A Streamline Moderne Stunner Lands on the Market in Minneapolis for $3.4M

The waterfront 1930s home is awash in lake views, flowing lines, and shimmering glass bricks.
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Location: 20 Park Lane, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Price: $3,395,000

Year Built: 1936

Footprint: 4,098 square feet (four bedrooms, three and two half baths)

Lot Size: 0.24 acres

From the Agent: "This International Style residence features a ribbon of glass alternating with bands of white stucco. The home offers an open and light-filled floor plan with exceptional finishes throughout. It also graced the cover of the book ‘Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes’ by Karen Melvin and Bette Hammel. Inside, the home features curved walls, translucent glass block windows, and modern furnishings, artwork, and Art Deco influences throughout. Overall, the home has been meticulously refreshed top-to-bottom by its current owner."

The historic multistory residence is set on the shores of Cedar Lake, just a ten-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis.

The historic multistory residence is set on the shores of Cedar Lake, just a ten-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis.

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Translucent glass block windows provide both daylighting and privacy. A central fireplace divides the living areas on the main floor.

Translucent glass block windows provide both daylighting and privacy. A central fireplace divides the living areas on the main floor.

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Geometric tiled flooring adds a playful pop of color to the all-white kitchen, complete with original countertops and cabinetry. A large picture window frames lake views.

Geometric tiled flooring adds a playful pop of color to the all-white kitchen, complete with original countertops and cabinetry. A large picture window frames lake views.

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The primary suite unfolds across the entire third floor. It includes a spacious bedroom, a marble bathroom with a steam shower, a sitting room with a two-sided fireplace, and a dressing room.

The primary suite unfolds across the entire third floor. It includes a spacious bedroom, a marble bathroom with a steam shower, a sitting room with a two-sided fireplace, and a dressing room.

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The primary suite also features a private terrace overlooking the lake.

The primary suite also features a private terrace overlooking the lake.

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20 Park Lane in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is currently listed for $3,395,000 by Jim Schwarz of Sotheby's International Realty.

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