4265 Cottonwood Lane, Excelsior, MN 55331

$2,925,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,112 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,925,000 List Date: 4/13/2023 Last Modified: 8/06/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to the Nantucket gem nestled in the picture-perfect Cottagewood, USA! This stunning home offers sunset views and 55 feet of level lakefront, as well as a beautiful rip-rapped shoreline. Lake Minnetonka living at its finest! As you enter the home you’ll notice the many charming details and accents, such as: wide plank pine floors, shiplap, and beadboard, to name a few. The East Coast-inspired design eloquently highlights the lake from virtually every perspective; The well thought-out window placements help frame the coveted long views of the shimmering ‘Lower Lake.’ Enjoy the opportunity to move right in and plan your summer with sandy shoreline fun, walks to the Cottagewood General store, neighborhood tennis courts, the 4th of July Cottagewood USA parade, and the close proximity to Excelsior. This exceptional property is a turnkey home that will impress inside and out.

Listing Details MLS# 6342486

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
55
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1996
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1784
Above Grd Total SqFt
3329
Below Grd Total SqFt
1783
Total SqFt
5112
Total Finished Sqft
4712.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Minnetonka
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1738
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
55x200x55x191
Acres
0.26
# Carport Spaces
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; French Doors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Natural Woodwork; Security System; Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level Exterior: Shakes Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Great Room; Lower Level; Main Level Financing Terms: Cash Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Lake Details: Sand Laundry: Laundry Room; Upper Level Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Light Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; Other Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Water: Well Waterfront View: Panoramic; North; East; West

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2023-07-24
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2023-08-31
Original List Price
3349000
Sales Close Price
2925000
ListPrice
3049000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
4265
Street Name
Cottonwood
Street Suffix
Lane
Postal City
Excelsior
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55331
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Ideville

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
25716
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
3329
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1383

More Information

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet
0-4

Lake Details

Lake Acres
14205
Lake Depth
113
Sand
Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
24x20
Garage Square Feet
493

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
24
Township#
117

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR
MLSID
RMLS

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 001 IDEVILLE
Listing City
Excelsior
Map Page
118
Municipality
Deephaven
Rental License?
No
School District
Minnetonka
School District Phone
952-401-5000
DNR Lake ID#
27013300
DNR Lake Classification
General Development
Lake Chain
N
Zip Plus 4
9328
Property ID Number
2411723320012
Tax Year
2022
Tax Amount
25716
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Welcome to the Nantucket gem nestled in the picture-perfect Cottagewood, USA! This stunning home offers sunset views and 55 feet of level lakefront, as well as a beautiful rip-rapped shoreline. Lake Minnetonka living at its finest! As you enter the home you’ll notice the many charming details and accents, such as: wide plank pine floors, shiplap, and beadboard, to name a few. The East Coast-inspired design eloquently highlights the lake from virtually every perspective; The well thought-out window placements help frame the coveted long views of the shimmering ‘Lower Lake.’ Enjoy the opportunity to move right in and plan your summer with sandy shoreline fun, walks to the Cottagewood General store, neighborhood tennis courts, the 4th of July Cottagewood USA parade, and the close proximity to Excelsior. This exceptional property is a turnkey home that will impress inside and out.
Directions
Minnetonka Blvd heading west, turn right on Cottagewood Ave, left on Linwood Rd, right on Cottonwood Ln to last home on right.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Dock
Yes
French Doors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Security System
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Level
Yes

Exterior

Shakes
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Financing Terms

Cash
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Yes
Tree Coverage - Light
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Screened
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Other
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Waterfront View

Panoramic
Yes
North
Yes
East
Yes
West
Yes

Room Information

Laundry Dimensions: 10x8 Level: Upper Bar/Wet Bar Room Dimensions: 7x14 Level: Basement Informal Dining Room Dimensions: 7x14 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 13x10 Level: Lower Living Room Dimensions: 35x29 Level: Basement Living Room Dimensions: 21x15 Level: Main Office Dimensions: 10x10 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 23x14 Level: Upper Kitchen Dimensions: 19x15 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 16x10 Level: Upper Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x10 Level: Upper Family Room Dimensions: 15x14 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 14x10 Level: Main
Listing Office: Compass
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Last Updated: August - 06 - 2025
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