Historically charming
In 1852, when George Bertram traveled from New York to the Southern shores of Lake Minnetonka, he sought to create a village and farming community. He teamed up with a home builder, Robert McGrath, and began to construct homes in the original Excelsior township.
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Excelsior is conveniently located 18 miles west of downtown Minneapolis.
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The town is small in size at 0.70 square miles, but it is large in Americana and community.
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Every year, Excelsior hosts several annual events including Apple Day, Art on the Lake, Crazy Days, Independence Day parade and fireworks, and Christkindlmarkt- a festival during the Holidays.
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You can’t mention Excelsior history without mentioning the Excelsior Amusement Park that operated from 1927-1934.
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The Amusement Park attracted hundreds of thousands to the area and even hosted concerts by the Beach Boys (1963) and the Rolling Stones (1964).
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Legend has it that during that visit, Mick Jagger’s met “town ambassador” Mr. Jimmy and Mr. Jimmy lamented to Mick that “you can’t always get what you want” when he received a regular coke instead of a cherry coke. Mick was so inspired by Mr. Jimmy that the record breaking song was born.
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The amusement park ran until 1973 when it closed and was soon demolished.
Excelsior’s historic downtown pays homage to the “golden age” of Lake Minnetonka, but is apt to serve Excelsior’s 2400 residents and tens of thousands of people who visit it each year.
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There are shops, delicious restaurants, historic movie theater and other entertainment that is glorified with the majestic backdrop of Excelsior Bay on Lake Minnetonka.
Browse Excelsior Real Estate Listings
8 Properties Found. Page 1 of 1.
$2,100,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 2,631 Sf
MLS® # 5690961
RE/MAX Advantage Plus
$1,895,000 - 2 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,600 Sf
MLS® # 5664160
Coldwell Banker Realty
$1,745,000 - 2 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,420 Sf
MLS® # 5664263
Coldwell Banker Realty
$2,195,000 - 2 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,585 Sf
MLS® # 5664267
Coldwell Banker Realty
$2,039,000 - 2 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,405 Sf
MLS® # 5664270
Coldwell Banker Realty
$724,900 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,166 Sf
MLS® # 5647330
Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka
$1,249,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,981 Sf
MLS® # 5646968
Coldwell Banker Realty
$480,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,537 Sf
MLS® # 5333542
Engel & Volkers Lake Minnetonka
INSIDER TIPS
PARKS, NATURE, AND BEACHES
RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL
This Norman Rockwell-esque town is a must visit and has some really great dining and shopping options. A few must-trys: Lago Tacos, Tommy’s Tonka Trolley, Yumi’s, and Coalition. Excelsior is home to the only movie theater on Lake Minnetonka- the over hundred year old Dock Cinema.
Minnetonka School District
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Minnetonka School District is nationally recognized as one of the best school districts in the state. 24/7 Wall St. lists the Minnetonka School District as the best school district in Minnesota.
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It currently has 10,600 students enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Minnetonka School District serves families in the Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland areas.
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91% of Minnetonka High School students graduate are college bound and over 97% of the students who attend MHS graduate.
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Niche.com ranks the Minnetonka School District #2 in Minnesota.
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The Washington Post lists Minnetonka High School as one of America’s Most Challenging High Schools—ranked #4 in Minnesota and #278 nationally.
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U.S. News & World Report ranked Minnetonka High School #11 in Minnesota and #568 nationally.
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The Minnetonka School District has six elementary schools including Spanish and Chinese immersion schools, two middle schools and one high school.
SCHOOLS IN THE MINNETONKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Clear Springs Elementary
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Deephaven Elementary
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Excelsior Elementary
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Groveland Elementary
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Minnewashta Elementary
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Scenic Heights Elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
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Minnetonka Middle School East
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Minnetonka Middle School West
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Minnetonka High School
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Listing information last updated on January 26th, 2021 at 12:23pm CST.