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Off Market May 2022 for $926K

$1,163,606

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,462/mo

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85 Birch Bluff Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331

About this home

Other's agree that it's not just a house, it's: a retreat, a sanctuary or an escape with epic views with spectacular viewpoints of century-plus old oaks are ever present. Transformation of the original cabin initiated in the late 1970's/early 80's preserving the fireplace and incorporating its function and presence within the current kitchen gathering area, establishing its unique character. Immediately you will notice the great care and attention to detail it serves throughout. Customization and quality craftsmanship is recognized in the cabinetry by displaying inlays and even glasswork. Recently the entire interior palette of walls and carpet has been updated, drawing inspiration from the main living spaces Fon Du Lac Limestone natural wood burning fireplace. The property has 3 dwellings; the main house, a spacious two-car garage and a building containing both heat and cooling, that was transformed from it's original oversized single stall workshop/garage into a golfer's paradise.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

5.36 acresLot Size

3 car garageParking

Listed by Timothy Berg • Edina Realty, Inc.

Listed by Franklin Johnson

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6176489

Redfin Estimate

$1,163,606

$238K since sold in May 2022$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 67.2% higher than the average sale price ($696K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$855,000
A
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
5830 Club Ln, Excelsior, MN 55331
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$682,500
B
3 beds4 baths— sq ft
5760 Echo Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$631,000
C
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
2361 Stone Creek Dr, Chanhassen, MN 55317
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$705,000
D
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
2536 Bridle Creek Trl, Chanhassen, MN 55317
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$560,000
E
6 beds4 baths— sq ft
5415 Mallard Ln, Shorewood, MN 55331
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$741,000
F
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
2140 Stone Creek Dr, Chanhassen, MN 55317

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Market trends in 55331, MN

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$795K

$28K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

115

29 MoM

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COMING SOON
$1,375,000
4 beds4 baths4,113 sq ft
2180 Crestview Dr, Excelsior, MN 55331
COMING SOON
$1,099,000
3 beds3 baths3,226 sq ft
23780 Lawtonka Dr, Shorewood, MN 55331
COMING SOON
$585,000
3 beds3 baths2,419 sq ft
4600 Foxglove Dr, Minnetrista, MN 55331
NEW 27 HRS AGO
$2,890,000
5 beds4 baths5,000 sq ft
20565 Linden Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331
COMING SOON
$619,000
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COMING SOON
$595,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$399,900
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Sale history for 85 Birch Bluff Rd

Date

Event

Price

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6176489

May 26, 2022

Sold

$926,000

Apr 12, 2022

Pending

—

Apr 9, 2022

Listed

$842,671

Apr 8, 2022

Coming Soon

$842,671

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5015601

Mar 7, 2019

Sold

$590,000

Feb 4, 2019

Pending

—

Feb 2, 2019

Contingent

—

Feb 1, 2019

Listed

$550,000

+25

Nature Lover's Retreat, steps to Lake Minnetonka! Bursting with character, this chalet style home offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms across 3,284 FSF. Wall of windows capture the panoramic views of this stunning 5.36 acre setting. Inviting kitchen and living room feature two stone fireplaces, gleaming hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings accented by wood beams. Lower level offers a family room, bedroom, office and den. Crescent Beach is steps away. Award-winning Minnetonka Schools.

Public Records

Sep 18, 1996

Sold

$380,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1194928

Jun 3, 1996

Listed

$379,000

Jun 3, 1996

Listing Removed

—

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1141605

Nov 1, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Aug 31, 1995

Listed

$415,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,454 (+14.7%)

$525,000 + $485,600

$1,010,600

2025

$10,857 (+1.6%)

$434,000 + $484,900

$918,900

2024

$10,686 (+26.2%)

$462,000 + $489,300

$951,300

2023

$8,465 (+21.0%)

$336,000 + $423,000

$759,000

2022

$6,998 (+3.0%)

$223,000 + $366,000

$589,000

2021

$6,793 (+3.1%)

$210,000 + $358,000

$568,000

2020

$6,591 (−3.3%)

$210,000 + $320,000

$530,000

2019

$6,814 (+1.1%)

$210,000 + $329,000

$539,000

2018

$6,742 (+11.9%)

$210,000 + $327,000

$537,000

2017

$6,027 (+7.9%)

$154,000 + $326,000

$480,000

2015

$5,586 (−4.3%)

$154,000 + $284,000

$438,000

2014

$5,838 (−0.3%)

$168,000 + $270,000

$438,000

2013

$5,857 (+1.9%)

$175,000 + $278,000

$453,000

2012

$5,745

$189,000 + $280,000

$469,000

Tax history for 85 Birch Bluff Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,454 (+14.7%)

$525,000 + $485,600

$1,010,600

2025

$10,857 (+1.6%)

$434,000 + $484,900

$918,900

2024

$10,686 (+26.2%)

$462,000 + $489,300

$951,300

2023

$8,465 (+21.0%)

$336,000 + $423,000

$759,000

2022

$6,998 (+3.0%)

$223,000 + $366,000

$589,000

2021

$6,793 (+3.1%)

$210,000 + $358,000

$568,000

2020

$6,591 (−3.3%)

$210,000 + $320,000

$530,000

2019

$6,814 (+1.1%)

$210,000 + $329,000

$539,000

2018

$6,742 (+11.9%)

$210,000 + $327,000

$537,000

2017

$6,027 (+7.9%)

$154,000 + $326,000

$480,000

2015

$5,586 (−4.3%)

$154,000 + $284,000

$438,000

2014

$5,838 (−0.3%)

$168,000 + $270,000

$438,000

2013

$5,857 (+1.9%)

$175,000 + $278,000

$453,000

2012

$5,745

$189,000 + $280,000

$469,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

396 ft.

Lot size

0.84 Acres

Year renovated

1995

Sq. Ft.

3,856

Year built

1935

Style

Other

County

Hennepin County

APN

28 117 23 31 0024

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Sq. Ft.: 704

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: Full Basement,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Deck
Room Dimensions: 18x7
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 13x13
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 23x13
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 18x14
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Dimensions: 14x13
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 21x10
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 23x16
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 15.5x12
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Sauna
Room Dimensions: 11x11
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Storage
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Room Dimensions: 18x8
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 16x12
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Finished, Full, Other

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Informal Dining Room

Other Rooms Information
Main Floor Laundry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Amusement Room, Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Sun Room, Deck, Storage, Sauna
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Cedar, Shake Siding
Foundation Area: 2,154
Roof: Shake

Pool Information
Pool Features: None

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Lake View
Water Body Name: Minnetonka
Waterfront Num: 27013300
Lake Acres: 14,729
Lake Classification: General Development
Lake Depth: 113
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: Yes

Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 2,165
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 2,165
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Other
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,165
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,119
Amenities: Cable,Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Other,Panoramic View,Sauna,Sun Room,Unspecified,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 5.36
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Road Frontage Type: City Street

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,997
Tax Year: 2022
Tax With Assessments: $6,997

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City Water/Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Natural Gas

Location

School Information
High School District: Minnetonka
School District Number: 276
School District Phone: 952-401-5000

Location Information
Directions: County Road 19 to Birch Bluff, West to home
Map Coordinate: 117-C3

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,856
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Hennepin County
APN: 28 117 23 31 0024

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 3284
Main Level Finished Area: 2165.0000
Building Area Total: 4330
Age Of Property: 90
Levels: One

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Schools

Minnewashta Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Minnetonka West Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

Minnetonka Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi

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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$1.11M – $1.34M

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Home values near 85 Birch Bluff Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Birch Bluff Road, Excelsior, MN 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1737 Sq. Ft.	$524,937
120 Birch Bluff Road, Excelsior, MN 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,829,158

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Birch Bluff Road, Excelsior, MN 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,152,765
105 Birch Bluff Road, Excelsior, MN 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$725,987

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Birch Bluff Road, Excelsior, MN 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$855,954
65 Birch Bluff Road, Excelsior, MN 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$942,601

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