The Crossing of Northfield

CONDOMINIUMS IN NORTHFIELD — THE CROSSING OF NORTHFIELD

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.  Once cleared of contamination, the 4.6 acre piece was ready for the right project.  Acceptable proposals were hard to come by until Mendota Homes presented a multi-phase project, popular in 2005, that had what the city council was looking for: vision for high-end residential and commercial condominium buildings and commitment to complete them.     

Mendota Homes succeeded in building Phase 1 in 2006: the Crossing of Northfield condominiums and adjacent shopping and businesses.  Then the housing market downturn prevented them from selling all their units and completing the project.  It wasn’t until 2016, with the help of the 2010 economic recovery, that Rebound Enterprises took over the project and began to see improvement.  They built the Fairfield Inn and Suites on the southeast corner of the property which opened in 2018 and are working with the city zoning board to develop the remaining lots.  The commercial lots nearby have been sold and occupied, one being the popular Brick Oven Bakery, a short walk across the parking lot. 

This five-story building has fifty-five luxury units on four floors, nine single bedroom and forty-six two bedroom units.  These condos are finished with walk in closets, step in showers, custom designed cabinets and counters, high quality appliances, flooring, and storage space.  Each unit comes with laundry in the primary bathroom and two parking spaces.  They also have a private balcony which provides wonderful views of the outdoors and neighborhood. 

The building has elevators for easy access to the upper floors, a warm and inviting lobby with a fireplace, and a secure entrance with conveniently located mailboxes inside.  Residents may enjoy a community room with a kitchenette, an exercise room, deck and grills, and a patio overlooking the Cannon River.  The eastside condos offer a lovely private view of the Cannon River.

The Homeowner Association serves the Crossing as a true neighbor, regarding their “community as their own,” caring for, among other things, the exterior of the building, seasonal outside maintenance and sanitation, and shared amenities.  Pets are also allowed per restrictions.

The Crossing at Northfield is within walking distance of restaurants and places to meet friends, such as the hotel next door, outdoor activities and special events at Carleton College and festivals in historic Northfield.  The Crossing is a gateway to what can become a special home from which to explore the wonders of the world.