Overview
Why people choose Excelsior
Excelsior is small, historic, and genuinely walkable. Water Street runs from the lake through blocks of shops and restaurants, and the housing stock ranges from cottages to lakefront estates.
- Architecture
- Victorian and cottage, updated bungalows, lakefront custom
- Notables
- Water Street, Excelsior Commons, Steamboat Minnehaha, the docks
Median list
$1,150,000
July 2026
Median sold
$795,000
July 2026
Avg days on market
30 days
July 2026
Population
2,570
Population from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Homes
Excelsior homes for sale
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Schools
Minnetonka Public Schools
Excelsior Elementary
Elementary, Minnetonka Public Schools
Minnetonka Middle School West
Middle school
Minnetonka High School
Grades 9 to 12, public
School attendance boundaries change. Confirm the assigned school for any specific address with the district before you write an offer.
Around Town
Around Excelsior
Water Street
Independent shops, restaurants, and coffee
Excelsior Commons
Lakefront park, beach, and band shell
Excelsior Bay
Docks, boat access, and summer events
Regional trail system
Paved trail toward Hopkins and Minneapolis
Commute
Getting around from Excelsior
Downtown Minneapolis
25 to 35 min
Downtown St. Paul
38 to 50 min
MSP Airport
30 to 38 min
Ridgedale
12 to 18 min
Typical off-peak driving times. Rush hour on 494 and 35W runs longer.
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