$340,000
SOLD JAN 29, 2025

1609 Independence Ave N Golden Valley, MN 55427

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,761 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$193 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • The kitchen features windows
  • 1-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 2-minute walk to Lakeview Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

THE SELLER IS OFFERING UP TO A $5000 CREDIT TO THE BUYER IN THE FORM OF CLOSING COSTS AT THE TIME OF CLOSING. THIS COULD OFFSET A PORTION OF THE CLOSING COSTS OR USE THE MONEY TO BUY DOWN THE INTEREST RATE OR HELP FUND A DESIRED UPDATE. Welcome to a Mid-Century Classic Rambler! Step into this charming, updated rambler featuring a fresh interior with new paint, modern light fixtures, and new laminated flooring in the living room and hallway. The roof was replaced in 2023 for your peace of mind. The Galley Kitchen has newer appliances, abundant counter space, and plenty of storage for all your culinary needs. The sunny 16x14 living room flows seamlessly out to a two-tiered deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing in style. Also on the main level are three cozy bedrooms that offer comfort and flexibility, and the home is wheelchair accessible through the front entry, ensuring ease of access. The lower level escape has a spacious 12x12 bedroom with new carpeting, and an adjoining full bath awaits you downstairs, an ideal space to serve as an in-law suite. The expansive 23x12 family room with a wood-burning fireplace and walks out to the lower deck.. The oversized 40x20 detached garage offers ample storage potential for all your hobbies and projects. The fenced private backyard is spacious, offering endless possibilities for enjoyment. It is a desirable location near Medicine Lake, parks, shopping, and restaurants, with easy access to major highways. Available to show and ready for a quick closing, this home is a true gem! See floorplans. Make it yours today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve LeTourneau

LPT Realty, LLC Listed on: 10/10/2024

LPT Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Walz

RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,038

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 137x61x137x61
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lakeview Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3011821320100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,038

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom, Partially Wheelchair
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1051
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • InternetOptions: Cable
  • FoundationDimensions: 40x24
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Finished, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Tile Shower, Walkout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 1761
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 710
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Informal Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Deck

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial, Wood
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Square Feet: 440
  • Garage Door Height: 7

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Cable,Deck,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Tile Floors,Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Robbinsdale
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 281
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 763-504-8000

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 137x61x137x61
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.4
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Some Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • AssessmentPending: Yes
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Fiber Board

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3011821320100
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4038
  • TaxWithAssessments: 4836.4600

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2024
Closed on
Jan 27, 2025
Sold by
Blando Judy Ann
Bought by
Rice Michael
Seller's Agent
Steve LeTourneau
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Walz
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.23%
Views
258
Current Estimated Value
$353,123

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,123
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.18%
Original Mortgage
$306,000
Outstanding Balance
$305,482
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$34,850
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $340,000 Rg Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $306,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2025 01/29/25 Sold $340,000 -1.4% $193 / Sq Ft
12/29/2024 12/29/24 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Price Changed $345,000 -2.8% $196 / Sq Ft
10/10/2024 10/10/24 For Sale $355,000 -- $202 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $4,836 $291,200 $112,000 $179,200
2022 $4,331 $279,000 $106,000 $173,000
2021 $4,199 $244,000 $92,000 $152,000
2020 $4,082 $235,000 $91,000 $144,000
2019 $4,042 $218,000 $82,000 $136,000
2018 $3,851 $206,000 $71,000 $135,000
2017 $2,671 $178,000 $61,000 $117,000
2016 $2,761 $178,000 $74,000 $104,000
2015 $2,889 $184,000 $80,000 $104,000
2014 -- $136,000 $50,000 $86,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6616702

NorthstarMLS

APN: 30-118-21-32-0100