205 Woodpecker Ridge Road, Excelsior, MN 55331

$3,375,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,682 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,553 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,375,000 List Date: 5/12/2025 Last Modified: 9/16/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled on a rare double lot along a picturesque peninsula in Gideon's Bay on Lake Minnetonka, this exquisite lakeside residence offers 100 feet of prime shoreline with an enviable east-facing exposure-perfect for capturing serene sunrises over the water. A dramatic two-story foyer with soaring vaulted ceilings welcomes you into a home that masterfully blends timeless craftsmanship with modern luxury. The exterior features a paver driveway and walkway leading to a screened-in lakeside patio, ideal for tranquil evenings or entertaining with unobstructed water views. Enjoy outdoor living with a built-in grill, fire pit, and private dock equipped with two boat slips. Inside, rich cherry woodwork, elegant crown molding, custom built-ins, and a double-sided fireplace create an ambiance of sophistication and warmth. The thoughtfully designed kitchen is a host's dream, showcasing a spacious center island, Sub-Zero appliances, granite countertops, and seamless flow into the living and dining a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6595831

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 100
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 2004
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 3
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2758
Above Grd Total SqFt: 5682
Total SqFt: 5682
Total Finished Sqft: 5682.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka
Bath Quarter: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2758
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 110x162x101x161
Acres: 0.38
Assessment Pending: No

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Balcony; Boat Slip; Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Security System; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Central Vacuum; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electronic Air Filter; Freezer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Crawl Space Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; Bathroom Ensuite; Jetted Tub; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Materials: Block; Brick; Concrete; Insulating Concrete Forms; Stone Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco Family Room Characteristics: 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Entertainment/Media Center; Family Room; Great Room; Loft; Main Level Fencing: Invisible Financing Terms: Conventional Fireplace Characteristics: Electric Log; Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room; Stone Foundation: Combination Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable Lake Details: Sand Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Upper Level Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Sod Included in Price; Tree Coverage - Light Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street; Cul De Sac; No Outlet/Dead End; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Second Unit: Easily Divided; Existing In-Law w/Bath; Existing In-Law w/Kitchen Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level; Main Floor Laundry Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront Type: Lake Front; Lake View; Dock Waterfront View: Bay

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2025-06-19
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2025-09-12
Original List Price: 3485000
Sales Close Price: 3375000
ListPrice: 3485000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 205
Street Name: Woodpecker Ridge
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Excelsior
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55331
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Auditors Sub 274

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 36785

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 5682

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 14205
Lake Depth: 113

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 1054

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 28
Township#: 117

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Kitchen	16x15	Main
Living Room	21x21	Main
Dining Room	17x11	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	15x14	Main
Foyer	20x17	Main
Office	13x11	Main
Media Room	18x15	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	13x13	Upper
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	12x11	Upper
Deck	30x16	Upper
Porch	30x16	Main
Loft	27x22	Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom	19x16	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	15x10	Upper

Listing Office: Lakes Sotheby's International

Last Updated: September - 16 - 2026

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205 Woodpecker Ridge Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 (MLS# 6595831)