Beautifully renovated Minnetonka home set on a rare 1.22-acre wooded lot with a scenic creek, offering exceptional privacy and a peaceful natural setting while remaining close to everyday conveniences. Located in the award-winning Hopkins School District and within walking distance to charming downtown Hopkins, this property offers a unique blend of nature and accessibility. This well-maintained home features approximately 2,100 finished square feet with a functional layout including 2 bedrooms on the main level and 1 bedroom in the walkout lower level, along with 2 bathrooms, one of which has been recently professionally renovated. The updated kitchen showcases quartz countertops, white shaker-style cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, all open to the living and dining areas for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. Hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the main living spaces. Enjoy outstanding indoor-outdoor living with a spacious 3-season porch and a deck off the dining room overlooking the private wooded backyard and creek—perfect for relaxing or entertaining while taking in the surrounding natural beauty. The walkout lower level leads to a fenced backyard, offering additional outdoor enjoyment and flexibility. A 2-car attached garage adds everyday convenience, and major updates including a full interior renovation and roof replacement in 2015 provide peace of mind. Built in 1953 and thoughtfully updated, this home offers a rare opportunity to own a private acreage property with deep woods and creek frontage in a highly desirable Minnetonka location near parks, trails, shopping, dining, highways, and vibrant downtown Hopkins.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
1.21 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Darik Steinbach• Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka
Est. $2,280 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 11939 James Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7049575
May 15, 2026
Sold
$486,000
May 2, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 24, 2026
Listed
$475,000
Apr 23, 2026
Coming Soon
$475,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4696141
Apr 13, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2016
Listed
$349,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4652072
Nov 2, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 28, 2015
Price Changed
$329,900
Oct 9, 2015
Price Changed
$339,900
Oct 8, 2015
Listed
$349,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4645916
Oct 8, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 23, 2015
Price Changed
$349,900
Sep 17, 2015
Price Changed
$359,900
Sep 17, 2015
Listed
$349,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4609057
Jul 24, 2015
Sold
$212,000
Jun 19, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2015
Contingent
—
Jun 9, 2015
Listed
$219,900
Public Records
Sep 2, 1999
Sold
$136,000
Public Records
Aug 1, 1973
Sold
$28,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,615 (+6.6%)
$259,600 + $176,000
$435,600
2025
$5,268 (+10.7%)
$259,600 + $170,100
$429,700
2024
$4,760 (+5.2%)
$225,500 + $177,600
$403,100
2023
$4,524 (+8.7%)
$225,500 + $162,000
$387,500
2022
$4,162 (+3.0%)
$205,000 + $126,700
$331,700
2021
$4,041 (−3.7%)
$205,000 + $121,000
$326,000
2020
$4,197 (+4.0%)
$205,000 + $115,800
$320,800
2019
$4,035 (+0.9%)
$205,000 + $106,100
$311,100
2018
$4,000 (+7.4%)
$225,000 + $72,300
$297,300
2017
$3,724 (+28.0%)
$186,000 + $87,000
$273,000
2015
$2,909 (+6.2%)
2014
$2,740 (−0.5%)
2013
$2,755 (−1.5%)
2012
$2,798
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.22 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,863
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hennepin County
APN
23 117 22 42 0045
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Oct 19, 2015 • Final
Building
Kitchen
Remodel
Oct 2, 2015 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.