Live history! The first owner of this house was F. Melius Christiansen, the founder of the St. Olaf College music department, choir and band. This fabulous St. Olaf Avenue house sits on huge lot (.63 acres) with beautiful perennial gardens. 5 bedrooms upstairs, gleaming maple floors throughout, tall ceilings (9.5'), amazing woodwork, gorgeous divided light windows, 2 fireplaces, beamed ceiling in the living room, a built-in buffet in the dining room, a large kitchen surrounded in windows overlooking the yard. Note the fabulous pocket door to the main floor office/music room and the family room/studio in the back of the house. Lovingly renovated several years ago with upgrades to electrical, bathrooms, and kitchen. Several connections to the yard with an amazing covered front porch, a covered back porch off the kitchen - note the addorable railing, and a sweet balcony off the two front bedrooms. Water heater 5/2025. Elec 200 AMP service.
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$530,000
812 Saint Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
4beds
3,622sqft
Single Family
Built in 1908
0.63 Acres Lot
$530,200 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$3,548 Estimated rent
Home value
$530,200
$504,000 - $557,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathryn A Jamison 507-581-2828,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
The Michael Kaslow Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7001768
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32x7
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x5
Porch
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x8
Study
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Study
- Level: Upper
- Area: 119 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x7
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,622
- Total interior livable area: 3,622 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,278
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Electric, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Covered, Front Porch, Other, Rear Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Dimensions: 99 x 231 x 66 x 66
- Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 1344
- Parcel number: 2236300018
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: S Li Manitou Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Northfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $428,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,138
- Date on market: 1/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 98 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $530,000-10.2%$146/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7001768 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Pending sale | $589,900$163/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7001768 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,900$163/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7001768 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,138 +15.4% | $428,200 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $6,184 +1.2% | $406,500 +2.7% |
| 2023 | $6,108 +11% | $395,800 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $5,504 -0.2% | $380,100 +13.5% |
| 2021 | $5,516 +3.7% | $335,000 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $5,318 | $330,900 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $5,318 +9% | $313,500 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $4,878 +0% | $285,900 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $4,876 +20.7% | $280,700 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $4,040 | $258,100 +6% |
| 2015 | $4,040 +0.5% | $243,500 0% |
| 2014 | $4,018 +1.9% | $243,600 |
| 2013 | $3,944 -0.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,972 | -- |
| 2011 | $3,972 +18.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,354 -7.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,610 +4.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,462 +5.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,280 +16.7% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,810 +10.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,552 +30.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,950 +5.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,846 -20.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,312 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55057
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