Charming New England style home in the heart of the Lake Forest Neighborhood, steps to Cedar Lake, and on the regional bike and trail system, lovingly maintained and updated, including all new oak hardwoods, remodeled kitchen with new counters and floors, new exterior paint, new epoxy garage floor, new HVAC, new lower-level block windows, and new lower-level family room with carpet. Main level features well-appointed kitchen with eat-in area, elegant formal dining room with built-in hutch, spacious office (could be a third bedroom!), spacious living room with brick wood-burning fireplace and cozy three season porch and patio. Beautiful upper-level primary suite, with large bedroom, closet/storage hallway, walk-in closet, private den, and two deck/balconies. Additional bedroom and full bath on this level. Semi-finished basement with family room, laundry area, exercise area, and room to finish off for more bedrooms and bath!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joshua Sprague• Lakes Sotheby's International Realty
Fantastic potential on classic cape cod 2 story for remodel/rehab, or build new on pretty 1/3 acre lot in beautiful Lake Forest neighborhd. Property sold AS IS. Buyer to assume city req'd. repairs. Walk to Cedar Lk., 10 min. to downtown Mpls. or Westend.
Public Records
Jan 1, 1985
Sold
$145,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,397 (+10.7%)
$440,500 + $185,900
$626,400
2025
$8,488 (+6.5%)
$431,900 + $153,700
$585,600
2024
$7,973 (+0.8%)
$429,800 + $150,700
$580,500
2023
$7,908 (+4.0%)
$421,400 + $153,700
$575,100
2022
$7,607 (+5.6%)
$401,400 + $154,200
$555,600
2021
$7,201 (−8.2%)
$382,300 + $152,700
$535,000
2020
$7,843 (−2.0%)
$402,400 + $152,700
$555,100
2019
$8,000 (−1.0%)
$402,400 + $145,500
$547,900
2018
$8,079 (+4.2%)
$294,800 + $237,200
$532,000
2017
$7,754 (+0.8%)
$256,400 + $275,600
$532,000
2015
$7,692 (+0.2%)
$226,500 + $273,500
$500,000
2014
$7,675 (+4.7%)
$214,700 + $263,300
$478,000
2013
$7,332 (−3.5%)
$226,100 + $258,000
$484,100
2012
$7,597
$238,000 + $271,500
$509,500
Tax history for 4007 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,397 (+10.7%)
$440,500 + $185,900
$626,400
2025
$8,488 (+6.5%)
$431,900 + $153,700
$585,600
2024
$7,973 (+0.8%)
$429,800 + $150,700
$580,500
2023
$7,908 (+4.0%)
$421,400 + $153,700
$575,100
2022
$7,607 (+5.6%)
$401,400 + $154,200
$555,600
2021
$7,201 (−8.2%)
$382,300 + $152,700
$535,000
2020
$7,843 (−2.0%)
$402,400 + $152,700
$555,100
2019
$8,000 (−1.0%)
$402,400 + $145,500
$547,900
2018
$8,079 (+4.2%)
$294,800 + $237,200
$532,000
2017
$7,754 (+0.8%)
$256,400 + $275,600
$532,000
2015
$7,692 (+0.2%)
$226,500 + $273,500
$500,000
2014
$7,675 (+4.7%)
$214,700 + $263,300
$478,000
2013
$7,332 (−3.5%)
$226,100 + $258,000
$484,100
2012
$7,597
$238,000 + $271,500
$509,500
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,765
Year built
1947
Style
Other
County
Hennepin County
APN
31 029 24 11 0032
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 17, 2026.
N1
Neighborhood District
Provide a compatible mix of housing types at the same scale allowed for a single-unit dwelling. Allow non-residential uses limited to city facilities, educational, childcare, and places of worship. Home occupations are encouraged and required to be consistent with the residential character of the neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Aug 25, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Install a pressure vacuum breaker for the principal building.
Plumbing
Sep 22, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Dimensions: 22x21
Garage Sq. Ft.: 477
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 21x14
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 15x11
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 14x09
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Informal Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 09x07
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Office
Room Dimensions: 15x11
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Porch
Room Dimensions: 11x11
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Foyer
Room Dimensions: 05x05
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Patio
Room Dimensions: 17x12
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 15x14
Room Level: Upper
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 13x12
Room Level: Upper
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Den
Room Dimensions: 14x10
Room Level: Upper
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Deck
Room Dimensions: 14x06
Room Level: Upper
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Deck
Room Dimensions: 05x02
Room Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 20x13
Room Level: Lower
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Full, Partially Finished, Storage Space
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room
Other Rooms Information
Renovated
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Informal Dining Room, Office, Porch, Foyer, Patio, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Den, Deck, Family Room