978 Lake Elmo Avenue N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
$758,000
Stunning 1914 farmhouse moved to this site (new foundation) in 1991. Expertly updated with an exceptional and seamless level of craftsmanship by the owner. Walk into the front foyer with its grand staircase and you’ll be wowed by the natural woodwork, meticulous millwork and classic features. Large living room with two large windows (rough-in for a fireplace) and a beautiful archway into the dining room. Huge formal dining room with built-in buffet and chandelier. There is an office behind the dining room. Wait until you see this kitchen! Breakfast bar with granite island, custom cabinets, double farm sink and subway backsplash. Attached to the kitchen is a useful half bath and mudroom to the 3 car attached garage. Upstairs you’ll find 4 good sized bedrooms (one of which has a private 3/4 bath) and a shared full bath with laundry. Hike up the stairs to the 3rd floor for future finish-able space. In the lower level you’ll find a massive family room, great for more entertaining and workout space. There is also 1/2 bath (roughed in to become ¾) and plenty of room for storage. Enjoy the private 2.47 acre lot from the lovely front porch or back patio. Lots of open lawn space with a wooded perimeter. 25 zone irrigation system, vegetable garden, firepit and cute playhouse. New roof on home and barn 2022. Most windows replace 2023. Water Softener 2018. New furnace/AC 2012. New water heater ...
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Listing Courtesy of: Edina Realty, Inc.
651-336-4508
Buyer Represented by: Coldwell Banker Realty
| Listing Id: | 7063235 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $795,000 |
| Close Price: | $758,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-07-15 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 1 |
| Bathrooms Three Quarter: | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 2 |
| Bathrooms One Quarter: | 0 |
| Living Area: | 3,107 |
| Association Fee: | $0 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $5,646 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Lake Elmo |
| County Or Parish: | Washington |
| Subdivision Name: | Midland Meadows |
| Postal Code: | 55042 |
| Year Built: | 1914 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 2,502 |
| Accessibility Features: | None |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned |
| Basement: | Yes |
| Basement: | Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Sump Pump |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 605 |
| Building Area Total: | 3753 |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Directions: | North of I-94 on Lake Elmo Ave |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Fireplaces Total: | 0 |
| Foundation Area: | 1,251 |
| Garage Spaces: | 3 |
| Heating: | Forced Air |
| High School District: | Stillwater |
| Laundry Features: | Upper Level |
| Levels: | More Than 2 Stories |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-05-05 |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium |
| Lot Size Area: | 2.478 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 322 x 334 |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Amenities Unit: | Hardwood Floors, Indoor Sprinklers, Kitchen Center Island, Kitchen Window, Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet, Natural Woodwork, Patio, Porch, Tile Floors, Washer/Dryer Hookup |
| Assessment Pending: | No |
| Bath Description: | 1/2 Primary, 3/4 Primary, Main Floor 1/2 Bath, Upper Level Full Bath |
| Dining Room Description: | Eat In Kitchen, Separate/Formal Dining Room |
| DPResource: | Yes |
| Expected Market Date: | 2026-05-07 |
| Foreclosure Status: | No |
| Fractional Ownership Yn: | No |
| Fuel: | Natural Gas |
| Garage Dimensions: | 28 x 34 |
| Garage Square Feet: | 952 |
| Lender Owned: | No |
| Manufactured Home: | N |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Yearly/Seasonal: | Yearly |
| School District Number: | 834 |
| School District Phone: | 6513518301 |
| Special Search: | 2nd Floor Laundry, 3 BR on One Level, 4 BR on One Level, Primary Bdr Suite |
| Tax With Assessments: | $5,646 |
| Other Structures: | Workshop |
| Parcel Number: | 3502921110003 |
| Parking Features: | Attached Garage, Gravel, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener |
| Postal City: | Lake Elmo |
| Public Survey Range: | 21 |
| Public Survey Section: | 35 |
| Public Survey Township: | 29 |
| Road Frontage Type: | City Street, County Road, Paved Streets |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Roof: | Age 8 Years or Less, Architectural Shingle |
| Sewer: | Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes |
| State Or Province: | MN |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Water Source: | Well |
| Zoning Description: | Residential-Single Family |
| Township: | Lake Elmo |
| Above Grade Sq Ft Total: | 2502 |
| Below Grade Sq Ft Total: | 1251 |
| Main Level Finished Area: | 1251 |
| Patio Porch Type: | Patio, Porch |
| Total Area: | 3,753 |
| Exterior Features: | Vinyl |
| Foundation Details: | Block |
| School District Full Name: | 834 - Stillwater |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-06-29 |
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