This exceptional 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, and outdoor living. The main level features a spacious, open feel with vaulted ceilings and an inviting layout that is ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms, while the lower level offers a fourth bedroom, comfortable family room, and cozy fireplace—providing plenty of space for everyone.
Numerous updates make this home truly move-in ready, including new windows, new front door, new patio door, new light fixtures, new furnace and A/C with a smart thermostat, and solar panels on the roof. The fully insulated and heated garage features a gas furnace and attic storage, making it a fantastic space year-round.
Step outside and enjoy the beautifully maintained and landscaped backyard, complete with a two-tiered wood deck, fenced yard, 12x12 shed, and Honeycrisp apple trees. The backyard backs to open space and trails that lead to nearby parks and schools, offering privacy and convenient access to outdoor recreation. This is a home you won’t want to miss!
Active
$449,900
9651 78th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
4beds
1,898sqft
Single Family
Built in 1995
0.25 Acres Lot
$450,000 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 days
- 734
- 54
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jen Rogness 715-821-1952,
Epique Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7132076
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x13
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 598 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x26
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Drain Tiled,Egress Window(s),Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,432
- Total interior livable area: 1,898 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,248
- Finished area below ground: 650
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Insulated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four or More Level Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 135
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 1184
- Parcel number: 1002721430168
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cottage Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $382,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,749
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$450,000
$428,000 - $473,000
$2,815/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,900+60.1%$237/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7132076 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2005 | Sold | $281,000$148/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,804 -0.9% | $369,800 -7.8% |
| 2024 | $4,850 +8% | $401,000 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $4,490 +7.9% | $363,400 +21.9% |
| 2022 | $4,162 +4.4% | $298,000 -3.1% |
| 2021 | $3,986 +1.8% | $307,600 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $3,914 | $285,400 |
| 2019 | $3,914 | $285,400 +7.3% |
| 2018 | $3,914 +5.2% | $266,000 +7.7% |
| 2017 | $3,720 +6.5% | $246,900 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $3,492 +1% | $230,000 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $3,458 | $222,000 +11.6% |
| 2013 | $3,458 +26% | $199,000 +10.1% |
| 2012 | $2,744 | $180,700 -7.5% |
| 2011 | $2,744 +0.9% | $195,400 -17.2% |
| 2010 | $2,720 -2% | $235,900 |
| 2009 | $2,776 -0.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,802 -1.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,834 -1.5% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,876 +8% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,662 +6.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,500 | -- |
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