45 Clay Cliffe Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331

New Listing
$2,650,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,321 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 28,314 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,650,000 List Date: 5/15/2026 Last Modified: 5/15/2026

Overview

Description

Introducing 45 Clay Cliffe Drive in beautiful Tonka Bay, Minnesota. Located within the prestigious Clay Cliffe neighborhood, the only gated community on Lake Minnetonka, this exceptional residence includes a private dock and offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, privacy, and lake lifestyle amenities. Nestled on 0.65 acres with mature trees, this stunning two-story home features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 6,321 finished square feet thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and unforgettable entertaining. Filled with natural light, the open and versatile floor plan showcases modern finishes, artistic lighting, intricate tile and stonework, and a sophisticated mix of flooring and wall coverings that create warmth and elegance throughout. Expansive living spaces provide the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends, while the home’s exceptional design leaves a lasting impression at every turn. The main level features a chef-inspired kitchen, formal and informal entertaining spaces, dining room, new home theater, main floor laundry and guest suite. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a spa-like bathroom and private balcony retreat. Three additional bedrooms, three bathrooms, secondary laundry, and rooftop sundecks complete the upper level. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, spacious patio, and four-car attached garage. Residents of Clay Cliffe enjoy year-round lawn and snow service, exclusive access to a shared lakeside gazebo, and two tennis courts. This property is minutes from the shopping, dining, and charm of downtown Excelsior. Located in award-winning Minnetonka School District.

Listing Details MLS# 7074173

General Property Information

Assoc Mgmt Co. Phone #
987-654-3210
Association Fee Frequency
Quarterly
Association Mgmt Co. Name
Clay Cliffe Homeowners Association
Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1985
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Bath Three Quarters
3
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
3935
Above Grd Total SqFt
6321
Total SqFt
6321
Total Finished Sqft
6321.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Minnetonka
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
3935
Association Fee
1000
Garage Stalls
4
Lot Dimensions
143x196x146x193
Acres
0.65
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0
Below Grd Total SqFt
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air; Zoned Amenities Unit: Balcony; Boat Slip; Deck; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Security System; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar Appliances: Chandelier; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Association Fee Includes: Controlled Access; Dock; Lawn Care; Professional Mgmt; Shared Amenities; Snow Removal; Other Basement: None Bath Description: Double Sink; Sauna; Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; Two Primary Baths; Bathroom Ensuite; Separate Tub & Shower Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Entertainment/Media Center; Family Room; Great Room; Main Level Fencing: Other Fireplace Characteristics: 2-Sided; Gas Burning; Living Room; Stone Foundation: Poured Concrete Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Upper Level Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Carport; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Road Frontage: No Outlet/Dead End; Paved Streets; Private Road Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
2650000
ListPrice
2650000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
45
Street Name
Clay Cliffe
Street Suffix
Drive
Postal City
Excelsior
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55331
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Clay Cliffe

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
32703
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
6321

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
14205
Lake Depth
113

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
46x28
Garage Square Feet
1110
Carport
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
28
Township#
117

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
Yes
Legal Description
LOT 003 BLOCK 004 CLAY CLIFFE
Map Page
117
Municipality
Tonka Bay
School District
Minnetonka
School District Phone
952-401-5000
DNR Lake ID#
27013300
DNR Lake Classification
General Development
Zip Plus 4
1308
Property ID Number
2811723210022
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
32703
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Introducing 45 Clay Cliffe Drive in beautiful Tonka Bay, Minnesota. Located within the prestigious Clay Cliffe neighborhood, the only gated community on Lake Minnetonka, this exceptional residence includes a private dock and offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, privacy, and lake lifestyle amenities. Nestled on 0.65 acres with mature trees, this stunning two-story home features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 6,321 finished square feet thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and unforgettable entertaining. Filled with natural light, the open and versatile floor plan showcases modern finishes, artistic lighting, intricate tile and stonework, and a sophisticated mix of flooring and wall coverings that create warmth and elegance throughout. Expansive living spaces provide the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends, while the home’s exceptional design leaves a lasting impression at every turn. The main level features a chef-inspired kitchen, formal and informal entertaining spaces, dining room, new home theater, main floor laundry and guest suite. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a spa-like bathroom and private balcony retreat. Three additional bedrooms, three bathrooms, secondary laundry, and rooftop sundecks complete the upper level. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, spacious patio, and four-car attached garage. Residents of Clay Cliffe enjoy year-round lawn and snow service, exclusive access to a shared lakeside gazebo, and two tennis courts. This property is minutes from the shopping, dining, and charm of downtown Excelsior. Located in award-winning Minnetonka School District.
Directions
Manitou Road to Clay Cliffe Drive through the gated entrance

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Amenities Unit

Balcony
Yes
Boat Slip
Yes
Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Patio
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Security System
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Appliances

Chandelier
Yes
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Controlled Access
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lawn Care
Yes
Professional Mgmt
Yes
Shared Amenities
Yes
Snow Removal
Yes
Other
Yes

Basement

None
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
Two Primary Baths
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area
Yes
Breakfast Bar
Yes
Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes
Living/Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More
Yes
Entertainment/Media Center
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fencing

Other
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

2-Sided
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Stone
Yes

Foundation

Poured Concrete
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Association Access
Yes
Deeded Access
Yes
Dock
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline
Yes
Irregular Lot
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes
Terrace
Yes

Road Frontage

No Outlet/Dead End
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Association Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
All Living Facilities on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Amusement Room Dimensions: 23x12.5 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 23x14.5 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 21x20 Level: Main Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 18.5x12 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 19x15 Level: Upper Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 16x11 Level: Upper Foyer Dimensions: 20x20 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 15.5x15 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 23x17 Level: Main Primary Bath Dimensions: 19.5x11.5 Level: Upper Media Room Dimensions: 15x14.5 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 18.5x12 Level: Upper Sixth (6th) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x11 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12.5x11 Level: Upper
Listing Office: Compass
IDX
Last Updated: May - 15 - 2026
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity SM Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. The information provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. ©2024 Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc All rights reserved.