1584 Merrill Street

Exploring the streets north of Saint Paul's Como Park, you would expect to encounter the usual bungalows from the '30s and '40s. What you would *not* expect to find is a stunning 2006 two-story build comprising 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a large detached 2-car garage. By the time you enter to discover 9-foot ceilings, a modern layout, a basement movie theater room, and a glowing backyard entertaining space, you might think you're having an extremely realistic lucid dream. But this is real life, and you've just found all the above at 1584 Merrill Street. This former 1920s rambler was razed and replaced with 2,225 square feet of modern convenience: The 2nd story features three bedrooms on one level, with two additional large bedrooms in the basement. Every level has a bathroom. Decompress in front of the main-level fireplace, then mosey outside to the 225-square-foot deck. However you make the space your own, one thing will stay the same: It will always be a standout gem in Como.