House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Mendota Heights Area

Condos, townhomes, twin homes and other dwellings that are part of associations make up just over half the homes on the market in Mendota Heights, Mendota and Lilydale.

Association living is especially popular with young singles or couples looking for an easy lifestyle and with older home buyers who want to downsize and avoid lawn care, snow shoveling, general maintenance and other home chores.

When buying a home with an association, carefully read the condo documents—the seller is required by law to provide a copy—and note the rules, regulations, the association finances and the amenities. Association fees can vary greatly as well. For many, living in a home with an association is the perfect lifestyle, but make sure that they association you’re buying along with the home is right for you.

House No. 1: 1830 Eagle Ridge Dr. #2002, Mendota Heights

Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet

Price: $124,900

Taxes: $1,588

Association fee: $546

Description: Low rise condo; two bedrooms, two baths and 1,788 finished square feet. Bright and sunny, with an open floor plan, spacious living room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen, this condo offers lots of amenities in the unit and with the association. There’s a in-unit laundry, a wet bar, a private owner’s suite and a walk-in kitchen. The association offers an exercise room, guest suite, game room and an outdoor heated pool. The association fee also includes heat, cable TV and a security staff. A heated garage stall is included.

House No. 2: 1860 Eagle Ridge Dr. #205, Mendota Heights

Listed by: Edina Realty

Price: $129,000

Taxes: $682

Association fee: $232

Description: Low rise condo; one bedroom, one bath and 1,050 finished square feet. Walk out from the living room and dining room to a large and sunny four-season porch. The kitchen has new cabinets, a ceramic floor an lots of counter space. Amenities include an outdoor pool (where residents meet for water aerobic classes) and heated underground parking with a car wash area. An exercise room, extra storage, heat and air conditioning, sanitation, snow removal, lawn care and a security system are also included in the association fee.

House No. 3: 2525 Wilshire Ct., Mendota Heights

Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet

Price: $159,700

Taxes: $1,352

Association fee: $255

Description: Manor/village; two bedrooms, two baths and 1,610 finished square feet. This one-owner, well-maintained unit includes a living room fireplace, office with French doors,  a formal dining room a private master bath with shower and jetted tub and a deck overlooking a large lawn. The home also boasts a two-car garage and central air conditioning. A home warrantee is included. Pets are OK here.

House No. 4: 1101 Sibley Memorial Highway, #300, Lilydale

Listed by: Re/Max Specialists

Price: $174,900

Taxes: $1,813

Association fee: $489

Description: High rise condo; two bedrooms, two baths and 1,650 finished square feet. This is a beautiful one-level unit is a desirable high rise with lots of extras. This elegant unit includes a formal living room with a fireplace, dining room and eat-in kitchen, office, lots of closets and other storage and two secure spaces in the attached underground garage. The sleek kitchen has lots of counter space and the three-season porch is great for relaxing. Shared amenities include a patio, tennis courts, a sun room, party room, exercise room and a sauna. Pets OK.

House No. 5: 1850 Eagle Ridge Dr. #E202, Mendota Heights

Listed by: The Realty House

Price: $188,000

Taxes: $992

Association fee: $319

Description: Low rise condo; two bedrooms, two baths and 1,440 finished square feet. The beautiful condo has been completely renovated to please the most demanding buyers. The large eat-in  kitchen is stunning, with stainless appliances and a beautiful tile backsplash. The baths are redone with tile walls and glass-walled showers. The home’s open floor plan shows off beautiful hardwood floors and natural woodwork. Shared amenities include a patio, sauna, elevator and a car wash. This is a really stunning condo, a must-see.