Welcome to this spacious 5-bedroom home in desirable school district 196, offering a unique blend of character, space, and a beautiful natural setting. From the moment you step inside, the main level living room makes a statement with stunning wood beams, vaulted ceilings, and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace with built-ins. The primary suite offers a comfortable retreat with two closets and a private ¾ bath. With three bedrooms on the upper level and two additional bedrooms in the lower level, there’s plenty of room for family, guests, or flexible living needs. Downstairs, the lower level features a cozy family room with a second fireplace, along with a versatile flex space perfect for a home office, gym, or hobby area. Step outside and enjoy the private, wooded backyard. The outdoor spaces truly shine with a deck, patio, and a fireplace conversation pit.
Located just minutes from Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Minnesota Zoo, and with easy access to Minnesota State Highway 77 and Interstate 35, this home offers both convenience and a connection to nature.
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$525,000
12852 Essex Way, Apple Valley, MN 55124
5beds
2,825sqft
Single Family
Built in 1984
0.5 Acres Lot
$525,000 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$3,397 Estimated rent
Home value
$525,000
$494,000 - $557,000
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Listed by:
Austin C Eaton III 612-430-5494,
Real Broker, LLC
Bought with:
Melissa Fink
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7083980
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Dining room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x17
Flex room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x12
Informal dining room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,162
- Total interior livable area: 2,825 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,581
- Finished area below ground: 1,244
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 61 x 288 x 211 x 145
Details
- Foundation area: 1581
- Parcel number: 014820005120
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Meadowlark Glen
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Apple Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $485,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,374
- Date on market: 6/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Sold | $525,000+5%$186/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Pending sale | $499,900$177/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7083980 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+6.4%$177/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7083980 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2023 | Sold | $470,000+3.3%$166/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6378949 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Pending sale | $454,900$161/sqft |
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| 6/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $454,900$161/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6378949 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,688 +1.3% | $485,400 -1.9% |
| 2023 | $5,614 +10.6% | $494,700 +3.7% |
| 2022 | $5,074 +12.1% | $476,900 +22.2% |
| 2021 | $4,528 -1.2% | $390,400 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $4,584 +1.2% | $384,154 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $4,530 | $371,500 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $4,530 +3.7% | $374,000 +11% |
| 2017 | $4,370 +6.9% | $337,000 +3.1% |
| 2016 | $4,087 -2% | $326,800 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $4,172 +2.7% | $306,655 +12% |
| 2014 | $4,064 +12.5% | $273,846 +8.8% |
| 2013 | $3,611 +4.9% | $251,610 |
| 2012 | $3,443 -2.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,545 +0.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,541 +0.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,536 -0.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,543 -1% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,579 +1.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,522 +26.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,786 +5.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,639 +32.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,995 -5.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,111 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Scott Highlands
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Highland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Falcon Ridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Eastview Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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