Escape to the peace and quiet of country living with this private and charming hobby farm situated on approximately 20 acres. Ideally located just 6 miles from Alexandria and 7 miles from Osakis, this property offers the perfect blend of country privacy and convenient access to town. The acreage consists primarily of woods and open field, with some lowland, providing plenty of space to create your dream garden, raise farm animals, enjoy the outdoors, or simply appreciate the privacy. The charming three-bedroom home is in good condition and features a full bath and ¾ bath on the main level. Recent updates include new carpeting, fresh interior paint, new ceiling tiles, an updated electrical service panel, updated light fixtures, a newer boiler system, and a new septic system. The property is exceptionally well equipped for a variety of hobby farm, livestock, storage, and workshop needs, with numerous versatile outbuildings, including a 32’ x 34’ detached garage with concrete floor, a 70’ x 36’ metal barn with concrete floor, hay loft, and a new roof on the south side, attached to a 52’ x 36’ metal shed with a dirt floor, creating a combined 122’ x 36’ structure, along with an attached 12’ x 52’ lean-to, 16’ x 16’ milkhouse, and 17’ x 12’ tack room. There is also a 40’ x 26’ barn with concrete floor, hay loft, and large doors on both the front and back, as well as a 35’ x 32’ barn with a dirt floor and large front and back doors, attached to a 35’ x 16’ lean-to workshop with a concrete floor, workbench, and large doors at both ends. With approximately 20 acres, numerous functional outbuildings, and a comfortable, updated home, this property offers a unique opportunity to create the hobby farm lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of—all while being just minutes from Alexandria and Osakis.
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$499,000
2668 County Road 78 SE, Osakis, MN 56360
3beds
1,428sqft
Single Family
Built in 1960
20 Acres Lot
$816,200 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rebecca R Whiting 320-762-1111,
Counselor Realty Inc of Alex
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7134435
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 142.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x9'6"
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 127.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x8'6"
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x6
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x14
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 119 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x7
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Other,Sump Basket
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,628
- Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,428
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (32x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Features: Suitable for Horses, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Barn(s), Lean-To, Shed(s), Milk House, Workshop, Silo
- Foundation area: 1044
- Parcel number: 031858000
- Zoning description: Agriculture,Residential-Single Family
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Power Company: Alexandria Light & Power
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Drilled, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Osakis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $662,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,076
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$816,200
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,863/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000-38.4%$349/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $810,000+8%$567/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Pending sale | $750,000$525/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000$525/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,072 +41.1% | $662,200 +21.3% |
| 2024 | $760 +26.2% | $545,800 +13.6% |
| 2023 | $602 -9.9% | $480,600 +16.7% |
| 2022 | $668 -3.5% | $412,000 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $692 +21% | $383,500 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $572 -2.4% | $374,700 +14.6% |
| 2019 | $586 +11.8% | $327,000 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $524 -2.2% | $324,400 +3.6% |
| 2017 | $536 -10.1% | $313,200 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $596 -1.3% | $300,409 |
| 2015 | $604 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $305,100 |
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