261 School Ave, Excelsior, MN 55331 Property Records

Hennepin County property record for 261 School Ave, Excelsior, MN 55331 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1995
Lot Size42,689 sqft (0.98 acres)
Last Sale$3,650,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$65,698.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34-117-23-14-0051

Interior

Units28 Units
Primary FlooringWood Flooring

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Construction TypeMixed Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame.
Lot Area42,689 sqft (0.98 acres)
Lot Depth175 ft Depth

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemA/C Package Cooling
Heating SystemSteam Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 SCHOOL AVE
CityEXCELSIOR
StateMN
Zip55331-1932
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionLOT 037 A EXCELSIOR NW248X175X240X178
Legal Range23
Legal Township117
Legal Section34
Legal Quarter14
Legal SubdivisionEXCELSIOR
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionHENNEPIN MN
Minor Civil DivisionEXCELSIOR
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2015
Census Tract27501

Owner

Source: Hennepin County records · APN 34-117-23-14-0051

Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 558, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-0558
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 12, 2026Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 23, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage
ALERUS FIN'L
Jan 16, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage
ALERUS FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 12, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 12, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 17, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20266189857
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionHENNEPIN MN
Recording DateMar 12, 2026
Property Address261 SCHOOL AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1932
Document Number00T6189857
Instrument DateFeb 05, 2026
InstrumentT6189857
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12,045.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 558, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-0558

April 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionHENNEPIN MN
Property Address261 SCHOOL AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1932
Document Number0005706562
Instrument DateApr 23, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address174 W LAKE ST EXCELSIOR MN 553311744, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1744

Mortgage

Document Number0005706562
DateMay 07, 2020
Instrument5706562
Lender
NameALERUS FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressGRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Agreement
Term36 Months
DueMay 06, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.7%

January 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionHENNEPIN MN
Property Address261 SCHOOL AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1932
Document Number0005416806
Instrument DateJan 16, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 01, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address174 W LAKE ST EXCELSIOR MN 553311744, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-1744

Mortgage

Document Number0005416806
DateJan 23, 2017
Instrument5416806
Lender
NameALERUS FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressGRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Agreement
Term60 Months
DueJan 22, 2022
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.7%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hennepin County records · Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin County
MunicipalityExcelsior City
Unified School DistrictMinnetonka Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$65,698.00 (+3.41%)$2,160,000 (-) Land $1,702,000 Building $458,000$2,160,000 (-) Land $1,702,000 Building $458,000
2024$63,531.00 (+0.1%)$2,160,000 (+5.06%) Land $1,702,000 Building $458,000$2,160,000 (+5.06%) Land $1,702,000 Building $458,000
2023$63,465.00
2022$2,056,000 Land $1,702,000 Building $354,000$2,056,000 Land $1,702,000 Building $354,000

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