Once-in-a-Lifetime Legacy Acreage – Nearly 10 Acres Near Lake Benton, MN. Welcome to a truly rare offering—nearly 10 acres of beautifully landscaped land, mature trees, and timeless charm, ready to be passed down for generations to come. This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of space, updates, and history, making it a dream for families looking for room to grow, play, and create a lasting legacy.
From the moment you arrive, the picture-perfect front porch and established landscaping set the tone. Inside, you'll find tasteful updates throughout, generous square footage, and a warm, welcoming layout perfect for entertaining or everyday living.
Outside, the possibilities are endless—multiple well-maintained outbuildings, a heated 1,050 sq. ft. bunkhouse (gift shop area - perfect for guests, hobbies, or extra living space), and wide open spaces for exploring, gardening, and more. This property has been lovingly owner-operated as a tree nursery, and while the house, land, and buildings are being sold together, the business and inventory can be negotiated separately for those interested in continuing its legacy.
Whether you're seeking a peaceful homestead, a hobby farm, or a one-of-a-kind country retreat, this acreage near Lake Benton is a rare gem you won’t want to miss. Properties like this don’t come around often—seize the opportunity to make it yours. You MUST see to fully appreciate all this property has to offer!
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$585,000
1186 County Road 118, Lake Benton, MN 56149
5beds
3,528sqft
Single Family
Built in 1994
9.43 Acres Lot
$586,900 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$3,212 Estimated rent
Home value
$586,900
Estimated sales range
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Picture-perfect front porchMultiple well-maintained outbuildingsEstablished landscapingMature treesTasteful updates throughout
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Listed by:
Jeffrey Paul Carpenter 507-401-1389,
Edina Realty, Inc.,
Tara Onken 507-820-1710
Bought with:
Robert Woodbury
Winter Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7011459
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Partially Finished,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,528
- Total interior livable area: 3,528 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,100
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Detached Garage, Multiple Garages
- Attached garage spaces: 5
- Details: Garage Dimensions (22 x 18), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (9)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors 36"+
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Lot
- Size: 9.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 610 x 670
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Barn(s), Guest House, Shed(s), Other
- Foundation area: 1428
- Parcel number: 080146000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Wooded area: 87120
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Rural/Municipality
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Benton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $470,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,402
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 273 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $585,000-4.1%$166/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7011459 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2026 | Pending sale | $610,000$173/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7011459 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $610,000$173/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7011459 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2026 | Listing removed | $610,000$173/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6725474 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $610,000-2.4%$173/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6725474 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000$177/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6725474 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,590 +7.8% | $470,200 |
| 2024 | $2,402 +7.7% | $470,200 +11.9% |
| 2023 | $2,230 +2.2% | $420,300 +16% |
| 2022 | $2,182 +6.1% | $362,400 +24.1% |
| 2021 | $2,056 +10.8% | $292,000 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $1,856 +6.4% | $276,600 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $1,744 | $262,500 +0.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $261,600 |
| 2016 | $1,456 +9% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,336 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56149
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lake Benton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.5 mi
- NALake Benton SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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- Minnesota
- Lincoln County
- Lake Benton
- 56149
- 1186 County Road 118
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