Hennepin County property record for 140 Big Island, Excelsior, MN 55331
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 835 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,072 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-117-23-23-0031 |
| Primary APN | 23-117-23-23-0031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 835 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 835 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Deck Area | 265 sqft |
| Patio Area | 254 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 140 BIG IS |
|---|---|
| City | EXCELSIOR |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 037 A MORSE ISLAND PARK LOTS 37 AND 38 50X80X180X130X198 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 117 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Quarter | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE ISLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ORONO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 27205 |
140 Big Island, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2014.
Source: Hennepin County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19 CENTER ST, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1813 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999713883 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005218248 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Big Island was $4,072.
Source: Hennepin County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Municipality | Orono City |
| Unified School District | Minnetonka Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,072.00 | $443,000 Land $407,000 Building $36,000 | $443,000 Land $407,000 Building $36,000 |
| 2023 | $3,462.00 | ||
| 2022 | $394,000 Land $369,000 Building $25,000 | $394,000 Land $369,000 Building $25,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Big Island in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 140 Big Island is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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