Welcome to the heart of Forest Lake and this 4 bed, 3 bath home with character and potential. The main level features original hardwood floors and brick fireplace that welcome you on cold winter nights and an abundance of windows give this home a sunny disposition each day. Enjoy a main level full bath & bedroom with plenty of living area to spread out. The lower level offers a second fireplace, 3/4 bath and charming layout just waiting for you to bring it to life. Head upstairs to enormous opportunity! Another 3/4 bath and several bedrooms or make some changes and re-allocate the space. Owners suite maybe? With local eateries, coffer shops and pizza joints for some lake life time, along with the big box stores just down the street make it easy to tackle your to-do list. Walk to the lake, your favorite restaurants and the coffee shop. Commuting will be a breeze when you are just minutes from Hwy 35, grocery and other easy pitstops for dinner on the way home.
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$253,000
555 1st Ave NW, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4beds
1,894sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.26 Acres Lot
$335,500 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$2,921 Estimated rent
Home value
$335,500
$319,000 - $352,000
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Big box storesLocal eateriesOriginal hardwood floorsBrick fireplace
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Listed by:
Cory Rudnitski 763-443-2333,
RE/MAX Advantage Plus,
Jessica Rudnitski 763-443-3658
Bought with:
Troy A. Martenson
eXp Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6468242
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x11
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x10
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x11
Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x10
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Drain Tiled,Finished,Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,894
- Total interior livable area: 1,894 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,460
- Finished area below ground: 434
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 150
- Features: Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 908
- Parcel number: 0803221210053
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
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: JW Houles Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Forest Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $281,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,678
- Date on market: 12/13/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2024 | Sold | $253,000+1.2%$134/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6468242 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2024 | Pending sale | $249,900$132/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6468242 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2024 | Price change | $249,900-7.4%$132/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6468242 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $269,900+136.5%$143/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6468242 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2015 | Listing removed | $1,495$1/sqft |
Source: Main Street Renewal Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,495$1/sqft |
Source: Main Street Renewal Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2013 | Sold | $114,100-2.9%$60/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #2017889 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2013 | Listed for sale | $117,500-33.5%$62/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS Premier Realty - Chain of Lakes Group #4348794 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2012 | Sold | $176,726$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,880 +5.9% | $260,200 -1.5% |
| 2024 | $2,720 +1.6% | $264,100 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $2,678 +11.2% | $261,800 +28.5% |
| 2022 | $2,408 +2.1% | $203,700 |
| 2021 | $2,358 -23.3% | $203,700 +6.5% |
| 2020 | $3,074 | $191,300 |
| 2019 | $3,074 | $191,300 +15% |
| 2018 | $3,074 +0.2% | $166,400 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $3,068 +44.2% | $161,100 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $2,128 +13% | $146,600 -3.7% |
| 2015 | $1,884 | $152,300 +12.7% |
| 2013 | $1,884 -1.9% | $135,100 +33% |
| 2012 | $1,920 | $101,600 -14.3% |
| 2011 | $1,920 +14.4% | $118,500 -26.6% |
| 2010 | $1,678 +2.6% | $161,500 |
| 2009 | $1,636 -14% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,902 +25.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,512 -0.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,526 +6.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,435 +8.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,325 +1.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,305 +6.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,224 -14.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,432 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55025
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