812 Saint Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057

Northfield
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812 Saint Olaf Avenue,Northfield, MN 55057
$589,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,278 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: kathryn a jamison
Office: coldwell banker realty
MLS#:7001768
Source:NSMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$589,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$162.87

About this home

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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Home facts

  • Year built:1908
  • Listing ID #:7001768
  • Added:103 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 16, 2026 at 12:43 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Dining Description:Eat In Kitchen, Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:1/2 Basement, Main Floor 3/4 Bath, Upper Level Full Bath
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Living area:2,278 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Boiler

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Age Over 8 Years
  • Year built:1908
  • Building area:2,278 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.63 Acres
  • Lot Features:Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Levels:1 1/2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:City Water - Connected
  • Sewer:City Sewer - Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$589,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$162.87
  • Tax amount:$7,138 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned

Parking

  • Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Electric, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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