HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! This charming home is filled with character and original woodwork throughout, offering the warmth and craftsmanship of a bygone era with thoughtful updates for today’s lifestyle. A welcoming formal living room and dining room showcase a beautiful built-in buffet, while a sunroom (with oak flooring beneath the carpet) provides a cozy spot to relax. The large kitchen features abundant cabinetry, a peninsula with seating, and a designated desk area with two workspaces, all flowing seamlessly into the spacious family room with direct access to the deck and backyard — perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, a 3/4 bath, and a versatile pass-through room ideal for an office or sitting area leading to the primary ensuite. The large and private primary bedroom offers a wall of closet space and full bath. The unfinished lower level has been used for craft and hobby spaces and includes laundry, a 3/4 bath, and generous storage. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped yard with alley access, a double detached garage with workbenches and pull-down attic storage. Numerous updates including newer steel siding, Renewal by Andersen windows, gutters and downspouts, and shingles. This home is brimming with charm, space, and potential — ready to welcome its next chapter.
Sold-non member
$174,000
215 E 1st St, Blue Earth, MN 56013
4beds
4,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.3 Acres Lot
$176,400 Zestimate®
$42/sqft
$2,200 Estimated rent
Home value
$176,400
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Double detached garagePeninsula with seatingOriginal woodworkBeautifully landscaped yardSpacious family roomPrivate primary bedroomPrimary ensuite
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Listed by:
KARA DRAKE,
Olson Nelson Realty
Bought with:
Non Member
Re/Max Total Realty
Source: RASM,MLS#: 7038690
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 241.54
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 15.58
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154.58
- Dimensions: 11.67 x 13.25
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168.99
- Dimensions: 13.08 x 12.92
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182.08
- Dimensions: 13.08 x 13.92
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 186.6
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 14.08
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 295.04
- Dimensions: 18.25 x 16.17
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 270.71
- Dimensions: 18.25 x 14.83
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 175.56
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 13.25
Heating
- Boiler, Space/Wall Heater, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener-None
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Bath Description: Full Primary, Upper Level Bath, 3+ Same Floor Bedrooms(L)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Basement: Sump Pump,Unfinished,Block,Stone,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,654
- Total interior livable area: 4,176 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,654
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 91' x 145'
Details
- Foundation area: 1522
- Parcel number: 21.200.0880
- Other equipment: Water Osmosis System, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame/Wood, Steel Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Blue Earth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $42/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,470
- Date on market: 1/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Sold | $174,000$42/sqft |
Source:  RASM #7038690 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $174,000-12.6%$42/sqft |
Source: RASM #7038690 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000$48/sqft |
Source: RASM #7038690 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,498 -8.8% | $189,400 +44.4% |
| 2024 | $1,642 -3.3% | $131,200 -1.6% |
| 2023 | $1,698 +14.1% | $133,300 +5.9% |
| 2022 | $1,488 +3.9% | $125,900 +18.4% |
| 2021 | $1,432 +23% | $106,300 |
| 2020 | $1,164 +11.3% | $106,300 +8.2% |
| 2019 | $1,046 -2.4% | $98,200 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $1,072 +3.9% | $91,900 -2.3% |
| 2017 | $1,032 +10% | $94,100 |
| 2015 | $938 | $94,100 -4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $98,800 +4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $94,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $94,300 |
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Neighborhood: 56013
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Blue Earth Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Blue Earth Area Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Blue Earth Area Senior High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Blue Earth Area #2860
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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