A truly rare isthmus property offering seasonal lake views and year round tranquility, perfectly positioned between Pioneer Lake with 259 feet of shoreline and North Center Lake with 166 feet of shoreline. Enjoy the charm of having two recreational lakes at your doorstep. Pioneer Lake is known for fishing and recreation, and North Center Lake connecting you to the full Chisago Chain of Lakes for endless boating, exploration, and nearby restaurants.
Set on a beautifully landscaped, just under a half acre, this retreat features a private sandy beach, a maintenance free dock with kayak racks and lounge seating, and a stunning 900 sq ft wrap around deck constructed with steel beams and composite materials after city approved variance. Whether you’re hosting lakeside gatherings, enjoying sunset campfires, or unwinding in the indoor sauna, the lifestyle here is unmatched.
The architecturally unique double dome home includes a 2017 dome addition showcasing a luxurious owner’s suite with a cozy fireplace, private bath, laundry, walk-in closet, Cupola, and panoramic Anderson windows framing ever changing views. Below is an extensively remodeled studio (Completed in 2021) with its own entrance, updated modern features including a new kitchen, bath, fireplace, ceiling, Anderson windows, laundry & more. Currently rented month to month at $1,450, it also has a successful history as an Airbnb offering exceptional flexibility for income or multi generational living.
The home is designed with an open concept main living area with a loft above the living room and additional added cupola; The lower level has a large bedroom, bath, sauna. third laundry & storage separate from the studio 3rd bedroom.
Other major improvements include new steel roofs on the home (2017); full boulder and beach landscaping (2017); gas service added with new boiler system and two gas fireplaces (2018); new wood stove (2020); updated living room flooring (2020); and a fully resurfaced, widened driveway (2021).
Additional features: spacious boathouse for storage, 500 sq ft garage, indoor sauna, and the serenity of being the last home on a dead end street.
A one of a kind lake property offering privacy, character, modern upgrades, and the rare experience of lakes on both sides, a true retreat just waiting to be enjoyed.
Active
$800,000
425 N Main St, Center City, MN 55012
3beds
3,360sqft
Single Family
Built in 1965
0.49 Acres Lot
$781,800 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 34 days
- 2,115
- 153
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jackie C. Baxter, GRI 651-335-9125,
RE/MAX Professionals,
Bart W. Baxter, GRI 651-334-6326
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7140889
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Deck
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Upper
Informal dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Lower
Laundry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Patio
- Level: Lower
Sauna
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Drain Tiled,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Single Tenant Access,Tile Shower,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,360
- Total interior livable area: 3,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,680
- Finished area below ground: 1,680
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20X25), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Wrap Around
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, See Remarks, West, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake View, Waterfront Elevation(4-10), Lake Bottom(Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 166
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 146' x 29' x 72' x 23' x 42' x 133' x 63' x 186' x 10'
- Features: Accessible Shoreline
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House
- Foundation area: 1680
- Parcel number: 120000600
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas, Wood
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Center City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $459,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,197
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$781,800
$743,000 - $821,000
$3,241/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+282.4%$238/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7140889 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2026 | Listing removed | $1,450 |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,450 |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2014 | Sold | $209,225-9%$62/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4504580 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2014 | Price change | $229,900-8%$68/sqft |
Source: Red Key Realty #4504580 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2014 | Listed for sale | $250,000$74/sqft |
Source: Red Key Realty #4504580 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,254 -2.1% | $459,900 -2.7% |
| 2023 | $5,366 -0.3% | $472,600 +20.8% |
| 2022 | $5,384 +13.7% | $391,300 +17.5% |
| 2021 | $4,734 +6.8% | $333,100 |
| 2020 | $4,434 +39.1% | -- |
| 2017 | $3,188 +100% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,594 -36.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,494 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,494 -6.7% | $167,900 |
| 2013 | $2,674 -27.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,706 +12.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,282 -4.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,434 | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $3,216 +6.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,022 +20.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,512 +1.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,476 +16.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,130 +9.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,948 -4.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,045 | -- |
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