Welcome to this gorgeous home that feels like you’re living in the treetops. Step inside and you’ll find expansive, open living spaces filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. A cozy stone fireplace anchors the living room while sliding glass doors lead to elevated decks where you can sip your coffee among the trees. The chef’s kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, plus an oversized island with seating. Spacious bedrooms and the home office nook offers a quiet, tucked-away space for remote work. Multiple decks and patios invite you to enjoy the wooded surroundings, fenced backyard and thoughtful landscaping. Whether you’re hosting dinner under the string lights or grilling on the patio, this home makes the most of its private setting. This home offers an attached 2 car garage and a detached 2 car garage. Located in highly desirable West Bloomington, you’ll enjoy easy access to parks, trails and shopping.
As you enter Lea Rd you'll feel like you're almost up north in the privacy of the woods. Wind your way down to your own picturesque setting tucked away. Amazing condition, natural lighting, open concept, unreal storage space, and the coolest semi-maintenance free fenced backyard (on Lea Rd). Kitchen/dining truly an entertainer/chef's delight with all the space for cooking and hanging out! Wonderful main floor family room with office, 3/4 bath, and laundry space. 27x11 finished workshop in lower level with access to 2 car attached garage and mudroom. Upper level offers 3 spacious bedrooms; one of which is a large owner's suite with WIC, 3/4 bath, and private deck! 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, new roof and windows! Plus a 2 car detached garage! .44 acres plus miles of fun at Three Rivers Park.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4936722
Jul 12, 2018
Sold
$475,000
May 22, 2018
Pending
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May 16, 2018
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 2018
Listed
$475,000
+12
Great opportunity! .44 acre wooded privacy located near lakes, parks, Highland Ski and Snowboarding, walking & bike paths. Features chef's eat in kitchen, serious workshop, 4 garage spaces - 2 car detached & 2 car attached.
Public Records
Apr 1, 1987
Sold
$168,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,936 (+9.6%)
$234,000 + $327,400
$561,400
2025
$7,243 (+5.9%)
$232,800 + $314,100
$546,900
2024
$6,838 (+4.0%)
$245,000 + $310,300
$555,300
2023
$6,574 (+9.9%)
$240,600 + $307,700
$548,300
2022
$5,982 (+8.5%)
$193,500 + $272,000
$465,500
2021
$5,512 (−10.3%)
$188,100 + $245,000
$433,100
2020
$6,145 (+18.1%)
$203,100 + $266,100
$469,200
2019
$5,202 (+6.2%)
2018
$4,898 (+1.1%)
2017
$4,843 (−4.3%)
2015
$5,060 (+4.1%)
2014
$4,860 (−1.2%)
2013
$4,918 (−1.8%)
2012
$5,006
Tax history for 8048 Lea Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,936 (+9.6%)
$234,000 + $327,400
$561,400
2025
$7,243 (+5.9%)
$232,800 + $314,100
$546,900
2024
$6,838 (+4.0%)
$245,000 + $310,300
$555,300
2023
$6,574 (+9.9%)
$240,600 + $307,700
$548,300
2022
$5,982 (+8.5%)
$193,500 + $272,000
$465,500
2021
$5,512 (−10.3%)
$188,100 + $245,000
$433,100
2020
$6,145 (+18.1%)
$203,100 + $266,100
$469,200
2019
$5,202 (+6.2%)
2018
$4,898 (+1.1%)
2017
$4,843 (−4.3%)
2015
$5,060 (+4.1%)
2014
$4,860 (−1.2%)
2013
$4,918 (−1.8%)
2012
$5,006
*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
—
Lot depth
177 ft.
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
5,381
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hennepin County
APN
17 116 21 23 0045
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
Dec 3, 2021 • Final
Building
Remove and replace a double prehung entry door.
Remodel
Jun 18, 2021 • Final
Building
Remove and replace a patio door with a new one of the same type. No structural changes are included.
Remodel
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.