The Twin Cities’ Most Unique — and Discounted — “For Sale” Condo

Good Luck Finding a Comp (“Comparable Sold Property”)

Full disclosure: I haven’t shown the unit, have no firsthand knowledge of its features, and don’t know the Seller or their listing agent.

But, based solely MLS photos and stats, I’m hard-pressed to think of another condo in Minneapolis — or anywhere in Minnesota — as unique as #701 at 601 Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.

Equal parts Manhattan penthouse and Bond villain lair, the unit sits atop a downtown building, with the rooftop doubling as a private balcony.

The listing agent extolls:

“You will own the top 3 floors of the entire building with sweeping downtown views, and your own private entrance all while being connected to the skyway! 3 fireplaces, a chef’s gas range, 2 washers/dryers, 2 dishwashers, 3 ovens and Italian marble throughout! There is a private elevator that opens directly into the condo and then there is also an elevator within the condo to get from level to level.”

No doubt due to its size (3,781 square feet), asking price ($1.99 million), and $2,500 monthly(!) association fee, the unit has been a hard sell: its been on the market intermittently since 2013, starting at $3.895 million.

Any takers?

I’d love to show you (and see it for myself) . . .

See also, “The Twin Cities’ Most Expensive “For Sale” Condos.”



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