2023
$3,571 (−1.9%)
2022
$3,641 (+113.6%)
2021
$1,705 (−4.9%)
2020
$1,792 (+15.6%)
2019
$1,549 (+12.9%)
2018
$1,372 (+9.4%)
2017
$1,254 (+11.3%)
2015
$1,127 (+3.5%)
2014
$1,089 (−24.4%)
2013
$1,441 (−1.0%)
2012
$1,456
Tax history for 65 Waseca Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,091 (+8.9%)
2025
$3,756 (−1.6%)
2024
$3,818 (+6.9%)
2023
$3,571 (−1.9%)
2022
$3,641 (+113.6%)
2021
$1,705 (−4.9%)
2020
$1,792 (+15.6%)
2019
$1,549 (+12.9%)
2018
$1,372 (+9.4%)
2017
$1,254 (+11.3%)
2015
$1,127 (+3.5%)
2014
$1,089 (−24.4%)
2013
$1,441 (−1.0%)
2012
$1,456
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 24
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Rambler
Exterior Wall: Metal
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTH SHORE LTS
Living Sq. Ft: 860
Gross Sq. Ft: 872
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,696
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 848
Building Sq. Ft: 872
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SOUTH SHORE LOTS THAT PART OF W 75 FT OF LOT 1 LYING N OF ELY EXTENSION OF S LINE OF N 11 1/2 FT OF LOT 19 AND S OF ELY EXTENSION OF N LINE OF LOT 16 MTKA LAKE PARK AND N 11 1/2 OF LOT 19 SOUTH SHORE LOTS ALSO LOT 16 MTKA LAKE PARK
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,663
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: TONKA BAY
Acres: 0.13
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 36
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL (NEC)
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Lake
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Average Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 860
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Hennepin County
APN: 27 117 23 24 0074
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Minnewashta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Minnetonka West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Minnetonka Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
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3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$417,000 – $504,000
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