6951 170th Trail Nw, Anoka, MN 55303

Property Description

HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY 4:00 3/1/2026. A blend of meticulous care, custom upgrades, and outdoor living excellence ? this home is truly The Brookside Oasis. Designed and maintained by an owner with a commercial cleaning background, no detail has been overlooked, and every project was professionally permitted with no DIY shortcuts. This walk-out rambler, built in 2016, sits on .81 acres backing to Trott Brook and protected wetlands, with the property line extending past the brook, offering potential buyers the opportunity to enjoy this natural setting as part of their own yard.Standout interior features include a well-appointed kitchen with alder cabinetry, dark-stained hardwood floors, granite countertops throughout, gas stove, and a roof-vented microwave. Enjoy an instant-on gas fireplace on the main level, finished with new carpet throughout (2025). The lower level features a remote-controlled gas fireplace with automatic temperature regulation, enhancing the custom cabin-inspired design. The primary suite offers custom shelving, open drawer storage, and a modern glass shower door (2026), creating a private suite of distinction. You're never short on storage and organization, with multiple closets, built-in cabinetry, and utility room space (20x9ft). Additional interior upgrades include smart light switches in the basement and outdoor lighting (voice control or customizable schedules), Hunter Douglas bottom-up/top-down custom blinds on upper level, and owned water softener.The lower level (finished 2018) is an entertainer's dream for board games or big-game nights. Custom reclaimed barn wood cabinetry surrounds the flat-screen TV and fireplace, complemented by a tailored mini-bar with glass-front beverage fridge. Step away from chaos to calm in a space prepped for a private full-featured sauna (5x5ft) with custom sauna door, fully plumbed and wired ? perfect for relaxation, recovery, and personal wellness routines.Outdoor living highlights include a 20x10 ft maintenance-free deck, 28x15 ft stamped and stained concrete patio, and a 6-person Cal Spa hot tub (2017) featuring multiple refreshes: new cover (2023), new filter and pump (2025), and new headrests (2026) ? perfect for unwinding in any Minnesota season. The custom stone fire pit area with curved retaining wall and pillar columns is a true landscaping showstopper, creating a private, resort-style backyard oasis. Additional exterior features include a concrete driveway apron, irrigation system, invisible fencing (Dog Watch), and professional landscaping with concrete curbing. The 3-car extra-deep (32x26ft), insulated, and heated garage features a soft water spigot for year-round car washing and a garage attic with pull-down stairs for additional storage. Conveniently located near restaurants, parks, walking trails, and U.S. Highways 10 and 169, this home combines main-level ease of living, exceptional upkeep, thoughtful upgrades, and a serene, expandable natural setting that many