812 Saint Olaf Avenue Northfield, MN 55057

$589,900
Active
estimated monthly payment
4 Beds  |  3 Baths  |  2,278 Sq Ft  |  Single Family  |  MLS # 7001768
  • Welcome home 812 St. Olaf Avenue!
    Welcome home 812 St. Olaf Avenue!
  • First owner was F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St. Olaf Choir and Music Dept.
    First owner was F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St. Olaf Choir and Music Dept.
  • Large covered front porch, newer steps, adorable balcony.
    Large covered front porch, newer steps, adorable balcony.
  • Airlock Entry. Fabulous beveled glass front door and sidelights. with an amazing 40
    Airlock Entry. Fabulous beveled glass front door and sidelights. with an amazing 40" wide front door. Gorgeous period light fixture.
  • Built in bench, beautiful light fixture, pocket doors to music room/study.
    Built in bench, beautiful light fixture, pocket doors to music room/study.
  • Beamed ceilings in living room, divided light, flanking windows, fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors.
    Beamed ceilings in living room, divided light, flanking windows, fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors.
  • Gorgeous picture window with divided light window on top overlooking front yard.
    Gorgeous picture window with divided light window on top overlooking front yard.
  • 9 1/2 foot ceilings on the main level.
    9 1/2 foot ceilings on the main level.
  • View lookng into the music room/study
    View lookng into the music room/study
  • Stair leading to upper level and telephone closet behind kitchen.
    Stair leading to upper level and telephone closet behind kitchen.
  • Built-in buffet with mirror.
    Built-in buffet with mirror.
  • Dining room with unique 6 over 1, divided light pattern. Note original wavy glass.
    Dining room with unique 6 over 1, divided light pattern. Note original wavy glass.
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About The Listing

Live history! The first owner of this house was F. Melius Christiansen, the founder of the St. Olaf College music department, choir and band. This fabulous St. Olaf Avenue house sits on huge lot (.63 acres) with beautiful perennial gardens. 5 bedrooms upstairs, gleaming maple floors throughout, tall ceilings (9.5'), amazing woodwork, gorgeous divided light windows, 2 fireplaces, beamed ceiling in the living room, a built-in buffet in the dining room, a large kitchen surrounded in windows overlooking the yard. Note the fabulous pocket door to the main floor office/music room and the family room/studio in the back of the house. Lovingly renovated several years ago with upgrades to electrical, bathrooms, and kitchen. Several connections to the yard with an amazing covered front porch, a covered back porch off the kitchen - note the addorable railing, and a sweet balcony off the two front bedrooms. Water heater 5/2025. Elec 200 AMP service.


Listing courtesy of Kathryn A Jamison, Coldwell Banker Realty
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Property Details

Features

 
 
 
Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Contingency Type: None
Year Built: 1908
MLS #: 7001768
Bedrooms: 4
Square Feet: 2,278
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Price Per Square Foot: $259
Bathrooms (Half) : 1
Bathrooms (Three Quarters) : 1
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Description: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Electric, Garage Door Opener
Sewer Description: City Sewer/Connected
Air Conditioning Type: Window Unit(s)
Water: City Water/Connected
Heat Type: Boiler
Basement: Full, Unfinished, Walkout
Roof Description: Age Over 8 Years
Days On Market (Continuous): 0
Disability Features: None
Latest Update: 01/08/2026
List Date: 01/07/2026
Listing Agent ID: 505001501
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Office ID: 3260
Data Source: NorthstarMLS - The Regional MLS of Minnesota
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Lot Dimensions: 99x231x66x66
Lot Size: 0.625 Acres
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
School District: Northfield
Tax Year: 2025
Estimated Taxes: $7,138
Contingency Type: None
City: Northfield
Zip: 55057
County: Rice
Subdivision: S Li Manitou Add
State: MN

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Listing last updated: 01/08/26

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