1954 Summit Avenue represents a rare opportunity for mid-century modern enthusiasts to live in the heart of Macalester-Groveland, Saint Paul.
A true MCM, crafted in 1955
Nestled amongst some of Minnesota’s grandest Victorian-era mansions, this home was believed to be designed by the young firm of Bergstedt and Hirsch. The firm designed few single-family homes in St. Paul, and went on to design several churches along Summit Avenue, including the exceptional Mount Zion Temple and St. Theresa's Catholic, as well as the Macalester College field house. Inside you will find the home's architecture well intact, including original windows, a low slung gabled roof overlooking the parkway, wood paneling, and exposed post and beam construction. Some unique features of the design include a home workshop in the lower level, river pebble flooring, a large and airy "lobby" vestibule, and a "Juliet window" overlooking the lobby.
3 bedrooms.
2 bathrooms.
2 car garage.
2,358 finished sqft.
Large flex space.
Double lot.
Ensuite potential.
“Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.”
—Le Corbusier
Built for possibility
1954 Summit Ave has a unique split-level entryway with a massive “lobby” at grade. Two separate entrances allow for great privacy between levels. It has two bedrooms on the main floor with plenty of closet space and one on the lower floor with the perfect space for a home office. Reach out to us for more information on a primary bathroom ensuite conversion.
“The Lobby” in the entryway functions as a unique, flexible space depending on your needs. There is plenty of space for jackets, coats, and winter gear. Or, it could be a fantastic work-from-home area.
“The Flex Space” on the lower floor could become a spacious home gym, a workshop, an art studio, or anything else you can dream up. It has a separate entry that leads out to the garage.
Take a closer look—
Your questions, answered
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—Primary bedroom on upper floor, 15×11 ft, with a very large closet
—Secondary bedroom on upper floor, 15×11 ft, with large closet
—Third bedroom on lower floor, 13×11 ft, with medium-sized closed -
—Primary full bath on upper floor, 7×8 ft, recently renovated
—Secondary ¾ bath on lower floor, 6×9 ft
**Contact us for more details on an ensuite conversion for the primary bedroom
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Two car detached garage, approximately 22×20 ft
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—Roof is approximately 6 years old
—Central air, forced air heat
—200 amp circuit breaker panel
—Click here for recent landscaping information and design
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—Upper floor: 1,414 sqft
—Lower floor: 944 finished sqft, 476 unfinished sqft
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Click here to see how the house is laid out across both levels with a detailed floorplan
“Our favorite thing about the home is the hygge. It’s such a cozy yet light-filled space. A gas fireplace on both levels is the cherry on top.”
— Sellers of 1954 Summit Ave
