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215 Elm Street
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215 Elm Street

215 Elm Street, Northfield, MN 55057 - MLS# 7122596

MLS® #: 7122596|Days on Market: 76|Listed: Aug 7, 2026

$598,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,940
Acres
0.29
Year Built
1873
Property Type
Residential
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Garages
2
Days on Market
76
School District
659 - Northfield

Northfield, MN is located 40 miles south of downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 35W. It's close enough to the metropolitan area to provide easy access-but far enough to deliver a genuine sense of small town.

Two prestigious colleges bracket Northfield, with St.Olaf College to the west and Carleton College to the east. 215 Elm is located 1/2 block from the Carleton College campus on arguably the most desirable block in Northfield's historic east side.

The home was constructed in 1873 by John North, a local attorney who some credit with founding Northfield. Just around the corner is Carleton's renowned Cowling Arboretum-an 880 acre nature reserve with walking paths through forests and

natural prairies. The home was acquired in 2006 by its current owners. The property was transformed with a new wrap-around front porch, new Hardie siding, new custom Marvin Windows, and detailing consistent with the neighborhood.

215 Elm Street, Northfield, MN 55057

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Interior Information

BasementFull
AppliancesCooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingForced Air
FuelNatural Gas
Fireplaces1
Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning
Dining RoomEat In Kitchen, Separate/Formal Dining Room
Interior AmenitiesDeck, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Patio, Porch
ElectricCircuit Breakers

Size & Levels

LevelsTwo
Total Finished Sq Ft2,932 sq ft
Above Grade Finished1,940 sq ft
Main Level Finished1,112 sq ft

Bathrooms

Full Baths1
1/2 Baths1
Bathroom DetailsFull Primary, Main Floor 1/2 Bath

Rooms

Main Level Rooms

Living Room13' x 14'
Dining Room17' x 14'
Dining Room14' x 11'
Kitchen14' x 14'
Den10' x 13'

Upper Level Rooms

Bedroom13' x 14'
Bedroom 210' x 13'
Bedroom 314' x 13'

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorEngineered Wood
RoofAge 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
FoundationBlock
Patio / PorchCovered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened, Side Porch
Garage Stalls2
ParkingDetached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener

Lot & Utilities

Property SubtypeSingle Family
Lot Size0.29 acres
Lot Dimensions80x165x76x165
Lot DescriptionTree Coverage - Medium
ZoningResidential-Single Family
TownshipNorthfield
CountyRice
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
WaterCity Water/Connected
Road FrontageCity Street, Sidewalks

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Taxes$8,397
Tax Year2026
Tax w/ Assessments$9,023
Assessment PendingYes
Parcel Number9459182000
Financing OptionsConventional, Cash
List TypeExclusive Right To Sell

Location

Call 612-356-2121For Showings and Questions

Neighborhood at a Glance

In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 68% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 11 minutes.

Cost of Ownership

Median home value

$352,100

Higher than the Northfield median

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$4,668/yr

Similar to the Northfield median

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$2,041/mo

Lower than the Northfield median

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$897/mo

Higher than the Northfield median

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,467/mo

Higher than the Northfield median

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

Homes in the Area

Owner-occupied homes

68%

Similar than Northfield overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1951

Similar to the Northfield median

The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.

Home age by decade

The share of homes built during each period.

  • 2000-200915%
  • 1960-19696%
  • 1950-195915%
  • 1939 or earlier44%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached55%
  • 2-4 units20%
  • 5+ units22%

Getting Around

Average commute

11 min

Lower than the Northfield median

The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.

How people get to work

The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.

  • Drive alone35%
  • Walk or bike46%
  • Work from home17%

Homes with broadband

97%

Similar than Northfield overall

The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Estimates for the surrounding census tract, not this specific home.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Schools

Northfield Public School District

This home is in the Spring Creek Elementary, Northfield Middle and Northfield Senior High attendance areas of Northfield Public School District.

Elementary

Spring Creek Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 0.9 mi away

Enrollment
445
Students per teacher
12

1400 Maple St, Northfield, MN 55057

(507) 645-3470

Middle

Northfield Middle

Grades 6-8 · 1.8 mi away

Enrollment
845
Students per teacher
19.2

2200 Division St S, Northfield, MN 55057

(507) 663-0650

High

Northfield Senior High

Grades 9-12 · 1.2 mi away

Enrollment
1,283
Students per teacher
21

1400 Division St S, Northfield, MN 55057

(507) 663-0630

School assignments can change. Verify enrollment with Northfield Public School District.

Sources: Minnesota Department of Education attendance areas (2025-26); NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

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