Bridge Realty
Veterans United Homefront
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253 1st Street, Excelsior, MN 55331

$899,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,251  sqft
Built in 1915

Step into a piece of history in this 1915 storybook cottage, located in the heart of Excelsior just one block from the shorelines of Lake Minnetonka and expansive green spaces of the Excelsior Commons. Featuring, 4-beds and 3-baths, this residence boasts just over 2,200 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space. Revel in the warmth of walnut-stained hardwood floors that extend throughout the main level, cozy up by the wood burning fireplace or soak up the sun from the spacious all season sun porch. Cook and entertain in style with a chef-inspired kitchen, featuring Noire soap-stone counter tops, vintage cast iron double basin sink, Wolf gas range with vent hood, an abundance of storage space and extensive eat at center island. The adjacent formal dining space is fantastic for entertaining yet easily transformed to accommodate your specific needs. The primary suite offers a full bath with newly tiled shower surround, two darling recessed nooks and closet. Down the hall lie the three additional bedrooms with full updated hall bath. The lower level is partially finished as recreation room yet maintains an abundance of storage. The charming exterior was updated in 2017 with Hardie board siding, Marvin Integrity windows and new aluminum soffit and facia. The garage was equipped with a new gutter system in 2023. You will be enchanted with this home and the vibrant lakeside village of Excelsior. What an amazing opportunity for walkability to the many dining, shopping and community events that make this area so special.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
November 15, 2024 — 57 days ago
Listing Office:
Edina Realty, Inc.
Office Phone:
952-934-5000
MLS ID:
6628726

Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Four Season Porch, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Game Room, Family Room
Master Bath:
Full Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Dining:
Breakfast Bar,Kitchen/Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room
Basement:
Block, Crawl Space, Drain Tiled, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Baseboard, Boiler, Hot Water
Fireplace:
Living Room, Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

Parking:
Detached, Garage Door Opener

Construction

Roofing:
Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
General:
Two

Location

Road/Access:
City Street
HOA Amenities:
0.0
Originating MLS:
northstar
School District:
Minnetonka
County:
Hennepin

Lot

Zoning:
3411723110040
Fencing:
None

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
City Water/Connected
Sewer:
City Sewer/Connected

Financial

Source:
northstar

This listing courtesy of:
Edina Realty, Inc.

About Excelsior, MN

Housing

Number of Units
8,247
Median Home Value
$623,906
Median Rent
$1,053

14.42% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.94% are vacant.

Commute

Car
49.32%
Public Transportation
0.79%
Walk to Work
0.64%
Work from Home
48.56%
Other
0.43%

The median travel time to work is 14 minutes.

People

Population
19,740
Median Age
46.80
Median Household Size
2.84

Education

High School
12.84%
Associate’s Degree
5.79%
Bachelor’s Degree
42.80%
Graduate Degree
24.08%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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