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    • $375,000

    17242 Garden Ave, Lester Prairie, MN 55354

    5beds
    1,568sqft
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    Single Family
    Built in 1904
    4.47 Acres Lot
    $375,300 Zestimate®
    $239/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    4.47 Acre Hobby Farm with Endless Potential! Opportunity awaits on this beautiful 4.47-acre country property featuring a solid brick 2.25-story home full of character and ready for your finishing touches. The interior needs work, but the home offers tremendous potential with major mechanical updates already in place, including a high-efficiency furnace, off-peak water heater, and updated circuit breaker electrical system. One of the standout features is the large unfinished attic space — a unique and spacious area with endless possibilities for additional living space, studio, storage, or recreation. This property is perfectly set up for hobby farming, animals, equipment storage, or even rental storage income. The impressive collection of outbuildings includes: • Barn • Newer Ram 40x50 shed • Huge storage shed in excellent condition • Additional outbuildings, all in good condition • Metal roofs on all outbuildings Additional features include a new septic system and plenty of usable acreage for livestock, hobbies, business use, or outdoor enjoyment. Whether you're looking for a hobby farm, storage setup, investment opportunity, or country property to make your own, this one offers exceptional value and potential.
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    Listed by:

    Ryan B Lickfelt 320-224-7355,

    Hometown Realty, Inc

    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7074555MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10x11
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 182 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X14
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X13
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 130 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X13
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X11
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x14
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x14
      Porch
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 161 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7X23
      Heating
      • Boiler
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
      • Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Basement: Full,Sump Pump
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Free Standing, Wood Burning Stove
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,513
      • Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,568
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel, Multiple Garages, Storage
      • Has garage: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Rear Porch
      Lot
      • Size: 4.47 Acres
      • Dimensions: 648 x 307
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s), Granary, Hen House, Hog House, Lean-To, Loafing Shed, Shed(s), Milk House, Pole Building, Storage Shed
      • Foundation area: 784
      • Parcel number: 110120900
      • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1904

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
      • Gas: Propane
      • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Lester Prairie

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $239/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,103,200
      • Annual tax amount: $4,302
      • Date on market: 5/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 206 days
      • Road surface type: Unimproved

        Estimated market value

        $375,300

        $357,000 - $394,000

        $1,890/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/1/2026Pending sale$375,000$239/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7074555 Report a problem
        5/18/2026Listed for sale$375,000-16.5%$239/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7074555 Report a problem
        12/21/2025Listing removed$449,000$286/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6742078 Report a problem
        9/2/2025Price change$449,000-10%$286/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6742078 Report a problem
        7/1/2025Listed for sale$499,000-43.9%$318/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6742078 Report a problem
        1/24/2023Sold$890,248$568/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,302 +18.7%$1,103,200 -2.8%
        2024$3,625 +6.3%$1,135,500 +24.5%
        2023$3,410 +42.3%$912,300 +12.2%
        2022$2,396 -2.2%$813,100 +22.3%
        2021$2,450 $665,000
        2020-- $665,000 +1.5%
        2019$2,256 $655,200
        2018$2,256 +2.2%--
        2017$2,208 -6%--
        2016$2,348 -4.2%--
        2015$2,452 --
        2014$2,452 +35.5%--
        2009$1,810 --
        Find assessor info on the county website

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