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315 Manitou Street N, Northfield, MN 55057

$750,000

2 car garage - note the exposed concrete driveway

View of side garage and back side of house

Side view of garage - note the charming white picket fence

Garage side entry - note the window boxes and the sidewalk leading to the garden shed on the back side of the garage

This photo shows the garden shed with double doors

Living room view of stairway leading to second level - Built in bench

As you enter the living room you experience the warmth and elegance of this home

Another view of main floor office/sunroom

Formal dining for large family gatherings

Informal Dining - sliding glass door leads to screened porch

View of the family room and informal dining

Second staircase leading to the second floor

Second floor top of the stairs loft/bonus area

Another view of second level bonus/loft area

Attic level possible owner's or guest suite retreat

Lower level Office or entertainment space

all floors 315 Manitou Street North Northfield with dim

1st floor 315 Manitou Street North Northfield with dim

2nd floor 315 Manitou Street North Northfield without dim

3rd floor 315 Manitou Street North Northfield with dim

4th floor 315 Manitou Street North Northfield with dim

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,575 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,602 Status: Active

Current Price: $750,000 List Date: 6/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

This elegant Northfield home—meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated for over a century—offers spacious, timeless living across multiple levels. The main floor welcomes you with rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a bright sunroom/office with french doors and built in book shelving off the living room. A large formal dining room creates a memorable gathering space. The kitchen features, abundant cabinetry, a four-stool breakfast bar, double wall oven, gas cooktop, and a generous informal dining area. A sun-drenched family room with built-in bookshelves opens to a screened porch—an ideal spot for warm summer evenings. A large back entry provides convenient space for shoes, boots, and coats. Choose one of two staircases to reach the second level, which includes four bedrooms, two baths, and a convenient loft. The finished third-level attic serves as a private owner’s or guest suite retreat with laundry, a stunning three-quarter bath, and a charming ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7081631

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1916
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1859
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3716
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1859
Total SqFt: 5575
Total Finished Sqft: 4286.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Bath Quarter: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1859
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 66 X 297
Acres: 0.45
Assessment Pending: No
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air; Zoned Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Storage Space; Sump Pump Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Walk-In Shower Stall; Other Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Free and Clear Exterior: Wood Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: Wood Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Baseboard; Boiler; Hot Water; Radiator; Zoned Internet Options: Cable; Fiber Optic Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Supra Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 750000
ListPrice: 750000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 315
Street Name: Manitou
Street Suffix: Street
Street Direction Suffix: N
Postal City: Northfield
County: Rice
State: MN
Zip Code: 55057

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 12260
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3716
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 570

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: SPAAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 704
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: MANITOU L6 & 13 B2
Listing City: Northfield
Map Page: 219
Municipality: Northfield
School District: Northfield
School District Phone: 507-663-0629
Zip Plus 4: 1512
Property ID Number: 2236301007
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 12260
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: This elegant Northfield home—meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated for over a century—offers spacious, timeless living across multiple levels. The main floor welcomes you with rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a bright sunroom/office with french doors and built in book shelving off the living room. A large formal dining room creates a memorable gathering space. The kitchen features, abundant cabinetry, a four-stool breakfast bar, double wall oven, gas cooktop, and a generous informal dining area. A sun-drenched family room with built-in bookshelves opens to a screened porch—an ideal spot for warm summer evenings. A large back entry provides convenient space for shoes, boots, and coats. Choose one of two staircases to reach the second level, which includes four bedrooms, two baths, and a convenient loft. The finished third-level attic serves as a private owner’s or guest suite retreat with laundry, a stunning three-quarter bath, and a charming enclosed porch—perfect for morning coffee. The finished basement offers flexible living space—ideal for a home office, media room, playroom, or additional family area. Outside, the property impresses with a lush, planted 297-foot backyard, a white picket-fenced garden area, and a patio for outdoor dining. The two-car garage includes an attached garden shed with double doors and a separate breaker box for two electric charging outlets. Located on Northfield’s west side just blocks from St. Olaf College, this stately home combines historic charm with modern comforts. Recent updates include a 2021 boiler/gas hot water heater, 2019 dual central air units with humidifiers, 2023 roof replacement. For added comfort and convenience - there are multiple heating and cooling zones. Discover this exceptional property—a truly rare gem!
Directions: St Olaf Ave. to N on Manitou to the property.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

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

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall: Yes
Other: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Informal Dining Room: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Free and Clear: Yes

Exterior

Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Fencing

Wood: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Boiler: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Radiator: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes
Fiber Optic: Yes

Laundry

In Basement: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level: Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Amusement Room	22 X 8.10	Lower
Den	21 X 9.2	Lower
Dining Room	12.3 X 14	Main
Family Room	17 X 10	Main
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	21.7 X 18	Third
First (1st) Bedroom	20.6 X 9.7	Upper
Flex Room	21.7 X 7.2	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	10 X 12	Upper
Informal Dining Room	12.7 X 10	Main
Kitchen	12.7 X 12.5	Main
Living Room	19 X 12.10	Main
Loft	9.10 X 10	Third
Loft	12.3 X 9.10	Second
Media Room	11.8 X 9	Lower
Office	12.5 X 9	Main
Patio	12 X 14	Main
Porch	8.8 X 6.4	Third
Screened Porch	12 X 10	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	16.4 X 9.7	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	10 X 12	Upper

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026

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