This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Lewiston, MN, listed at $240,000, features beautiful original woodwork throughout, reflecting a classic architectural style with a simple, inviting façade. The house includes a new upstairs bathroom and an updated main-level bathroom, blending modern comforts with vintage appeal. The enclosed porch offers a cozy space to enjoy warm months, and the large backyard adds to the home’s welcoming atmosphere. Its convenient location within walking distance to Lewiston High School, parks, and Kwik Trip enhances its appeal. Though the exact year built and total square footage are not specified, the property’s unique combination of original craftsmanship and thoughtful renovations makes it a desirable family home.
Front Porch Swing
A spacious front porch featuring painted gray wooden flooring and beige horizontal siding walls, complemented by white trim around the windows and door frames. A dark wooden front door with an oval glass inset and ornate carvings stands out, paired with a simple natural wood step stool. The ceiling is white with beadboard detailing and holds a modern ceiling fan with wooden blades and a central light. Large windows allow natural light, and a white wooden porch swing hangs from the ceiling with a decorative orange cushion displaying the phrase ‘Family Forever,’ contributing a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Entryway
This entryway features a warm wooden door with a large vertical oval glass panel in the center. Surrounding trim and baseboards are stained wood with a rich tone, contrasting the smooth gray walls. Two windows with wooden trim have light, textured curtains hanging from metal rods, allowing natural light to filter softly into the room. The ceiling is white, bordered by matching wooden crown molding, and sports a ceiling fan with wooden blades and a central light fixture. The floor is covered with wood-patterned laminate in light gray and brown shades, adding a modern touch to the classic elements.
Living Room Entryway
This living space features a spacious and open floor plan emphasizing natural wood elements and soft gray walls. The light-toned wood flooring extends throughout, complemented by rich wood trim and crown molding in a warm hue. Large windows with light beige curtains allow natural light to brighten the room. Two wooden columns frame the opening leading to an adjacent room with built-in cabinetry showcasing glass-front upper cupboards and numerous drawers beneath. Potted plants on the wooden stands add a touch of greenery. The overall look is warm and inviting, blending classic craftsmanship with muted modern tones.
Dining Room Built-In
This room likely serves as a dining area, distinguished by a prominent built-in wooden cabinet with glass-paneled upper doors and multiple drawers below, hinting at storage for dining essentials. The walls are painted a muted gray, contrasted by rich, natural wood trim around windows, doors, and along the ceiling edges. Large windows to the left feature white blinds, allowing filtered natural light. The floor has a modern, light-toned wood pattern, enhancing the vintage charm. Two doorways provide access to adjoining rooms, and a simple, squared overhead light fixture adds a contemporary touch to the historic aesthetic.
Kitchen Overview
A cozy kitchen corner features warm wooden cabinetry with detailed grain, paired with a white refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave to blend modern appliances with traditional elements. The countertops have a granite-like finish, complementing the natural wood tones below. The kitchen is well-lit by two windows: one above the double sink and another at the corner, allowing natural light to fill the space. Neutral-colored walls and tiled flooring provide a clean, spacious feel. An open shelving area on the right offers additional storage, enhancing the kitchen’s functionality while maintaining its vintage charm.
Kitchen Area
A modest kitchen space features light gray walls contrasted by warm, rich wooden trim around doors and cabinets. The flooring consists of large square tiles in a neutral light beige tone arranged diagonally. A white electric stove is centered against one wall beneath two small wooden cabinets with a rustic finish. To the left, a dark marble-like countertop houses a microwave, resting over wooden drawers with matching panel details. The wide doorways and wooden details suggest a traditional or historic style. A black floor vent is set low against the right wall, providing a subtle contrast to the wooden baseboards. The lighting is provided by a simple, round flush-mount ceiling fixture, illuminating the clean and functional kitchen area.
Bedroom Corner
This bedroom corner features a neatly made bed dressed in a light gray textured comforter with black pillows, positioned against a smooth light gray wall. The flooring is wood laminate with natural grain patterns that complement the warm, rich brown wood trim around the doorframe, baseboards, and window frames. A small rectangular window with wood trim sits above the bed, providing additional natural light. The larger window next to the bed boasts decorative leaded glass details and is adorned with light blue curtains. A modern ceiling fan with a light fixture hangs overhead, contributing to the room’s clean and simple historic aesthetic.
Bathroom Under Stairs
This bathroom utilizes space effectively under a staircase, featuring a modest layout with gray walls and beige floor tiles. A white vanity with a built-in sink and cabinet is positioned against one wall, topped with a white-framed mirror and modern light fixture above. Next to the vanity is a towel ring with a gray hand towel. The room includes a small set of white open shelves, decorated with minimal greenery and a glass ornament. The shower area is partially visible, enclosed by a gray shower curtain. The wooden door and baseboard trim add warmth and contrast to the neutral color scheme.
Bedroom Nook
A cozy bedroom space featuring a bed tucked into a recessed nook painted in soft gray tones. The bed is dressed in dark gray, slightly ruched bedding with two matching pillows and a light-colored headboard. A tray sits on the foot of the bed with a cup and a book. Beige carpet covers the floor, complementing the natural wood trim around the baseboards, window frame, and a solid wood door with vertical panels. A ceiling fan with wooden blades and three lights hangs above. Large windows allow natural light, creating a bright yet warm atmosphere in the room.
Room Corner Details
This corner of a room features medium-tone hardwood flooring complementing the solid wood baseboards and door trim with natural grain patterns. Two wooden doors with black metal hardware face the viewer, framed by detailed molding in a warm wood finish. The walls are painted a soft, neutral gray, contrasting with the painted white brick chimney structure, which extends from floor to ceiling. A white wall vent and electrical outlets are visible near the floor. The ceiling is textured and features a ceiling fan with white blades and a light fixture, adding subtle functional detail to the space.
Bathroom Interior
This bathroom features a modern and minimalistic design with a neutral color palette dominated by gray walls and white fixtures. The rectangular bathtub is positioned under a window covered with a sheer white curtain that has a subtle gray diamond pattern, allowing soft natural light to fill the space. Adjacent to the bathtub is a wall-mounted sink with a sleek stainless steel faucet. Two wall sconces with frosted glass shades flank a large mirror above the sink, contributing warm lighting. The floor is tiled in a gray textured pattern, complementing the overall serene and clean aesthetic.
Laundry Room
A small, utilitarian laundry room in the basement with exposed wooden ceiling beams and wiring. The space features a washing machine and a dryer, both white and positioned side-by-side against the gray concrete wall with a two-tone paint scheme—mint green on the lower half and gray on top. A black vent pipe runs vertically between the machines. Natural light enters through two small windows near the ceiling. A dartboard hangs on a rustic wooden door at the back. The concrete floor shows stains and wear, highlighting the room’s practical purpose.
Basement Gym
This basement area is designed as a simple workout space featuring exposed wooden beams on the ceiling with white paint, illuminated by two ceiling lights. The walls combine neutral gray on one side and solid black on the other, offering a stark contrast. The floor is a plain, light-colored concrete surface. A white pull-up and dip station is positioned against the gray wall, providing basic fitness equipment. A large rectangular mirror leaning against the black wall adds functionality for exercise form monitoring. The overall style is utilitarian with emphasis on practicality and minimalism.
Basement Utility
This basement utility area features exposed wooden beams and ceiling joists, revealing an unfinished ceiling with visible wiring and piping. The flooring is bare concrete, showing wear and usage. Central in the space is a large metallic furnace unit with pipes and ducts extending upward and sideways, indicating heating and ventilation functions. Adjacent is a tall, cylindrical water heater in light gray, alongside a white appliance, likely a washing machine, suggesting laundry use. Walls are a mix of exposed materials with a half-painted green section visible at the back. A wooden door with a natural finish leads to a small enclosed room or storage space.
Hallway Storage
This narrow hallway features classic woodwork in a warm, medium oak finish. On the left side is a built-in storage unit consisting of vertical beadboard paneling above and drawers below, with black metal drawer pulls. The wood grain and slatted doors add character to the functional piece. The walls are painted a light blue-gray, contrasting softly with the wood tones. A wooden door with natural grain patterns and matching trim stands closed at the hallway’s end. The floor is hardwood with a glossy finish, complementing the wood elements throughout this cozy corridor space.
Listing Agent: Kendra Speltz of Edina Realty, Inc via Zillow
