Excelsior homes for sale are older cottages, bungalows and newer infill homes in a walkable 1850s lake town on Excelsior Bay, on Lake Minnetonka's south shore.
What is it like living in Excelsior?
Living in Excelsior means walking Water Street for coffee, dinner and shops, then down to The Commons park and public beach on Excelsior Bay. The restored steamboat Minnehaha runs summer cruises from the Excelsior dock.
Lots are small and homes are close together, closer to a historic village than a suburb. Buyers trade yard size for walkability and the lake at the end of the street.
Excelsior is entirely within Minnetonka Public Schools. Neighboring Shorewood, Greenwood and Tonka Bay share the same downtown and are worth comparing in the same search.
Compare the nearby communities in the west metro area guide, or request your home value if selling is part of your move.
Excelsior at a glance
Excelsior by the numbers, from the 2020 U.S. Census and local school district boundaries.
| Population (2020 Census) | 2,355 |
|---|---|
| City area | 0.88 sq mi, 0.25 sq mi of it water |
| County | Hennepin |
| Primary school district | Minnetonka Public Schools (ISD 276) |
| Water | Excelsior Bay, Lake Minnetonka |
| Known for | Water Street, The Commons, Steamboat Minnehaha |