Welcome home to this light-filled, beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath rambler set on a gorgeous lot with mature trees! From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate how thoughtfully this home has been updated and meticulously maintained. The stunning renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, stylish backsplash, updated lighting, LVP flooring and newer sink and garbage disposal. Beautiful hardwood floors, a formal dining room, updated baths and a spacious mudroom leading to the attached 2-car garage complete the main level. The finished lower level offers the perfect space to relax and entertain, with a spacious family room, cozy wood-burning fireplace, renovated bar with shiplap and quartz countertops, updated 3/4 bath, new flooring and a private sauna—the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. Outside, enjoy the large lot, mature trees, huge storage shed, beautiful landscaping, deck and paved patio—ideal for summer gatherings and everyday enjoyment. Major updates include a new driveway, roof and gutters, upgraded plumbing, and fresh interior and exterior paint. An in-ground pet fence is an added bonus for your four-legged family members. Beautifully updated, exceptionally well maintained and truly move-in ready—this is the one you’ve been waiting for!
Golden Oaks Golden Valley, located between Theodore Wirth Park and Downtown Minneapolis, is a residential and park-adjacent Golden Valley neighborhood with wooded streets and mid-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Glenwood Avenue and Winnetka Avenue corridor, where a low-slung commercial strip and steady commuter flow set a practical, outdoorsy tone. Homes lean toward ramblers and split-levels with deep setbacks, mature trees, and occasional modern updates. Trail connections and nearby lakes shape daily routines more than retail density. The Brookview Golf Course clubhouse and the General Mills campus lend a distinct local backdrop. Evenings feel quiet, with most activity shifting to parks, paths, and nearby dining pockets.
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Market insights
1037 Orkla Dr · $474,900
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$474,900
Median sale price in this area is $468,463. (1% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Natural woodwork
Paneled doors
Main floor primary bedroom
Kitchen window
Sauna
Washer/Dryer hookup
Finished basement with daylight/lookout windows and egress windows
Sump pump
Wood exterior trim
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (primary on main floor)
Bedroom 2 on main level (approx. 12x11)
Bedroom 3 in lower level (approx. 12x9)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on main floor
One 3/4 bathroom in basement
Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry sink
Laundry located on lower level
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Deck and patio (multiple outdoor areas)
Patio (26x10) and deck (30x13)
Electric fencing
Storage shed
Medium tree coverage
City street frontage on paved roads; public road maintenance
Public transit within ~6 blocks
Home design
Residential property
One level (with lower/finished basement)
Pitched asphalt roof (age 8 years or less)
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener
2-car garage (approx. 24x20) with 7' door height and 18' door width
Security
Electric fence
Construction
Block construction
Block foundation
Utilities
City water (connected)
City sewer (connected)
Natural gas
Electric service with circuit breakers (100 Amp)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Light & bright 3BR 2 BA rambler on a large lot with mature oak trees, gorgeous hardwood floors, beautifully updated eat-in kitchen with SS appliances & sliding glass door to the deck and paved patio, formal dining, updated baths, large mud room to the attached 2 car garage, finished basement with large family room, bar & wood burning fireplace, sauna & 3/4 BA. This is truly a move-in ready home that is clean & well-maintained, in a quiet neighborhood & convenient location.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4526961
Nov 21, 2014
Sold
$240,000
$126/sq ft
Oct 31, 2014
Pending
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Oct 24, 2014
Contingent
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Oct 13, 2014
Price Changed
$249,900
$132/sq ft
Sep 12, 2014
Listed
$259,900
$137/sq ft
+13
GV gem, mature oak trees, backs up to Luce Line. Updated BA's&Kit w/birch cabinetry, oak flrs. Furnace/AC 2011. 30yr Timberline roof '08. Great location! Walk to parks, restaurants & bus. Near West End&Dtwn, Hopkins Schools.LL Rm could be 3rd non-conf BR.
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #2233132
Nov 21, 2014
Sold
$240,000
$126/sq ft
Sep 12, 2014
Listed
$249,900
$132/sq ft
RASM #4673828
Nov 21, 2014
Sold
$240,000
$126/sq ft
Sep 12, 2014
Listed
$249,900
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,506 (+5.3%)
2025
$5,231 (+5.0%)
2024
$4,982 (+2.2%)
2023
$4,876 (+21.5%)
2022
$4,015 (+12.7%)
2021
$3,563 (−3.8%)
2020
$3,702 (+4.2%)
2019
$3,554 (+1.7%)
2018
$3,496 (−4.2%)
2017
$3,649
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
145 ft.
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,060
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,060
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hennepin County
APN
31 118 21 11 0050
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Jan 3, 2024 • Final
Building
Tear off and replace the roof on a single-family home and garage.
Roofing
Jan 28, 2021 • Final
Building
Install an egress window as part of a remodeling and alteration project.
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° 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
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Historical weather
Golden Valley, MN • 55427
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Golden Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1037 Orkla Dr
$488,055
$13K over list price of $475K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $402K to $551K.