1858 Arona Street

In the welcoming, neighborly shadow of the Minnesota State Fair, just to the north between the fairgrounds and Como Park, lies a 1941 bungalow with lively red front door. Walking into homes like this one, more than 80 years after their construction, it's hard to know what you're going to get: Will it be in good shape? Is it livable? Has the very soul been sucked out of it by a flipper? At 1858 Arona Street, what you'll discover is a seamless blend of new & original, with every ounce of charm wonderfully intact inside a 2-bed / 2-bath home comprising 1,559 finished square feet. The main level warms with its original hardwood floors, crown molding, arched openings, and wooden baseboards. Just next to the living room, a sitting room / office preserves vintage wood paneling and built-in shelves, a time capsule ushering you back to the '40s. The kitchen is a perfect example of this new/vintage blend: Standing at the 24" modern-day dishwasher, glance to your right and you'll see a clasped door leading to an old laundry chute. On the upper-level half-story, 8-foot ceilings mean this isn't your typical bungalow. This level is complete with a primary bedroom, ensuite half-bath, and oversized attached sitting room, giving this home its own dedicated primary suite with multiple office spaces spread between levels. And the basement, fully painted and prepped for future finishing, offers a ceiling height of 7' 1" and the opportunity to build equity with an eventual 250+ added square feet. Outside, this home is abutted by a 1-car attached garage and numerous entertaining spaces including a multi-tiered front deck, larger rear deck, and partially fenced backyard set on a 0.18-acre lot. Say what you will about the State Fair—the next Great Minnesota Get-Together is happening at your new house in Falcon Heights.