Hot homes: 6 houses for sale in the Twin Cities starting at $230K

Welcome back to Axios Twin Cities' "Hot Homes" real estate series. Each week, we round up some of the best houses on the market.

• This week's collection includes six inviting abodes, from a top-floor condo to a sunny English Tudor-style home.

720 3rd Ave. N.E. #308 - $229,900

Why we love it: Large walls of windows and an open floor plan allow natural light to flood this fully updated condo.

• Location: St. Anthony East (Minneapolis).
• Specs: Two bedrooms, one bathroom, 1,010 square feet.
• Listed by: Zach Kirchoff at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty.
• Features: Assigned parking spot in heated underground garage, chef's kitchen, oversized closets, new carpet, flooring, paint and finishes.

3056 Polk St. N.E. - $299,900

Why we love it: Bright and inviting, this home features kitchen upgrades, hardwood flooring and fresh paint throughout.

• Location: Audubon Park (Minneapolis).
• Specs: Three bedrooms, one bathroom, 1,100 square feet.
• Listed by: James Snaza at Snaza Group of Homes Plus Realty.
• Features: Detached one-car garage, unfinished basement, natural woodwork, deck.

1810 Lincoln St. N.E. - $325,000

Why we love it: This craftsman's well-kept original woodwork is complemented by an updated kitchen and private deck.

• Location: Windom Park (Minneapolis).
• Specs: Three bedrooms, one bathroom, 1,252 square feet.
• Listed by: Jacob Hlebain at RE/MAX Results.
• Features: Detached one-car garage, hardwood floors, fire pit, updated bathroom.

235 Vernon St. - $379,900

Why we love it: A large kitchen with a breakfast bar and new flooring enhance this classic home with vintage charm.

• Location: Macalester-Groveland (St. Paul).
• Specs: Three bedrooms, one bathroom, 1,504 square feet.

• Listed by: Timothy Schepers at Park Street Realty.
• Features: Detached one-car garage, original hardwood floors, recently updated bathroom, open sun room, recently replaced roof and other upgrades.

314 12th Ave. N.E. - $400,000

Why we love it: Majorly renovated, this home offers a second-floor addition and all-new kitchen with plenty of storage.

• Location: Sheridan (Minneapolis).
• Specs: Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,612 square feet.
• Listed by: David Goldberger at ATD Realty.
• Features: Detached two-car garage, partial finished basement, front porch, waterfall shower, new electrical panel and other updates throughout.

1712 Scheffer Ave. - $615,000

Why we love it: This sun-soaked English Tudor-style home pairs modern updates and an open floor plan with quaint features custom to the area.

• Location: Highland Park (St. Paul).
• Specs: Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,296 square feet.
• Listed by: Derek Schoenecker at Edina Realty, Inc.
• Features: Detached two-car garage, partial finished basement, original natural woodwork, hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves, coved ceilings, breakfast bar.