This rural paradise has had lots of wonderful updates making this a great find! The large nicely updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, dining area and tiled floors. The living room has brand new carpet and French doors into a den/office. The spacious bathroom also offers a main floor laundry with newer front loading washer & dryer. There are two nice sized bedrooms on the main floor and the third bedroom is tucked upstairs in a loft with many built-ins. There's a garage with an attached lean to, a loft area above plus an outbuilding for additional storage. It's takes less than 20 minutes to get to Mankato and you get to enjoy the peaceful Watonwan River Valley on a private beautifully landscaped nearly an acre property with lots of shade trees. The outside also boasts a stamped concrete patio and vinyl siding for low maintenance. Don't miss this home, set up your showing today! This home also qualifies for a Rural Development Loan which is zero down! Seller will consider a Contract for Deed with substantial down payment.
Sold for $145,861
$145,861
517 W River St, Garden City, MN 56034
3beds
1,128sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1938
0.8 Acres Lot
$185,000 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$1,405 Estimated rent
Home value
$185,000
$163,000 - $207,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 0.8 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: R36.12.27.280.001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Garden City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $67,600
- Annual tax amount: $4
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Sold | $145,861-8.3%$129/sqft |
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| 5/20/2022 | Sold | $159,000+10.6%$141/sqft |
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| 3/29/2022 | Pending sale | $143,750$127/sqft |
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| 3/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $143,750+378.8%$127/sqft |
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| 7/22/2021 | Sold | $30,022-10.7%$27/sqft |
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| 1/19/2021 | Sold | $33,620-71%$30/sqft |
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| 5/16/2016 | Sold | $116,000-3.3%$103/sqft |
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| 7/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $119,900+13.2%$106/sqft |
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| 8/4/2008 | Sold | $105,900$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4 +8.2% | $67,600 |
| 2015 | $4 | $67,600 +7.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $62,800 -18.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $77,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $77,200 +4.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $74,100 -10.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $82,700 |
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Neighborhood: 56034
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lk Crystal Welcome Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.5 mi
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- Minnesota
- Blue Earth County
- Garden City
- 56034
- 517 W River St