Community Corner
Richfield House Hunt: Start Looking at Homes Now to Move in September
Richfield has a good inventory of homes to choose from.
Late spring and early fall are the most popular times for first-time buyers to move into their newly bought homes. Now that summer is in full swing, time is starting to run out for a September closing. It usually takes a month to find the right house, a week for negotiations and inspections and then an average of 45 days from final acceptance of a purchase agreement to close.
Start looking now to move in September. If you are looking for bargain, you should know the timeline for short sales or foreclosures is longer. Contact a real estate agent and sit down with a mortgage lender soon, unless you like moving furniture and boxes when the snow is flying.
Here are five fine Richfield homes, looking for new owners:
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House No. 1: 7201 Grand Ave. S.
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet
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Price: $135,000 Taxes: $2,260
Description: One- and one-half story, single-family home; three bedrooms, two baths and 1,270 finished square feet. This cozy home has a large fenced backyard and patio for summer fun or for a beautiful garden. There are hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen and is just a short walk to . This is a short sale and a chance to get a lovely home at a bargain price.
House No. 2: 7505 Emerson Ave. S.
Listed by: Edina Realty
Price: $149,900 Taxes: $2,487
Description: One- and one-half story, single-family home; three bedrooms, one bath and 1,695 finished square feet. There’s lots of charm in the house both inside and out; entertain in the shady backyard and enjoy the bright and cheery eat-in kitchen. There is a private upper-level perfect for a bedroom or an office. There is a large lower-level family room, which all newly painted. This home is ocated near Freemont Park and Wood Lake Nature Center. This potential short sale is move-in ready.
House No. 3: 7600 16th Ave. S.
Listed by: Re/Max Results
Price: $159,900 Taxes: $2,481
Description: One-story, single-family home; four bedrooms, two baths and 1,912 finished square feet. This spacious mid-century home shines like new with a new eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, updated baths, hardwood floors and natural woodwood and two fireplaces. There’s a deck and patio in the fenced backyard for summer fun and a two-car garage. As a Community Land Bank Property this is available for owner-occupants only. Down payment resources are available. A home this beautiful, at this price, is a rare find.
House No. 4: 6515 1st Ave. S.
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet
Price: $196,000 Taxes: $2,260
Description: One-story, single-family home; three bedrooms, two baths and 1,702 finished square feet. A beautiful update home has hardwood floors, natural woodwork, lots of windows, a build-in china cabinet, coved ceilings, ceiling fans and a wood-burning stone fireplace. The lower level has egress windows, a third bedroom, a bathroom and a new family room perfect for relaxing. Outside, the large and sunny private backyard has a beautiful paver patio for a summer bar-be-que with friends. A traditional sale, this home can close quickly.
House No. 5: 6409 Washburn Ave. S.
Listed by: Re/Max Results
Price: $224,000 Taxes: $2,812
Description: One-story, single-family home; three bedrooms, two baths and 1,942 finished square feet. This chic mid-century home is in mint condition with lots of extras. There are new windows, new appliances, new lighting, redone hardwood floors and a beautiful brick fireplace. The newly done lower level has a new bathroom and a great bar, as well as a second fireplace. You can walk to Sheridan Park and its just a couple of minutes drive to the shops and restaurants of Southdale and the Galleria. This place gleams and is ready for a sophisticated buyer.