215 Essex Rd Mankato, MN 56001
Buscher Park Neighborhood
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,790
Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
Highlights
- Sauna
- Heated Floors
- Deck
- Jefferson Elementary School Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
As of June 2025Welcome to 215 Essex Rd, nestled in the highly desirable Kensington Hills neighborhood! This 4,100+ sq ft, GORGEOUS 5 bed/3 bath home has it all! Main floor bedroom or den/office, main floor laundry with an unexpected, very convenient 3/4 bathroom (perfect opportunity for multi-generational living!), large front room (currently used as an office), gorgeous updated, eat-in kitchen overlooking the statement piece of the home...a black, natural brick wall with an elegant, gas fireplace in the large sunken family room! The large deck off the kitchen is the perfect place for private, outdoor dining/entertaining! Turn up the heat with a fantastic, outdoor 2-person sauna with a cool OUTDOOR SHOWER - both new and all for your enjoyment! Upstairs you'll find your large primary suite, boasting a 2-person jetted tub, glass door, tiled shower, dual vanity, heated floors & large walk-in closet. Rounding out the top floor are two large bedrooms and a large bathroom with heated floors! Heading back down to the lower levels of this great home, you'll find another huge living area...and just a few steps more you'll find an enormous multi-use room (currently used as a bedroom), with an egress window to make it a legal bedroom. The heated, 3-stall garage is also essential for your cars/toys/workspace! Schedule your private tour quickly before this gorgeous home finds its new owners...perhaps it'll be you!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Edina Realty Inc. Mankato License #40660975 Listed on: 04/02/2025
Co-Listed By
Non Member
Non-Member
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,670
Year Built
- Built in 1993
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x120
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Few Trees
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Sauna
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Heated Floors
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Basement Window Egress
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Furnace Humidifier
- Underground Utilities
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
Additional Features
- Air Exchanger
- Deck
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number R01.09.30.176.003
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 11, 2024
Closed on
Aug 9, 2024
Sold by
Kotewa Joshua
Bought by
Vanbuskirk Kara and Depyper Matthew
Seller's Agent
Melissa Johnson
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Buyer's Agent
Zoe Anderson
TRUE REAL ESTATE
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$432,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,900
-3.98%
Views
73
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.81%
Original Mortgage
$317,000
Outstanding Balance
$314,259
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,013
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 26, 2013
Sold by
Palmer James M and Palmer Susan M
Bought by
Kotewa Joshua and Kotewa Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Dan Wingert
CENTURY 21 ATWOOD
Buyer's Agent
Mary Weller
Coldwell Banker River Valley
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-11.86%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%
Original Mortgage
$252,200
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $432,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $260,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $317,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $231,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $252,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $252,200 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Sold | $468,000 | -1.5% | $123 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2025 05/06/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/22/2025 04/22/25 | Price Changed | $475,000 | -2.9% | $125 / Sq Ft |
| 04/13/2025 04/13/25 | Price Changed | $489,000 | -4.1% | $129 / Sq Ft |
| 04/08/2025 04/08/25 | For Sale | $510,000 | +9.0% | $135 / Sq Ft |
| 04/02/2025 04/02/25 | Off Market | $468,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/09/2024 08/09/24 | Sold | $432,000 | -1.6% | $114 / Sq Ft |
| 06/25/2024 06/25/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/24/2024 06/24/24 | Price Changed | $439,000 | -2.4% | $116 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2024 06/11/24 | For Sale | $449,900 | +73.0% | $119 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2013 08/01/13 | Sold | $260,000 | -11.9% | $93 / Sq Ft |
| 07/03/2013 07/03/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/29/2013 04/29/13 | For Sale | $295,000 | -- | $106 / Sq Ft |
Source: REALTOR® Association of Southern Minnesota
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,642 | $433,100 | $46,000 | $387,100 |
| 2024 | $4,642 | $416,700 | $46,000 | $370,700 |
| 2023 | $4,596 | $421,000 | $46,000 | $375,000 |
| 2022 | $3,736 | $393,700 | $46,000 | $347,700 |
| 2021 | $3,782 | $302,500 | $46,000 | $256,500 |
| 2020 | $3,900 | $312,500 | $46,000 | $266,500 |
| 2019 | $3,754 | $312,500 | $46,000 | $266,500 |
| 2018 | $3,540 | $301,200 | $46,000 | $255,200 |
| 2017 | $3,190 | $287,000 | $46,000 | $241,000 |
| 2016 | $3,182 | $272,600 | $46,000 | $226,600 |
| 2015 | $30 | $273,100 | $46,000 | $227,100 |
| 2014 | $3,058 | $258,600 | $46,000 | $212,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Angela Elliott
A
Seller's Agent in 2025
Angela Elliott
Edina Realty Inc. Mankato
(952) 250-1852
5 in this area
94 Total Sales
-
N
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Non Member
Non-Member
-
Jeremy Horkey
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jeremy Horkey
BorgsHomes Realty
(507) 327-1371
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
-
Melissa Johnson
Seller's Agent in 2024
Melissa Johnson
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
(612) 282-2309
1 in this area
71 Total Sales
-
Zoe Anderson
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Zoe Anderson
TRUE REAL ESTATE
(507) 995-9380
1 in this area
220 Total Sales
-
Dan Wingert
Seller's Agent in 2013
Dan Wingert
CENTURY 21 ATWOOD
(507) 625-1661
2 in this area
160 Total Sales
Map
Source: REALTOR® Association of Southern Minnesota
MLS Number: 7037082
APN: R01-09-30-176-003
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