$689,000
19601 Orwell Avenue N Scandia, MN 55047 - Sand
For Sale MLS# 7061489
4 beds 3 baths 2,744 sq ft Single Family
Details for 19601 Orwell Avenue N
MLS# 7061489
Description for 19601 Orwell Avenue N, Scandia, MN, 55047 - Sand
Prime opportunity to purchase an original owner home in the desirable Merrywood neighborhood on Sand Lake in Scandia; these do not come up often! This 4BR, 3BA home sits on a "double lot" of 2 acres with a perfect, gentle elevation to stroll down and enjoy your own 225' of frontage. The panoramic view is spectacular, the area is quiet and nature abounds. Picture watching everything from loons to eagles and deer to the occasional otter, all right from your cozy 3-season porch. The maintenance level on this home over the years is top-notch; take a look and you will see it to be truly "turn-key" move-in condition. Must see in person, but here are a few details in addition to the photos: upper level features include gas fireplace, nice porch addition, updated maintenance-free decking, hickory cabinets, updated full bath, 3/4 primary bath (this one is not updated), cast iron ceiling fans, 3 bedrooms. Lower level features include a wood-burning insert with heatilator, nice and large laundry/hobby room, Kinetico water softener, deep freezer & piano included, updated hvac with heat pump & humidifier, 3/4 bath, 1 bedroom plus an office (could become 5th bedroom with closet). Exterior features include: cedar siding, Chicago brick, Hewitt dock included, heat pump, 3-car heated, attached garage including storage features that will stay. There is a bonus detached garage to store your boat & lawnmower or convert to a workshop/studio! The neighborhood offers great biking and walking (access right into William O'Brien State Park and their trail system nearby!). There is a small voluntary lake association with an annual neighborhood get-together. Sand Lake has no public boat ramp, is full-recreational and has good fishing. Welcome home to Merrywood!
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family, Acreage,Rural Residential
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 2 Acres
Square Feet: 2,744 sq ft
Year Built: 1974
Foundation: 1,348 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
Subdivision: Merrywood 2nd Add
County: Washington
Days On Market: 9
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 831 - Forest Lake
Room Information
Main Floor
Bedroom 1: 13 x 11.5
Bedroom 2: 12 x 9.5
Bedroom 3: 12 x 9.5
Deck: 16 x 12
Dining Room: 12 x 9
Kitchen: 12 x 11
Living Room: 19 x 15
Three Season Porch: 13 x 12
Lower Floor
Bedroom 4: 13 x 11
Family Room: 25 x 16
Laundry: 12 x 11
Office: 12.5 x 11
Patio: 25 x 12
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 2
Additonal Room Information
Family: Family Room,Lower Level
Dining: Informal Dining Room,Kitchen/Dining Room
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Sink
Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,3/4 Primary,Main Floor Full Bath,Private Primary
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 1,516 sq ft
Square Footage below: 1,228 sq ft
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener - Owned, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Concrete Block, Full, Finished (Livable), Egress Windows
Fireplaces: 2, Full Masonry, Circulating Blower, Insert, Wood Burning, Gas Burning, Living Room
Additional Interior Features: 3 BR on One Level
Utilities
Water: Private
Sewer: Private
Cooling: Heat Pump, Central
Heating: Wood Stove, Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 5
Parking Description: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Driveway - Asphalt, Electric, Detached Garage, Attached Garage, Storage, Multiple Garages, Finished Garage, Garage Dimensions - 36 x 24, Garage Door Height - 7, Garage Door Width - 16, Garage Sq Ft - 1536.
Exterior: Cedar
Roof: Pitched, Asphalt Shingles
Lot View: East,Panoramic
Lot Dimensions: approx. 385x226
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium, Road Frontage - City, Paved Streets
Out Buildings: Studio, Workshop, Garage(s)
Waterfront Details
Boat Facilities: Boat Facilities
Standard Water Body: Sand
DNR Lake ID: 82006700
Water Front Features: Lake Front, Dock
Water Frontage Length: 225 Ft.
Lake Acres: 47
Lake Depth: 18 Ft.
Waterfront Slope: Gradual
Driving Directions
From S take either Cty Rd 4 or Cty Rd 3 to Old Marine Trail to Orwell, then N to home on right. From N take Cty Rd 3 (Olinda) S of Scandia to 202nd, E to Orwell to home on left
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 2603220240013
Tax Amount: 4548
Tax Year: 2026
HomeStead Description: Homesteaded
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