The Minneapolis Real Estate Blog: 5030 Woodlawn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55417

5030 Woodlawn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Historic Spanish Revival Home for Sale on Lake Nokomis

Offered for only the fourth time in 80 years, the Adolf Ronning House is a hidden gem on Lake Nokomis. Built in 1930 for the sum of $69,000, this Spanish Revival home was designed by Arthur Dahlstrom with the guidance of Mrs. Hildur Ronning.

All of the original woodwork has been preserved throughout the home, including the handcrafted American Black Walnut Tulip doors. Carved from one tree, the two sets of Tulip doors are hand-rubbed with oil and were personally designed by the Ronning Family.

Visitors will easily see the Norwegian and Swedish architectural influence throughout the home. Tulips can be found in the doorway arches, as well as in the imported English tile found in the original Art-Deco bathrooms. The children's bathroom includes hand painted Nursery Rhyme tiles, each with a different story (as seen below).

                                                                                                                                                 The home is truly unique and was ahead of its time when built in 1930. It was one of the first homes in the area to have air conditioning, the walls are insulated with 2" slab cork, and hot water radiant heat exists under the main level floors.

Additional Features Include:

  • 4 Bedrooms, all on the Upper Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms, 2 Partial Bathrooms
  • 6317 Square Feet
  • 2 Staircases, one for family, one for servants
  • American Black Walnut doors and Trim in Formal Dining Room and Living Room
  • Northern White Oak hardwood floors and trim throughout home
  • Swedish Room with 2" thick Spruce floors, with Northern White Oak Beams and Ceiling
  • sits on three city lots and overlooks Lake Nokomis
  • Tuckunder, 2 Car Garage
  • Foundation goes to Bedrock
  • MAC improved
  • Large Cedar lined closet (8x7)
  • 2 Private Balconies
  • Security System

Listed for $1,069,000

Visit www.5030Woodlawn.com for additional photos, documentation, and stories about the home.

Lake Nokomis is directly south of downtown Minneapolis and offers sailing, swimming, jogging trails, and more. There's even pond hockey available in the winter!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The home is also listed on www.HistoricProperties.com .

8 commentsJennifer Kirby, the Luxury Agent • September 10 2008 03:22PM

Comments

Very nice Jen.  Built in 1930 WOW indeed.  Good luck in selling it for that million

THanks

Don

Posted by Donald Bradbury, 610-952-3578 REALTOR Bucks County PA (The Bradbury Team at Coldwell Banker Heritage) about 1 year ago

What an absolutely handsome and unique home! I would buy it today if it was in our area. You are so fortunate to be able to work on these masterpieces!

Posted by Trey Thurmond, College Station , Texas Homes (Brazosland Classic Realty) about 1 year ago

Gorgeous home, if we had the $ we'd buy it!

Posted by Chris and Maria Jeantet (Coldwell Banker C&C Properties) about 1 year ago

What wonderful photos of an inviting, enchanting home!  Good marketing, Jen - I hope it sells soon.

Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) about 1 year ago

What a beautiful property and you've done such a nice job marketing it.

Amber

Posted by Jason and Amber Gardner Realtors (971) 832-1234 (John L. Scott Real Estate) about 1 year ago

Gorgeous property.  Those doors are fantastic.  It sounds like it really was ahead of it's time with the radiant heat and all.

Posted by Brenda Carus (Towne Square Realty) about 1 year ago

Just checking back here.  Wondered of you sold this home yet.  IT looks beautiful

DOn

Posted by Donald Bradbury, 610-952-3578 REALTOR Bucks County PA (The Bradbury Team at Coldwell Banker Heritage) about 1 year ago

Jennifer, This is an exquisite home.  I love the original woodwork...Very nice!

Posted by Gary White~ Grand Rapids Real Estate, FlexIt Realty, a call or click away! (Flexit Realty~Serving West Michigan) about 1 year ago

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