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Home Gazing

The inside scoop on new real estate listings that stand out on price, architectural design, history — or, simply, wow factor.

Love of art, Nordic heritage and Japanese design inspire Stillwater-area Home of the Month

The house is on 320 acres of oak savanna, a mixed area of prairie and woodland.
May 20, 2025
A sculptural home of metal, glass and wood creates “Nordic zen” vibes while offering just the right backdrop for the homeowner to display his extensive art collection. Set against a prairie in the east metro suburb of Grant, the house features walls of glass, plus design elements that frame views of wetlands. Passive ventilation and local sourcing are also emphasized in the design.

Contemporary Minneapolis home designed for energy efficiency listed at $2.1M

Brian and Peter Rood have appreciated their contemporary house’s eco-friendly efficiency, including solar panels, EV chargers and automatic blinds.
May 16, 2025

Luxe Chaska house overlooking Hazeltine golf course listed for nearly $1.6M

The owners have extensively renovated the 6,000-square-foot 1984 house that has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
May 9, 2025

Red Wing house on 12 acres with an indoor pool and sauna listed at $1.4M

Once a dairy farm, this property has lots of room for creativity: It could be a farm, an orchard or an amenity-rich rural retreat.
May 2, 2025

1920s St. Paul duplex with bungalow vibe on the market for just under $700K

The 1923 house in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood was a stop on Twin Cities’ Bungalow Club’s 2024 tour.
April 25, 2025

Minneapolis condo in historic Midtown Exchange building listed for $205,000

Its Art Deco design and access to restaurants and shops in the Midtown Global Market are unique amenities, although the surrounding Phillips neighborhood has weathered challenges.
April 18, 2025

Uptown Minneapolis house rich with elaborate wood carvings lists for $849K

The home, built in 1906, is a prime example of decorative dark wood features that were popular at the turn of the 20th century, and that look might be making a comeback.
April 11, 2025

Prairie School house on Stillwater’s Lily Lake listed for $825K

Well-known Midwest architect Mike McGuire, who emulated Frank Lloyd Wright’s style, built the Minnesota home in 1965.
April 4, 2025

Historic Minneapolis home built by Pillsbury co-founder on market for $1M

Its most recent owner held many arts and cultural gatherings in the 1869 home on the National Register of Historic Places.
March 28, 2025

Whimsical house near St. Olaf with ties to philosopher Kierkegaard lists for $850K

The Northfield home has spiral staircases, stone rooms, tree trunks and other touches of whimsy and mystery.
March 22, 2025

Minnesota house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright student lists for $650K

A bank of large windows at the back of the Clear Lake home overlooks the Mississippi River.
March 14, 2025

1887 Queen Anne mansion on Park Avenue in Minneapolis lists for $599,900

The historic Henry F. Legg House is in a part of the Elliott Park neighborhood that was once home to the city’s elite.
March 7, 2025
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