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Richfield House Hunt: Homes With Modern Updates

Homeowners are sprucing their properties up with new paint and other upgrades to attract buyers looking for move-in ready homes.

With foreclosures and short sales exerting price pressure on the Richfield housing market, homeowners selling traditionally need to add extra incentives to attract buyers who want move-in ready homes.

The answer for many has been to update or remodel their homes to compete against other updated homes on the market. New kitchens are common and often include stainless steel appliances and granite or Cambria countertops. Elsewhere in the home, sellers freshen up with new paint and carpet or newly refinished hardwood floors.

Neutral beige and white is out. Many homes have the colors of the decade such as sage green, peach or sunny yellow, but others opt for dramatic and bold colors.

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This week's Richfield House Hunt features homes with great upgrades and amenities:

House No. 1: 6925 Vincent Ave. S.

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Listed by Edina Realty

Price: $140,000 Taxes: $2,185

Description: One story; two bedrooms, one bath and 1,303 finished square feet. This is a great price for a pretty home with a new furnace, maintenance free siding, central air, hardwood floors and a large three-season porch. The home is very clean and bright, with recessed lighting and a large picture window in the front. Need office space? There a lower level room would be perfect.

House No. 2: 7144 13th Ave. S.

Listed by Coldwell Banker Burnet

Price: $214,900 Taxes: $2,496

Description: One story; three bedrooms, two baths and 1,731 finished square feet. This home is filled with upgrades including two fireplace, hardwood floors and a Jacuzzi. Sip coffee at the breakfast bar or wine on the patio. All three bedrooms are on one level. Need an additional bedroom? Just add an egress window to have a legal fourth bedroom downstairs.  

House No. 3: 6414 Irving Ave. S.

Listed by Keller Williams Premier Realty

Price: $224,900 Taxes: $2,990

Description: One story; three bedrooms, two baths and 1,701 finished square feet. There’s lots of charm in this rambler with lovely landscaping, a large landscaped back yard with a spacious deck, an updated kitchen and a remodeled walk-out lower level. There are two brick fireplaces—the one in the living room is classic mid-century modern and classic cool.

House No. 4: 6228 Russell Ave. S.

Listed by Century 21 Luger Realty

Price: $224,900 Taxes: $3,266

Description: One story; three bedrooms, two baths and 2,472 finished square feet. This larger than it looks Richfield stylish  home is a charmer, ready for new owners. Move in and enjoy the hardwood floors, Cambria counters, tiled kitchen, sunny dining area and the lower level exercise room. Walk out from the sunny dining are to a screened porch. The beautifully fenced back yard is landscaped with a deck. The large garage has room for two cars and storage.

House No. 5: 7614 Dupont Ave. S.

Listed by Realty Unlimited

Price: $244,900 Taxes: $2,881

Description: One story; four bedrooms, two baths and 2,152 finished square feet. This is a beautiful and unique home for the Richfield area. The home has mid-century bones with 21st Century updates. There’s lots of natural light, in this open and inviting home. The high quality renovations, including a bay window overlooking the backyard, beautiful hardwood floors and built-ins, a full bath with tub surround and new appliances make this a must-see. In addition, the lower level has egress windows.

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