20545 Linden Road, Excelsior, MN 55331

$3,150,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,452 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 53,579 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,150,000 List Date: 1/05/2026 Last Modified: 3/22/2026

Overview

Description

Custom Streeter Design/Build on a completely private 1.2 acre site of woods, manicured paths and courtyards in coveted Cottagewood. Where mountain resort meets sleek modern architecture, enjoy a masterful combination of elements; wood, stone, metals, warmth and natural light. A rare combination of grand yet intimate spaces for large and small gatherings boasts 15’ vaulted ceilings with beams reclaimed from a Northern Minnesota bridge. From the living and dining rooms, 30 feet of glass doors walk out to the bluestone courtyard with in-ground pool, bath, woodburning fireplace, and lounge. Just outside the courtyard, a screened gazebo for perfect for relaxing and nature views. A chef’s dream kitchen includes SubZero refrigerators and beverage drawers, 48” Wolf range and double wall ovens, Asko dishwashers, miles of soapstone, marbles, customized cabinetry, walk-in butler’s pantry, and dual islands. The sumptuous owner’s quarters overlooks acreage and a custom designed waterfall. Amenities include a fireplace, gorgeous private bath, and walk-in closet with wall of built-ins and laundry hookup. An executive office and handsome family room complete the main level. Three generously sized secondary bedrooms in the walkout level feature an ensuite with steam shower plus Jack and Jill bath, a study/hangout, recreation room, and wine cellar. Superb mechanicals include in-floor heat throughout; new cedar shake roof. The oversized, triple heated garage has two walls of storage closets, floor drains and a wash sink. Have it all in this unmatched location a short walk to the lake. Enjoy Minnetonka schools, downtown Excelsior shops and restaurants. One of a kind gem!

Listing Details MLS# 6825229

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
3
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
2002
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
3342
Above Grd Total SqFt
3342
Below Grd Total SqFt
3110
Total SqFt
6452
Total Finished Sqft
6452.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
3110
Garage Stalls
3
Lot Dimensions
58x64x129x73x144x247x201x77
Acres
1.23
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: No Stairs External Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Security System; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System; Wine Cooler Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Drain Tiled; Full; Storage Space; Sump Pump Bath Description: Double Sink; Full Jack & Jill; His and Her Closets; Steam Shower; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Jetted Tub; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk Thru; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Exterior: Stucco; Wood Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Lower Level; Main Level Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Stone; Wood Burning; Other Foundation: 8 ft+ Pour Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Main Level; Sink Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Gazebo Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage Pool Description: Below Ground; Heated Road Frontage: County Road; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Wood Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One Water: Well

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
3150000
ListPrice
3150000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
20545
Street Name
Linden
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Excelsior
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55331
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Cottagewood

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
35662
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
3342
Finished SqFt Below Ground
3110

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
35x24
Garage Square Feet
840
Finished Garage
Yes
Floor Drain
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes
Storage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
24
Township#
117

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
BLOCK 001 STREETER ADDN LOTS 1 AND 2
Map Page
118
Municipality
Deephaven
School District
Minnetonka
School District Phone
952-401-5000
Zip Plus 4
9374
Property ID Number
2411723330057
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
35662
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Custom Streeter Design/Build on a completely private 1.2 acre site of woods, manicured paths and courtyards in coveted Cottagewood. Where mountain resort meets sleek modern architecture, enjoy a masterful combination of elements; wood, stone, metals, warmth and natural light. A rare combination of grand yet intimate spaces for large and small gatherings boasts 15’ vaulted ceilings with beams reclaimed from a Northern Minnesota bridge. From the living and dining rooms, 30 feet of glass doors walk out to the bluestone courtyard with in-ground pool, bath, woodburning fireplace, and lounge. Just outside the courtyard, a screened gazebo for perfect for relaxing and nature views. A chef’s dream kitchen includes SubZero refrigerators and beverage drawers, 48” Wolf range and double wall ovens, Asko dishwashers, miles of soapstone, marbles, customized cabinetry, walk-in butler’s pantry, and dual islands. The sumptuous owner’s quarters overlooks acreage and a custom designed waterfall. Amenities include a fireplace, gorgeous private bath, and walk-in closet with wall of built-ins and laundry hookup. An executive office and handsome family room complete the main level. Three generously sized secondary bedrooms in the walkout level feature an ensuite with steam shower plus Jack and Jill bath, a study/hangout, recreation room, and wine cellar. Superb mechanicals include in-floor heat throughout; new cedar shake roof. The oversized, triple heated garage has two walls of storage closets, floor drains and a wash sink. Have it all in this unmatched location a short walk to the lake. Enjoy Minnetonka schools, downtown Excelsior shops and restaurants. One of a kind gem!
Directions
Minnetonka Boulevard to Cottagewood Road, Left on Carson Road, Left on Linden Road to Home.

Accessible

No Stairs External
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Patio
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Security System
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Filtration System
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Drain Tiled
Yes
Full
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
Full Jack & Jill
Yes
His and Her Closets
Yes
Steam Shower
Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Jetted Tub
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes
Walk Thru
Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes
Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes
Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Stone
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes
Other
Yes

Foundation

8 ft+ Pour
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Outbuildings

Gazebo
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes

Pool Description

Below Ground
Yes
Heated
Yes

Road Frontage

County Road
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Wood Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Room Information

Dining Room Dimensions: 24x11 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 14x12 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 23x21 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 23x14 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 14x13 Level: Lower Foyer Dimensions: 15x11 Level: Main Gazebo Dimensions: 16x14 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 19x16 Level: Main Laundry Dimensions: 14x7 Level: Lower Living Room Dimensions: 24x17 Level: Main Office Dimensions: 15x10 Level: Main Patio Dimensions: 76x56 Level: Main Pantry (Walk-In) Dimensions: 18x7 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x16 Level: Lower Sitting Room Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Main Sitting Room Dimensions: 17x9 Level: Lower Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x11 Level: Lower
Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
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Last Updated: March - 22 - 2026
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