Wait until you see this one — this home is the Exception, not the Norm. Built in 1985, this East-West facing split-entry sits inside one of White Bear Lake's coveted "newer for the area" enclaves — a peaceful, more modern pocket that feels a world apart the moment you turn down the street. The curb appeal alone signals something special: mature trees casting shade and privacy, handsome brick accents along the facade, and a commanding 24x24 garage — deep enough for a one-ton truck — framed by stamped concrete borders. The 2018 cement driveway is a four-inch pour, built to last decades, not years. Step through the oversized foyer and you are greeted by a generous walk-in closet before a striking 45-degree staircase draws you upward. That first step onto the upper level stops people. A soaring vault sweeps the entire gathering space — living room, dining room, kitchen, and eating area — in one magnificent arc, a design feature virtually unheard of in this style and price category. The kitchen is the crown jewel. Maple cabinetry in abundance, granite countertops, a tiled backsplash, and a massive 8-foot center island — illuminated by three statement pendant lights and seating for four — anchor a space that simply does not belong in a split-entry at this price. A casement window grouping plus an additional window flood the room with natural light, while a slider walkout delivers effortless access to the cedar deck. Entertain, cook, gather — this kitchen was engineered for all of it. The upper-level full bath holds its own: large-format tile flooring, dual sinks set into an oversized maple vanity with granite top, and a tiled shower. The primary bedroom offers dual closets; the second bedroom features a walk-in. Every finish choice here is a full grade above what you typically find. Venture to the lower level and the home reveals its second act. The L-shaped family room opens to full-size lookout windows with a beautiful backyard view, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. A slider walkout leads to what is arguably the finest outdoor living space in the neighborhood: an enormous paver patio — a rare find — with a built-in sandbox and raised landscaping beds framed in ornate concrete block. The L-shape flexes as needed: the roughed-in wet bar is ready for your vision or reclaim the space as a private office or fitness studio. A second beautifully appointed bath with tile floor, oversized maple vanity, granite top, and a walk-in shower round out the lower level alongside two additional bedrooms, laundry, and excellent storage. The fully fenced backyard, the driveway width, the garage depth, the patio scale — these are not lucky coincidences. This home was built and maintained with intention. And the location? Few in White Bear Lake can match it. Two blocks to the middle and high school. One mile to White Bear Lake. Six blocks to Bald Eagle Lake. Four blocks to Podvin Park and the Babe Ruth baseball fields. This is a neighborhood where a bike ride replaces a car ride, and lakeside mornings are a way of life — not a weekend trip. For this style and price, this one is second to none. Take your time. See it in person. Acknowledge everything it has to offer.
You will not find another one like it.
