Jesse Steed, REALTOR®

I think of neighborhoods simply -- houses and people in a given location.  In Northfield, when you add the history of the structures and the people who lived there to the narrative and throw in current technology, you have a college course on Digital History and Deep Mapping.  We no longer live in a simple world. 

Starting at Bridge Square, John North could easily walk the two blocks from Northfield’s commercial district east to the lovely spot he called Public Square.  This would be perfect as the focal point for a residential neighborhood providing a relaxing space for community activities and occasional cow grazing.  Diagonal walking paths would meet in the center of the park, oft times called the “Center Circle,” and shade

The water spray from the Sheldahl Anniversary Fountain in Bridge Square looks inviting on this warm spring day.  I find a seat on a bench in the square to admire the view while enjoying an ice cream cone from nearby Hogan Brothers.  The eagle atop the Civil War Monument looks particularly majestic and the hanging baskets add a touch of color next to the green of the shade trees. I close my eyes and l

NORTHFIELD NEIGHBORHOODS: WATERS EDGE CIRCLE

Not far from the Northfield Golf Club are nine townhomes off Woodley St E.  They form their own circle around a lovely tree lined island displaying carefully landscaped yards.  Each unit is a single level allowing easy access to the natural world of the ponds they overlook.    

During the busy time of land development in the late 1980s, the Sinclair Gas Station and a dry cleaners situated on the downtown corner of Hwy 3 and Second Street West in Northfield caught the eye of city fathers as ideal for change.

Among Northfield’s 55+ senior housing community are condominium communities for the active and independent. Village on the Cannon is one such community.

While Northfield in 1982 welcomed the introduction of townhomes and condominiums, the year 2000 saw a significant change in the type of housing moving into the mainstream.

The year was 1980. Developers once again eyed open land with visions of what

Spams and scams are everywhere, or so it seems these days. From scam phone calls to unsolicited letters to incessant text messages, it's a challenge to know what's true. Here are some scenarios and my advice on the best course of action to take.

The text message from an unknown number offering you a free valuation of your property, with a link and welcoming message. 

Here's a great new listing! 

303 Ames Street, Northfield MN 
$425,000

Open House July 19, 2025 1-2:30pm 

My favorite thing about this home is the remodeled kitchen. And the workshop. And the landscaped private backyard patio. And the living room with fireplace. Ok, that's a lot of favorite things!