3500 Oliver Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55412

Listing details for 3500 Oliver Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412 : Rare opportunity to own an enchanting, storybook Tudor Revival home. Situated on a double lot, you are greeted by stunning stonework details across the front of the home. Beautiful perennial and raised bed gardens take advantage of the sunny, south facing front yard. Inside you will find all the charming details of a classic, 1930s home including original woodwork, hardwood floors, custom tile floor in the front entry, wrought iron curtain rods, period light fixtures including wall sconces by the fireplace, and built-in corner cabinets in the dining room. The spacious living room also features a bow window your house plants will love, beautiful plaster work, and a built-in bookcase. The formal dining room has welcoming natural light from a south facing window and leads to the kitchen with original, inset-door cabinets and a sunny breakfast nook. The main floor also features a full bath with original floor tile, two bedrooms (including one with a walk-in closet), and a three-season porch overlooking the rear and side yards. The second floor features high ceilings (7ft 8 inches in height), two bedrooms, a half bath, more period light fixtures, hardwood floors, plus extra storage space in the insulated attic and a charming reading nook at the top of the stairs. The current owners have painstakingly restored 19 of the original windows, taking the sashes down to the bare wood and completely repainting, reglazing, and reinstalling each sash using new sash cord if needed. The window restoration project included the addition of custom combination storm windows for improved energy efficiency in all windows. The basement features good ceiling height, a finished family room with electric fireplace and an egress window, a clean, unfinished storage room currently used as an exercise room (also perfect for a workshop), and a laundry/mechanical room. Outside you will find a fenced yard, a low-maintenance deck off the porch, pesticide-free gardens in the side yard, a sturdy storage shed, and a rear yard with beautiful shade cover complete with playset. The original, 2-car garage includes stonework details to match the house. Enjoy nearby Victory Memorial Drive, North Regional Library, Folwell Park, local shops and restaurants, and award winning Camden High School.