$255,000
SOLD AUG 18, 2025

137 Franklin Ave Owatonna, MN 55060

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,462 Sq Ft
5,097 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$174 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of August 2025

Step into a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath Craftsman-style home that perfectly blends classic architectural charm with modern upgrades. From the moment you arrive, the brand-new, no-maintenance front steps, matching composite deck, and elegant paver sidewalk make a striking first impression.

Inside, you'll find a refreshed kitchen boasting sleek new laminate countertops, updated cabinetry, and stylish up/down shades that continue into the inviting living room?creating a cohesive, cozy atmosphere. Ceiling fans in nearly every room and a newer A/C system ensure comfort in every season.

Enjoy the outdoors on the maintenance-free backyard deck your own private haven for morning coffee or evening unwinding from spring through fall.

The heated single-car garage is more than just storage; it's thoughtfully equipped with built-in cabinets, lofted shelving, a ceiling fan, and space for an extra fridge or freezer ideal for hobbyists or those who need a little extra room.

Additional perks include a 3-year-old washer and dryer, newer mechanicals, and pride of ownership throughout.

With its perfect combination of vintage character and modern functionality, this home is a rare find. Schedule your showing today, homes like this don't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darcy Ihrke

Berkshire Hathaway Advantage Real Estate Listed on: 07/22/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Advantage Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Furniss

Edina Realty, Inc.

Edina Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,748

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,097 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 57x91

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Window Egress

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Morehouse Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 171120108

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,748

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 835
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full
  • Appliances: Dryer, Water Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Living Area: 1462
  • Fireplace: No
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 627
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Foyer, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Laundry, Bathroom

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • PatioPorchType: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Garage Square Feet: 336

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Owatonna
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 761
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 507-444-8610

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 57x91
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5096.52
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Engineered Wood

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 171120108
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2748
  • TaxWithAssessments: 2812.0000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2025
Closed on
Aug 18, 2025
Sold by
Purdie Kathleen
Bought by
Harpel Caleb
Seller's Agent
Darcy Ihrke
Berkshire Hathaway Advantage Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Furniss
Edina Realty, Inc.
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
6.29%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-66.46%
Original Mortgage
$235,600
Outstanding Balance
$235,600
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$1,939

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2016
Sold by
Spiinler Zachery T
Bought by
Puridie Kathleen D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,150
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Ulrich Dawn R
Bought by
Spinler Zachary T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,896
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $255,000 --
Warranty Deed $137,000 North American Title
Warranty Deed $116,700 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $235,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,088 FHA
Previous Owner $114,896 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Sold $255,000 +6.3% $174 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Sale $239,900 -- $164 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,812 $219,600 $23,900 $195,700
2024 $2,554 $209,700 $19,200 $190,500
2023 $2,456 $184,800 $16,800 $168,000
2022 $2,130 $171,800 $16,300 $155,500
2021 $1,994 $138,768 $14,112 $124,656
2020 $1,880 $130,242 $14,112 $116,130
2019 $1,706 $120,050 $14,112 $105,938
2018 $1,556 $116,522 $14,112 $102,410
2017 $1,362 $108,584 $10,780 $97,804
2016 $1,172 $98,686 $10,780 $87,906
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6756834

NorthstarMLS

APN: 17-112-0108