8081 Carmen Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

New Listing
$460,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,524 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,878 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $460,000 List Date: 5/23/2026 Last Modified: 5/24/2026

Overview

Description

Enjoy peaceful views of Simley Lake from this spacious 5-bedroom home, complete with access to a dock for added lakeside enjoyment. Scenic views and everyday comfort come together in this home. With three bedrooms on the main level, including a primary suite with a private ¾ bath, this home offers a layout that’s both functional and inviting. The main level features a bright living space and a full bathroom, while large windows and an expansive deck provide the perfect vantage point to take in peaceful lake views. Whether you’re hosting or simply unwinding, the deck is a standout space for enjoying the setting. Downstairs, the walkout lower level adds even more room to spread out with a generous family room, second fireplace, additional bedroom, and ¾ bath - ideal for guests or flexible living. A dedicated laundry room and storage space add to the home’s practicality. Step outside to the backyard where a fire pit invites cozy evenings under the stars, all with the lake as your ...

Listing Details MLS# 7060299

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1964
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
1262
Above Grd Total SqFt
1262
Below Grd Total SqFt
1262
Total SqFt
2524
Total Finished Sqft
1948.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Unnamed Lake
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1262
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
141x133x240x184
Acres
0.64
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; Dock; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Partially Finished Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Vinyl Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Baseboard Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary Stories: One Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
460000
ListPrice
460000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
8081
Street Name
Carmen
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Inver Grove Heights
County
Dakota
State
MN
Zip Code
55076
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Nelsons Merrimac

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
5150
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1262
Finished SqFt Below Ground
686

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
484

Public Survey Info

Range#
22
Section#
15
Township#
27

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
NELSONS MERRIMAC 2 1
Listing City
Inver Grove Heights
Map Page
136
Municipality
Inver Grove Heights
School District
Inver Grove Hts. Community Schools
School District Phone
651-306-7800
Zip Plus 4
4520
Property ID Number
205100001020
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
5150
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Enjoy peaceful views of Simley Lake from this spacious 5-bedroom home, complete with access to a dock for added lakeside enjoyment. Scenic views and everyday comfort come together in this home. With three bedrooms on the main level, including a primary suite with a private ¾ bath, this home offers a layout that’s both functional and inviting. The main level features a bright living space and a full bathroom, while large windows and an expansive deck provide the perfect vantage point to take in peaceful lake views. Whether you’re hosting or simply unwinding, the deck is a standout space for enjoying the setting. Downstairs, the walkout lower level adds even more room to spread out with a generous family room, second fireplace, additional bedroom, and ¾ bath - ideal for guests or flexible living. A dedicated laundry room and storage space add to the home’s practicality. Step outside to the backyard where a fire pit invites cozy evenings under the stars, all with the lake as your backdrop. Located within walking distance to the middle and high schools, this home also offers convenience to everyday amenities while feeling like a retreat.
Directions
From 80th St E, turn S on to Cahill Ave E, then E on to 81st St E. Home will be on the left on corner of 81st and Carmen.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck
Yes
Dock
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

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

Basement

Partially Finished
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Informal Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake Details

Lake Depth
No

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes
Lake View
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Dining Room 14x9 Main
Family Room 34x12 Lower
First (1st) Bedroom 13x10 Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom 13x12 Lower
Kitchen 9x9 Main
Living Room 22x12 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 13x12 Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom 12x10 Main
IDX
Listing Office: Real Broker, LLC
Last Updated: May - 24 - 2026
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