$290,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

2440 Highway 12 SW Appleton, MN 56208

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,908 Sq Ft
6.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$152 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2025

Enjoy country living in this updated farmhouse on 6.5+ acres. Nearly every aspect of this home has been renovated; from the walls, flooring, doors and windows to the appliances and mechanicals. All you need to do is move in and enjoy. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with great flow throughout. Outside you will enjoy a beautiful 2-stall garage, a large yard, an established grove and the 40x100 machine shed is a great finishing touch. With short drives to Appleton, Benson, Morris and Ortonville, you have great access to all the area provides. Call to line up your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Karels

Strong Realty Listed on: 03/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Hartman

Shady Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,020

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6.54 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 442x781

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,908 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 160035000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,020

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1908
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • FoundationDimensions: 32x32
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Living Area: 1908
  • Fireplace: No
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Square Feet: 720

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lac Qui Parle Valley
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 2853
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 320-752-4205

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 442x781
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 284882.4
  • Land Lease: No
  • Wooded Area: 3.2
  • Cultivated Acreage: 0.6
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Agriculture
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160035000
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2020
  • TaxWithAssessments: 2020.0000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Schreck Grain & Livestock Llc
Bought by
Hills Steven
Seller's Agent
Matthew Karels
Strong Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Hartman
Shady Oak Realty
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-11.85%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29577.29%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$474,234

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2015
Sold by
Schwarz Harvey Harvey
Bought by
Schreck Andy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$557,700
Interest Rate
3.88%
Source: Public Records

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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 $290,000 --
Deed $557,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $557,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $290,000 -11.9% $152 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $329,000 -- $172 / 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
2024 $1,944 $731,800 $631,100 $100,700
2023 $3,674 $677,700 $577,800 $99,900
2022 $1,578 $573,400 $503,100 $70,300
2021 $1,556 $498,200 $433,600 $64,600
2020 $1,556 $516,200 $451,600 $64,600
2019 $1,304 $511,200 $446,600 $64,600
2017 $1,200 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,192 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,094 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6684957

NorthstarMLS

APN: 16-0035-000