Hennepin County property record for 261 Morse Ave, Excelsior, MN 55331 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,978 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-117-23-23-0048 |
| Primary APN | 35-117-23-23-0048 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,174 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 506 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| View / Lot | Lake |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 261 MORSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EXCELSIOR |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55331-1930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T REG. LAND SURVEY NO. 0796 TRACT A NW 100X100X100X98 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 117 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Quarter | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | REG. LAND SURVEY NO. 0796 |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | EXCELSIOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 27501 |
Source: Hennepin County records · APN 35-117-23-23-0048
Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 MORSE AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRADITION MORTGAGE |
| Jan 04, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI TRADITION MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 04, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 04, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20185503276 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Property Address | 261 MORSE AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0T05844644 |
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| Date | Jun 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | T05844644 |
| Name | TRADITION MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 04, 2018 |
| Property Address | 261 MORSE AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1930 |
| Document Number | 0005503276 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5503276 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | BURNET TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,445.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 261 MORSE AVE EXCELSIOR MN 553311930, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1930 |
| Document Number | 5503279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 04, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5503279 |
| Name | TRADITION MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 03, 2048 |
Source: Hennepin County records · Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Municipality | Excelsior City |
| Unified School District | Minnetonka Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,978.00 (+22.63%) | $695,200 (+16.25%) Land $462,000 Building $233,200 | $695,200 (+16.25%) Land $462,000 Building $233,200 |
| 2023 | $7,321.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2022 | $598,000 Land $378,000 Building $220,000 | $598,000 Land $378,000 Building $220,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Hennepin County (27053C), updated December 25, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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