House Hunt: Buyers in Mendota Heights Area Can Choose Simplified Lifestyle

 The Mendota Heights area is known for higher end properties. That includes not just single family homes but a wide selection of condos and townhomes.

While many sell for  $500,000 and more, there are a number of wonderful condos and townhouses on the market for much less. Choices included units in smaller associations with lower fees and fewer amenities, to units in large and elegant buildings offering a variety of shared amenities—pools, party rooms, tennis, hot tubs and ping-pong, all in a secure building—for higher fees.

It’s all a lifestyle choice, but if you prefer the simplicity that comes with home ownership in an shared association community you might consider one of the following affordable homes currently on the market.

House No. 1: 2589 Bedford Ct.,  Mendota Heights

Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet

Price: $107,000

Taxes: $1,132

Association dues: $150

Description: Side-by-side town home; two bedrooms, two baths and 1,250 finished square feet. Move right in to this town home and enjoy the open floor plan with a fireplace in the living room and bedrooms upstairs for extra privacy.  There’s a loft on the second floor as well. You can walk in from the garage or out to the patio. Well maintained, this home is selling only because of job relocation. Dogs/cats OK.

House No. 2: 2573 Concord Way,  Mendota Heights

Listed by: Bridge Realty

Price: $154,900

Taxes: $1,280

Association dues: $155

Description: Side-by-side town home; two bedrooms, two baths and 1,288 finished square feet. This well-designed end unit town home with a vaulted ceiling, skylight, loft, master bath and a patio. Extras include an interior sprinkler system, Aprilaire humidifier on the furnace, gas fireplace, a new AC and newer water heater.  Not a short sale or a foreclosure, so a quick close is possible.

House No. 3: 2525 Wilshire Ct.,  Mendota Heights

Listed by: Re/Max Specialists

Price: $159,900

Taxes: $1,352

Association dues: $255

Description: Manor/village town home; two bedrooms, two baths and 1,610 finished square feet. One-level living with lots of extras is what you’ll get with this beautiful town home. The living room includes a gas fireplace and the dining room is separate. The master suite includes a private bathroom with jetted tub and a separate shower. There’s even a private office with beautiful French doors.  Pets OK with some restrictions. A home warranty and a one-year social membership to the Mendakota Country Club is included in a purchase.

House No. 4: 1101 Sibley Memorial Highway #109, Lilydale

Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet

Price: $169,900

Taxes: $1,745

Association dues: $527

Description: High-rise condo; two bedrooms, two baths and 1,584 finished square feet. You can live in this beautiful and elegant condo with views of the Mississippi from your private porch. The unit includes master bath, den, fireplace, sun room, walk-in closet, exercise room, natural woodwork and a security system. There’s a eat-in kitchen as well as a formal dining room and a wood burning fireplace in the living room. Shared amenities include tennis, hot tub, sauna, common garden, patio, elevator and secured underground parking. Dogs and cats are welcome here, even on your walk down to the river.

House No. 5: 1101 Sibley Memorial Highway #300, Lilydale

Listed by: Re/Max Specialists

Price: $184,900

Taxes: $1,813

Association dues: $498

Description: High rise condo; two bedrooms, two baths and 1,650 finished square feet. This immaculate end unit condo faces the river for great views. Unit includes laundry, eat-in kitchen, office, hardwood floors, a fireplace, a security system and lots of closets and storage. This unit also  includes two garage stalls. Shared amenities include a party room, tennis courts, a sauna and exercise room. Dogs and cats are OK.