Historic House Listings

Mid-Century Modern! Check out the fireplace! Over an acre in Minnesota. $375,000

January 17, 2025

Check out the fireplace in this mid-century modern house! The kitchen reminds me of the Jetsons. The house was built in 1959. It is located on 1.10 acres in Bemidji, Minnesota. The house features a large wrap around porch, brick three-sided fireplace, exposed beams, wood floors, spacious kitchen and a 1,000 square foot lower level with wet bar. This is a big house! Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,447 square feet. $375,000

Contact Mark Dickinson with Century 21 Dickinson: 218-751-1228

From the Zillow listing:

 

Classic Birchmont Drive, 4BR/3BA home with beautiful views of Lake Bemidji and shared ownership of 25′ of Lake Bemidji frontage is now available at a significantly reduced price. This Mid-Century Modern home, designed by renowned architect John N. Polivka, is a Bemidji treasure. The home features over 2000 sq ft on the main floor and over 1000 sq ft on the lower walkout level. The lower level would make a great in-law suite, home office, or kids’ hangout. The home has had many recent updates: refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, fresh paint, new countertops, updated bathrooms, new lower-level ceiling and light fixtures. The Lake Bemidji frontage is across the road from the house and is undeveloped but would give great access to one of Northern Minnesota’s premier lakes. The beautifully wooded lot, with access to both Birchmont Drive and Bemidji Road NE, has tons of landscape potential. Bring your vision and ideas to restore this classic Bemidji home and property. The parcel south of the house and the parcel north of the house can be purchased AFTER the sale of the house OR included with the sale of the house. The price of the .97-acre parcel north of the house is $98,000. The price of the .77-acre parcel south of the house is $83,000. All parcels will include a 1/3 undivided interest in the 25′ of Lake Bemidji shoreline. The septic is not compliant. Buyer to responsible for hooking up to city sewer by July 2025.

 

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