06/21/2024
JUST Reduced to $474,900! 1970 148th Avenue NW, Andover. Nestled on over 2 1/2 acres & surrounded by woods & wildlife, this beautifully maintained home is in the heart of Andover! Enjoy a private retreat yet still within walking distance to schools, Sunshine Park, the YMCA, shopping, etc. BONUS ~ EXTRA 34X26 FINISHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP with a concrete floor, insulated walls & ceiling plus sheetrocked interior, fluorescent lighting, 75,000 btu propane furnace, sep 100amp service/110 & 220 volt outlets, double pane Pella windows, 12 ft ceilings & 10 ft door w/opener. Imagine the possibilities! PLUS room for another structure! Meticulously maintained home inside & out w/panoramic views from every window. Updated kitchen w/ss appliances, tile backsplash & pantry. Convenient main floor laundry & half bath. Solid wood floors throughout kitchen, dining and foyer. New LVT, paint and carpet too! Three bedrooms on one level and the fourth level has tons of storage! The list goes on...see supplement for a list of improvements. Home has city water. Call, message or text Jim Borden at 612-750-2880 to see. Won't last!SPACE & PRIVACY – If you are looking for space and privacy to pursue your interests, while remaining centrally located in upscale Andover, this is the property for you. Over 2.5 acres completely surrounded by pine forest. In the open clearing in the middle, sits a 26 x 34 ft. shop that would be ideal for your hobby, your wood shop, your classic car collection, your side hustle, or secure heated storage for your prized toys. The interior is super insulated with double-paned windows on three sides. The ceiling height is 12 ft. with a quality 10 ft. x 16 ft. overhead door. Other amenities include high-output fluorescent lighting, sheet rocked and paneled interior, and a 75,000 BTU ceiling-mounted furnace.
OF COURSE THERE IS A NICE HOME AS WELL – The home is a quality-built, 1984 vintage home, with Andersen casement windows throughout. There are three finished levels, plus a clean, clear, basement. The upper level features three bedrooms, a full bath, large linen closet, and a large walk-in closet attached to the master bedroom. The ground floor level features a large kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry, including a pantry and desk. Just steps away from the kitchen, is a half-bath on the way to the large attached garage. The informal dining area, the foyer, and the living room with large bay window make up the remainder of the space. All floors are 3/4” oak or ceramic tile on this level. The lower level gives way to a large family room with Vermont Castings parlor stove, a fourth bedroom which is ideal for use as an office, a ¾ bath, and a large laundry room. This home has received exceptional care, and many updates including: front-loading laundry equipment, stainless kitchen appliances, new furnace, new water heater, new water softener, and hook-up to City of Andover water. Prior to listing, fresh paint and new carpeting have been installed throughout.
THE BACK YARD – Features complete privacy for your family activities including a large paver patio at ground level, and a 6 ft. x 12 ft. dog kennel with insulated dog house. There is enough space to establish an archery range to sharpen your aim if so desired. Wildlife abounds at this location. It is not unusual to see turkeys & deer over your morning coffee.
THE LOCATION – This is a premier location in the heart of Andover, the high school, elementary school, and middle school are all within easy walking distance. As is the YMCA, city government offices, Sunshine Park, and an expanding shopping area at Clocktower Commons.
This is a truly unique opportunity. To illustrate the desirability, there have been no homes bought or sold on this block in over 25 years.
