216 Summit Avenue Center City, MN 55012 - North Center Lake
Pending MLS# 7035683
4 beds 2 baths 2,200 sq ft Single Family
Details for 216 Summit Avenue
MLS# 7035683
Description for 216 Summit Avenue, Center City, MN, 55012 - North Center Lake
Experience exceptional sunset views from this distinguished Victorian residence situated on North Center Lake. Located on Historic Summit Avenue, the property offers convenient access to local restaurants, parks, and heritage sites in the center of America’s Little Sweden.The architect thoughtfully designed this home to highlight lake vistas with an inviting front porch, a sunroom, a side deck, and a landscaped, park-like yard. Notable architectural features include a butler’s pantry, a secondary staircase, solid oak pocket doors, nine-foot ceilings, a parlor, the grand central staircase, a clawfoot bathtub, decorative fireplaces, and the “lake room” featuring a window seat for optimal viewing.The property has been exceptionally maintained, with more than $125,000 invested in recent upgrades. Improvements include a new roof, leaf guard gutters, modernized windows, siding, shutters, window well covers, renovated side and back porches, a new garage door, NEST system, storm doors, sidewalks, appliances, and shower. Additionally, the humidifier, central air conditioning, and furnace were replaced about 2012.This property includes a 2nd property with 50' on North Center Lake which is known for its exceptional beauty and good fishing. It is part of the Chisago Chain of Lakes with over 5,000 acres. There is a city dock with easy access to restaurants for boaters.This residence presents a rare opportunity to experience refined lakefront living, as enjoyed by the current owners for more than five decades.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family
Status: Pending
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 0.31 Acres
Square Feet: 2,200 sq ft
Year Built: 1904
Foundation: 1,040 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 2 Stories
County: Chisago
Days On Market: 68
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 2144 - Chisago Lakes
Room Information
Main Floor
Deck: 12.2x9.10
Dining Room: 13.2x15.3
Family Room: 9.9x12.1
Foyer: 3.10x12
Foyer: 16.2x14
Kitchen: 12.7x12.9
Library: 12.10x12.9
Porch: 8.1x12.4
Three Season Porch: 11.9x11.7
Upper Floor
Bathroom: 8.10x12.1
Bedroom 1: 13.1x15.3
Bedroom 2: 10.11x12
Bedroom 3: 12.7x8.4
Bedroom 4: 9.9x7.10
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Family: Family Room,Main Level
Dining: Eat In Kitchen,Separate/Formal Dining Room
Laundry: In Basement
Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Separate Tub & Shower,Upper Level Full Bath
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 2,200 sq ft
Appliances: Water Filtration System, Washer, Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave
Basement: Full, Daylight/Lookout Windows
Fireplaces: 2, Other, Decorative, Primary Bedroom
Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Skylight, Sun Room, Washer/Dryer Hookup, French Doors, Paneled Doors, Walk-In Closet, Tile Floors, 3 BR on One Level, 4 BR on One Level, Renovated
Utilities
Water: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Cooling: Central
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Description: Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage, Garage Sq Ft - 600.0
Exterior: Aluminum Siding
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Lot View: Lake,Panoramic,West
Lot Dimensions: 75x190x80x174
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Panoramic View, Porch, Tree Coverage - Medium
Waterfront Details
Standard Water Body: North Center Lake
DNR Lake ID: 13003201
Water Front Features: Lake Front, Lake View
Water Frontage Length: 50 Ft.
Lake Acres: 749
Lake Depth: 46 Ft.
Lake Bottom: Sand,Weeds
Lake Chain Name: Chisago Lakes
Lake Chain Acreage: 5357.000
Road Between Waterfront And Home: 1
Driving Directions
Hwy 8 to Andrews Ave into Center City. Andrews Ave turns into Summit Ave. Go past the house to Mobeck Ave turn right, then take the first right on Center Ave. Go to 216 Summit Ave. Look for the for-sale sign.
Financial Considerations
Other Annual Tax: $133
Tax/Property ID: 120014100
Tax Amount: 4042.62
Tax Year: 2025
HomeStead Description: Non-Homesteaded
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Sales History & Tax Summary for 216 Summit Avenue
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