Discover the perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience with this exceptional 30-acre hobby farm offering over 4,500 square feet of finished living space. This spacious property features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, providing ample room for family living, guests, or a home office setup. The home is connected to city sewer and natural gas, combining country living with city services for added comfort and efficiency. Outside, the land is fully set up for agricultural and recreational use, including four versatile outbuildings, a barn, a 40x90 storage shed, chicken coop, a loafing shed, and fenced pasture ready for livestock. A county feedlot permit is in place, along with established feed storage, making this an ideal setup for small-scale farming or livestock operations. The 48x64 heated workshop, built in 2020, includes a kitchen and offers the perfect space for projects, hobbies, or even a home business. Located near the Alexandria Chain of Lakes, this property offers easy access to boating, fishing, and year-round recreation, while being just minutes from schools, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Hard-surfaced driving and parking areas add to the functionality of the farm, and the land provides excellent deer and turkey hunting opportunities right out your back door. Whether you're looking to homestead, farm, or simply enjoy a private country lifestyle with room to roam, this property delivers it all.
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$1,175,000
7148 County Road 42 NE, Alexandria, MN 56308
5beds
4,543sqft
Single Family
Built in 2012
30 Acres Lot
$1,175,800 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$3,598 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,175,800
$1.08M - $1.28M
$3,598/mo
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Loafing shedChicken coopFour versatile outbuildingsEstablished feed storage
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Listed by:
Pat Ellingson 320-760-2722,
Counselor Realty Inc of Alex
Bought with:
Ben Ferguson
REAL (1531 FGO)
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6805647
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 137.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5X16
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 181.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16.5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X15
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X20
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5X12
Informal dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 392 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X28
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X27
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 116.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5X15.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X19
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10.5
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X9
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 149.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11.5
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9.5
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Concrete,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,560
- Total interior livable area: 4,543 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,412
- Finished area below ground: 2,131
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Concrete, Garage, Heated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Details: Garage Dimensions (32X40), Garage Door Height (8), Garage Door Width (10)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Electric,Other,Wire
Lot
- Size: 30 Acres
- Features: Suitable for Horses, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Chicken Coop/Barn, Grain Storage, Loafing Shed, Pole Building, Workshop, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 3644
- Additional parcels included: 120842000
- Parcel number: 120769000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Other, Brick, Concrete, Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Runestone Electric Association
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: 4-Inch Submersible, Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $897,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,162
- Date on market: 4/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 128 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $1,175,000-6.8%$259/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6805647 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,261,000$278/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6805647 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,261,000$278/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6805647 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Listing removed | $1,261,000$278/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6805647 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,261,000+763.7%$278/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6805647 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2005 | Sold | $146,000$32/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,118 +3.4% | $897,600 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $5,916 +1.9% | $868,200 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $5,808 +4.5% | $794,200 +8.9% |
| 2022 | $5,558 -1.1% | $729,400 +11.6% |
| 2021 | $5,622 +27.3% | $653,600 +5% |
| 2020 | $4,418 -5.3% | $622,500 +27.3% |
| 2019 | $4,666 +3.5% | $489,000 -5.4% |
| 2018 | $4,510 +3.3% | $516,900 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,364 -6.2% | $506,800 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $4,652 +5.3% | $491,111 |
| 2015 | $4,418 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $473,100 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $4,330 -2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $4,446 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56308
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