812 Saint Olaf Avenue, Northfield, Minnesota 55057

MN, Northfield
$589,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Bath
  • Residential Property Type
  • 1908 Year Built
  • Active Status
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Kyle Synowczynski
Kyle Synowczynski
  • (612) 688-6065
  • Kyle@StoneArchRealty.com
Property Description

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.

Basic Details
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Listing Type: For Sale
  • Listing ID: 7001768
  • Price: $589,900
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Listing Status: Active
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Features
  • Heating System Boiler
  • Cooling System Window Unit(s)
  • Basement Full,Walkout,Unfinished
  • Fireplace Living Room,Primary Bedroom
  • Parking Detached Garage,Garage Door Opener,Asphalt,Electric
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Lower Level,Sink
  • Sewer City Sewer/Connected
Appliances
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Range
  • Water Softener Owned
  • Gas Water Heater
Address Map
  • Country US
  • State MN
  • County Rice
  • City Northfield
  • Zipcode 55057
  • Street: Saint Olaf
  • Street Number: 812
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Longitude: W94° 49' 36.2''
  • Latitude: N44° 27' 39.2''
  • Directions: St. Olaf Ave to house
Neighborhood
  • High School District: Northfield
MLS Addon
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Additional Information
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
  • Garage: 2
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot,Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 99x231x66x66
Financial
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7138
Listing Information
  • List Agent Mls Id: 505001501
  • List Office Mls Id: 3260
  • Modification Timestamp: 2026-01-08T22:39:07Z
  • Originating System Name: NorthStar
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