One-of-a-kind 6BR/3BA historic residence with 3-stall garage, rich architectural character, and flexible living spaces. Formerly theChurch of God, with records traced to 1924 via the Blue Earth County Historical Society. The original church foundation was reused, with a country church from Judson, MN rebuilt on site in 1945. The church remained in use until 1986, when purchased by the current owner, a commercial construction carpenter who thoughtfully transformed the property. The former church altar remains in the living room as a striking focal point. Open-concept main level with kitchen featuring generous pantry space, original white hanging light fixtures from the church, spiral staircase, 2 main-floor bedrooms, and full bath with hot tub, heated floors, and laundry. The entire second floor was built during renovation, offering 2 bedrooms, full bath, balcony, stained glass from another church, and 2 leaded-glass windows from Colorado. Navy-blue room is a legal bedroom. Lower level has separate entrance, living area, kitchen, bath, and bedrooms; previously used as pastoral residence and later church spaces. Don't forget to check out the 3rd story deck overlooking the city/valley. Active rental license through 12-31-2026. Historic details include driveway lights from the City of Mankato, exterior lights from the original YMCA, and aged green metal elements salvaged from the former First National Bank roofline. Cobblestone drive, fenced yard, flower beds, patio. Across fromRoosevelt School, near parks, shopping, grocery, and worship. Quick close possible. in the late 1800's to 1900's Ringling Brother circus tied their elephants to a tree that was in this back yard- lot- farmland. The circus probably kept other livestock here as well. Data from Mankato Historical Society also provided. Circus stories from neighbors-community members.
Active
Price cut: $20K (6/24)
$365,000
227 W 5th St, Mankato, MN 56001
6beds
3,869sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$362,300 Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 107 days |
- 1,455 |
- 60 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
PAMELA DAVEY,
Realty Executives Associates
Source: RASM,MLS#: 7039738
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 183.15
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 18.5
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 123.12
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 16.2
Bedroom 2
- Description: flex room
- Level: Second
- Area: 694.2
- Dimensions: 26.7 x 26
Bedroom 3
- Description: flex room
- Level: Second
- Area: 421.2
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 26
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 104.5
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 11
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 136.35
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.1
Dining room
- Features: Combine with Kitchen, Combine with Living Room, 2nd Kitchen, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
- Area: 222.64
- Dimensions: 18.4 x 12.1
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 104.5
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 121.6
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 12.8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 712.64
- Dimensions: 27.2 x 26.2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener-None
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Mother-In-Law Apt. (L), Bath Description: 3/4 Basement, Main Floor Full Bath, Upper Level Bath, Whirlpool, Main Floor Bedrooms
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Combination Windows (L), Window Coverings
- Basement: Daylight/Lookout Windows,Unfinished,Concrete,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,817
- Total interior livable area: 3,869 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,817
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1.25 - 1.75 Story
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 120 x 72 x 120
- Features: Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Garage(s)
- Foundation area: 1052
- Parcel number: R01.08.13.330.019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame/Wood, Metal Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Mankato
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,612
- Date on market: 3/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,DVA,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$362,300
$344,000 - $380,000
$3,313/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $365,000-5.2%$94/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $385,000-10.5%$100/sqft |
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| 5/2/2026 | Price change | $430,000-6.5%$111/sqft |
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| 3/22/2026 | Price change | $460,000-1.1%$119/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Price change | $465,000-7%$120/sqft |
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| 12/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900$129/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,856 +4% | $413,757 -11.2% |
| 2024 | $5,630 +0.4% | $465,800 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $5,606 +35.1% | $450,100 +5.7% |
| 2022 | $4,150 +5.5% | $425,700 +27.9% |
| 2021 | $3,934 +1.4% | $332,900 +7% |
| 2020 | $3,878 | $311,000 |
| 2019 | $3,878 +7.5% | $311,000 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $3,606 +2.2% | $290,400 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $3,528 +16.4% | $286,100 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $3,030 +11535.9% | $260,300 |
| 2015 | $26 -99% | $260,300 +13.1% |
| 2014 | $2,722 | $230,200 0% |
| 2013 | -- | $230,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $230,300 -0.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $232,500 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $243,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56001
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Dakota Meadows Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10Mankato West Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roosevelt
- Middle: Dakota Meadows
- High: Mankato West
- District: Mankato #77
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- Minnesota
- Blue Earth County
- Mankato
- 56001
- 227 W 5th St
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