Spacious 1918 Single-Family Home in Minnesota with 4 Bedrooms, 4-Car Garage, Updated Kitchen, and Ample Storage Space

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Mathew Abraham

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Mathew Abraham

Mathew Abraham, editor of Century Homes America, brings his passion for architectural history to explore the stories behind America’s most iconic homes.

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This charming century home combines historical appeal with modern updates. Built in the early 1900s, it showcases a classic American farmhouse architectural style with white siding and a steep gable roof. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 1 bath, the home features several recent renovations including new carpet, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated kitchen cabinets, and enhanced landscaping. A rare 4-car garage and additional shed storage make it ideal for hobbyists or home business owners. The spacious yard is perfect for families and pets. Priced at $274,900, this property offers a comfortable blend of heritage and contemporary living on a generous plot.

Historic Home Exterior

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This expansive exterior of a historic American farmhouse stands proudly under a wide, clear blue sky. The home is clad in classic white horizontal siding with beige shuttered windows that punctuate the façade with a hint of traditional charm. A bold red door centered on the front, flanked by large multi-pane windows, creates a welcoming focal point. The roof features gray shingles and dormer windows, adding character and height to the design. The attached garage and additional single-story wings extend horizontally, surrounded by a mostly dormant grassy lawn and mature trees bordering the property.

Exterior Front View

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A two-story historic home painted in crisp white siding, offset by beige window trim and shutters. The roof features gray asphalt shingles with two small dormer windows adding architectural interest. The main entrance sports a distinctive red door, contrasting with the otherwise neutral palette. Large horizontal windows at the front allow for ample natural light inside. The house sits on a spacious lot with a lawn showing patches of dormant grass, bordered by mature leafless trees that frame the property. A small concrete stairway leads to the main entrance, lending a simple, traditional charm.

Historic White House Exterior

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The house displays classic American farmhouse architecture with white horizontal siding and pale gray shutters framing the windows. The roof has a steep gable design with light gray shingles, adding to its traditional look. A small porch entryway with multiple-pane windows surrounds the front door, which stands out with its red color beneath the gable extension. The grassy lawn is expansive and slightly patchy, bordered by bare trees that hint at a transition between seasons. The overall aesthetic combines simplicity and charm, reflecting a vintage yet maintained character in a peaceful rural setting.

Backyard and Outbuildings

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A spacious backyard features tall leafless hardwood trees casting shadows over a patchy lawn. Two white wooden outbuildings with pitched roofs stand at varying distances, one appearing as a storage shed with double doors. The ground is covered with dried leaves and patches of grass, and a concrete pad in the foreground suggests a previous structure or a parking area. The scene has a calm, rustic ambiance under a clear blue sky, embodying a quiet countryside or suburban charm with open space ready for landscaping or outdoor activities.

Backyard with Shed

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A spacious backyard area with two large deciduous trees casting intricate shadows on the grassy ground. The lawn is patchy with both green and dry spots, indicating early spring or late fall. To the left, a white shed with a simple gabled roof and a small door sits near the trees, providing practical outdoor storage. The right side includes a glimpse of the home’s exterior with beige siding. The background reveals some fencing and a distant industrial or commercial building, suggesting a semi-rural or suburban setting with open sky and bright daylight.

Backyard Open Space

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Expansive backyard with a modest paved patio adjacent to the house, bordered by mature, leafless trees that create a natural canopy when in full bloom. The ground shows a mix of patchy grass and earth, indicating early spring growth. A small, white garden shed with a slanted roof is positioned towards the right, offering functional storage space. In the center, a circular stone fire pit suggests a gathering place for outdoor activities. The overall scene captures a quiet, rustic suburban setting framed by a clear blue sky and neighboring homes visible in the distance.

Backyard and Exterior View

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The exterior of this historic American home presents a spacious backyard with a modest patio area adjacent to the house. The house is clad in white horizontal siding with beige trim around the windows and doors. The roof consists of traditional gray shingles, and a chimney rises from the main two-story portion of the home, indicating a potential fireplace inside. Several windows of various sizes punctuate the walls, allowing natural light indoors. The yard is mostly dry grass with some bare patches, bordered by mature leafless trees that frame the property under a clear blue sky, evoking a quiet suburban atmosphere.

Exterior Side View

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Single-story structure with light-colored horizontal siding, contrasted by dark trim along the roof edges. Small, rectangular windows punctuate the wall, allowing natural light while maintaining a modest appearance. The pitched roof appears newly shingled, indicating recent maintenance or updates. Surrounding the house is an expansive yard with grassy patches showing early spring growth, framed by leafless trees casting intricate shadows across the ground. Near the side door, utility meters and conduit pipes add functional detail without detracting from the simple, clean lines of the exterior design. A peaceful rural setting visible in the background.

Exterior View of House

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A spacious exterior of a historic white two-story American home with attached single-story sections, including a garage. The home’s siding is horizontal lap, painted white with light gray shutters flanking the windows. The roof is covered with gray shingles that complement the muted tones of the house. Multiple windows adorn the façade, including dormer windows on the upper floor and wider windows on the lower sections. Bare trees surround the property, suggesting a late autumn or early spring season. The gravel driveway in the foreground provides ample parking space. The clear blue sky enhances the overall bright and airy atmosphere.

Entryway with Windows

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A compact, bright entryway characterized by a black front door with an arched window detail at the top, framed by white trim. Adjacent to the door are two large rectangular windows and one smaller vertical window, allowing ample natural light and views of an open landscape outside. The wall beneath the windows is painted a muted sage green, contrasting softly with a white-painted brick accent wall on the right. The ceiling is white with horizontal wood paneling, complemented by a simple flush mount light fixture in warm tones. Light wood laminate flooring completes the clean, minimal aesthetic.

Living Room with Bay Windows

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Spacious living room features a warm wood laminate floor contrasted with soft, neutral-toned walls. A cluster of four large windows on one side floods the room with natural light while offering expansive views of the outdoors. Two additional single windows provide symmetry and balance on an adjacent wall. Baseboard heating runs along two walls, blending subtly with the room’s white trim. The ceiling is textured, creating a subtle vintage aesthetic. Carpeted stairs with a muted tone rise on the left, suggesting a multi-level layout. Clean lines and minimalist finishes give this space a fresh, airy feel.

Living Room Flooring

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An empty living room with warm-toned wood laminate flooring spans the space, complemented by soft gray walls with white trim and baseboards. Two medium-sized rectangular windows on one wall allow natural light to gently brighten the room, framed in white to contrast the neutral wall color. A staircase with carpeted steps ascends from the left corner, bordered by crisp white railings and trim. The ceiling appears textured, painted white to maintain brightness and simplicity. The overall aesthetic is minimal and neutral, offering a blank canvas for furnishing and decoration.

Kitchen and Entry Area

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The space blends a kitchen area with adjacent entry and living spaces. The kitchen floor is covered with a patterned linoleum or vinyl in earthy brown and green tones, contrasting with laminate wood floors in the adjoining rooms. Cabinets are dark-colored, creating a modern touch against soft gray painted walls. White trim and baseboards add brightness and frame windows and doorways. A white refrigerator is partially visible, emphasizing functionality. The entry area features a black front door with a half-moon window, allowing natural light in. Ceiling fixtures include a semi-flush mount light and a ceiling fan for illumination and airflow.

Kitchen with Mixed Flooring

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The kitchen has a distinctive dual-floor design, where black and white checkered tiles cover the cooking and sink area, contrasting with rustic brown stone-look tiles extending into the adjacent space. Matte black cabinetry lines the walls and under the countertops, lending a bold modern feel against light beige counters. A stainless steel refrigerator and black stove complement the dark cabinets, while a simple silver backsplash adds subtle texture. Walls are painted a soft gray with white trim around a doorway leading to the next room. A white ceiling fan with light fixture hangs centrally on a plain white ceiling that has decorative plasterwork, adding a vintage touch.

Attic Bedroom

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A small attic room with sloped ceilings painted white and textured surfaces creates a cozy atmosphere. The carpeting is a neutral gray, enhancing the room’s softness and calm tone. A rectangular window allows natural light while offering views of nearby trees and rooftops, framed by simple white trim. Baseboard heating runs along the lower walls, subtly integrated with white covers. The ceiling light fixture is modest and centrally located, complementing the understated style. Unique angular architectural details add character to the space, suggesting it as a potential bedroom or quiet retreat within the home.

Attic Room Corner

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The room is likely an attic or small upper-level space with sloped ceilings that create a cozy, compact atmosphere. Walls are painted a muted sage green, providing a subdued, calming color palette. The ceiling is white with a textured finish, contrasting softly against the walls. A vertical chimney or support structure protrudes into the room on the right, adding architectural character. The floor is carpeted in a neutral gray tone, complementing the walls and enhancing warmth underfoot. White baseboards run along the perimeter, offering a crisp transition between the carpet and the walls. Radiator heating is installed along the base of one wall.

Small Bedroom Corner

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The room exhibits muted greenish-gray walls paired with a medium brown carpet that has a soft texture and subtle patterns from recent vacuuming. A white baseboard and heater run along the lower part of the far wall, contrasting with the darker wall and floor colors. The ceiling slopes down slightly on the right-hand side, indicating either attic space or a dormer room. The space is modest in size and offers a quiet, subdued color palette that suggests a calm, cozy atmosphere, ideal for a secondary bedroom or private study area.

Bathroom Sink Area

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A small bathroom corner with a white pedestal sink and silver faucet stands against a muted gray wall. A rectangular mirror hangs above the sink, its edges slightly rounded. To the right, a silver towel ring is mounted on the wall, while on the left is a black ornate corner shelf adding a vintage touch. Below the sink, a red fire extinguisher is visible on the beige tiled half-wall. The adjacent room has light wood flooring and a window with a view, contrasting the bathroom’s subdued and practical aesthetic.

Bathroom Shower Area

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Rectangular gray tiles cover the shower walls in a simple, clean grid pattern extending nearly to the ceiling, creating a modern and understated backdrop. The showerhead is a metal, circular rain-style fixture, complemented by a chrome handheld shower wand attached via a flexible hose, both mounted on the wall. A single-handle faucet controls water flow and temperature, positioned above a white bathtub with minimal design. The upper portion of the wall is painted white, offering contrast to the tiled area. The shower space suggests functionality with a contemporary yet modest aesthetic.

Hallway and Doorway

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Dark gray walls with white trim frame a small corridor connecting multiple rooms. The hallway is carpeted in beige, contrasting with the light wood and vinyl flooring seen in adjacent rooms. Shelving is built into the wall, painted white, adding a practical storage element. Doorways are wide with classic white molding, maintaining a simple, clean line. The ceiling appears aged and textured, showing signs of wear typical of a historic home. Bright natural light from large windows in the adjoining rooms highlights the muted, neutral color palette and the blend of carpet and laminate flooring.

Bedroom Entrance Area

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Soft light blue walls create a calm ambiance paired with white trim and door frames, contributing to a subtle contrast. The carpet is a neutral beige, adding warmth to the space. Two doorways are visible: one leading to a small closet with built-in shelving and the other to an adjoining room or hallway. The ceiling is white with rectangular panels; however, there is noticeable damage with a missing panel revealing some structural elements. Overall, the room layout is simple and functional, with potential for refreshing or renovation to restore its full character.

Powder Room Corner

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A compact bathroom space includes a white pedestal sink with silver dual-handle faucet positioned next to a standard white toilet. Gray tile backsplash rises halfway up the wall behind the sink and toilet, blending into smooth beige walls above. A rectangular window with white trim allows natural light filtered through a lace curtain to brighten the room. A simple silver-framed mirror with a slightly arched top hangs above the sink, accompanied by a matching silver towel ring nearby. Neutral tones and minimalist fixtures create a clean, understated aesthetic.

Back Mudroom Entrance

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A long, narrow back mudroom with a utilitarian feel, displaying a plain concrete floor and white-painted walls and ceiling tiles. A black door with a small mat leads outside. Large windows on the right side allow natural light and offer a view of the exterior white-clapboard siding of the house. At the far end, two steps ascend to another interior space. Shelving and storage bins are visible through an open door on the left, emphasizing the room’s functional use for storage or transition from outdoors. The space has a raw, unfinished rustic charm.

Entryway and Mudroom

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A long, narrow space with a simple, utilitarian design. The room has white painted walls and a white paneled ceiling, contributing to a bright but unfinished atmosphere. The floor is bare concrete with some wear, extending from the foreground hardwood step area, suggesting a transition zone from outside to indoor living areas. Two doors are visible, one on the far end and one along the right wall, likely leading to other rooms or storage spaces. The right side also has a partially open closet with worn walls and mildew stains, indicating some neglect or need for repair. Simple light fixtures with exposed bulbs hang from the ceiling, emphasizing the room’s functional nature over decoration.

Workshop or Utility Room

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A spacious room with a utilitarian design, the walls are painted muted shades of dusty rose and peach. One wall is covered in pegboard, ideal for hanging tools or supplies, with visible mounting strips. The concrete floor has a polished but worn finish, showing signs of past use. Fluorescent tube lighting fixtures are mounted on the flat ceiling, providing bright, functional illumination. A half-wall with a wooden trim separates a small section, possibly for workstation purposes. Near the rear is a teal metal cabinet built into the wall, adding a pop of color to the otherwise subdued palette. The space has a practical and unfinished aesthetic.

Garage Interior

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A utilitarian garage space with a worn concrete floor marked by stains and scuffs. The walls are covered with plain drywall, painted in neutral tones but showing signs of age and some staining near the floor. A white, metal-panel garage door dominates one wall, partially rusted with visible wear. Two smaller doors offer access, one secured with a wooden plank across the handle. The ceiling is made of suspended tiles, some of which are sagging or damaged, exposing slight discoloration. The open doorway on the right leads into a room with warm, light-colored walls and wood trim, contrasting the garage’s stark, functional aesthetic.

Garage Interior

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Long narrow space with exposed wooden beams and joists on the ceiling, creating a rustic and unfinished look. Walls are partially framed with grey painted wood panels, while the floor is cracked concrete, hinting at age and wear. The far end has plywood covering a door or window, contributing to the utilitarian character of the space. Some electrical wiring and a small partially covered window are visible on one wall, allowing minimal natural light. Overall, the garage combines raw construction elements with a spacious, practical layout, reflecting historic and functional qualities.

Listing Agent: Ryan Luthi of eXp Realty via Zillow 

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