Come to Northfield, home of two world-class liberal arts colleges and a vibrant arts and culture scene, just 50 minutes south of the Twin Cities. An easy walk to either campus, the John and Sara Way House located across from historic Way Park is the centerpiece of town. Beautifully renovated top to bottom by its master carpenter owner, this historic gem is nestled on a rare 2/3-acre site of thoughtful flower gardens, berry orchard, raised beds for vegetables and herbs, and your own greenhouse. The welcoming floor plan boasts sundrenched public rooms, tall arched windows, 10’ ceilings and warm, fir floors. Modernized for today’s needs, experience a chef’s kitchen with massive center island, glass-front white cabinetry, quartz counters and a generous butler’s prep pantry. Baths are new, with gorgeous tile work and fixtures. Choose from a main level primary bedroom and bath, or upstairs, find three lovely bedrooms, a full bath with double sinks and jetted tub, a central gathering room, and a convenient 15x11 laundry room. Enjoy viewing the gardens and passersby from the wraparound covered front porch, or relax in back on the newer, low-maintenance deck. A large mudroom opens to the grand triple garage and amazing storage. Detailing of this Italianate residence is superb, with its distinctive brackets and graceful lines. Steps to Way Park's playgrounds, green space and music plaza. Owners are following family to Europe. Step right in and enjoy – the work is done!
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$705,000
708 Saint Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
4beds
2,872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1883
0.65 Acres Lot
$695,900 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$2,846 Estimated rent
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$543,000 - $884,000
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Massive center islandBerry orchardWarm fir floorsWraparound covered front porchGraceful linesDistinctive bracketsNewer low-maintenance deck
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Listed by:
Jacqueline Day and Partners 612-670-0503,
Edina Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Becca Brinkman
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6800487
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x15
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x15
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Ductless Mini-Split, In-Floor Heating, Radiator
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,872
- Total interior livable area: 2,872 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,872
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Concrete, Insulated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
- Dimensions: 161 x 175
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Foundation area: 1530
- Parcel number: 2236429016
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1883
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Way-Side Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Northfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $535,100
- Annual tax amount: $8,960
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 112 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Sold | $705,000-2.8%$245/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6800487 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Pending sale | $725,000$252/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6800487 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $725,000-1.4%$252/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6800487 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $735,000-1.7%$256/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6800487 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listing removed | $748,000$260/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6733875 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $748,000+225.2%$260/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6733875 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2015 | Sold | $230,000$80/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #2224683 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,960 +14% | $535,100 +5% |
| 2024 | $7,860 +4.8% | $509,600 +1.5% |
| 2023 | $7,502 +8.3% | $501,900 +8% |
| 2022 | $6,924 +6% | $464,600 +12% |
| 2021 | $6,530 +3.8% | $415,000 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $6,288 | $387,200 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $6,288 +4% | $366,300 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $6,046 +0.7% | $348,600 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $6,002 +15.8% | $339,900 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $5,182 | $323,500 +6% |
| 2015 | $5,182 +0.5% | $305,300 -0.1% |
| 2014 | $5,158 +4% | $305,600 |
| 2013 | $4,960 -4.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $5,214 | -- |
| 2011 | $5,214 +16.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $4,480 -12.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $5,114 +1.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $5,056 +20.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,204 +14.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,670 +16.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,162 +28.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,460 +4.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,360 -12.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,710 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55057
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- 9/10Greenvale Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
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