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    20600 Carson Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331

    2beds
    1,310sqft
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    Single Family
    Built in 1940
    0.41 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $912/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Step into a slice of pure Americana in the heart of Cottagewood. This 1940s cottage is the definition of charm, with quintessential curb appeal, classic shake siding, a welcoming front porch and sited on a 0.41 acre corner lot. Meticulously maintained and rich with character, the home offers a seamless main level layout that feels both cozy and surprisingly spacious. At the heart of the home, a bright living room anchored by a gas fireplace and built-in cabinetry flows naturally into the dining area and kitchen. A versatile flex space, currently used as an office, adds everyday convenience with a discreet powder room and laundry. The oversized primary bedroom leaves ample room for a reading nook or a quiet secondary workspace, while a sunlit transition room between the living area and the garage opens directly to the back patio for more casual lounging. Outside is where the property also shines. The generous lot offers a rare sense of space and includes a historic stone fireplace/grill element that lends a touch of local lore. Whether you are waving to neighbors passing by or tucked into the more secluded rear patio, the outdoor spaces are made for slow mornings with coffee and easy evenings unwinding. The setting is second to none for anyone drawn to the lakeside lifestyle, just blocks from the LRT trail, tennis courts, sandy beaches, and the legendary Cottagewood General Store. Move right in and enjoy the vintage charm exactly as it is. And for those who see further, this expansive parcel quietly invites a future all its own and is perfectly suited for a "pop the top" concept.
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    John C Adams 612-269-9438,

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bathroom
      • Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath
      Dining room
      • Description: Kitchen/Dining Room,Living/Dining Room
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
      Features
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,310
      • Total interior livable area: 1,310 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,310
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
      Lot
      • Size: 0.41 Acres
      • Dimensions: W 180 x 98 x 182 x 98
      • Features: Corner Lot
      Details
      • Foundation area: 753
      • Parcel number: 2411723330001
      • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1940

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Natural Gas
      • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
      • Water: Private, Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Cottagewood
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Excelsior

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $912/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $832,500
      • Annual tax amount: $10,077
      • Date on market: 6/18/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/22/2026Listed for sale$1,195,000+267.7%$912/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7095380 Report a problem
        6/28/2002Sold$325,000+53.3%$248/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        4/12/2000Sold$212,000+68.3%$162/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/27/1998Sold$126,000$96/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,487 +4.8%$832,500 +28.1%
        2024$7,147 +8.9%$650,000
        2023$6,562 -0.3%$650,000 +8.3%
        2022$6,583 +8.1%$600,000 +9.1%
        2021$6,089 -0.7%$550,000 +7%
        2020$6,134 +0.7%$514,000 +2.8%
        2019$6,089 -0.7%$500,000 +1%
        2018$6,134 +7.2%$495,000 +12.2%
        2017$5,720 +5%$441,000 +5.5%
        2016$5,448 +3.5%$418,000 +8%
        2015$5,263 +7.7%$387,000 +19.8%
        2014$4,885 +20.9%$323,000 +0.9%
        2013$4,041 -5.3%$320,000 -9.1%
        2012$4,266 +4.4%$352,000
        2011$4,087 +2.6%$352,000 -6.4%
        2010$3,981 -8.9%$376,000 -11.7%
        2009$4,372 +49.6%$426,000 +51.6%
        2006$2,922 +9.6%$281,000 +15%
        2005$2,666 +9.9%$244,400 +15%
        2004$2,425 +8%$212,600 +14.7%
        2002$2,245 -42.2%$185,400
        2001$3,886 --

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 55331

          Getting around

          11 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          20 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

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