





501 Sumner Street E, Northfield, MN 55057 - MLS# 7115005
$429,900
Looking for inspiration on updates for this property? Several VIRTUALLY STAGED PHOTOS ADDED to give you ideas. Location, Lifestyle and Quality! Welcome to this 1958 rambler-ranch style home that offers generous living spaces, an excellent floor plan, and walkability to the best things in Northfield.
Enjoy peace of mind with a new roof (2022), new water heater (2026), furnace and A/C (2019) maintained annually, new dishwasher (2024), carpeting (2026) - living room, main-floor family room and primary suite, some interior paint (2026).
Delight in the open and large main-floor living spaces: a sun-filled living room with two banks of tall windows, a large dining room with a classic, coved ceiling, a fabulous updated kitchen offering an abundance of cabinetry including an appliance garage, pull-out shelving, expansive granite countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gas stove top, wall oven, counter seating, a plant window at the kitchen sink, and an informal dining area that opens to the welcoming family room with a traditional mantel, raised hearth, gas fireplace and built-in cupboards and shelving. The family room walks out to one of two large, private decks and overlooks the backyard gardens. The primary bedroom has a private ensuite, ¾ bath with Corian shower surround and stone tile floor and half-wall tiling. Super convenient main floor laundry with a wall of custom cedar closet and cupboard space. This room could be turned back into a bedroom, making 4 bedrooms on the main floor. Two additional bedrooms, both with large closets and hardwood floors, a full, white, ceramic bath and a mud room between the garage and kitchen complete the main level. Note hardwood floors throughout much of the main floor, lots of cupboard and closet space – some cedar lined.
Have fun in the huge lower-level family room space with built-in seating/storage, fabulous retro wallpaper in amazing condition, built-in wall storage, and a yellow rotary wall phone! Tons of storage or workshop space are available in the utility room. Note the west side of the utility room has a shower and is plumbed for a toilet. Laundry hook up is also available.
Enjoy the 1/3 acre corner lot – plant new gardens or enjoy the perennials planted. 2 blocks to Spring Creek Elementary, 4 blocks to Northfield Nursery School, 7 blocks to the high school, 8 to the pool and golf course, 11 blocks to Carleton, 12 blocks to Bridge Square. Enjoy Northfield and all its stores, farmers’ market, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Interior Information
Size & Levels
Bathrooms
Rooms
Main Level Rooms
Lower Level Rooms
Exterior & Parking
Lot & Utilities
Financial & Tax Information
Neighborhood at a Glance
In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 2000-2009, about 95% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 24 minutes.
Cost of Ownership
Median home value
$385,100
Higher than the Northfield median
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$5,464/yr
Higher than the Northfield median
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$2,524/mo
Higher than the Northfield median
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$970/mo
Higher than the Northfield median
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,608/mo
Higher than the Northfield median
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
Homes in the Area
Owner-occupied homes
95%
Higher than Northfield overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
2001
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.
- 2010-201914%
- 2000-200938%
- 1990-199912%
- 1970-197914%
- 1950-19595%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached85%
- Townhome / attached14%
Getting Around
Average commute
24 min
Higher 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 alone82%
- Work from home7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Higher than Northfield overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.






