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OPEN HOUSE! Sunday, Feb. 12th from 11:00-1:00pm @ 519 7th Avenue NW, Forest Lake MN 55025

By Barb Goerss

Real Estate Agent

February 07, 2017 01:32 PM

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, February 12th from 11:00-1:00pm

Fabulous location that's close to everything! This meticulously cared for home has 2 beautiful bay windows, solid 6 panel doors and Anderson Windows throughout. Large family room with additional storage in crawl space under the main level living room. 3/4 bath roughed in makes 3 baths! Home is in a peaceful setting with many nearby parks and is also conveniently located close to downtown Forest Lake!

PLEASE CALL 651-538-1981 OR VISIT US AT TwinCitiesRealEstate.Properties FOR CURRENT PRICING AND AVAILABILITY!

PLEASE CALL 651-538-1981 OR VISIT US AT TwinCitiesRealEstate.Properties FOR CURRENT PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

"SELLER SAYS"

What do you love about the area?: It’s quiet, friendly neighborhood, open back yards in the circle, giving a park-like feel. We are 3 blocks from unlimited miles of bike, walking trails. There are baseball, softball field in the neighborhood, a local playground park and easy access to freeways and local businesses.

What are some great things about Forest Lake?: Great public schools, Safe neighborhoods and quality local police force. Wide array of shopping, businesses, and restaurants. Lots of summer park activities, access to many area lakes and a new modern YMCA.

What restaurants are nearby?: Key's, Applebee's, Vannelli's by the Lake, The Meet Market, Norman Quack's,

Acqua, Etc.

What grocery stores or nearby shopping if there?: Cub and Target are close by.

Information about the schools in our area: High performing senior high school. Wonderful, caring teachers, strong community education programs, a wide array of academic options, including International Baccalaureate and Language Immersion. Also, recent bond issues passed for major school renovations.

What do you do for interests and hobbies near the property?: Walking, biking, great public library, new YMCA and fun seasonal community events.

Tells us about any additional property highlights, upgrades, recent updates that have been done: New roof - 2016. New siding - 2014. New washer/dryer. Total interior paint job - Fall, 2016. Main level - open concept, with vaulted ceilings (orange peel knockdown throughout home). Private aggregate wrap-around patio with arbor vitae hedge. Mature trees and foliage. Lower level 4th bedroom with large walk-in closet. Cambridge trim and honey oak woodwork throughout.

Key points about the house that we were drawn to when we first looked at the home: We liked the quality of the builder and he park-like backyard in the circle.