MLS# 6727573 - 216 Summit Avenue Center City, MN 55012

It has been almost six decades since this historic Victorian home on Summit Hill in Center City, has been available. It was meticulously cared for by a local historian, who preserved the classic character and original architectural details throughout the home. This grand home sits on a large park-like lot and includes a second lot with 50' of lake shore, There is an inviting front porch that leads to the 3-season sunroom, and the front hall. The classic foyer and hall, feature solid oak panel doors, and wainscotting, solid oak wood flooring, 9' ceilings, a parlor that could be used for sitting or a desk, a gorgeous open staircase, with oak rails, posts, treads and risers, a bay window and a curved overlook at the top - it was perfect for the bride's entrance at family weddings. The original floor grates from the gravity furnace are still in place throughout the home. The living room has been converted into a library, with built in bookcases, and 2 sets of French solid oak paneled pocket doors, and glass French doors to the 3-season porch. There is a large formal dining room with a great bay window, and the original fireplace with ornate moldings and the original tile, enhances the decor. There is bonus room on the main floor that has been used as family room, or main floor bedroom. The kitchen has room for a breakfast table and has a bow window on the south side to let the sunshine in. The appliances have been replaced within the past 5 years. The butler's pantry is still in place with the original cabinetry, including flour drawers and a pull-out bread board. It is perfect for food preparation, while hiding the mess! The kitchen also has access to the back porch. There is a second staircase that was originally used by the staff off the back hall, a 1/2 bath, and access to the side porch. The upper level features the "lake room" with large windows and a cushioned window seat with storage to relax and take in the views. The primary bedroom has a charming decorative fireplace with detailed classic character. All 3 bedrooms have a walk-in closet, and transom windows above the doors. The large bathroom features the original claw foot tub and sink, but the shower and skylight are new. The basement is unfinished, with the laundry room, and plenty of space for storage or play. There's a perfect spot for a ping pong table. Recent updates: roof, leaf guard gutters, windows, siding, shutters, window well covers, side porch, back porch, garage door, humidifier, central air, furnace, NEST system, 2 storm doors, sidewalks, appliances, shower. The oversized garage is conveniently located off the side porch. From the house you can walk a couple of blocks to the historic Lutheran Church, written about in books, and featured in movies. You can walk to shops and restaurants in historic downtown Center City, and the city dock. North Center Lake is part of the Chisago Lakes Area Chain of Lakes, which is perfect for all day cruising, recreation, and great fishing. One of Minnesota's most affordable, beautiful, historic properties, with lake frontage on North Center Lake.
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Summary
Type: RES | Residential - Single Family Residence
Price: $645,900 -$4K
$294/sf
$2,083,548/acre
Transaction: For Sale
Status: Active โ€ข Fri May 30 2025
Contingencies: None
Agent Owned: No
Lender Owned: No
Manufactured Home: No
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 2,200 sq ft
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Year Built: 1904
Foundation: 1,040 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Stories: Two
New Construction: No
Listed at: Tue May 27 2025 5:00:00 AM
Listing Age: 42 days
School District: 2144-Chisago Lakes | 651-213-2096
County: Chisago
Rooms
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1: Upper 13.1x15.3
Bedroom 2: Upper 10.11x12
Bedroom 3: Upper 12.7x8.4
Bedroom 4: Upper 9.9x7.10
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Main Floor
Foyer: Foyer, 16.2x14
Library: Library, 12.10x12.9
Dining Room: Dining Room, 13.2x15.3
Family Room: Family Room, 9.9x12.1
Three Season Porch: Three Season Porch, 11.9x11.7
Kitchen: Kitchen, 12.7x12.9
Foyer: Foyer, 3.10x12
Porch: Porch, 8.1x12.4
Deck: Deck, 12.2x9.10
Upper Level
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, 13.1x15.3
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, 10.11x12
Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, 12.7x8.4
Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4, 9.9x7.10
Bathroom: Bathroom, 8.10x12.1
More Room Details
Dining: Eat In Kitchen, Separate/Formal Dining Room
Bath Details: Main Floor 1/2 Bath, Separate Tub & Shower, Upper Level Full Bath
Home Details
In Home Details
Sq Ft Above Ground: 2,200 sq ft
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Basement: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Full
Construction Material: Aluminum Siding
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Fireplaces: 2, Decorative, Primary Bedroom, Other
Additional Details: Ceiling Fan(s), French Doors, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet, Natural Woodwork, Paneled Doors, Porch, Panoramic View, Skylight, Sun Room, Tile Floors, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Walk-In Closet
Exterior
Siding: Aluminum Siding
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Utilites
Water: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Property / Waterfront
Property Details
Description: Many Trees
Garage: 2 spaces, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Lot Dimensions: 75x190x80x174
Amentities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s), French Doors, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet, Natural Woodwork, Paneled Doors, Porch, Panoramic View, Skylight, Sun Room, Tile Floors, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Walk-In Closet
Agent Owned: No
Waterfront Details
Body of Water: North Center Lake
DNR Lake ID: 13003201
Type: Lake Front, Lake View
Frontage: 50 ft
Lake Acres: 749 acres
Max Depth: 46 ft
Bottom: Sand, Weeds
View: Lake Front, Lake View
Elevation: 26-40
Lakechain: Chisago Lakes
Lakechain Acres: NaN
Others
School Information
District Number: 2144-Chisago Lakes
District Phone: 651-213-2096
Financial Considerations
Tax Property ID: 120014100
Tax Amount: $4,043 for 2025
Listing Data
Listed Price: $645,900-$4K
Days on market: 31 days
First Listed at: Tue May 27 2025 5:00:00 AM
Last Updated at: Wed Jul 02 2025 2:31:03 AM
Contingencies: None
Assessments: Unknown
Foreclosure: No
Lender Owned: No
Special Notes
Internet Options: Cable
Present Use: Yearly
Public Survey
Range: 20
Section: 34
Township: 34

Coldwell Banker Realty is the brokerage office representing the owner for this listing.
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the broker reciprocity program of the Regional multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names(s) of the listing brokers.
MNStar Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of MNStar Realty, a broker participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Northstar MLS data last updated at Jul 7 2025 9:46PM.

It has been almost six decades since this historic Victorian home on Summit Hill in Center City, has been available. It was meticulously cared for by a local historian, who preserved the classic character and original architectural details throughout the home. This grand home sits on a large park-like lot and includes a second lot with 50' of lake shore, There is an inviting front porch that leads to the 3-season sunroom, and the front hall. The classic foyer and hall, feature solid oak panel doors, and wainscotting, solid oak wood flooring, 9' ceilings, a parlor that could be used for sitting or a desk, a gorgeous open staircase, with oak rails, posts, treads and risers, a bay window and a curved overlook at the top - it was perfect for the bride's entrance at family weddings. The original floor grates from the gravity furnace are still in place throughout the home. The living room has been converted into a library, with built in bookcases, and 2 sets of French solid oak paneled pocket doors, and glass French doors to the 3-season porch. There is a large formal dining room with a great bay window, and the original fireplace with ornate moldings and the original tile, enhances the decor. There is bonus room on the main floor that has been used as family room, or main floor bedroom. The kitchen has room for a breakfast table and has a bow window on the south side to let the sunshine in. The appliances have been replaced within the past 5 years. The butler's pantry is still in place with the original cabinetry, including flour drawers and a pull-out bread board. It is perfect for food preparation, while hiding the mess! The kitchen also has access to the back porch. There is a second staircase that was originally used by the staff off the back hall, a 1/2 bath, and access to the side porch. The upper level features the "lake room" with large windows and a cushioned window seat with storage to relax and take in the views. The primary bedroom has a charming decorative fireplace with detailed classic character. All 3 bedrooms have a walk-in closet, and transom windows above the doors. The large bathroom features the original claw foot tub and sink, but the shower and skylight are new. The basement is unfinished, with the laundry room, and plenty of space for storage or play. There's a perfect spot for a ping pong table. Recent updates: roof, leaf guard gutters, windows, siding, shutters, window well covers, side porch, back porch, garage door, humidifier, central air, furnace, NEST system, 2 storm doors, sidewalks, appliances, shower. The oversized garage is conveniently located off the side porch. From the house you can walk a couple of blocks to the historic Lutheran Church, written about in books, and featured in movies. You can walk to shops and restaurants in historic downtown Center City, and the city dock. North Center Lake is part of the Chisago Lakes Area Chain of Lakes, which is perfect for all day cruising, recreation, and great fishing. One of Minnesota's most affordable, beautiful, historic properties, with lake frontage on North Center Lake.

Coldwell Banker Realty is the brokerage office representing the owner for this listing.
ยฉ Copyright 2025, Regional Multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc. all rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the broker reciprocity program of the Regional multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names(s) of the listing brokers.
MNStar Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of MNStar Realty, a broker participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Northstar MLS data last updated at Jul 7 2025 9:46PM.