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227 Ardmore Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55422

$1,150,000

This home has incredible architectural emotion to it

Perched above the street, make the use of the front patio is a luxury few homes have.

the cedar ceilings, dramatic rooflines, walls of glass, floating transitions, and connection to nature give it a true “architect-designed sanctuary” feeling.

Every angle reveals another architectural moment

Original mid-century character has been thoughtfully preserved, from the custom wood detailing and built-ins

This space received amazing morning and mid-day sun.

A home that doesn’t follow trends — because true design never goes out of style

This isn’t just a home designed for living — it was designed for experience.

another connection to nature… another reason this home feels timeless

You can re imagine this space as a wellness retreat, add in a sauna, cold plunge.....the options are endless

sculptural fireplaces, they dont take the time to design them like this anymore

Now imagine this roofline with skylights.....

Some homes are built to impress… and some are designed to make you feel something..............This is one of those homes

The photos of the room do not capture its full potential

The perfect place for a dinner gathering

Another transitional space, informal dining, open up the kitchen....the options are endless.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,242 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,150,000 List Date: 5/14/2026 Last Modified: 6/18/2026

Overview

Description

Featured in magazines & commercial productions for its architectural significance, this remarkable Tyrol Hills mid-century modern home is a true work of art, blending timeless design with exceptional functionality. Designed for entertaining on every scale, the dramatic cedar-vaulted living room showcases a striking marble fireplace and flows effortlessly into the formal dining room below. The chef’s kitchen is beautifully equipped with premium gourmet appliances, a serving bar, prep island, suspended pantry, all opening to the spacious family room and dinette where two expansive walls of windows invite natural light and scenic views indoors. Sliding walls of glass lead to the breathtaking two-story redwood solarium, highlighted by floor-to-ceiling windows, a comfortable sitting area, and a custom staircase leading to the jacuzzi and wet bar. Designed by renowned architect Lloyd Jafvert, the private owner’s suite offers a retreat vibe, complete with a two-sided fireplace, secluded s ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6807523

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1952
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2907
Above Grd Total SqFt: 2907
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2335
Total SqFt: 5242
Total Finished Sqft: 4020.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2907
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 45x45x171x120x156
Acres: 0.4
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; Hot Tub; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Security System; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System; Wine Cooler Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Storage Space; Sump Pump Bath Description: Double Sink; Steam Shower; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Cash Exterior: Wood Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More Fencing: None Financing Terms: Conventional Fireplace Characteristics: 2-Sided; Family Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Light Parking Characteristics: Storage Pool Description: None Property Subtype: Ranch-Style Home Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Rubber Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2026-05-16
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2026-06-17
Original List Price: 1050000
Sales Close Price: 1150000
ListPrice: 1150000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 227
Street Name: Ardmore
Street Suffix: Drive
Postal City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55422
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Glendale

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 15902.3
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2907
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1113

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 572
Storage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 24
Section#: 19
Township#: 29

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 020 BLOCK 010 GLENDALE
Listing City: Golden Valley
Map Page: 106
Municipality: Golden Valley
School District: Hopkins
School District Phone: 952-988-4000
Zip Plus 4: 5211
Property ID Number: 1902924430050
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 15902.3
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Featured in magazines & commercial productions for its architectural significance, this remarkable Tyrol Hills mid-century modern home is a true work of art, blending timeless design with exceptional functionality. Designed for entertaining on every scale, the dramatic cedar-vaulted living room showcases a striking marble fireplace and flows effortlessly into the formal dining room below. The chef’s kitchen is beautifully equipped with premium gourmet appliances, a serving bar, prep island, suspended pantry, all opening to the spacious family room and dinette where two expansive walls of windows invite natural light and scenic views indoors. Sliding walls of glass lead to the breathtaking two-story redwood solarium, highlighted by floor-to-ceiling windows, a comfortable sitting area, and a custom staircase leading to the jacuzzi and wet bar. Designed by renowned architect Lloyd Jafvert, the private owner’s suite offers a retreat vibe, complete with a two-sided fireplace, secluded sitting room, with steam shower and direct access to the solarium. Three additional bedrooms on the main level include a private ensuite ½ bath & an additional full bath. The lower level features a spacious recreation room with dedicated lounge & games areas, along with an additional ¾ bath, creating the perfect setting for relaxation & entertaining. Outside, the beautifully landscaped .4-acre property is surrounded by mature conifers, perennial gardens, expansive patios, and multiple decks, offering serene outdoor living spaces throughout the seasons. Built in 1952 and cherished by only a select few owners since, this architecturally significant residence is a rare opportunity to own an enchanting home celebrated for its design, craftsmanship, and enduring appeal. Here is your chance to secure something special.
Directions: Hwy 100 to Gelnwood, East to Ardmore, North to home on left.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Security System: Yes
Sun Room: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Filtration System: Yes
Wine Cooler: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

Concrete Block: Yes
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink: Yes
Steam Shower: Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
3/4 Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes
Bathroom Ensuite: Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Informal Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes
Living/Dining Room: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Cash: Yes

Exterior

Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

2-Sided: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot: Yes
Public Transit (w/in 6 blks): Yes
Tree Coverage - Light: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Property Subtype

Ranch-Style Home: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Rubber: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Primary: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	14x13	Main
Family Room	21x19	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	25x10	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	11x10	Main
Informal Dining Room	14x13	Main
Kitchen	15x10	Main
Laundry	14x12	Lower
Living Room	24x19	Main
Patio	17x15	Main
Porch	17x06	Main
Recreation Room	20x13	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	15x14	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	15x11	Main

Listing Office: Lakes Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: June - 18 - 2026

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