147 1st St, Excelsior, MN 55331
SOLD
APR 22, 2026

147 1st St
Excelsior, MN 55331

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,482 sqft

$725,000

Last Sold: Apr 22, 2026
12% over list $650K
$489/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,361/mo*
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$725,000

Last Sold: Apr 22, 2026
12% over list $650K
$489/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,361/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,482 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

Charming one-story home in the heart of historic Excelsior Village, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy Lake Minnetonka living at an approachable price point. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence sits just steps from Water Street, where you can walk to numerous amazing restaurants, shops, Excelsior Commons, Kowalski's grocery, and the regional trail system.

The home itself provides a simple, functional layout ideal for a seasonal retreat, summer getaway, or low-maintenance year-round living. Enjoy morning coffee on the porch, evenings at the lake, and the convenience of being close to marinas, parks, and the vibrant downtown scene that defines Excelsior.

For those looking to build, the property also presents a prime custom build opportunity. Surrounded by high-end homes and ongoing investment in the area, this lot offers strong long-term potential. Listing agent has conceptual plans available for a new home designed to fit the site. Garage could be added to homesite.

Whether you’re looking for a “cabin in the city,” a weekend escape, or a future build site in one of Lake Minnetonka’s most sought-after communities, this property offers flexibility and location that are hard to replicate.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 22, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$489/sqft
Listed
50 days ago

Home Details for 147 1st St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Block,DaylightNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Deck, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Screened Porch
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1482 Square FeetFoundation Area: 741
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Free Standing, Wood Burning, Wood Burning StoveHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Gas: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt PitchedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 741 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family
Building
Construction Materials: Block, FrameNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2711723440005

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $649,900Price Per Sqft: $489/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Mar 22 2026

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: ExcelsiorCommunity: Auditors Sub 135
School Information
High School District: Minnetonka

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1482 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: None

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 7027546Above Grade Unfinished Area: 741
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Christopher J Dennis, (612) 229-9322
Compass
Bought with: Christopher Anderson, (952) 693-5956, Pemberton RE
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#7027546

Price History for 147 1st St

DatePriceEventSource
04/22/2026$725,000Sold
NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7027546
03/22/2026$649,900PendingNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7027546
03/19/2026$649,900Listed For SaleNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7027546
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,216
Assessment$591,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 147 1st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
248 Center St, Excelsior, MN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$669,400
05/08/26
2
2
1,442
150 Bell St, Excelsior, MN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$545,000
09/15/25
2
1
796
161 3rd St, Excelsior, MN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$635,000
07/08/25
3
2.5
3,300
221 Bell St, Excelsior, MN
0.17
Single-Family Home
$650,000
08/20/25
3
1.5
1,357
138 2nd St, Excelsior, MN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$650,000
02/06/26
5
4.5
4,729
135 1st St, Excelsior, MN
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
02/27/26
5
1.5
3,021
35 Center St, Excelsior, MN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$778,750
09/03/25
4
3
2,421
202 Oak St, Excelsior, MN
0.44
Single-Family Home
$565,000
06/27/25
2
2
1,387
168 1st St, Excelsior, MN
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,040,000
08/15/25
4
3.5
3,000

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What Locals Say about Excelsior

At least 15 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 81 % Say kids play outside

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 67 % Say there are community events

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say parking is easy

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say car is needed

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Marymjurgens
    "Great community for families— parks, beach, activities, walk to school, restaurants, shopping, bike trails, etc "
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  • Marymjurgens
    "Concerts in the Commons, local brewery with live music, annual events/festivals: art fair, 4th of July, apple days, ice cream trolley, history, shops, restaurants "
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  • Bobbie Daughters
    "Frequent visitor to the area dog sitting in the neighborhood. Very clean, safe and friendly lake living. "
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  • Jlehrke16
    "It’s very family friendly. Perfect for growing family’s, with pets, etc. Bike trails are abundant "
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  • Melissa J.
    "Love Love Love my neighborhood! My neighbors are wonderful. The community is great. I can’t imagine raising my child anywhere else. "
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  • james b.
    "This is a unique and special lakeside community with wonderful shops, restuarants and live music at multiple venues all within easy walking distance. "
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  • james b.
    "walkabilty, multitude of activites, beautiful lakefront, lots of shops and reaturants, bike and running paths"
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147 1st St, Excelsior, MN 55331 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,482 sqft single-family home built in 1915. This property is not currently available for sale. 147 1st St was last sold on Apr 22, 2026 for $725,000 (12% higher than the asking price of $649,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 147 1st St is $725,300.