TBD Excelsior Island Cross Lake, MN 56442 MLS# 7115888 Status: Closed
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Property Description Once in a lifetime and possibly the most unique opportunity on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes to be offered in a long time. Own your very own piece of paradise, Excelsior Island sits prominently yet obscurely to the west side of Rush Lake, offering 360° views of the water. Sunrises⦠Sunsets⦠You can be in the middle of the action, but yet secluded. Included is a 120 ft.² finished and insulated building with an additional 60 ft.² loft, built in 2021, finished in reclaimed mortise & tenon timbers, barn wood, huge windows, wired for electric, vented propane heater. This is a very cool, thoughtfully designed structure with views oriented to the south, the loft facing the East for Sunrises. Sit on the patio or out on the maintenance free dock and enjoy your morning coffee. Wet your line for Crappie, Sunnies, Bass, Walleye, Northern, right off the dock. Stone firepit to grill your catch, roast some marshmallows under the stars and create lasting memories. The whole world turns back in time out here on Excelsior Island. The lake beckons you to joinâ¦
This could be a very original and unique addition to your short term rental portfolio, adding it additionally to your mainland rental, or get creative. There could be a strong rental revenue opportunity. Everybody dreams of owning an island or at least staying on one for a few days, and now, here is your chance. Nice Sandy swimming all around the island, easy to beach your boats, tie up to the North or South dock, plenty of room for friends to join. No electricity, but might be possible, using solar or battery now. There is a possible building envelope with a variance. Please talk to listing agent and refer to the survey in documents.
Do not go out onto the island without an appointment and being with your realtor. Video cameras in place.
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Contract Information
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2026-10-19
Contingency: None
Current Price: 252500
Closed Date: 2026-10-16
Original List Price: 325000
Sales Close Price: 252500
ListPrice: 325000
List Date: 2026-07-24
Owner is an Agent?: Yes
Auction?: No
General Property Information
Comp Sale YN: No
Development: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: No
Plat Recorded: Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 600
Waterfront YN: Yes
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions: Oval/Round
Acres: 0.53
Lake/Waterfront Name: Rush-Hen
Power Company: Crow Wing Power
Assessment Pending: No
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: TBD
Street Name: Excelsior Island
Postal City: Cross Lake
County: Crow Wing
State: MN
Zip Code: 56442
Assessments
Tax With Assessments: 640
Builder Information
Builder Restrictions: Open
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet
Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 4-10
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 857
Lake Chain Acreage: 14442
Lake Chain Name: Whitefish
Lake Depth: 105
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: No
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Public Survey Info
Range#: 27
Section#: 18
Township#: 137
Property Features
Available Utilities: None Connected; Solar Available
Development Status: Finished Lot(s)
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual
Financing Terms: Cash
Improvements: None
Lake Details: Excellent Sand; Undeveloped
Land Inclusions: Boat Slip; Deck; Dock; For Sale Sign; Survey; Topographic Map
Lock Box Type: None
Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Island/Peninsula; Property Adjoins Public Land; Tree Coverage - Medium
Outbuildings: Bunk House; Other
Property SubType: Lake Property; Recreational
Road Frontage: None
Sellers Terms: Cash
Soil Type: Sand
Surface Water: Lake
Topography: Wooded; High Ground; Level
Waterfront Type: Lake Front; Lake View; Dock
Waterfront View: Lake; Panoramic; North; South; East; West; See Remarks