Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rambler nestled on nearly 3 acres just outside of Lake Crystal! Offering the ease of one-level living, this well-kept home features all three bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor, along with convenient main-level laundry that could easily be relocated to the basement for added flexibility. The bright dining area opens through sliding glass doors to a brand-new deck, perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets overlooking your peaceful property. The unfinished basement provides endless potential to add living space, while the attached one-stall garage adds everyday convenience. Outside, you’ll find a large outbuilding equipped with 220v/100 AMP electrical and water ideal for storage, hobbies, or a workshop, and plenty of yard space for gardening or future projects. All new septic in 2019 with large mound placed on the far west end of the property behind the grove of trees. This home offers the perfect combination of country privacy and small-town accessibility—just minutes from Lake Crystal’s schools, parks, and amenities!
Sold-co-op by mls member
$240,000
18486 494th Ave, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
3beds
2,371sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
2.84 Acres Lot
$246,000 Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$1,622 Estimated rent
Home value
$246,000
$214,000 - $283,000
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Listed by:
Zoe Anderson,
True Real Estate
Bought with:
Jaxson Witty
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Source: RASM,MLS#: 7038476
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 1
- Description: can be laundry room
- Level: Main
- Area: 137.5
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Informal Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 153
- Dimensions: 18 x 8.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 115.5
- Dimensions: 11 x 10.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 24 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane - Tank Owned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups, Main Level
Features
- Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath, Main Floor Bedrooms, 3+ Same Floor Bedrooms(L)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Sump Pump,Unfinished,Block,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,403
- Total interior livable area: 2,371 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,403
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 2.84 Acres
- Dimensions: 319 x 381 x 317 x 395
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building
- Foundation area: 968
- Parcel number: R41.11.15.200.001 and R41.11.10.400.003
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler (L)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame/Wood, Cement Board
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Lake Crystal
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $101/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $221,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,494
- Date on market: 9/2/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $240,000+0%$101/sqft |
Source:  RASM #7038476 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $239,900-2%$101/sqft |
Source: RASM #7038476 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $244,900-2%$103/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $249,900-7.4%$105/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $269,900-6.9%$114/sqft |
Source: RASM #7038476 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: RASM #7033366 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2023 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$122/sqft |
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| 9/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,900+614%$126/sqft |
Source: RASM #7033366 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2012 | Sold | $42,000-35.3%$18/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1949495 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2012 | Price change | $64,900-13.4%$27/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Welcome Home Realty #7000138 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2012 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$32/sqft |
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| 9/8/2012 | Price change | $79,900-8.1%$34/sqft |
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| 8/8/2012 | Listed for sale | $86,900$37/sqft |
Source: Homepath #7000138 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,520 +4.8% | $221,100 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $1,450 -6.5% | $216,200 |
| 2023 | $1,550 +5.2% | $216,200 +2.7% |
| 2022 | $1,474 +6.2% | $210,600 +21% |
| 2021 | $1,388 +11.9% | $174,000 +17.6% |
| 2020 | $1,240 | $147,900 |
| 2019 | $1,240 +4.7% | $147,900 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $1,184 +15.9% | $139,900 +11% |
| 2017 | $1,022 +3% | $126,000 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $992 +10498.3% | $123,200 +1.6% |
| 2015 | $9 -99% | $121,300 -68.4% |
| 2014 | $908 | $384,000 +228.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $116,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $116,900 -2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $120,300 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $125,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 56055
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lk Crystal Welcome Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.2 mi
- 6/10Lk Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec.Grades: 6-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Lake Crystal-Wellcome Mem. #2071
Source: RASM. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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