Welcome to this fantastic 3-bedroom walkout home backing up to beautiful Sullivan Lake and adjacent to a city park, offering the perfect combination of privacy, scenery, and convenience.
This charming and spacious multi-generational home features hardwood floors throughout the main level and currently offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with additional potential for a future bedroom and bath expansion. The recently updated lower level includes a second kitchen, making it ideal for extended family living, guests, or entertaining. Two unfinished bonus rooms provide even more opportunity to customize the space to fit your needs.
The open-concept layout seamlessly connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for both everyday living and gatherings. A two-car attached garage adds convenience and extra storage.
Enjoy an exceptional location close to shopping, dining, parks, and more, all while taking in peaceful lake views and direct access to outdoor recreation. Could easily convert into a duplex for multi-unit investment in prime rental market.
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$348,000
685 51st Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
3beds
2,567sqft
Single Family
Built in 1955
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$311,700 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$2,342 Estimated rent
Home value
$311,700
$296,000 - $327,000
$2,342/mo
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Two-car attached garageWarm and inviting atmospherePeaceful lake viewsOpen-concept layoutSecond kitchenRecently updated lower level
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Listed by:
Thomas Kelly 651-600-0052,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Paulo Mora
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7001706
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 149.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x6
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x7
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x13
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 207 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x11
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Lower
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x13
Living room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x14
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4x4
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Drain Tiled,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Other,Single Tenant Access,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,567
- Total interior livable area: 2,567 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 996
- Finished area below ground: 1,571
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (26x23), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (9)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake View
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100 x 98
- Features: Near Public Transit, Property Adjoins Public Land, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 996
- Parcel number: 263024120070
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Registered Land Surv 63 Tr
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Columbia Heights
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $321,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,774
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $348,000+10.6%$136/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7001706 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Pending sale | $314,750$123/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7001706 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $314,750$123/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7001706 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $314,750+162.5%$123/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7001706 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/1997 | Sold | $119,900$47/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,386 +3.4% | $303,994 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $4,242 +18% | $296,909 -4% |
| 2023 | $3,595 +9.9% | $309,271 +0.8% |
| 2022 | $3,271 +0.6% | $306,764 +29.3% |
| 2021 | $3,251 +8.1% | $237,222 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $3,007 +7.6% | $229,000 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $2,794 -0.1% | $208,300 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $2,797 +18.6% | $199,400 +19.1% |
| 2016 | $2,359 -3.5% | $167,400 |
| 2015 | $2,444 +5.6% | $167,400 +23.6% |
| 2014 | $2,314 +9.7% | $135,400 |
| 2013 | $2,110 -15.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,491 -2.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,560 -7.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,757 +8% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,552 +6% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,409 +4.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,313 +20.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,926 +12.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,716 +16.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,474 -6.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,581 -1.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,605 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55421
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- 2/10Valley View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Columbia AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Columbia Heights Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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