Charming Rambler in a Quiet Faribault Neighborhood
The property at 1138 8th Ave SW is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home nestled on a spacious 0.25-acre lot in a peaceful neighborhood. This inviting rambler features a finished basement and a total of 11 versatile rooms, including two living spaces, dining spaces, a functional kitchen, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, two bonus rooms perfect for a home office or gym, and a dedicated laundry room.
Recent updates include an upgraded electrical service and a brand-new roof, giving peace of mind for years to come. Enjoy year-round comfort with central air conditioning and forced air heat.
Outside, the property offers ample parking and storage with a 3-car detached garage accessed via the back alley, an adjacent cement slab for additional parking or utility use, and a front driveway for added convenience. There's a concrete patio off the back entrance.
Ideally located just minutes from schools — 0.4 miles to Jefferson Elementary, 0.5 miles to Faribault Middle School, and 0.7 miles to Faribault High School — this home offers both comfort and convenience in a family-friendly setting.
Sold for $274,000
$274,000
1138 8th Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021
3beds
2,093sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1949
0.25 Acres Lot
$268,000 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$2,156 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,000
$212,000 - $338,000
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Versatile roomsAmple parking and storageFinished basementTwo bonus roomsFunctional kitchen
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,093 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Shingle, Brick, Metal
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1806251122
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Faribault
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $245,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,720
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2025 | Sold | $274,000+3.2%$131/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Pending sale | $265,500$127/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,500+104.2%$127/sqft |
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| 11/1/1999 | Sold | $130,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,720 +1.3% | $245,700 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,686 +5.1% | $240,800 +0.2% |
| 2023 | $2,556 +9.6% | $240,300 +7.9% |
| 2022 | $2,332 +9.8% | $222,800 +14.9% |
| 2021 | $2,124 +10.2% | $193,900 +8.7% |
| 2020 | $1,928 | $178,300 +6.9% |
| 2019 | $1,928 +8.2% | $166,800 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $1,782 +6.2% | $154,700 +7.2% |
| 2017 | $1,678 +2.2% | $144,300 +1.3% |
| 2016 | $1,642 | $142,500 +5.2% |
| 2015 | $1,642 +3.4% | $135,500 -1.2% |
| 2014 | $1,588 -1.6% | $137,100 |
| 2013 | $1,614 +9.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,476 | -- |
| 2011 | $1,476 -5.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,566 +10.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,416 +0.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,406 -4.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,476 +7% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,380 +23% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,122 +5.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,062 +6.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,000 -30.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,440 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55021
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Faribault Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Faribault Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Minnesota
- Rice County
- Faribault
- 55021
- 1138 8th Ave SW