Nestled among tree-lined streets and the natural beauty of Lake Harriet, Linden Hills is a neighborhood rich in character and history. Since the nineteenth century, its scenic landscape has framed some of the city’s most cherished homes, parks, and gathering places.
Long before Linden Hills became one of the Twin Cities’ most desirable neighborhoods, it was a simpler place: farmland, rolling hills, and open prairie. In the mid-1800s, families like the Fletchers and the Beards settled the area, planting roots that would shape the community’s future. By the late 1890s, the neighborhood began to transform, thanks to a streetcar operating in a circular section east of Upton Avenue, affectionately dubbed ‘The Loop’ by residents. This streetcar spurred residential and commercial development, laying the foundation for the vibrant community Linden Hills enjoys today.
Today, Linden Hills remains a unique gem, blending timeless charm with dynamic community living. Beloved mainstays like Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream Shop rub shoulders with the next generation of dining hot spots like Picnic. A neighborhood for friendly neighbors, still within reach of the city.
It was this quintessential neighborhood character that is the foundation of the Fletcher Condominiums, named to honor neighbors who shaped Linden Hills’ storied past and poised to become the home of neighbors who shape its future.
When Thomas Hertzog, Founder and Principal of Good Neighbor Homes, and Charles Burdick, Founder and Principal of Streetfront Development, discovered a rare opportunity to develop three parcels of land at the corner of 44th Street West and Vincent Avenue, they knew it was a chance to create something extraordinary. “The location and community are ideal, and The Fletcher embodies everything we envisioned; it’s walkable, it’s green, it’s elegant. We want this project to become part of the fabric of Linden Hills. We want to do this right,” said Hertzog.
Hertzog and Burdick immediately recognized this wasn’t a typical development; the pressure to make The Fletcher seamlessly fit the centuries old charm of Linden Hills while offering modern, luxury living was both the challenge and appeal. The two have brought in Highmark Builders, custom home builders with a dedicated design team on staff, known for building some of the finest homes in the Twin Cities and Locus Architects, a local team intimately familiar with the area, lead the design, with architect Wale Falade. The Fletcher will also feature Minnesota Sandstone from Vetter Stone in Mankato to ensure the exterior honors the neighborhood’s heritage and aesthetic.
From the outside moving in, the 15 custom condominiums integrate the neighborhood’s historic charm with modern luxury features and amenities. The Fletcher offers spacious, single-level homes, each with two or more bedrooms, three bathrooms, abundant private outdoor space, and two parking spaces. Even more remarkable, every home is a corner unit, providing maximum sunlight all day long.
This prime location, paired with an exceptional team and bespoke design, creates an exclusive property that is impossible to replicate. Hertzog and Burdick recognized a gap in the local market for maintenance-free ownership, with the last comparable development being in 2014. The team saw an opportunity to build homes that appeal to both younger professionals and established families ready to downsize without sacrificing on their lifestyle.
