Lake Minnetonka's most charming village, historic downtown, world-class schools, and premier waterfront living.
Excelsior is one of the most sought-after communities on Lake Minnetonka and in the entire Twin Cities metro. Its historic downtown, filled with locally owned shops, restaurants, and galleries, sits steps from one of Minnesota's premier recreational lakes, creating a lifestyle that buyers across the price spectrum compete fiercely to access.
Direct access to Lake Minnetonka, 14,000 acres of open water with over 100 miles of shoreline. Excelsior Bay is one of the lake's most desirable locations for boating, sailing, and swimming. Lakeshore properties here are among the most coveted in the state.
Excelsior's downtown is a genuine Main Street with independent restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, and the Old Log Theater, the oldest professional theater in Minnesota. The Christmas Village, Art in the Park, and summer concert series make this one of the most active small-town downtowns in the metro.
Minnetonka Public Schools (ISD 276) is rated the #1 public school district in Minnesota by Niche. Serving over 10,900 students across 10 communities, it consistently ranks among the top public school systems in the nation, a key reason families pay a premium to live in Excelsior.
Excelsior Bay and surrounding shoreline properties are among the most exclusive in Minnesota. Our team's relationships with lake-area owners and agents provide access to listings that never reach the public market.
Charming single-family homes within walking distance of downtown and the lake. Many are historic properties with original character, updated for modern living. Demand consistently outpaces supply in this segment.
Low-maintenance options in Excelsior's high-demand location offer an entry point into Minnetonka school district access and the lake lifestyle, attractive to empty nesters, retirees, and professionals.
Excelsior is one of Minnesota's most competitive real estate markets. JW Real Estate Group brings the lake-area relationships and negotiation expertise to make your move successful.