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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$1,195,000
20600 Carson Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331
2beds
1,310sqft
Single Family
Built in 1940
0.41 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$912/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 86 days
- 974
- 31
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Listed by:
John C Adams 612-269-9438,
Compass
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7095380
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: 1310
- 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
- Cumulative days on market: 61 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+267.7%$912/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/28/2002 | Sold | $325,000+53.3%$248/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2000 | Sold | $212,000+68.3%$162/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/1998 | Sold | $126,000$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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