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    2501 France Ave S, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

    5beds
    6,610sqft
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    $10,433/mo
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    Single Family
    Built in 1951
    0.46 Acres Lot
    $1,690,300 Zestimate®
    $265/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Storage galoreExemplary exteriorPrivate pool and patioTruly gourmet kitchenMost impressive laundry roomExtensive updates
    Inspired and Iconic. Proudly presenting this classic, French Provincial masterpiece, perfectly situated on exceptional, elevated .46 acre lot. The home is located in the highly desirable, rarely available, Cedar-Isles pocket between France Avenue and Cedar Lake Parkway. Its exemplary exterior is only surpassed by the charm, elegance and rich details found within. This home has had extensive updates and offers every imaginable feature for both comfortable living and elegant entertaining. The kitchen and family room are an absolute wow. This home has a truly gourmet kitchen which is creatively paired with a sensational, multi-level family room that walks out to the private pool and patio. You won’t want to leave! The living room and formal dining room are simply magnificent with generous spaces and exquisite details. Additionally, you will enjoy a main floor primary bedroom which is spacious and fully complimented with a sumptuous bathroom and massive dressing room. It also walks out to the private patio overlooking the pool. The main floor also offers 2 additional bedrooms (or office options), a beautiful ¾ bathroom with steamer shower, as well as a tastefully appointed powder room for your guests. Finally, the first floor is completed with a spacious vestibule-mudroom off the heated, 3-car attached garage! The second floor is a total charmer! A beautiful bedroom with ensuite full+ bathroom and massive walk-in closet. It’s enchanting!! And finally, you’ve never seen a lower-level like this!! The centerpiece is an amusement room that is unsurpassed! There is a classic bar with a complete kitchenette. It also includes a spacious and inviting seating area to enjoy your friends and family, make memories and enjoy your home to its fullest! There is also a huge bedroom with built in, tandem office space. Perfect for today’s needs. Also, a 3-quarter bathroom. There is an additional bonus room ideal as an exercise studio…and the most impressive laundry room you’ve ever seen!! All this, plus storage galore. Best of all is the backyard. Prepare to be transported to a peaceful hideaway…a literal Shangri la! Privacy and tranquility await. It is the perfect escape. 2501 France is a very special home and can now be yours. Come see!!
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    Listed by:

    Matthew S Baker 612-860-4222,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes,

    Ellyn J Wolfenson 612-644-3033

    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6786647MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 270 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 18
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 165 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 11
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 144 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 12
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 418 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22 x 19
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 378 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21 x 18
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 850 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 34 x 25
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 234 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18 x 13
      Exercise room
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 391 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 23 x 17
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 280 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20 x 14
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 400 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 25 x 16
      Laundry
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 310 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 31 x 10
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 840 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 35 x 24
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 90 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 9
      Walk in closet
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 84 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 7
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split
      Features
      • Basement: Block,Full,Owner Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 3
      • Fireplace features: Amusement Room, Family Room, Gas, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 7,458
      • Total interior livable area: 6,610 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 4,073
      • Finished area below ground: 2,537
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      • Details: Garage Dimensions (29 x 21)
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Other
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: In Ground, Heated
      Lot
      • Size: 0.46 Acres
      • Dimensions: 147 x 146 x 140 x 141
      • Features: Corner Lot
      Details
      • Foundation area: 3245
      • Parcel number: 3102924140041
      • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1951

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Natural Gas
      • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
      • Water: City Water/Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Basswood
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Saint Louis Park

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $265/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,684,900
      • Annual tax amount: $28,010
      • Date on market: 7/16/2026

        Estimated market value

        $1,690,300

        $1.61M - $1.77M

        $6,470/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/18/2026Listed for sale$1,750,000+34.6%$265/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6786647 Report a problem
        2/11/2004Sold$1,300,000+282.1%$197/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/15/2002Sold$340,264-35.2%$51/sqft
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        10/17/1997Sold$525,000$79/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$26,282 +7.2%$1,684,900 +4%
        2024$24,518 +1.5%$1,620,800 +1.5%
        2023$24,148 +4.9%$1,597,400 +1.7%
        2022$23,018 +4.1%$1,570,800 +4.9%
        2021$22,113 -3.6%$1,497,000 +2.9%
        2020$22,945 +3.8%$1,454,800 +0.3%
        2019$22,113 -3.6%$1,450,500 +3.6%
        2018$22,945 -2%$1,400,300 +6.7%
        2017$23,421 +9.3%$1,312,700 +3.2%
        2016$21,421 -0.3%$1,272,400 +2.5%
        2015$21,479 -0.1%$1,241,200 +2%
        2014$21,503 +2.9%$1,217,300 -0.4%
        2013$20,904 +0.2%$1,221,600 -1.6%
        2012$20,855 +5.3%$1,241,300 -1.6%
        2011$19,813 +4.1%$1,262,000 -4%
        2010$19,033 +3.7%$1,314,500 +1%
        2009$18,361 +29.9%$1,301,500 +28.4%
        2006$14,140 +10.5%$1,013,600 +15%
        2005$12,794 +10.8%$881,400 +15%
        2004$11,544 +10.1%$766,500 +12%
        2002$10,481 -41.5%$684,400
        2001$17,911 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Fern Hill

        Getting around

        44 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        76 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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