Just minutes from Austin, this exceptional 14+ acre property offers over 4,200 finished sq. ft. of living space, versatile outbuildings, & stunning natural amenities. The home blends 1940s character & modern updates, featuring a custom kitchen w/Corian counters, farm sink, cabinetry by Jones, a main-level primary suite, spacious living/dining areas & a finished lower level w/over 750SF of unfinished storage space. Outdoors, enjoy 50+ apple trees, mature vegetable & flower gardens w/an abundance of perennials, two fenced pastures, a classic 1936 barn w/3 horse stalls, tack room & hay loft. A creek, wildflowers, & a natural spring, coined “Orchard Spring” make this acreage truly one of a kind. Additional highlights include an oversized 2-car garage w/sub panel, 30/50 AMP exterior camper hook-ups, 1-car insulated shop, 2 stall kennel, an old granary garden shed, generator ready at the pole & new septic system. Peaceful country living w/blacktop roads, Austin conveniences nearby. Be 50 minutes from Rochester & Burnsville is just over an hour away. This is more than a property; it’s an experience. Whether you dream of raising horses, cultivating orchards & gardens, hunting, or simply enjoying your own slice of nature, this Austin area acreage is truly a special find.
Pending
$675,000
87854 State Highway 251, Austin, MN 55912
5beds
4,226sqft
Single Family
Built in 1940
14.18 Acres Lot
$651,000 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two fenced pasturesFarm sinkOld granary garden shedMain-level primary suiteFinished lower levelCabinetry by jones
- 36 days |
- 28 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melanie Emery 651-248-8457,
Ewing Real Estate Group
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7091827
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 528 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33x16
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x23
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x16
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x11
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x16
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x19
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x12
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 896 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32x28
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,988
- Total interior livable area: 4,226 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,075
- Finished area below ground: 1,151
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Multiple Garages
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Modified Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Kennel/Dog Run
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 14.18 Acres
- Features: Tillable, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Granary, Lean-To, Other, Workshop
- Foundation area: 2651
- Parcel number: 160330061
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $552,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,898
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 130 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$651,000
$618,000 - $684,000
$2,624/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Pending sale | $675,000$160/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7091827 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2026 | Listing removed | $675,000$160/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7091827 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000-7.4%$160/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7091827 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | $729,000$173/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6814183 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Price change | $729,000-1.4%$173/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794003 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $739,000-2.6%$175/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794003 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $759,000-2.6%$180/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794003 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $779,000+737.6%$184/sqft |
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| 12/1/1998 | Sold | $93,000$22/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,186 -3.5% | $552,200 +14.8% |
| 2024 | $5,372 +13% | $480,900 -0.6% |
| 2023 | $4,756 +2.5% | $483,600 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $4,640 +10% | $466,600 +35% |
| 2021 | $4,218 | $345,600 -7% |
| 2020 | $4,218 +17.6% | $371,600 |
| 2019 | $3,588 | -- |
| 2018 | $3,588 +13.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,168 +8.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,930 -4.1% | -- |
| 2014 | $3,056 -16.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,642 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55912
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Blooming Prairie Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 7.7 mi
- 9/10Blooming Prairie SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 7.7 mi
- 7/10Blooming Prairie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 7.9 mi
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