Charming and inviting, this delightful older home in historic Center City boasts three cozy bedrooms and large eat in kitchen, Living and Dining rooms perfect for comfy living. A standout feature is the lovely screened porch, ideal for enjoying morning coffee or evening breezes in a serene setting. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers ample space for culinary creations and family gatherings. Situated conveniently close to picturesque lakes, vibrant playgrounds, and an array of restaurants, this home is perfectly located for both relaxation and recreation. Embrace the charm of historic living in this beautiful property! New roof in 2022 - siding in 2023. The beautiful Chisago Lakes areas boasts many lakes, hiking and biking trails, golf, restaurants, shopping, brewery, vineyard, Wildcat Community Center with pool, workout center, pickle ball courts yet only 40 minutes to the Twin Cities and 10 minutes to the St. Croix River Valley and Wisconsin.
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Zestimate®
$279,900
208 Center Ave, Center City, MN 55012
3beds
2,286sqft
Single Family
Built in 1918
7,100.28 Square Feet Lot
$279,900 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$2,167 Estimated rent
Home value
$279,900
$266,000 - $294,000
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Lovely screened porchThree cozy bedroomsSerene setting
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Listed by:
Daphne Molnar 651-338-9320,
Re/Max Synergy
Bought with:
Taylor Allen
Bridge Realty, LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7024439
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flex room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Crawl Space,Drain Tiled,Partial,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,286
- Total interior livable area: 2,286 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,213
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (19 x 25)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 7,100 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 141 x 50 x 144
Details
- Foundation area: 734
- Parcel number: 120013000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Center City
- Subdivision: Kavanagh & Schulzes First Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $279,900+3.7%$122/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7024439 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Pending sale | $269,900$118/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7024439 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2026 | Price change | $269,900-3.6%$118/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7024439 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $279,900-6.1%$122/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7024439 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $298,000$130/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7024439 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,260 +11.8% | $194,400 +10.9% |
| 2023 | $2,022 +9.4% | $175,300 +33.3% |
| 2022 | $1,848 -1.9% | $131,500 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $1,884 +11.5% | $130,000 |
| 2020 | $1,690 +21.8% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,388 +100% | -- |
| 2016 | $694 -51.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,442 +12% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,288 +8.1% | $96,400 |
| 2013 | $1,192 -5.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,262 +1.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,240 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,208 | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $1,266 +2.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,236 -5.5% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,308 +33.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $983 +2.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $957 +7.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $887 +10.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $803 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55012
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAChisago Lakes Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 4 mi
- 8/10Chisago Lakes Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Chisago Lakes Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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