Real Estate Blog for the North & East Twin Cities

Shoreview, Minnesota attracts attention for many other reasons besides the twin, skyscraping, radio transmission towers reaching high 1400+ miles into the air. Though not officially incorporated until 1957, Shoreview has a rich history. A good portion of what is now known as Shoreview was once inhabited by Dakota and Ojibwe Native America tribes. It was ceded to the US Government from the Ojibwe in 1837 and soon became known as a farming community. The Soo line of the railroad expanded into Shoreview in the late 1800’s and soon New Englanders and other European settlers came to farm the land. The iconic radio towers weren’t built until much later in 1963 but those three towers on 694 are still the tallest structures in the state of Minnesota. According to the 2000 census, nearly 26,000 people called Shoreview home. No doubt this decade’s survey will only add to the number of residents in this vibrant community.

But what is happening in the Shoreview real estate market during the first half of 2011? Let’s take a look:

The Shoreview market appears strong for both single family andtownhomes/condos in all price points under $500,000. Over half a million, with only four sales, it appears to be several years’ worth of inventory on the market. This is a similar situation to homes across the Twin Cities however in many other communities in the north metro, the price cut off is much lower. Sales slow and inventory starts building at the $300,000 price point and above in many neighboring communities like Blaine and Lino Lakes. While homes have started to sell and inventory levels are much more manageable in lower price point categories, executive, lakeshore and other high valued homes have lots of competition.

Overall Shoreview’s real estate market is solid with homes are taking about 5 months to sell on average during the first 6 months of 2011. Single family homes are selling about 30 days faster than area townhomes/condos on average. Hopefully this continued momentum will continue through the rest of 2011.

 2011 Mid-Year Average Sales Price of all homes sold in Shoreview:

All Homes $204,061 Single Family Homes$253,933Townhomes/Condos$121,6192011 Mid-Year Average Cumulative Days on Market in Shoreview: All Homes 148Single Family Homes131Townhomes/Condos163

1^st Half Shoreview residential real estate statistics for single family homes:

Under $200,000~ 18 Active Listings, 8 Pending Listings, 28 Sold Listings, 147 CDOM

$200,000-300,000~53 Active Listings, 10 Pending Listings, 34 Sold Listings, 124 CDOM

$300,000-$400,000 ~10 Active Listings, 1 Pending Listings, 6 Sold Listings, 64 CDOM

$400,000-$500,000 ~ 11 Active Listings, 1 Pending Listings, 9 Sold Listings, 201 CDOM

$500,000-$1,000,000~ 13 Active Listings, 0 Pending Listings, 4 Sold Listings, 190 CDOM

$1,000,000 and Up ~3 Active Listings, 0 Pending Listings, 0 Sold Listings

1^st Half Shoreview residential real estate statistics for townhomes and condos:

Under $100,000~ 17 Active Listings, 2 Pending Listings, 18 Sold Listings, 197 CDOM

$100,000-200,000~ 34 Active Listings, 3 Pending Listings, 25 Sold Listings, 174 CDOM

$200,000-$300,000 ~ 6 Active Listings, 1 Pending Listings, 5 Sold Listings, 17 CDOM

$400,000-$500,000 ~ 2 Active Listings, 0 Pending Listings, 1 Sold Listings, 33 CDOM

For additional information on any current Shoreview real estate listing or for additional information on buying a home in Shoreview contact Teri Eckholm RE/MAX Specialists directly at 651-336-7073.

**All Statistical information based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE of MINNESOTA, INC. for the period of 1/1/11 through 6/30/11.

FEATURED LISTINGS IN SHOREVIEW MN

4675 Dale St N, Shoreview MN 55126 4BR/3BA/3Car for $274,900

Shoreview, Minnesota attracts attention for many other reasons besides the twin, sky-scraping, radio transmission towers reaching high 1400+ miles into the air. Though not officially incorporated until 1957, Shoreview has a rich history. A good portion of what is now known as Shoreview was once inhabited by Dakota and Ojibwe Native America tribes. It was ceded to the US Government from the Ojibwe in 1837 and soon became known as a farming community. The Soo line of the railroad expanded into Shoreview in the late 1800’s and soon New Englanders and other European settlers came to farm the land. The iconic radio towers weren’t built until much later in 1963 but those three towers on 694 are still the tallest structures in the state of Minnesota. According to the 2000 census, nearly 26,000 people called Shoreview home. No doubt this decade’s survey will only add to the number of residents in this vibrant community. Here is a top ten list of reasons why Shoreview Minnesota is such a great place to live.

#10—Turtleman Triathlon. Shoreview is home to Minnesota’s oldest triathlon, the Turtleman Triathlon which is run every August starting at Turtle Lake park. Hundreds of athletes take to the streets and shores of Shoreview for this annual summer event.

#9—Free Music and Movies! Concert in the Commons has been an annual tradition from June thru August. In 2010, free movies were added to the mix of family-friendly activities being shown at the Shoreview Commons Pavilion on Friday evenings in August. Bring popcorn or a picnic and have fun.

#8—Einhausen Sister City. For nearly a decade, the City of Shoreview has had a unique relationship with Einhausen, Germany as its sister city. As sister cities, Shoreview and Einhausen are partnered to promote a cultural understanding between the United States and Germany by creating opportunities for residents in the two communities to form personal relationships.

#7—Awesome Schools. Although Shoreview does not have it’s own secondary schools it is served by two highly rated school districts: Roseville School District 623 and Mounds View School District 621. It also has three community based public elementary schools within its borders: Emmet D. Williams Elementary School , Island Lake Elementary School, Turtle Lake Elementary School .

#6—Lakes & Parks. Shoreview has several of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes within its borders. The largest and most notable are Island Lake, Lake Owasso, Snail Lake and Turtle Lake but there are also several smaller named lakes in Shoreview including: Grass Lake, Emily Lake, Lake Judy, Lake Wabasso, and Martha Lake as well as Rice Creek to enjoy the view of one of Minnesota’s greatest resources. And as for parks, there are too many great ones to mention…just check out this link to some of the best! Shoreview Parks & Playgrounds

#5—Bicycle Friendly Community! According to Shoreview’s community website, it is only one of three communities in Minnesota to have earned a “Bicycle Friendly Community” award. The Twin Cities Bicycle Club has notes several rides on it’s schedule on Shoreview’s trails all summer long!

#4—The Tropics! Where do you go for a little splashing fun when the Minnesota lakes are frozen? Why the Tropics of course! The Tropics Waterpark is an indoor oasis located in the Shoreview Community Center for kids of all ages to enjoy some water fun whether it is too hot & humid or cold & blustery. Since it opened, it has been a popular birthday party venue for residents in the north metro. But most people don’t want to wait for a party, everyday is a party at the affordable Tropics Waterpark.

#3— Enjoy a Slice! The Slice of Shoreview is an annual summer event with something for everyone. This community extravaganza held every July includes fun activities that have included a petting zoo, parade, car show, art fair, talent show and carnival. It is as fun as a county fair and an event the entire family can enjoy!

#2—Eclectic Options for Living. Whether you want the convenience of a low-maintenance townhome or condo, a home with a lakeshore view, a 1950’s rambler or bungalow, or a recently constructed, modified two story, you can find an affordable option to rent or purchase in Shoreview.

#1—Friendly People. The number one reason for living in Shoreview is the welcoming community atmosphere. Isn’t that what most people search for in a place to call home?

FEATURED LISTINGS in the SHOREVIEW AREA

Single Family 4675 Dale St N, Shoreview MN 55126

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Welcome to XXX Janice Ave, Shoreview!

Lakeshore Life Without the Lakeshore Taxes!

THIS HOME IS NO LONGER FOR SALE!

Whether you like to fish, swim, canoe, or kayak, what could be better than a backyard with a view?

Need to know more information about how to make a beautiful lakehome like this your own? Call me, Teri Eckholm/ReMax Specialists at 651-336-7073 or visit my website at www.terieckholm.com and click Featured Homes!

Welcome to 4675 Dale St N, Shoreview, MN!

PRICE REDUCED to $269,900!

Huge multi-level home in the heart of Shoreview! FOUR big bedrooms! Huge family room! Almost 1/2 Acre corner lot!

Perfect home for large family!

Solid stucco & brick multi-level home just blocks away from the Shoreview Community Center. Corner lot is almost a half acre! Three stall garage and extra wide driveway for parking all the cars and toys!

• Eat in kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances and loads of cabinets and counter space.
• Combination dining/living room is extremely spacious. Dining area walks out to deck. Note the newer neutral carpeting.
• Lookout from living room window to spacious backyard; this corner lot is almost a ½ acre!
• Spacious foyer has beautiful & durable brick flooring. Note the huge closet.

• Just off the foyer is the laundry and mechanical room. Note the spacious storage closet across from the washer/dryer. And at the end of the hall is a ¾ bath for a quick clean up.
• Master bedroom is spacious enough for a king-sized bed...note the walk-in closet and private ¾ bath.
• This home has FOUR spacious bedrooms! The master suite is on the main level along with a 2^nd bedroom and TWO additional LARGE bedrooms in the lower level.and TWO additional LARGE bedrooms in the lower level.

• Wonderful family room is a great place to entertain or relax. Room for a pool table and plenty of room to sit and enjoy a game or movie with the family too!
• Gas fireplace in family room is surrounded with unique brick hearth and shelving.
• Maintenance free stucco and brick exterior is a plus and the roof was replaced approximately 5 years ago!

• Huge backyard shed provides additional storage for gardening tools and other supplies.
• 3 Stall garage is insulated...just add heat.
• Awesome location-Just off Lexington, the home is just a few blocks from the Shoreview Community Center. Shopping, schools, parks and Rosedale Center are located within a few miles. This home is located in the Moundsview school district.

Need additional information? Visit my website at www.terieckholm.com and click on featured listings. Or Call or Text me, Teri Eckholm, RE/MAX Specialists, at 651-336-7073 today!

FIRST OPEN HOUSE  at XXX Janice Ave, Shoreview!

Lakeshore Life Without the Lakeshore Taxes!

This Beautiful Lake home is no longer on the market

Just off the 694/35E, in the heart of the Twin Cities metro, there is an affordable oasis waiting for you! This property is a unique opportunity to own a beautiful well maintained and updated one level home on Lake Wabasso in Shoreview. Breathtaking lakeshore views from almost every room on the main floor! Whether you like to fish, swim, canoe, or kayak, what could be better than a backyard with a view?

• Open floor plan-Lakeshore views from almost every room on the main floor starting when you step over the threshold! • 4 Season Sunroom with tile floor, vaulted ceiling overlooking lake • Walk around lake or take path to park, picnic area, playground or Lake Owasso beach.

• Rambler with master bedroom and full bath on main level • New Roof 2003 • New Windows installed throughout home (two still original but in excellent condition) • Hardwood floors in main floor bedrooms

• Spacious deck provides plenty of room for entertaining • Additional outdoor entertaining area on brick patio • Tons of storage in basement • Gardening shed in yard and oversized 2 car garage provides room for all the lake toys and tools.

• Lower level family room with space to entertaining and relax • New flooring throughout home including: Tile in entry, laminate in kitchen & carpet in family room

Lake Wabasso is a wonderful smaller lake boasting depths up to 60 ft deep! Fishing, swimming and boating are just a few of the activities that are enjoyed on this lake. A unique situation allows for joint riparian rights for property owners adjacent to the lake and the City of Shoreview.

NOTE: This is home is NO LONGER FOR SALE.

Need to know more information about how to make a beautiful lakehome like this your own? Call me, Teri Eckholm/ReMax Specialists at 651-336-7073.

• 4BR/2BA 50’ Shore on Coon Lake in Ham Lake listed at $235K
• 2BR Forest Lake home with 75’ lake shore on Clear Lake Listed under $230K
• 2BR/2BA home with 55’ Shoreline on Forest Lake listed for $250K
• 3BR/2BA on Bald Eagle Lake, acre lot and 175’ shore listed for $500K

FEATURED LAKESHORE HOME 278 Janice Ave, Shoreview MN 3BR/2BA on private lot, update with view and access to full recreational Lake Wabasso $329,900 CLICK HERE to Take Virtual Tour

For additional information on these or any other lakeshore home in the Minneapolis/St Paul area, call or text Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® with RE/MAX Specialists at 651-336-7073.

Shoreview, Minnesota attracts attention for many other reasons besides the twin, skyscraping, radio transmission towers reaching high 1400+ miles into the air. Though not officially incorporated until 1957, Shoreview has a rich history. A good portion of what is now known as Shoreview was once inhabited by Dakota and Ojibwe Native America tribes. It was ceded to the US Government from the Ojibwe in 1837 and soon became known as a farming community. The Soo line of the railroad expanded into Shoreview in the late 1800’s and soon New Englanders and other European settlers came to farm the land. The iconic radio towers weren’t built until much later in 1963 but those three towers on 694 are still the tallest structures in the state of Minnesota. According to the 2000 census, nearly 26,000 people called Shoreview home. No doubt this decade’s survey will only add to the number of residents in this vibrant community.

Here is a top ten list of reasons why Shoreview Minnesota is such a great place to live.

#10—Turtleman Triathlon. Shoreview is home to Minnesota’s oldest triathlon, the Turtleman Triathlon which is run every August starting at Turtle Lake park. Hundreds of athletes take to the streets and shores of Shoreview for this annual summer event.

#9—Free Music and Movies! Concert in the Commons has been an annual tradition from June thru August. In 2010, free movies were added to the mix of family-friendly activities being shown at the Shoreview Commons Pavilion on Friday evenings in August. Bring popcorn or a picnic and have fun.

#8—Einhausen Sister City. For nearly a decade, the City of Shoreview has had a unique relationship with Einhausen, Germany as its sister city. As sister cities, Shoreview and Einhausen are partnered to promote a cultural understanding between the United States and Germany by creating opportunities for residents in the two communities to form personal relationships.

#7—Awesome Schools. Although Shoreview does not have it’s own secondary schools it is served by two highly rated school districts: Roseville School District 623 and Mounds View School District 621. It also has three community based public elementary schools within its borders: Emmet D. Williams Elementary School , Island Lake Elementary School, Turtle Lake Elementary School .

#6—Lakes & Parks. Shoreview has several of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes within its borders. The largest and most notable are Island Lake, Lake Owasso, Snail Lake and Turtle Lake but there are also several smaller named lakes in Shoreview including: Grass Lake, Emily Lake, Lake Judy, Lake Wabasso, and Martha Lake as well as Rice Creek to enjoy the view of one of Minnesota’s greatest resources. And as for parks, there are too many great ones to mention…just check out this link to some of the best! Shoreview Parks & Playgrounds

#5—Bicycle Friendly Community! According to Shoreview’s community website, it is only one of three communities in Minnesota to have earned a “Bicycle Friendly Community” award. The Twin Cities Bicycle Club has notes several rides on it’s schedule on Shoreview’s trails all summer long!

#4—The Tropics! Where do you go for a little splashing fun when the Minnesota lakes are frozen? Why the Tropics of course! The Tropics Waterpark is an indoor oasis located in the Shoreview Community Center for kids of all ages to enjoy some water fun whether it is too hot & humid or cold & blustery. Since it opened, it has been a popular birthday party venue for residents in the north metro. But most people don’t want to wait for a party, everyday is a party at the affordable Tropics Waterpark.

#3— Enjoy a Slice! The Slice of Shoreview is an annual summer event with something for everyone. This community extravaganza held every July includes fun activities that have included a petting zoo, parade, car show, art fair, talent show and carnival. It is as fun as a county fair and an event the entire family can enjoy!

#2—Eclectic Options for Living. Whether you want the convenience of a low-maintenance townhome or condo, a home with a lakeshore view, a 1950’s rambler or bungalow, or a recently constructed, modified two story, you can find an affordable option to rent or purchase in Shoreview.

#1—Friendly People. The number one reason for living in Shoreview is the welcoming community atmosphere. Isn’t that what most people search for in a place to call home?

Additional Articles that might be of interest:

• Rent or Buy? The Debate Continues…But in Minnesota, Buying is #1!
• Buying a MN Lakehome? How Safe is the Water?
• Purchase Agreement Cancelled—Understanding Risk of Loss when Severe Weather Strikes!
• Rethink the Bridal Registry! Today's Bride & Groom Want a First HOME!

Think you could be at home in Shoreview, MN?

Welcome to 2xx Janice Ave, Shoreview!

Lakeshore Life Without the Lakeshore Taxes!

THIS HOME IS NO LONGER FOR SALE!

Just off the 694/35E, in the heart of the Twin Cities metro, there is an affordable oasis waiting for you! This property is a unique opportunity to own a beautiful well maintained and updated one level home on Lake Wabasso in Shoreview. Breathtaking lakeshore views from almost every room on the main floor!  Whether you like to fish, swim, canoe, or kayak, what could be better than a backyard with a view?

 •     Open floor plan-Lakeshore views from almost every room on the main floor starting when you step over the threshold!   •    4 Season Sunroom with tile floor, vaulted ceiling overlooking lake  •    Walk around lake or take path to park, picnic area, playground or Lake Owasso beach.

 •     Rambler with master bedroom and full bath on main level •    New Roof 2003   •   New Windows installed throughout home (two still original but in excellent condition)  •   Hardwood floors in main floor bedrooms 

•     Spacious deck provides plenty of room for entertaining  •     Additional outdoor entertaining area on brick patio  •     Tons of storage in basement   •   Gardening shed in yard and oversized 2 car garage provides room for all the lake toys and tools.

 •   Lower level  family room with space to entertaining and relax  •    New flooring throughout home including: Tile in entry, laminate in kitchen & carpet in family room  

 Lake Wabasso is a wonderful smaller lake boasting depths up to 60 ft deep! Fishing, swimming and boating are just a few of the activities that are enjoyed on this lake. A unique situation allows for joint riparian rights for property owners adjacent to the lake and the City of Shoreview.

NOTE: This is home is NO LONGER FOR SALE.

Welcome to Martha Lake Ct, Shoreview MN!

Perfectly perfect townhomes! Just one of many townhome developments in the community of Shoreview!

This well-maintained townhome is no longer on the market but if you are looking for a great deal on a townhome just blocks from the popular Shoreview Community Center, give me a call!

Need to know more information about how to make a beautiful Shoreview townhome like this one your own?  Call or text me Teri Eckholm/ReMax Specialists at 651-336-7073.