228 Summit Ave

2,119 Sq. Ft.
$182 / Sq. Ft.
2,119
Sq. Ft.
$182
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to your charming and whimsical HOME SWEET HOME on a half acre overlooking North Center Lake! Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch taking in beautiful lake views or a glass of wine for stunning sunsets. Prime location on the bluff, but within walking distance of dining and shopping or stroll down to the public pier to launch a kayak or paddle board. This property could be a perfect vacation rental or Bed and Breakfast with it's old home charm and character, but with modern updates....Welcome to your charming and whimsical HOME SWEET HOME on a half acre overlooking North Center Lake! Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch taking in beautiful lake views or a glass of wine for stunning sunsets. Prime location on the bluff, but within walking distance of dining and shopping or stroll down to the public pier to launch a kayak or paddle board. This property could be a perfect vacation rental or Bed and Breakfast with it's old home charm and character, but with modern updates. Main level offers hardwood floors, period correct finishes, natural woodwork, built-ins and a gas fireplace. The updated kitchen has an abundance of natural light, updated appliances, tile floors, solid wood cabinets and Corian counter tops. Informal and formal dining areas with a living room and sitting area. Upper level holds 3 bedrooms and bathroom with claw foot tub for soaking on cold winter nights. Lower level is finished with LVP flooring and has a Family Room, full bathroom and an unfinished storage area. Backyard is a dream with beautiful gardens, flowers and mature trees creating a perfect place to unwind. Invisible Fence for the fur babies to enjoy with you! 2 car detached garage with adorably finished and insulated addition that could be a perfect art studio, cottage bakery or clubhouse! Bring all of your ideas! This one will not last, schedule your showing TODAY!
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Property Details for 228 Summit Avenue

Subdivision Name
Kavanagh & Schulzes First Add
View
West
Waterfront Features
Lake View
Waterfront YN
No
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family

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Property Details for 228 Summit Avenue

StatusComing Soon
MLS #7100564
Days on Compass-
Taxes$3,369 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,262 SF
CountyChisago County

Location

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Building Information for 228 Summit Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,262 SF

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Property Information for 228 Summit Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Center City
  • County Or Parish: Chisago
  • County: Chisago-MN
  • Directions: Hwy 8 (Lake Blvd) East. Left on Andrews Ave, right on Summit Ave, left on Schulze Ave. First house, left hand side.
  • Latitude: 45.392388
  • Longitude: -92.81587
  • Nbr of Acres: 749
  • Approx Acreage: 5357
  • Development Name Free Text: Chisago Lakes
  • Lake Name: General Development
  • PLAT: 46
  • Map Coordinate: 12-E3
  • City and Location: Center City
  • City and Location Text: Center City(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55012
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 34
  • Waterfront Property YN: Yes
  • Water Body Name: North Center Lake
  • Waterfront Footage: 13003201
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 120014400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,369.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 034 RANGE 020 & LOT 13 & S 100 FT OF LOT 14 & W 1/2 OF LOT 15 SUBDIVISIONNAME KAVANAGH & SCHULZE'S FIRST ADD LOT 012 BLOCK 006 SUBDIVISIONCD 12030
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax With Assessments: 3386
School Information
  • High School District: 2144 - Chisago Lakes
  • School District Number: 2144
  • School District Phone: 6512132096
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1627.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 492.0
  • SQFT Total: 2119.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Light
  • Lot Size Area: 0.557
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 101x244x160x226
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 908
  • Building Area Total: 2607.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1627
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 980
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Stone, Cement Board, Wood
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Foundation Area: 980.0
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Streets, Street Lights
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Architectural Shingle, Pitched
  • Patio Porch Type: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Basement Type: Drain Tiled, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Sump Pump
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Paneled Doors,Porch,Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Bath Desc: Full Basement,Upper Level 3/4 Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split
  • Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room,Kitchen/Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Garage Dimensions: 24x30
  • Garage Square Feet: 720
  • Heating: Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Foyer, Informal Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Sitting Room, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 20x15
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Informal Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11x9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 228 Summit Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 23, 2019

Sold

NorthStar #5263363

$260,000—
Aug 23, 2019

Pending

NorthStar #5263363

—
Jul 15, 2019

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5263363

$245,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/23/2019

Sold

NorthStar #5263363

$260,000
08/23/2019

Pending

NorthStar #5263363

—
07/15/2019

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5263363

$245,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 228 Summit Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,526 ($294 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,492 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,492 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,394 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1986CountyCHISAGOAPN12-00144-00

Schools near 228 Summit Avenue

This home is within Chisago Lakes School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chisago Lakes Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Lakeside Elementary School
Public2 to 5

Chisago Lakes Middle School
Public6 to 8

Chisago Lakes Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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228 Summit Avenue is a single family home Coming Soon in Center City, MN 55012. This property is currently priced at $385,000. This listing's school district is Chisago Lakes School District. Nearby schools include Chisago Lakes Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School and Chisago Lakes Middle School. 228 Summit Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,119 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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