Enjoy peaceful country living just minutes from Motley with this inviting one-level home situated on 2.5 acres. The main living area offers great natural light and a comfortable flow between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. Recent updates include new light fixtures, a new dishwasher, range, and fresh paint in multiple rooms. Outside, the spacious yard provides plenty of room for gardening, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the peaceful setting and surrounding nature. The detached two-car garage offers excellent additional space with an insulated workshop/storage room and an additional garage door ideal for lawn equipment, recreational toys, or extra storage. A great opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, and convenient one-level living while remaining close to town.
Active with contingency
$230,000
849 Postel Dr, Motley, MN 56466
2beds
1,152sqft
Single Family
Built in 1999
2.5 Acres Lot
$228,900 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached two-car garageOne-level home
- 9 days |
- 513 |
- 27 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Przybilla 320-237-3637,
Century 21 Brainerd Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7073850
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 137.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12.5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 76.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5x9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 256.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5x19
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 2.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 330 x 330
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Foundation area: 1152
- Parcel number: 410021010
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Drilled, Private, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Motley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $159,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,912
- Date on market: 8/16/2026
Estimated market value
$228,900
$217,000 - $240,000
$1,134/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000+24.3%$200/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7073850 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2023 | Sold | $185,000+8.9%$161/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6356758 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2023 | Pending sale | $169,900$147/sqft |
Source:  NextHome #6356758 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $169,900+30.7%$147/sqft |
Source: NextHome #6356758 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2021 | Sold | $130,000-3.7%$113/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5693868 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2021 | Pending sale | $135,000$117/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5693868 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $135,000+24.8%$117/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #5693868 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2005 | Sold | $108,151$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,518 -10.3% | $159,000 +23.7% |
| 2024 | $1,692 | $128,500 -2.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $131,600 +16.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $113,000 +18.1% |
| 2021 | $1,386 +13.5% | $95,700 -0.1% |
| 2020 | $1,221 +6.6% | $95,800 |
| 2019 | $1,145 -16.8% | $95,800 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $1,376 +29.6% | $88,200 -5.6% |
| 2017 | $1,062 +2.3% | $93,400 |
| 2016 | $1,038 -7.8% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,126 | -- |
| 2013 | $1,126 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | $83,500 -13.1% |
| 2009 | $1,092 | $96,100 |
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Neighborhood: 56466
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Motley-Staples Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 8 mi
- 7/10Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8 mi
- 6/10Staples Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 8.2 mi
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