An Introduction to Excelsior, MN
Found along Minnesota State Highway 7, roughly 20 miles west of Minneapolis, Excelsior is a city of 2500 people with an average age of 44 years. In 2017, the median household income of those people was $56000.
Excelsior measures less than one square mile and a roughly a third of that is water. The city is located within Hennepin County.
A Brief History of Excelsior, MN
A good symbol of Excelsior's heritage can be found in its newly restored steamboat, aptly named the Minnehaha. The small city was a major destination in the mid-19th century for those in the Lake Minnetonka area.
Additionally, the city was known for its street cars until the line was reduced during the Great Depression.
Location
As one of the municipalities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior possesses a range of lovely and valuable homes. Those with a view of the bay, as well as newly refurbished, stylized homes dating back to the turn of the 20th century are the most desirable.
Newly built homes in the finest neighborhoods can commonly cost $1million-plus. The median property value in Excelsior amounted to more than $550000, according to numbers run in 2017.
Schools in Excelsior, MN
Excelsior, according to Niche.com, placed 18th among the best suburbs to raise a family in the State of Minnesota. The site recognized its schools with an A+ rating.
A total of three public schools serve the city. Excelsior Elementary school lies within the city limits.
Things to do in Excelsior, MN
Many in the city enjoy the historic steamboat cruises, while others prefer to stay on the beach. Excelsior also has plenty of waterfront parkland in its Excelsior Commons.
Also worth mentioning is the city's nightlife and selection of fine dining experiences.
Homes For Sale in Excelsior, MN
For many years, Excelsior has remained a fine place live, and the quality of its homes reflects just that. TAG Group is willing to consult with anyone looking into Excelsior and the surrounding areas.
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