House Hunt: Mendota Heights Home Prices on Par With 'Best Places' Homes

According to CNN Money’s feature of the "Best Places to Live," Mendota Heights doesn’t rank, but comparing the city to those on the list, it does pretty well. The average income and family purchasing power are above average. The air quality in the area is far above average–97.5 percent of days where the air quality index is ranked as good compared with the best places average of 77.3 percent, and commutes are comparatively short. (There’s probably a connection.)

Home prices are nearly identical (Mendota Heights’ average home price is only slightly below the average of top places: $358,148 vs. $359,352) and property taxes are $959 below the best place average.

The only real downside is the average low temperature in January, at 4.3º compared with the best places average of 24º. But, it’s not January. Mendota Heights is a great place to live, and right now, has some great homes for sale both below and above the average.

Right now is a good time to check out thes five houses in the Mendota Heights area:

House No. 1: 639 Highway 110, Mendota Heights

Listed by: Tittle Real Estate

Price: $179,900 Taxes: $2,109

Description: One story; four bedrooms, two baths and 2,084 finished square feet. This lender-owned home is perfect for the right investor or for the prospective homeowner with the right skills. This home needs some work but is ripe with possibilities. Home includes an attached garage, a large lower level family room and bedroom, with a large yard featuring beautiful trees.

House No. 2: 1281 Delaware Ave., Mendota Heights

Listed by: Lakes Area Realty of Golden Valley

Price: $179,900 Taxes: $2,109

Description: Two stories; three bedrooms, two baths and 1,869 finished square feet. This charming home looks like it belongs on a farmstead from the outside. Open the door and walk into to a home filled with cozy charm. You can enjoy oak millwork, hardwood floors, arches and built-ins. A beautiful breezy front porch–surrounded by large shade trees–is perfect for summer evenings. The garage fits two cars plus room for storage. 

House No. 3: 641 Ivy Falls Ave., Mendota Heights

Listed by: Lakes Area Realty of Golden Valley

Price: $214,500 Taxes: $2,,391

Description: One story; three bedrooms, two baths and 1,973 finished square feet. A beautiful 1960’s rambler in a quiet neighborhood. Includes two fireplaces, hardwood floors, central AC, fresh paint, new flooring and maintenance-free siding. The landscaped backyard is large, as is the garage. There are brick walkways back to the cute porch. This home is part of the estate of the original owner. There is a potential for an office or fourth bedroom.

House No. 4: 1819 Faro Lane, Mendota Heights

Listed by: Roger Fazendin Realtors

Price: $419,900 Taxes: $3,815

Description: One story; four bedrooms, four baths and 3,262 finished square feet. A one-of-a-kind home, located on a cul-de-sac, is a great place for entertaining. Cook for a crowd in the gourmet kitchen or barbeque in your private backyard, where you’ll find a play area, an upper level deck (walkout from the living room) and a beautiful stone patio.  The kitchen includes large windows, stainless appliances and a breakfast bar. There are beautiful vaulted ceilings, an exercise room, sun room, security system, walk-in closet and air-to-air exchanger.  Oh–and a steam shower.  And more. This is a must-see property.

House No. 5: 1198 Falls View Court, Mendota Heights

Listed by: Edina Realty

Price: $579,000 Taxes: $6,172

Description: Two stories; three bedrooms, two baths and 1,869 finished square feet. On the creek on a quiet cul-de-sac, this multi-level home is filled with amenities and updates.  There’s brand new carpeting in the master and second bedrooms, closet, and loft re-coated hardwood floors, a large brand new kitchen with granite countertops, windows, floors, appliances, a newer basement, and new furnace.  The sun room overlooks a beautiful stone patio and deck and. A truly one-of-a-kind home.