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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,940 sqft
Price per Sqft $308
MLS Listing ID 7122596
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1873
Annual Tax Amount $8,484
Tax Year 2025
Contingent None
Lot Size 0.290 Acres
Lot Dimensions 80x165x76x165
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
Northfield, MN is located 40 miles south of downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 35W. It's close enough to the metropolitan area to provide easy access-but far enough to deliver a genuine sense of small town.
Two prestigious colleges bracket Northfield, with St.Olaf College to the west and Carleton College to the east. 215 Elm is located 1/2 block from the Carleton College campus on arguably the most desirable block in Northfield's historic east side.
The home was constructed in 1873 by John North, a local attorney who some credit with founding Northfield. Just around the corner is Carleton's renowned Cowling Arboretum-an 880 acre nature reserve with walking paths through forests and
natural prairies. The home was acquired in 2006 by its current owners. Planning for a major exterior renovation began immediately and it was completed
in 2008. The property was transformed with a new wrap-around front porch, new Hardie siding, new custom Marvin Windows, and detailing consistent with the neighborhood. A year later new landscaping was installed-including several new (now mature) birch trees. During renovation the adjoining garage was enhanced with a matching paned window above the double door-and other enhancements including a side entry via the original paneled
door repurposed from the house. Upstairs includes a large bedroom with walk-in closet at the head of the stairs. A short hallway leads to two other bedrooms (three in all). An outdated bathroom with separate tub and shower is at the end of the hall. Unlike the rest of this fabulous property, it needs work-which is reflected in a surprisingly buyer friendly price.
Now for the tour.
Location
State MN
County Rice
Zoning Residential-Single Family
Rooms
Basement Full
Dining Room Eat In Kitchen, Separate/Formal Dining Room
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Parking Features Detached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence None
Roof Type Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Tree Coverage - Medium
Story Two
Foundation 1112
Sewer City Sewer/Connected
Water City Water/Connected
Level or Stories Two
New Construction false
Schools
School District Northfield
Others
HOA Fee Include Other