Tax Credit Countdown When: 4-6 p.m. today Where: 4121 W. 28th St (28th & Inglewood Ave. So.), in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood What: 4 Bedrooms (all up), 3 Bath 1937 Colonial with 3,000 square feet How much: $549,900 Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty City Lakes Will there be a burst of...Read More
Neighborhood Name as “Brand” Once upon a time, people lived in St. Paul, or Minneapolis, or St. Louis Park. Now, they live in Fern Hill, Birchwood, or Sorenson (all neighborhoods in St. Louis Park). Overall, as Martha Stewart would say, “that’s a good thing.” Especially if the neighborhood name isn’t just marketing, but reflects an...Read More
Worst-to-First on Huntington You’re not likely to recognize the home pictured above — 2820 Huntington Ave. South, in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood. And no, it’s got nothing to do with the snow being gone. Rather, it’s because there are multiple dumpsters in front, and the place is swarming with contractors. Extreme Makeover What’s...Read More
Who Gets to Exercise “Editorial Control?” “Final cut” in the movie business means who gets final say over the editing process. Directors want it because it assures them creative control; the studios want it because they’re bankrolling the film — and want it to make money. Something similar goes on in residential real estate with...Read More
Best Time to Sell? When No One Else is Where: 27xx Raleigh Ave. South, in Fern Hill’s St. Louis Park neighborhood What: Mint 1947 rambler with 3 BR/2BA and 1,800 square feet How (much): $445,500 list price When: on market Monday (12/7) Who: listing agent – Josh Kaplan; broker – Edina Realty If everyone’s taking...Read More
Sold! (For 1/3 of Tax Assessed Value) What: 3BR/3BA walkout rambler with almost 2,600 FSF Where: 2625 Quentin Ave. South, in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood How much: originally listed for $226,800 on Aug. 5. When: closed Nov. 18 (Thursday); just posted on MLS this morning. “Exhibit A” under the category, “don’t go by...Read More
