1172 Bush Avenue
Home No. 44 of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Home Tour 
Paul Garding
   Paul has been remodeling this 1907 home for more than a decade!  Converted from a duplex, it showcases his carpentry skill with his love of music.  Leaving only one original wall, he cut open the top of the stairway and added the airy balcony, which allows melodies to carry throughout the rooms.  The granite and cherry wood fireplace anchors the décor in the living room and the new kitchen features handmade cherry cabinets, new maple flooring and leaded windows.  Ask about the reclaimed and recycled materials that were used in the remodeling process.

983 East 5th Street 
Donald & Dawn Kroohn
   The Kroohn’s home was built in 1913.  Currently, the Kroohn’s are remodeling their third floor bedroom, ½ bath, and a playroom for their grandchildren.  They recently redecorated their living room, dining room, kitchen, eating area on the back porch, and their main bedroom.  Also in the works is the garage being made into a garden room or 3-season room along with a custom shed in the back.  They plan to add a carport to the east side of the house.  This beautiful home still retains its original windows, door trims, bath fixtures, and the pantry off of the kitchen.  Don’t miss this spectacular home.

978 East Fifth Street 
Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services
   Dayton’s Bluff NHS rehabbed this charming 2-level house.  Before Dayton’s Bluff NHS obtained this house, the original owner had made the upper level into two apartments.  Dayton’s Bluff NHS decided to turn this huge house into an amazing one family house with 5 bedrooms and 2 ¾ baths.  Many unique features of 978 East Fifth have been carefully preserved.  978 East Fifth is currently listed for sale.

1277 Fremont Avenue 
Carla Riehle
   This 1-½   story bungalow was built in 1930.  The second floor was remodeled in 1996, and the basement was finished in 2000.  Carla still has the blueprints of the original construction for the bungalow.  The main floor of the house has most of its original features of woodwork, built-ins, and its original kitchen cabinets.

661 East 5th Street 
Seeger Flats 
Tom & Jennifer Gilbert
   Nearly 100 years have passed since construction was first completed on this Queen Anne at 661East 5th Street.  The home is historically named “Seeger Flats” after John A. Seeger who built the home for his daughters in 1904.  Seeger was a long time businessman and Saint Paul activist who was widely known for his refrigeration company called Seeger Refrigeration (later Whirlpool).  Today, Seeger Flats is experiencing a complete renovation into condominiums.  There are four unique floor plans that boast high ceilings, stained glass windows, refinished hardwoods, marble floors, and modern stainless steel appliances.  Life at Seeger Flats brings yesterday’s history and tradition into the 21st century.  The condominiums will sell at $124,900 beginning May 1st, 2003.

401 Maple Street 
Dave Vorwald/Wayde Moen & Eugene Piccolo
   Built in 1909, 401 Maple has been extensively remodeled and restored.  The exterior features new paint, new roof, and wood combination windows.  The interior has refinished hardwood floors, period lighting, a remodeled kitchen with new appliances, a pantry with wine chiller, updated bath, new furnace and central air, updated electrical, and updated plumbing.  The original owner of 401 Maple Street was a conductor.  The builder was L. Lygren.  This house has an open front porch, natural woodwork, stained glass, an open staircase, large foyer, oak between foyer/living room and living room/dining room.  The master bedroom has a rooftop porch, walk-in closet, and unfinished walk-in attic. 

1029 Hudson Road 
Mounds Theatre
Portage for Youth
   The Mounds Theatre was built in 1922. It was used for live shows as well as movies at least into the 1930s.  It had a stage and small orchestra pit in addition to a movie screen.  The theatre has gone through many renovations, which has changed the façade over the years.  In 1967 the theatre was closed and turned into a warehouse.  Portage for Youth, a non-profit for young women, was given the theatre in 2001.  When completed, the theatre will be a performing arts center for the Dayton’s Bluff Community.  Amenities include: seating for 250, a fountain and fireplace in a gathering space, a 900 square foot stage, movie capabilities, and much more.  The theatre has been recently redecorated and is close to completion.  The Mounds Theatre Arts Show will be held during the Home Tour, featuring local artists and performers.

293 Commercial 
Lowertown Bluffs 
Jeff Wallis
    Lowertown Bluffs is a mixed-use sustainable urban village in the rapidly growing downtown St. Paul area. With a focus on affordable housing and alternative energy, this project will be the first of its kind in the United States. 
   The award winning architectural firm of J. Buxell Ltd. designed Lowertown Bluffs. This urban village has exceptional downtown views. The Bruce Vento Nature Preserve will complete this impressive living experience. 
   Lowertown Bluffs is planning for up to 300+ housing units and 10,000 square feet of commercial space. There are currently at least two buildings on the site which the group will restore and convert to condominiums. Seven to eight acres in total will complete the master plan that includes up to 10 phases of development. Construction commences this spring with completion of Phase 1 scheduled for fall of 2003. 
   The sales center is open daily and reservations are now being accepted. 

662 Surrey Avenue 
Historic Bluff Landings 
Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services
   This one level handicap accessible unit is part of the Historic Bluff Landings project that is being developed by Dayton’s Bluff NHS.  The Historic Bluff Landings project will provide for 16 affordable rental units.  662 Surrey has three bedrooms and a detached two-car garage.  Currently this unit is for lease. 

207/212-214 Bates Avenue 
Historic Bluff Landings 
Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services
   207 and 212-214 Bates Avenue are newly constructed row houses with a total of 9 units ranging from 2 bedrooms to 4 bedrooms.  These buildings are very unique in that they are built in the historic district of Dayton’s Bluff, meaning that the building itself has to be built according to historic preservation rules.  207 Bates Avenue was once the site of an abandoned Honda Garage that was demolished in order for the row houses to be built, and 212-214 Bates was a vacant lot that was located across from 207 Bates Avenue.

636 Bates Avenue
Listing agent: Jay Soeffker
   636 Bates Avenue is the main floor condo unit in this Historic Winslow Dunn House. Built in 1908, and originally located at 397 Bates Avenue, the up/down duplex was moved to its current location in 2000 and converted into two condominium units. (Notice the stained glass window with number 397 as you walk up the front porch.)
   The conversion rehabbed and painstakingly preserved the original character and craftsmanship of the building, while extensively updating its structure. Some incredible architectural details highlighted in this home include French doors, a built-in oak buffet, stained & leaded glass windows, as well as natural woodwork and hardwood floors. Soak up sunny days on the front porch that entices you to stroll down to Swede Hollow Park, accessible from your front door step. The extensive renovation includes custom cherry cabinets to the kitchen, as well as replacement of the plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems. 
Enjoy care-free condo living in this beautiful Winslow Dunn House in Historic Dayton’s Bluff. This condo, as well as the second level unit at 638 Bates, are both currently available for sale. 
   For further information, contact Jay Soeffker at 612-270-5168.