Where the prairie meets the pines – welcome to this classic Minnesota farmstead on 40 acres just outside of Fosston. This older farmhouse offers over 2,400 sq. ft. of space and is ready to be refreshed and restored into the country home of your dreams. With 6 bedrooms, there’s room for everyone—one bedroom on the main floor for convenience, and five more upstairs. The main level features a formal dining room with tall ceilings, a spacious kitchen with room for dining, and a full bathroom that also houses the laundry. A new well, installed by Gracco Well Drilling just two years ago, provides reliable water for years to come.
While the farmhouse is substantial, the true highlight of this property is the land and outbuildings. Multiple structures provide endless utility, including a cute little red barn, a detached 28x24 garage with a 20x7 lean-to, a 26x40 machine shed, and a 25x14 shed—plenty of space for storage, equipment, or hobbies.
The 40-acre parcel offers a unique blend of agricultural, rural, and recreational opportunities. It includes 10 acres of tillable land, 6 acres classified as non-tillable/woods/pasture, 4 acres of moderately treed land surrounding the building site, and 19 acres of wetland. The Poplar River meanders through the property, creating excellent cover and habitat for wildlife. Deer hunting here is especially appealing, with the property located in DPA 256. For the 2025 season, the DNR has issued a two-deer limit in this area, increasing opportunities for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
This location is a perfect balance of country living with city conveniences just 1.6 miles away in downtown Fosston. The community offers excellent services—education, healthcare, professional, and city resources—along with a strong local economy and vibrant culture. You’ll find arts, recreation, and a healthy lifestyle woven into the fabric of the area. Larger communities are within easy reach: Bagley (19 miles), Bemidji (45 miles), and Grand Forks (70 miles), all offering additional healthcare, shopping, entertainment, and education options.
Whether your vision is to restore this farmhouse, build a new home, start a hobby farm, or create a hunting and recreational getaway, the possibilities here are endless. Schedule your showing today and discover life where the prairie meets the pines.
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Price cut: $10K (6/9)
$279,500
34774 400th St SE, Fosston, MN 56542
5beds
2,405sqft
Single Family
Built in 1918
40 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Poplar riverOlder farmhouseMultiple structuresFormal dining roomSpacious kitchenCute little red barn
- 347 days
- 540
- 18
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jill Larson 218-760-3116,
Headwaters Realty Services LLC,
Jay Dauner 218-766-1403
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6789097
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Porch
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,380
- Total interior livable area: 2,405 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,405
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
- Details: Garage Dimensions (28x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Dimensions: 1318 x 1318
- Features: Suitable for Horses, Tillable, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Topography: High Ground,Level,Low Land,Meadow,Rolling,Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Chicken Coop/Barn, Lean-To, Shed(s)
- Foundation area: 960
- Parcel number: 060020800
- Zoning description: Agriculture,Residential-Single Family
- Wooded area: 479160
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Oil
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Drilled, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fosston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,222
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,454/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $279,500-3.5%$116/sqft |
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| 12/31/2025 | Price change | $289,500-3.2%$120/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $299,000+3.3%$124/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $289,500-3.2%$120/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000$124/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,485 -1.3% | $186,100 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $1,504 +23.1% | $176,000 +21.6% |
| 2023 | $1,222 +8% | $144,700 +25.7% |
| 2022 | $1,132 +57.7% | $115,100 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $718 +11.8% | $110,800 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $642 +5.2% | $99,600 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $610 | $95,100 +1.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $94,100 +3.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $91,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $91,000 |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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