PRICE REDUCED - MOTIVATED SELLERS - This unique one-of-a-kind log home is country living with the benefits of the city. Conveniently located close to several towns AND on tarred roads, this home with long paved drive has so much to offer. Relax and enjoy breath-taking views of over 19 acres of land. It’s peaceful, private and secluded. Enjoy the pond, the wildlife, as well as the peace and quiet of the country but only minutes away from town on road County Road 26. Numerous fruit bearing plants and scenic nature are in your future. This 3-bedroom, 2 bath log home is a must see – don’t forget to take a look at the oversized garage (30 X 40), workshop/machine shed (30 X 47) for special projects and the insulated and heated garage/storage shed (15 X 40) with a stove, refrigerate & pool table – great place for your very own man cave. PLUS, additional toys and equipment can be stored under the lean-to of 16 X 87. Garages and shops can accommodate 8+ vehicles. The interior of the home is bright and open and also boasts a large upper loft area which can be sleeping quarters, a great place for game night/weekend for the adults or kids OR a great hunting story telling area (served up by making your own homemade apple pie with fruit from your own trees). Property is great for hunting, nature walking, four wheeling or ranger riding – it pretty much has it all.
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$440,000
10696 County Road 26, Verndale, MN 56481
3beds
2,425sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
19.16 Acres Lot
$397,800 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$1,980 Estimated rent
Home value
$397,800
$322,000 - $469,000
$1,980/mo
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Oversized garageLarge upper loft areaBreath-taking viewsHomemade apple pieScenic natureFruit bearing plants
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Listed by:
Lonna M Polman 612-242-6129,
Trilogy Real Estate
Bought with:
Elizabeth Becher
NextHome Horizons
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6714830
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 182.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 X 13.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 X 12.8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 125.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.8 X 12.8
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 148.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 X 13
Game room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 373.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.8 X 21
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 25
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 249.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 17.8
Heating
- In-Floor Heating
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Water Filtration System, Water Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Rented
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,425
- Total interior livable area: 2,425 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,425
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
- Garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (41 X 46)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 19.16 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 1252
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Lean-To, Shed(s)
- Foundation area: 1440
- Parcel number: 130312010
- Zoning description: Agriculture,Residential-Single Family
- Wooded area: 435600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water: Private, Sand Point, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Verndale
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Sold | $440,000-4.3%$181/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6714830 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2025 | Pending sale | $459,900$190/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6714830 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $459,900-3.2%$190/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6714830 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $474,900-0.9%$196/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6714830 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2024 | Listing removed | $479,000-4%$198/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6603330 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,000-9.1%$206/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6603330 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6559856 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $549,000+212.5%$226/sqft |
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| 5/17/2010 | Sold | $175,700$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,234 -16.5% | $422,000 -3.3% |
| 2024 | $3,872 +6.3% | $436,500 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $3,642 -0.5% | $424,400 +19.4% |
| 2022 | $3,662 +23% | $355,400 +18.5% |
| 2021 | $2,978 -2.3% | $299,800 +7% |
| 2020 | $3,048 +16.1% | $280,200 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $2,626 -2.2% | $257,700 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $2,684 +18.6% | $242,800 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $2,264 +15.5% | $235,298 |
| 2015 | $1,960 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56481
Nearby schools
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- 6/10Staples Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.1 mi
- 4/10Motley-Staples Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 7/10Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
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