4265 Cottonwood Lane, Excelsior, MN 55331 (MLS# 6342486)

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 YN
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

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

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

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

Room Information

Room NameDimensionsLevel
Laundry10x8Upper
Bar/Wet Bar Room7x14Basement
Informal Dining Room7x14Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom13x10Lower
Living Room35x29Basement
Living Room21x15Main
Office10x10Main
First (1st) Bedroom23x14Upper
Kitchen19x15Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom16x10Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom17x10Upper
Family Room15x14Main
Dining Room14x10Main
IDX
Listing Office: Compass
Last Updated: August - 06 - 2025
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