House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Mendota Heights Area

Many buyers looking for everything from condos to large single family homes set their sights on Mendota Heights are the area because of the central location, but also because of the beautiful homes available on the market.

Mendota Heights as a city has a lot to offer as well, with 17 parks, 20 miles of paved walking paths nearby, the Mississippi River and surrounding wildlife areas nearby and easy access to transportation and highways. Mendota Heights became a popular destination only recently, so many of the houses are newer than in many other communities. More than half the homes on the market have been built since the year 1990 and a large number of those were built in the last 10 years. There are also fewer lender-owned homes here than in many suburbs.  For many, Mendota Heights is the ideal place to settle down.

House No. 1: 572 Mears Ave., Mendota Heights

Listed by: Professional Pride Realty

Price: $249,900

Taxes: $2,949

Description: One-story single family home; three bedrooms, three baths and 2,652 finished square feet. This beautiful rambler sits on a half-acre corner lot. The kitchen is easy to work in, the living room has floor to ceiling windows and a modern corner brick fireplace. The three-season Florida room has a ceiling fan and overlooks a fenced back yard. The lower level recreation room includes a bar and a second fireplace. Updates include the roof, cement board siding, windows and mechanicals. A home warranty is included.

House No. 2: 33 Somerset Rd., Mendota Heights

Listed by: Edina Realty

Price: $309,900

Taxes: $3,098

Description: One-story single family home; four bedrooms, two baths and 2,568 finished square feet. There are many updates in this stylish 1960s home to bring it into the 21st Century, including a high-efficiency furnace, new windows, new air conditioning and new custom cabinets. There are two fireplaces, peaked beamed ceilings, an eat-in kitchen and formal dining room and tons of storage. Lots of windows, including some floor to ceiling, bring in the sun. A large deck runs the length of the home and overlooks a flat back yard. The home sits just a couple of blocks from the Somerset County Club with easy access to main roads.

House No. 3: 790 Evergreen Knoll, Mendota Heights

Listed by: Keller Williams Integrity

Price: $450,000

Taxes: $3,572

Description: One and one-half story single family home; three bedrooms, four baths and 3,111 finished square feet. This stunning, pristine home is situated on a wooded corner lot on a street bordering a private estate. The home is designed for entertaining with custom cabinetry in the kitchen, a large island breakfast bar, an informal dining room and a formal dining room. A lower lever family room includes a brick fireplace and built-ins.

A newly sealed circular driveway leads into an attached finished three-car garage. Updated mechanicals include a new gas furnace and air conditioner, a new washer and dryer and a microwave/oven combo. The home also has a convenient central vacuum system. A lower level walks out to a beautiful backyard. There’s a deck, patio, porch, foyer, in-ground sprinkler, walk-in closets, computer room, and lots of storage available as well.

House No. 4: 1293 Aspen Way, Mendota Heights

Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet

Price: $549,000

Taxes: $4,896

Description: Twin home; three bedrooms, three baths and 3,272 finished square feet. This large twin home features an open floor plan with lots of windows to let in the sunlight. The beautiful kitchen includes granite counters, stainless appliances, a center island and lots of sunlight. Walk out to the deck for warm weather eating or morning coffee. The living room features a custom floor-to-ceiling fireplace. There’s also a formal dining room. The front foyer has beautiful double doors. Also included is an office just off the front foyer, a huge open driveway with room for extra parking and a double garage. Privately situated, but with  easy access to Sibley Memorial Highway, The Great River Road and the Mississippi River.

House No. 5: 726 Evergreen Knolls, Mendota Heights

Listed by: Edina Realty

Price: $678,000

Taxes: $6,193

Description: Two-story single family home; five bedrooms, four baths and 5,230 finished square feet. This lovely elegant home has an open floor plan with a main level family room with vaulted ceilings, a media center, a huge lower level with recreation and amusement rooms walking out to a bucolic back yard. The kitchen is a cook’s dream with lots of counter space and cabinets and a breakfast bar. There’s a huge three-plus car garage, lots of storage space and a deck big enough for any party. Immaculate and very well cared for, this home has lots of style and all the amenities you could want. Sitting on a quiet cul-de-sac  in a park-like setting, but only minutes from highways, shopping, restaurants and golf. A rare find at this price.