** Enjoy lower mortgage payments during your first two years of ownership! Seller is offering a complimentary 2-1 temporary rate buydown, valued at 3% of the purchase price, which reduces your effective interest rate by 2% in year one and 1% in year two. ** Experience the vibrancy of city living set against the backdrop of nature at Portico Condos, a boutique 26-unit building steps from Minnehaha Park, the crown jewel of Minneapolis' renowned park system. This bright, west-facing 2 bed / 2 bath residence blends high-end finishes with a thoughtfully designed floor plan spanning just under 1, 110 square feet. Completed in 2023, the home feels fresh and move-in ready, and features 9-foot ceilings, oversized west-facing windows that flood the space with natural light, and a private deck complete with a gas grill. Both bedrooms offer ensuite baths and walk-in closets - a unique layout that gives everyone their own retreat, with in-unit laundry conveniently located off the main hallway. Ownership here includes 1 assigned parking stall in the underground heated garage, storage room, and dedicated bike storage. Location is everything and this one delivers by putting you just steps from enjoying the roar of Minnehaha Falls, a weekday lunch at the beloved Sea Salt Eatery, and direct access to miles of scenic trails along Minnehaha Creek and West River Parkway. Neighborhood restaurants, grocery shopping, light rail transit, MSP Airport, Mall of America are all within easy reach, along with Highland Bridge just across the river in Saint Paul. Discover nature, convenience and craftsmanship all in one address. Welcome home!