This rare 68.68 acres property is truly a versatile package. Ideal for recreation, hobby farming, hunting or simply enjoying privacy, amazing views and space all with blacktop access and an easy commute to Rochester. The home is full of charm, character, craftsmanship and potential. Inside you will find original hardwood floors, gorgeous trim work, solid doors, and crown molding. The sunroom features unique wood paneling repurposed from the executive offices of the historic Plummer Building and offers stunning views of the property. The layout of the home presents exciting opportunities to reimagine the space. Open the kitchen wall to create a gourmet kitchen overlooking the land, or transform the main floor bedroom, dining room and full bath into an expansive primary suite. Approximately 49.5 tillable acres are currently rented for $6800 per year, the remaining acreage is mostly wooded and pasture creating exceptional wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities. The western edge of the property borders the Douglas Trail. The property also includes a 1600 square feet steel building that is plumbed for heat and ideal for equipment, hobbies, or used as a barn or workshop. The home was originally moved to this location from downtown Rochester in 1988. It has been well maintained thru the years with a new furnace in 2024, roof in 2016 and a new water heater just installed. The septic system is compliant. Home has been pre-inspected. Report available upon request. Make time to view this home with exceptional "bones" and timeless character.
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$1,220,000
8601 County Road 3 NW, Oronoco, MN 55960
4beds
2,912sqft
Single Family
Built in 1938
68.68 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$419/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 130 days |
- 435 |
- 11 |
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Listed by:
Tammy Schwert 507-269-5508,
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Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7010826
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Office
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Level: Main
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Sump Basket,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,294
- Total interior livable area: 2,912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,912
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Detached Garage, Asphalt, Insulated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 68.68 Acres
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building
- Foundation area: 1382
- Additional parcels included: 852644038874
- Parcel number: 852533038859
- Zoning description: Agriculture,Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oronoco
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $419/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $502,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,766
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $1,220,000-5.8%$419/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$445/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,718 +3.3% | $502,600 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $3,601 | $482,900 +0.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $478,400 +12% |
| 2022 | $3,406 +5.6% | $427,300 +14.1% |
| 2021 | $3,227 -3.8% | $374,500 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $3,354 -0.6% | $361,200 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $3,375 +1% | $343,500 +484.2% |
| 2017 | $3,342 +11.5% | $58,800 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $2,996 | $56,900 |
| 2015 | $2,996 -2.8% | $56,900 -80.5% |
| 2014 | $3,082 +30.6% | $291,500 +3.3% |
| 2012 | $2,360 | $282,200 -7.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $305,200 -3.3% |
| 2010 | $2,884 -1.6% | $315,600 -1% |
| 2008 | $2,932 | $318,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55960
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pine Island Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 4.4 mi
- 6/10Pine Island Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 8/10Pine Island SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
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- Minnesota
- Olmsted County
- Oronoco
- 55960
- 8601 County Road 3 NW




