Welcome to your private retreat just minutes from the St. Croix River and the charm of Taylors Falls! Nestled on 10 acres of mixed woods and open pasture, this beautifully updated home offers over 2,200 sq ft of living space. The spacious loft serves as the master suite, complete with its own en suite bathroom and walk-in closet—your perfect sanctuary. A long, tree-lined driveway leads to a peaceful setting featuring a lean-to, chicken coop area, and footings ready for a future barn. Enjoy peace of mind with newer siding, windows, gutters, and roof. Located just off Hwy 8, this property offers the ideal blend of privacy, nature, and convenient access to town.
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$502,000
30553 Tern Ave, Shafer, MN 55074
3beds
2,237sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
9.92 Acres Lot
$499,800 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$2,661 Estimated rent
Home value
$499,800
$435,000 - $570,000
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Private retreatEn suite bathroomChicken coop areaWalk-in closetTree-lined drivewayPeaceful settingBeautifully updated home
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Listed by:
Mary Jo Pennig 612-865-3057,
Edina Realty, Inc.,
Shari Steele 763-795-1800
Bought with:
Lindsay Schlagel
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6721807
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x15
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Block,Drain Tiled,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,237
- Total interior livable area: 2,237 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,587
- Finished area below ground: 650
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Gravel, Insulated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Soaking Tub
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9.92 Acres
- Dimensions: 343 x 1302
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Hen House, Hog House, Lean-To
- Foundation area: 1587
- Parcel number: 080041203
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water: Drilled, Private, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Germanson Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Shafer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $411,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,887
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 72 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2025 | Sold | $502,000+0.4%$224/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Pending sale | $500,000$224/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$224/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$235/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+101.8%$246/sqft |
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| 4/16/2018 | Sold | $272,500+1%$122/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4906923 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2018 | Price change | $269,900-1.9%$121/sqft |
Source: Red Key Realty #4906923 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $275,000+89.7%$123/sqft |
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| 5/9/2012 | Sold | $145,000-3.4%$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2012 | Price change | $150,150-5%$67/sqft |
Source: ERA Muske Company Real Estate #4127733 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $158,004-40.4%$71/sqft |
Source: Auction Services Int'l Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2000 | Sold | $265,000$118/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,578 -32.1% | $261,400 -32.9% |
| 2023 | $3,794 +1.2% | $389,400 +23.9% |
| 2022 | $3,750 -0.1% | $314,200 +2.2% |
| 2021 | $3,754 +5.3% | $307,400 |
| 2020 | $3,564 +3.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $3,452 +100% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,726 -48.8% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,370 +5% | -- |
| 2014 | $3,208 +9.6% | $209,500 |
| 2013 | $2,926 +0.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,924 +6.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,750 -2.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,832 | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $3,276 +1.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,228 -12.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,679 +13.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,234 +12.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,885 +12.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,563 -13.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,967 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55074
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- 5/10Taylors Falls Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10Chisago Lakes Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 9/10Chisago Lakes Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
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