Own a piece of Bloomington history with the Joseph Lorence House, a 130-year-old designated historical property full of charm and character! This unique home stands out with decorative keyed arches over the windows and striking truncated corners on the first level, cleverly supporting full corners above with elegant arches. These rare architectural details, along with its classic design and timeless appeal, make this a one-of-a-kind opportunity. While the home needs some updates, it has a solid foundation and plenty of space to restore and make your own. Don’t miss your chance to bring new life to this Bloomington gem!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
215 ft.
Lot depth
158 ft.
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
3,242
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hennepin County
APN
18 116 21 11 0006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The Single-Family Residential R-1 District is intended to: Serve as the core zoning district for single-family residential uses; Allow compatible non-single family residential and institutional uses; and Protect natural resources and ensure compatible redevelopment through appropriate development standards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Medical office
Public service
Mar 4, 2019 • Final
Electrical
Install electrical wiring for a furnace.
Electrical
HVAC
Mar 4, 2019 • Final
Mechanical/hvac
Replace the furnace in a residential building.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Dimensions: 22X23
Garage Sq. Ft.: 450
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Den
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Unfinished
Other Rooms Information
3 BR on One Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Area: 1,850
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Stone
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 300
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,640
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.69
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 211X131X94X142X158
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,224
Tax Year: 2024
Tax With Assessments: $4,224
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Bloomington
School District Number: 271
School District Phone: 9526816400
Location Information
Directions: Highwood Dr to W 82nd St. Quick Left on Lea Rd to end of Cul-de-Sac
Map Coordinate: 133-D2
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,242
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Hennepin County
APN: 18 116 21 11 0006
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1640
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 1000
Building Area Total: 2000
Foundation Details: Other
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Poplar Bridge Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Olson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
Jefferson Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Bloomington, MN • 55438
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
23
7
31
15
49
30
58
40
70
50
79
61
84
66
80
64
78
59
66
47
45
32
29
15
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.5 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.5 hrs
3.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$383,000 – $464,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $4,030 in fees.3 minutes to get started.