408 5th Street E, Northfield, MN 55057

New Listing
$545,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,307 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Active
Current Price: $545,000 List Date: 5/08/2026 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

A Northfield Gem on the Coveted East Side This move-in ready, turn-of-the-century treasure is the Northfield home you've been dreaming of. Nestled in one of the city's most sought-after east side neighborhoods, this stunning 5-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers a wonderful combination of historic character and one-level living, if desired. Step inside and be welcomed by exquisite original woodwork, stunning cross-cut Oak floors, leaded glass windows, and a grand staircase that speak to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. A gracious front porch sets the tone for the warmth you'll find throughout. You're just steps from Carleton College's campus and Central Park, and only blocks from vibrant downtown Northfield, the Carleton Arboretum, and the City swimming pool. Lovingly cared for and refreshed, recent improvements bring the home's historic character into sharp focus. Freshly finished walls, ceilings and floors create a clean, bright backdrop that lets the period details shine. For instance, the second-story floors have been refinished and retrimmed to beautifully showcase their rare, seamless Douglas Fir, and the many kitchen and pantry cabinets have been painted inside and out. Four bedrooms and a full bath occupy the upper level. The fifth bedroom on the main floor is a versatile addition, complete with a Murphy bed and walk-in closet — perfect as a guest room, home office, or whatever your lifestyle demands. A remodeled ¾ bath and main-floor laundry complete the picture for genuine one-level living. The open, bright, and dry basement with its impressive ceiling height is a clean and blank canvas ready for your vision — whether that's additional living space, a hobby haven, or generous storage. Both the workshop and root cellar received new insulation and ceilings. Above, the attic with three sides of windows and soaring ceilings awaits the next homeowner's imagination. Both spaces offer exciting potential for expansion. A newer high-efficiency condensing boiler, wood-burning fireplace, and double-door entry keep the home cozy through Minnesota winters. Come summer, a whole-house circulation fan draws cool evening air through the home — efficient, effective, and wonderfully old-school. For added peace of mind, this home includes a one-year Home Warranty. Character. Location. Value. Welcome home.

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Listing Details MLS# 7069990

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1913
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1259
Above Grd Total SqFt
2407
Below Grd Total SqFt
900
Total SqFt
3307
Total Finished Sqft
2439.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
900
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
50x132
Acres
0.15
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: Grab Bars In Bathroom Air Conditioning: Attic Fan Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Walk-Up Attic; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Room Exterior: Wood Family Room Characteristics: Main Level Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: Living Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler; Radiator Laundry: Laundry Closet; Main Level Lock Box Type: Supra Parking Characteristics: Driveway - Shared; Garage Door Opener Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
545000
ListPrice
545000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
408
Street Name
5th
Street Suffix
Street
Street Direction Suffix
E
Postal City
Northfield
County
Rice
State
MN
Zip Code
55057
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
City/Northfield

Assessments

Assessment Balance
60
Tax With Assessments
7168

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2171
Finished SqFt Below Ground
268

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
SPAAR
Supra
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
420
Driveway - Shared
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
ORIG TOWN E50FT L6 & L7 B51
Listing City
Northfield
Map Page
219
Municipality
Northfield
School District
Northfield
School District Phone
507-663-0629
Property ID Number
2206200066
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
7108
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
A Northfield Gem on the Coveted East Side This move-in ready, turn-of-the-century treasure is the Northfield home you've been dreaming of. Nestled in one of the city's most sought-after east side neighborhoods, this stunning 5-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers a wonderful combination of historic character and one-level living, if desired. Step inside and be welcomed by exquisite original woodwork, stunning cross-cut Oak floors, leaded glass windows, and a grand staircase that speak to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. A gracious front porch sets the tone for the warmth you'll find throughout. You're just steps from Carleton College's campus and Central Park, and only blocks from vibrant downtown Northfield, the Carleton Arboretum, and the City swimming pool. Lovingly cared for and refreshed, recent improvements bring the home's historic character into sharp focus. Freshly finished walls, ceilings and floors create a clean, bright backdrop that lets the period details shine. For instance, the second-story floors have been refinished and retrimmed to beautifully showcase their rare, seamless Douglas Fir, and the many kitchen and pantry cabinets have been painted inside and out. Four bedrooms and a full bath occupy the upper level. The fifth bedroom on the main floor is a versatile addition, complete with a Murphy bed and walk-in closet — perfect as a guest room, home office, or whatever your lifestyle demands. A remodeled ¾ bath and main-floor laundry complete the picture for genuine one-level living. The open, bright, and dry basement with its impressive ceiling height is a clean and blank canvas ready for your vision — whether that's additional living space, a hobby haven, or generous storage. Both the workshop and root cellar received new insulation and ceilings. Above, the attic with three sides of windows and soaring ceilings awaits the next homeowner's imagination. Both spaces offer exciting potential for expansion. A newer high-efficiency condensing boiler, wood-burning fireplace, and double-door entry keep the home cozy through Minnesota winters. Come summer, a whole-house circulation fan draws cool evening air through the home — efficient, effective, and wonderfully old-school. For added peace of mind, this home includes a one-year Home Warranty. Character. Location. Value. Welcome home.
Directions
From Interstate 35, East on Hwy 19 (becomes 5th Street as you enter town). Continue on 5th East. House is just East of the Intersection of 5th and College Street.

Accessible

Grab Bars In Bathroom
Yes

Air Conditioning

Attic Fan
Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Walk-Up Attic
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes

Construction Materials

Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Living/Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Main Level
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes
Radiator
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Closet
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Screened
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Dining Room Dimensions: 14.75x17 Level: Main Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 15x13 Level: Upper First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 15.5x17 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x9 Level: Upper Foyer Dimensions: 27x10 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 13.5x16 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 13.5x12 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12.5x13.5 Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12.5x13.5 Level: Upper Other Dimensions: 16x10 Level: Lower
Listing Office: Century 21 Atwood
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Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
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