5968 Scenic Pl, Shoreview, MN, 55126
About This Home
Welcome to 5968 Scenic Place, an exceptional executive home nestled in the highly sought-after Royal Oaks neighborhood of Shoreview. Situated on nearly half an acre and backing to protected Ramsey County open space, this property offers a rare combination of privacy, peaceful wooded views, and everyday convenience. The spacious, thoughtfully designed floor plan features over 4,800 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, providing flexibility for growing families, multigenerational living, or working from home. The main-level owner's suite provides a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath featuring a whirlpool tub and separate shower. An additional main-floor office or guest bedroom with an adjacent bath offers ideal flexibility for today's lifestyle. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms and well-designed bathrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. The finished walkout lower level is designed for entertaining, complete with a large family room, wet bar, fireplace, additional bedroom, and full bath, creating the perfect space for game nights, movie nights, or hosting gatherings.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Humidifier,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener Owned
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Drain Tiled,Finished,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17x14
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12x13
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14x10
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18x12
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15x13
Exercise Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16x15
Family Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 391
- Dimensions: 23x17
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,798
- Finished area above ground: 3,081
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,106
- Total interior livable area: 4,879 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20x15
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 391
- Dimensions: 17x23
Mud Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9x6
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14x17
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 023023210074
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 2247
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 0.47 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 110 x 188
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Ramsey County and Minnesota
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,394 | $52,728 |
| Home Insurance * | $498 | $5,976 |
| Property Taxes | $986 | $11,832 |
| Electricity | $411 | $4,938 |
| Total | $6,289 | $75,468 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Price change | $869,000 |
| 2026-07-20 | Price change | $900,000 |
| 2026-07-14 | Price change | $940,000 |
| 2026-07-06 | Listed for sale | $960,000 |
| 2021-08-30 | Sold | $810,000 |
| 2012-10-26 | Sold | $557,500 |
| 2012-09-23 | Pending sale | $559,900 |
| 2012-08-08 | Price change | $559,900 |
| 2012-06-03 | Price change | $574,900 |
| 2012-04-16 | Listed for sale | $589,900 |
| 1995-05-01 | Sold | $317,000 |
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