Discover an Exceptional Living Experience, Magnificent Estate offering Stunning Rambler Home on 93 Acres of Pristine Land complete with Outbuildings, Stream and Lakeshore on Union Lake! Covered Front Porch and Spacious Foyer provide the initial welcome. Stunning Two-story Great Room with a full wall of windows, perfect for capturing the Panoramic Views! Main Level Living Room with Brick Fireplace and Large Corner Windows, Formal Dining Room with Hardwood Flooring and Built-in Hutch and Large Corner Windows. Renovated Kitchen includes White Cabinetry, Granite Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Stainless Appliances, Walk-in Pantry and Tile Flooring. Informal Dining with Beautiful Views and Access to the Wrap-around Deck with Covered Trellis. Primary Suite offers Hardwood Floors, Corner Windows, Walk-in Closet and Renovated Ensuite Bath. Cozy Office, perfect for Work from Home, plus Laundry and ½ bath on Main Level.
Two Story Great Room with incredible Full Height Masonry Fireplace welcomes you to the Lower Level. Entertain in Style while Enjoying the Views. Additional Amusement Room is perfect for a Playroom, Home Gym or Theatre Setup. 4 Generous bedrooms on this level have Large Corner Windows, Ample Closet space and Neutral Decor plus nearby Full Bath with Sauna. New Heating/Cooling System in 2019. Lots of Storage Space and Wine Cellar! Pristine Acreage includes gently Rolling Terrain with some Level Meadows, Tillable Fields with Hay and Alfalfa, (pesticide-free) Areas of Old Growth Timber, and 3 Miles of ATV & Walking Trails. Follow the Stream, over the Sturdy Bridge to a Perfect Campsite, offering Views of Union Lake. This Legacy Property also features 2 very large Pole Barns; one is exceptionally equipped with concrete floors, heating, air conditioning, and fiber optic internet, offering versatile space for hobbies or business. The second pole barn provides ample storage with a partial concrete floor and a large area for vehicles, sports equipment, or recreational toys. Adjacent Garden area with protective fencing and Storage Shed plus a Pollinator Garden for Bees. Embrace an active lifestyle with three miles of private trails, perfect for ATV riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Expand your activities with kayaking, boating, paddleboarding, fishing or archery! This property truly offers a blend of luxurious living and unparalleled outdoor recreation.
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$1,600,000
8705 Chester Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
5beds
4,880sqft
Single Family
Built in 1987
93 Acres Lot
$1,372,900 Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$4,111 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,372,900
$1.21M - $1.55M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sheryl Petrashek 612-889-6496,
RE/MAX Results,
Stefan Petrashek 651-333-0688
Bought with:
Daryl Bauer
Re/Max Advantage Plus
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6725950
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x20
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 1696 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 53x32
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 572 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x22
Informal dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Drain Tiled,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Family Room, Masonry, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,880
- Total interior livable area: 4,880 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,440
- Finished area below ground: 1,900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Multiple Garages, RV Access/Parking, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 12
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (60x80), Garage Dimensions ( 48x80), Garage Door Height (8), Garage Door Width (18)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Panoramic, South
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(40+), Lake Bottom(Sand, Soft)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 2000
Lot
- Size: 93 Acres
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Suitable for Horses, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Topography: Gently Rolling,High Ground,Meadow,Pasture,Rolling,Scattered Timber
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Pole Building, Workshop, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 2440
- Additional parcels included: 0234450001,0234450002,0234475001,0603100001
- Parcel number: 0234475002
- Zoning description: Agriculture
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Northfield
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $1,600,000-5.9%$328/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6725950 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,700,000$348/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6725950 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000+74.4%$348/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6725950 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2016 | Sold | $975,000-2%$200/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4703399 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $995,000$204/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Apple Valley #4703399 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,076 +3% | $785,100 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $7,844 +7.2% | $764,300 -0.8% |
| 2023 | $7,320 +4.9% | $770,700 +12.7% |
| 2022 | $6,976 +3% | $684,000 +13.4% |
| 2021 | $6,770 -0.4% | $603,000 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $6,798 | $561,900 +1% |
| 2019 | $6,798 -3% | $556,300 +0.1% |
| 2018 | $7,008 +13.6% | $555,700 +15.5% |
| 2017 | $6,170 +10.5% | $481,200 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $5,582 | $471,100 +0.6% |
| 2015 | $5,582 -0.4% | $468,300 -1.1% |
| 2014 | $5,602 -3.8% | $473,400 |
| 2013 | $5,822 +20.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,834 | -- |
| 2011 | $4,834 -16.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $5,804 -7.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $6,268 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55057
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Greenvale Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.9 mi
- 8/10Northfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.2 mi
- 9/10Northfield Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
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- 8705 Chester Ave
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