SOLD JUN 23, 2026

Sold on Jun 2026

$279,900

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208 Center Ave, Center City, MN 55012

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About this home

Charming and inviting, this delightful older home in historic Center City boasts three cozy bedrooms and large eat in kitchen, Living and Dining rooms perfect for comfy living. A standout feature is the lovely screened porch, ideal for enjoying morning coffee or evening breezes in a serene setting. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers ample space for culinary creations and family gatherings. Situated conveniently close to picturesque lakes, vibrant playgrounds, and an array of restaurants, this home is perfectly located for both relaxation and recreation. Embrace the charm of historic living in this beautiful property! New roof in 2022 - siding in 2023. The beautiful Chisago Lakes areas boasts many lakes, hiking and biking trails, golf, restaurants, shopping, brewery, vineyard, Wildcat Community Center with pool, workout center, pickle ball courts yet only 40 minutes to the Twin Cities and 10 minutes to the St. Croix River Valley and Wisconsin.

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

7,100 sq ftLot Size

1 car garageParking

Listed by Daphne Molnar • Re/Max Synergy

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7024439

Redfin Estimate

$289,983

$10K since sold in June 2026$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 14.5% higher than the average sale price ($253K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$102,000
A
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
101 N Main St, Center City, MN 55012
SOLD OCT 3, 2025
$225,000
B
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
141 Busch Ave, Center City, MN 55012
SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 30, 2026
$282,500
C
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
30690 N Lakes Trl, Lindstrom, MN 55045
SOLD BY REDFIN MAY 1, 2026
$310,000
D
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
152 Busch Ave, Center City, MN 55012
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$345,000
E
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
116 Lockey Ave, Center City, MN 55012
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$255,500
F
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
13046 Newell Ave, Lindstrom, MN 55045

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Market trends in 55012, MN

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$371K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

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Rental estimate

Est. $2,057 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 208 Center Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,260 (+1.5%)

$61,500 + $132,900

$194,400

2024

$2,226 (+10.1%)

$64,600 + $142,000

$206,600

2023

$2,022 (+9.4%)

$53,900 + $121,400

$175,300

2022

$1,848 (−1.9%)

$37,400 + $94,100

$131,500

2021

$1,884 (+11.5%)

$33,900 + $96,100

$130,000

2020

$1,690 (+13.3%)

$24,500 + $87,600

$112,100

2019

$1,492

$23,600 + $72,500

$96,100

2018

$1,492 (+7.5%)

$23,300 + $69,600

$92,900

2017

$1,388 (−3.7%)

$23,000 + $65,100

$88,100

2016

$1,442 (+24.1%)

$23,000 + $65,800

$88,800

2014

$1,162 (−2.5%)

$12,000 + $55,800

$67,800

2013

$1,192 (−5.5%)

$20,000 + $79,800

$99,800

2012

$1,262

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,124 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1981

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1918

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Chisago County

APN

12.00130.00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.

R-1

Traditional Single-Family Residential District

The purpose of the R-1 Traditional Single-Family Residential District is to provide an area for the continuation of existing residential single-family development and development of existing single-family lots in the older residential areas where municipal urban services are available. The combination of small lots is encouraged.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Dimensions: 19 x 25
Garage Sq. Ft.: 475

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: 1/2 Basement,Main Floor Full Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Flex Room
Room Dimensions: 12 x 8
Room Level: Upper

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 18 x 10
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 12 x 18
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Room Dimensions: 25 x 12
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Level: Upper

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Block, Crawl Space, Drain Tiled, Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Informal Dining Room,Living/Dining Room

Other Rooms Information
Main Floor Bedroom

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Boiler
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)

Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Area: 734
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less

Exterior Features
Patio Porch Type: Screened
Exterior Features: Vinyl

Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,552
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 734
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,213
Amenities: Kitchen Window

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.163
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x141x50x144
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $17

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,243
Tax Year: 2025
Tax With Assessments: $2,260

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Natural Gas

Location

School Information
High School District: Chisago Lakes
School District Number: 2144
School District Phone: 6512132096

Location Information
Directions: I 35 to Forest Lake Exit 132-E on Hwy 8 to Center City-North on Cty Rd 9 to Summit-Summit to Mobeck-E on Mobeck Center Avenue-S to home on East side of Road.
Map Coordinate: 12-E3

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,124 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Chisago County
APN: 12.00130.00

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1213
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 818
Building Area Total: 2286
Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
Levels: One and One Half

Around this home

Schools

Chisago Lakes Elementary School

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 4.0mi

Chisago Lakes Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Chisago Lakes Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Center City, MN • 55012

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Sun exposure

97/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.9 hrs

4.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$276,000 – $334,000

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Land— sq ft

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32741 N Lakes Trl Unit 14D, Lindstrom, MN 55045

$339,500

4 beds2 baths2,214 sq ft

30936 Marigold Ln, Lindstrom, MN 55045

$425,000

4 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft

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Home values near 208 Center Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
212 Center Avenue, Center City, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$307,902
101 Busch Avenue, Center City, MN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$263,023

Address	Redfin Estimate
132 Center Avenue, Center City, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$285,522
125 Mobeck Avenue, Center City, MN 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$213,637

Address	Redfin Estimate
136 Center Avenue, Center City, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$340,026
133 Mobeck Avenue, Center City, MN 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$316,994

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