Hennepin County property record for 4961 Kensington Gate, Excelsior, MN 55331
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,735 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,854 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-117-23-23-0047 |
| Primary APN | 25-117-23-23-0047 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,218 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 986 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 4961 KENSINGTON GATE |
|---|---|
| City | EXCELSIOR |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55331-9345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT 005 BLOCK 001 T AMESBURY 12TH ADDN TOWNHOUSE |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 117 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Quarter | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMESBURY 12TH ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | SHOREWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 27504 |
4961 Kensington Gate, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Hennepin County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1848, BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921-1848 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage TRADITION MTG |
| Jan 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20135088084 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005506981 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Property Address | 4961 KENSINGTON GATE, SHOREWOOD, MN 55331-9345 |
| Document Number | 0005503055 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | ESQUIRE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 4961 KENSINGTON GATE EXCELSIOR MN 553319345, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9345 |
| Document Number | 0005503055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5503055 |
| Name | TRADITION MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4961 KENSINGTON GATE, SHOREWOOD, MN 55331-9345 |
| Document Number | 0005506981 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5506981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 4961 KENSINGTON GATE EXCELSIOR MN 553319345, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9345 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4961 Kensington Gate was $6,854, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Hennepin County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Municipality | Shorewood City |
| Unified School District | Minnetonka Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,854.00 (+4.58%) | $561,800 (+1.87%) Land $256,000 Building $305,800 | $561,800 (+1.87%) Land $256,000 Building $305,800 |
| 2024 | $6,554.00 (+47.02%) | $551,500 Land $250,000 Building $301,500 | $551,500 Land $250,000 Building $301,500 |
| 2023 | $4,458.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2022 | $394,000 Land $100,000 Building $294,000 | $394,000 Land $100,000 Building $294,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4961 Kensington Gate in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 4961 Kensington Gate is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Shorewood serves 3,890 people · EPA ID MN1270051 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet.
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