The Neighborhood Energy Connection (NEC) along with the City of Saint Paul, Larkins Construction, and community developer Sparc renovated two foreclosed homes in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood.
1420 Charles Avenue has a new boiler and water heater, air sealing, attic insulation, and new bath and kitchen exhaust fans with beautiful natural woodwork, built-in buffet and linen closet. 1,076 square feet, three bedrooms, and one bath.
1390 Charles Avenue has an insulated attic, walls, and basement rim joists, efficient new boiler and water heater, new ENERGY STAR washer and dryer, a huge kitchen, and a rear deck, with 1275 square feet, four bedrooms, and two baths.
Both homes have lovely wood floors, new windows, airy front porches, garages, and more. Move in and by 2014 enjoy easy light rail access to shopping, restaurants, both downtowns, the Capitol, and the U of M. More energy-efficient homes are being renovated across Saint Paul. Watch here for future listings or like us on Facebook for updates.


