Luxury Homes & Estates in Excelsior
Excelsior is home to some of the Twin Cities' most exceptional luxury properties — from lake-view estates to architecturally significant custom builds. Here's what the top of the Excelsior market looks like.
Gideon Bay and the Excelsior Commons waterfront are the lake-access anchors of the community. Lakefront properties in these areas range from $900K to $3M+, with exceptional demand from buyers priced out of Wayzata and Crystal Bay.
Luxury Threshold
$1M+
Entry to luxury segment
Appreciation Rate
+4.9%
Year-over-year
Price Per Sq Ft
$295
Median, all segments
Active Listings
21+
All price ranges
What Luxury Buyers Find in Excelsior
- Direct Lake Minnetonka frontage with private docks and boat slips
- Lake-view estates with panoramic water vistas
- Custom-built and architecturally significant single-family homes
- Gated communities and private enclaves with estate-scale lots
- Chef's kitchens, home theaters, wine cellars, and resort-style outdoor spaces
- Properties served by the Twin Cities' highest-rated school districts
Top Luxury Neighborhoods
Walkable village center with a mix of restored Victorians, newer townhomes, and lake-view condos.
Sought-after lake-access neighborhood with private shoreline and a classic Minnesota cottage aesthetic.
Quieter residential neighborhood with larger lots, updated homes, and proximity to local schools.
Diverse mix of price points, from starter homes to renovated lake-view properties.
Work With a Excelsior Luxury Specialist
Luxury transactions require specialized expertise — knowledge of off-market inventory, experience negotiating high-stakes offers, and connections to the concierge professionals who make a luxury move seamless. The PRO Team has represented buyers and sellers at every price point in Excelsior, including $2M+ lakefront estate transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Excelsior luxury & waterfront homes from buyers and sellers.
What defines the luxury market in Excelsior?
In Excelsior, the luxury threshold begins around $1M+, with the true estate market extending to $2M+. Gideon Bay and the Excelsior Commons waterfront are the lake-access anchors of the community. Lakefront properties in these areas range from $900K to $3M+, with exceptional demand from buyers priced out of Wayzata and Crystal Bay.. The PRO Team has deep relationships in the Excelsior luxury segment and access to properties that never reach the public MLS.
Are there off-market luxury homes available in Excelsior?
Yes — in Excelsior's upper market, a meaningful portion of transactions happen quietly before or without public MLS listing. The PRO Team actively maintains relationships with luxury Excelsior homeowners and can connect qualified buyers with opportunities not available through traditional search portals. Contact us confidentially to discuss your luxury search criteria.
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