Parade Picks

The Parade of Homes^SM is the best way to shop for a new home in the Twin Cities. Twice a year, homebuilders showcase their latest creations for homeowners to consider. Home types run the gamut from condos to luxury single-family homes. But with 1,111 homes from which to choose, how do you make the most of the Parade of Homes^SM?Do you want a high-end loft with skyline views? Or a cozy retreat overlooking wilderness? Mpls.St.Paul Magazine has chosen five homes on the Parade that reflect the best the tour has to offer.

Tenth and Nicollet LLC
88 S. 10th Street, Minneapolis (sales center)
$295,00 to $3.7 million
Home # 652

Combining the energy of the downtown lifestyle with sumptuous amenities and a view like no other, The Nicollet offers premier homes for anyone who appreciates the finer things in life.

Offering 350 condominiums which range from 800 to more than 6,000 square feet, this fifty-six-story tower will sit in the heart of downtown. Once it’s completed in 2009, residents can enjoy the myriad of restaurants, culture, and nightlife options in one of the liveliest parts of Minneapolis just by walking down the street.

Nicollet homeowners can also take in the city simply by staying at home. With huge glass windows in the tallest residential complex west of the Mississippi, residents have unparalleled views of Minneapolis and beyond. Combined with luxurious, customizable interiors with many floor plans to fit your style and budget, The Nicollet makes staying in a treat.

The complex also offers a signature amenities area, Nicollet Commons, encompassing 24,000 square feet on the tenth through twelfth floors. Exercise in the state-of-the-art fitness center, complete with lap pool, spa, sauna, weight training equipment, and areas for dance, yoga, and Pilates. For more laid-back times, relax in the solarium or outdoor terrace, or meet friends in the club room, by the firepit, or at the wet bar. The secure building also features a full concierge service, heated indoor parking, a business center, commercial space for stores on the first four floors, and a balcony or terrace with every unit.

All units include a host of standard features—such as granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances—which buyers can then customize and upgrade. Each condo is pre-wired for surround sound, Internet access, and an online restaurant search engine, among other conveniences. Stop by The Nicollet’s sales center for a sample view of the 30th floor and see why The Nicollet is ideal for everyone from young professionals to empty nesters.