Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Cottage Grove! Step inside to a comfortable layout with plenty of opportunity to make the space your own. The attached 2-car garage is heated and insulated, offering year-round convenience and an ideal space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or projects. Outside, enjoy the large fenced-in yard—perfect for entertaining, pets, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors.
The lower level offers excellent potential for additional living space, featuring an egress window and a basic bathroom rough-in. Finish the lower level to suit your needs and create a family room, office, recreation area, or additional bedroom space. With a functional layout, desirable garage features, and a spacious fenced yard, this home offers a great combination of comfort, flexibility, and future potential in a convenient Cottage Grove location.
Washer, dryer, and refrigerator are negotiable items and may be included depending on the terms of the offer. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this Cottage Grove home your own!
Active with contingency
$300,000
8631 Imperial Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
3beds
867sqft
Single Family
Built in 1962
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$346/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days
- 950
- 72
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ronald S. Olson 651-357-8665,
eXp Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7133231
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 129.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 75.65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5x8.9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 90.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.2x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 62.37 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.7x8.10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 31.59 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3.9x8.10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 279.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.4x15.2
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 398.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33.8x11.8
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 354.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33.8x10.5
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range
Features
- Basement: Block,Egress Window(s),Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,694
- Total interior livable area: 867 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 867
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 150 x 76
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 2100
- Parcel number: 1602721320026
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thompson Grove Estates 2nd Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cottage Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $346/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $262,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,454
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000+50%$346/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #7133231 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2019 | Sold | $200,000+3.1%$231/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5141342 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2019 | Pending sale | $193,900$224/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS #5141342 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $193,900+25.9%$224/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Professionals #5141342 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2008 | Sold | $154,000$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2008 | Sold | $154,000-30%$178/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1250778 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2007 | Sold | $220,000+19%$254/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2006 | Sold | $184,900+1.7%$213/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2003 | Sold | $181,800+31.7%$210/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2001 | Sold | $138,000$159/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,180 -1.4% | $239,900 -8.5% |
| 2024 | $3,224 +5.9% | $262,200 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $3,044 +9.5% | $242,100 +24.3% |
| 2022 | $2,780 +3% | $194,800 -8.5% |
| 2021 | $2,698 +1% | $212,900 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $2,670 | $201,900 |
| 2019 | $2,670 | $201,900 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $2,670 +4.5% | $190,100 +9.3% |
| 2017 | $2,556 +8.7% | $173,900 +14.4% |
| 2016 | $2,352 +11.8% | $152,000 +17% |
| 2015 | $2,104 | $129,900 +19.8% |
| 2013 | $2,104 +18.7% | $108,400 +6.7% |
| 2012 | $1,772 | $101,600 -17.7% |
| 2011 | $1,772 -6.1% | $123,400 -28.1% |
| 2010 | $1,888 -2% | $171,700 |
| 2009 | $1,926 -36.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,046 +44.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,110 +7.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,970 +13.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,738 +24.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,396 +6.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,306 +10.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,177 +0.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,167 | -- |
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