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About this home
Exceptional opportunity in coveted Minnetonka Beach offering panoramic views of Lafayette Bay and an incredible Lake Minnetonka lifestyle. This beautifully remodeled 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home underwent an extensive renovation in 2021–2022 with more than $500,000 in improvements, blending timeless design with modern luxury. The open, light-filled interior showcases expansive lake views, hardwood floors, a stunning new kitchen with quartz countertops, beautifully tiled bathrooms, upgraded lighting and sound systems, updated HVAC, and thoughtful finishes throughout. Additional improvements include new exterior siding and epoxy-finished garage floors. The spacious primary suite captures beautiful views of Lafayette Bay, while the walkout lower level provides exceptional entertaining space with a media room and summer kitchen. Step outside and follow your own path down to your 32-foot deeded dock slip, located directly across from the home and visible from the property. Enjoy having your boat just steps away, along with private association amenities including a sandy beach, waterfront gazebo, firepit, tennis courts, and basketball court. Spend your summers boating Lake Minnetonka, relaxing along the shoreline, or enjoying panoramic views of Lafayette Bay from home. Ideally located near the Dakota Trail, Lafayette Club, downtown Excelsior, restaurants, shopping, and recreation, all within the award-winning Orono School District. A rare opportunity to enjoy the Minnetonka Beach lifestyle with the convenience of your own deeded dock slip and exceptional lake amenities just across the street.
An exceptional opportunity in coveted Minnetonka Beach. Featuring vista views of Lafayette Bay and an association dock slip on Lake Minnetonka. This property offers endless recreational opportunities through The Lafayette Ridge Home Owners Association which features covered dockage, beach access, a waterfront gazebo, and a tennis court as well as an ideal location near the Dakota Walking Trail, the Lafayette Country Club, and local restaurants and retail. Home highlights include: a functional main floor with all the right spaces for daily living and entertainment, a sumptuous master suite with light and bright lake views, and a lower level walkout with a media room and lower level summer kitchen. Located in the award-winning Orono School District.
Public Records
Oct 18, 1991
Sold
$300,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1988
Sold
$294,900
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,239 (+8.6%)
$670,500 + $846,800
$1,517,300
2025
$16,802 (−8.3%)
$665,500 + $767,500
$1,433,000
2024
$18,330 (+28.5%)
$744,700 + $868,900
$1,613,600
2023
$14,263 (+46.1%)
$677,000 + $580,000
$1,257,000
2022
$9,763 (−3.0%)
$385,000 + $411,000
$796,000
2021
$10,061 (−0.6%)
$412,000 + $408,000
$820,000
2020
$10,125 (+3.5%)
$374,000 + $409,000
$783,000
2019
$9,784 (−7.3%)
$345,000 + $401,000
$746,000
2018
$10,549 (−8.7%)
$384,000 + $405,000
$789,000
2017
$11,550 (+7.0%)
$434,000 + $403,000
$837,000
2015
$10,796 (+26.4%)
$413,000 + $375,000
$788,000
2014
$8,539 (−6.1%)
$250,000 + $353,000
$603,000
2013
$9,090 (+0.6%)
$316,000 + $366,000
$682,000
2012
$9,037
$352,000 + $368,000
$720,000
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,192
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,192
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hennepin County
APN
16 117 23 33 0010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
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
Wayzata, MN • 55391
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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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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 3143 Lafayette Ridge Rd
$2,175,471
$471 over list price of $2.18M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $2.8M.