Hennepin County property record for 70 Highland Ave, Excelsior, MN 55331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.25 ba · 2,909 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,175,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $28,138 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Re-recorded Document Dec 2023 Assignment + 7 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 28-117-23-14-0046 |
| Primary APN | 28-117-23-14-0046 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,909 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,305 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,909 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,187 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 11.5 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake Front |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 770 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
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| Porch Area | 212 sqft |
| Deck Area | 263 sqft |
| Patio Area | 259 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE |
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| City | EXCELSIOR |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55331-9518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 001 BLOCK 001 B GIDEONS BAY WOODS NE115X170X115X175 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 117 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Quarter | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | GIDEONS BAY WOODS |
| Legal Tract | K |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | TONKA BAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 27501 |
Source: Hennepin County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | Re-recorded Document WATERMARK TITLE AGENCY LLC, WATERMARK TITLE AGENCY |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Assignment of Agreement of Sale, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BRIDGEWATER BANK |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Re-recorded Document · Commercial Mortgage BRIDGEWATER BANK |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALERUS FIN'L |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALERUS FIN'L |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20246064744 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010505867 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 00T6064744 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | T6064744 |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Title Company | WATERMARK TITLE AGENCY LLC, WATERMARK TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Type | Assignment of Agreement of Sale |
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| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 00T6051784 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | T6051784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,518.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1920 CENTRAL AVE NE # 201, 201, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418-4530 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 00T6051785 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | T6051785 |
| Name | BRIDGEWATER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
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| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 0A11252463 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | A11252463 |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1920 CENTRAL AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418-4530 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0A11252464 |
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| Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | A11252464 |
| Name | BRIDGEWATER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 0A11232996 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | A11232996 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 990 HELENA AVE N, OAKDALE, MN 55128-5388 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 00T6037418 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | T6037418 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 990 HELENA AVE N, OAKDALE, MN 55128-5388 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 0010513477 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE EXCELSIOR MN 553319518, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 0010513477 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10513477 |
| Name | ALERUS FIN'L |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | GRAND FORKS, ND 58201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 0005499129 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE EXCELSIOR MN 553319518, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 0005499129 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5499129 |
| Name | ALERUS FIN'L |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | GRAND FORKS, ND 58201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 0010505867 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10505867 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE EXCELSIOR MN 553319518, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
| Document Number | 0005493232 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5493232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 70 HIGHLAND AVE EXCELSIOR MN 553319518, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-9518 |
Source: Hennepin County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Municipality | Tonka Bay City |
| Unified School District | Minnetonka Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,138.00 (+25.45%) | $2,184,100 (+20.34%) Land $830,000 Building $1,354,100 | $2,184,100 (+20.34%) Land $830,000 Building $1,354,100 |
| 2024 | $22,429.00 (+18.74%) | $1,815,000 (+13.37%) Land $845,000 Building $970,000 | $1,815,000 (+13.37%) Land $845,000 Building $970,000 |
| 2023 | $18,889.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2022 | $1,601,000 Land $769,000 Building $832,000 | $1,601,000 Land $769,000 Building $832,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 931.1 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 82% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Tonka Bay serves 1,442 people · EPA ID MN1270013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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