Built in 1952 on the quiet, non-public shoreline of Gilfillan Lake, this genuine mid-century modern home was designed around a single idea: bring the outside in. A wall of windows frames the water and mature white oaks from an elevated perch above the canopy, while eleven exterior doors mean you are never more than a few steps from the lake. Mornings start with coffee by the water. Summers mean the dock, a paddleboard, or an afternoon on the shore. Winters bring a private skating rink right on the ice, with a hot tub waiting after. Inside, the character is original and rare: terrazzo floors with brass edging, a wood-burning fireplace, fluted glass in a step-down shower, and built-in planters that connect the interior with the outdoors. Over the years, the owners have cared for this home with intention, preserving its original mid-century character while making thoughtful upgrades, right down to locally sourced Minnesota limestone. Set within North Oaks' private roads, this is a rare home and a way of life.
Arden Hills-Shoreview, located between Interstate 694 and Interstate 35W, is a lakeside and suburban Shoreview neighborhood with wooded shorelines and a campus-like street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lexington Avenue & County Road E corridor, where low-slung retail, local eateries, and everyday services line wide sidewalks and parking courts. Housing leans toward mid-century ramblers, split-levels, and newer townhome pockets set among mature trees. Shoreview Community Center and the adjacent trails set an active, all-seasons rhythm. Island Lake County Park and Snail Lake Regional Park frame the area with boardwalks, beaches, and long loops for walking or cycling. Community pillars include the Shoreview Community Center, the Twin Cities German Immersion School, and the historic Mounds View area tied to the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site.
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Market insights
12 W Shore Rd · $750,000
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.4%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$750,000
Median sale price in this area is $368,740. (51% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% 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
Finished basement with daylight/ look-out and egress windows
Vaulted ceilings
Natural woodwork
Tile floors
Panoramic view
Kitchen center island
Kitchen window
Main floor primary bedroom
Renovated
All living facilities on one level
3 bedrooms on one level
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms total
Main level bedrooms include Bedroom, Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3
One lower level bedroom
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Two half bathrooms (main floor half bath and a half bath in basement)
Kitchen
Kitchen with center island and window
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main level laundry
Washer
Dryer
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Tile floors
Natural woodwork (implies wood flooring in portions)
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
No central air listed
Exterior features
Deck, patio and wrap-around porch
Stone and wood exterior
Tree coverage - medium
Lakefront property with lake view (179 feet of waterfront)
No road between home and water
Private road frontage on a privately maintained road
Home design
Residential property
One level (single-story) living with additional lower level
Panoramic/lake-facing orientation implied
Parking
Attached tuck-under garage with garage door opener
Two garage spaces
Construction
Block foundation
Asphalt pitched roof (age 8 years or less)
Utilities
Well water
Private sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers and 200+ amp service (Xcel Energy)
Oil fuel
HOA & community
Has HOA (RowCal) with annual fee
Association amenities include beach and tennis courts
Annual association fee
Financial info
Conventional mortgage type
Other
Shared clubhouse available through community association
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Mid Century Modern charmer on Lake Gilfillan in North Oaks. Vaulted ceilings, 3 sided fireplace, wood paneling and view of the lake from many rooms within this incredible property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,526 (+12.0%)
$285,500 + $251,200
$536,700
2025
$5,826 (−5.7%)
$285,500 + $229,300
$514,800
2024
$6,180 (+6.1%)
$285,500 + $266,100
$551,600
2023
$5,824 (−30.5%)
$285,500 + $242,800
$528,300
2022
$8,384 (+0.6%)
$243,700 + $211,300
$455,000
2021
$8,336 (+2.3%)
$221,600 + $240,800
$462,400
2020
$8,146 (+13.6%)
$221,600 + $190,700
$412,300
2019
$7,172 (+5.4%)
$221,600 + $141,100
$362,700
2018
$6,802 (+0.5%)
$221,600 + $100,600
$322,200
2017
$6,768 (−3.8%)
$218,400 + $100,500
$318,900
2015
$7,036 (−3.4%)
$218,400 + $109,800
$328,200
2014
$7,280 (+6.3%)
$218,400 + $109,800
$328,200
2013
$6,848 (+78.3%)
$218,400 + $70,000
$288,400
2012
$3,840
$267,400 + $21,300
$288,700
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
183 ft.
Lot depth
219 ft.
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,890
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,890
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ramsey County
APN
173022320005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
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 100° 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
North Oaks, MN • 55127
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in North Oaks. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 12 W Shore Rd
$792,238
$42K over list price of $750K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $515K to $865K.