Welcome to 309 7th Ave., N. Hopkins, MN 55343. This incredibly charming 1 1/2 story home is located on the avenues in downtown Hopkins. You can walk to numerous restaurants, coffee shops and parks. One of the wonderful things about Hopkins is it has never lost its small-town feel without losing the convenience of the city. The wide streets and mature trees add to this picture perfect location. You are only about 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis or 15 minutes to the airport and Mall of America. You are about five minutes away from Knollwood Mall, Target and other stores.Hopkins is an award-winning school district with advanced placement courses and specialty services. Over 88% of the students that graduate from Hopkins go on to college or some other advanced education. Open enrollment is an option for people as well, which makes the district very sought after.The home's exterior is vinyl and very low maintenance. It's been owned by the same family since it was built in 1945. They meticulously cared for the house over all of the years. It's mechanically and structurally sound and truly move-in ready. All of the Windows are in excellent condition as is the roof, siding and garage. All of the gutters have leaf guard covers to limit having to clean them. The furnace and air conditioner were replaced in 2010 and the refrigerator is only a few months old. All of the appliances including the washer and dryer stay with the home.The backyard is private and fenced. If you have a family pet, you're ready to go. There's a one car detached garage with enough room to add a second stall if you so choose. There's a lean to on the garage for storage as well as a shed that stays with the home. The driveway is huge with alley access and has plenty of room to park several vehicles. In addition there is a parking space for a boat, RV or any other toy. The fence has a double gate by the parking space so you can easily maneuver a vehicle. Many mature trees give you shade throughout the day and the perimeter of the home has been landscaped.As you enter the home from the cute front porch, you will see a coat closet for guests, which is a nice extra feature. You enter into a large living room with a beautiful bay window and gas fireplace. The home faces West so you will get sunshine throughout the day. The home is a very bright and inviting space. Beyond that is a formal dining room that leads to the kitchen and a four season porch. All of the original woodwork doors and handles are still in the home. You will feel like you have visited Restoration Hardware. The home has been updated throughout the years but they maintained the original charm of when it was built. There are a total of four bedrooms in this house, two of them are on the main level along with the full bath. There are all original hardwood floors underneath the carpeting in the living room, dining room and both bedrooms.The upper level has storage along with two bedrooms. The home has over 1800 finished square feet with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The lower level has a finished family room that would be a great spot for a game room, home theater or wet bar. There is plenty of storage down here on this level along with a workshop area that could be finished off for more square footage as well as a three quarter bath.Rarely do you come across a home that's been cared for in this manner. Please watch the video, look at the photos and read through the descriptions. Homes don't get much nicer than this! I urge you to take a look and call me sooner rather than later for a private showing.Tom Sommers | Edina Realty | 952.994.7204
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