2626 281st Ave Madison, MN 56256
Estimated payment $1,095/month
Highlights
- Mud Room
- The kitchen features windows
- Zoned For Horses
- No HOA
- Living Room
- Property is near a preserve or public land
About This Home
PRIVATE, RURAL, UPDATED AFFORDABLE 1890 GOTHIC VICTORIAN HOME ON 8.52 ACRES, clean and turnkey ready. Offers a rural secluded setting, yet just minutes from the public school. The property has a new septic system completed in 2024. The water well is clean and abundant. There is a newer LP furnace installed in 2022. There is new pex plumbing throughout the home. The electricity has been updated inside & out. The windows were updated with aluminum frame and tip inward for easy cleaning. It has a newer water heater. There is a woodburning stove for secondary heat if a buyer choses to use. The exterior was recently painting, complimented with handcrafted cedar shutters. New vintage style light fixtures were installed throughout the home. There is a baker’s kitchen with ample cabinets. There are original hardwood floors & woodwork throughout most of the home. The appliances are less than 2 years old. There is a nearby waterfowl reserve, and the property is just minutes away from fishing, hunting, and endless water recreation. There are 2 nearly new quality built outbuildings: a 10X12 storage building and a 12X16 custom designed mini livestock building. There is a new fenced in rotational pasture. There is a Bee Pollinator Plot for you to harvest your own honey. The driveway was resurfaced with gravel 2025. Property was recently surveyed and corner boundaries are marked. The septic system cost was added as a loan assessment to the property taxes. The loan balance may be paid off by seller at closing with a full price offer. Call for a showing today!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $541
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 8.52 Acre Lot
- Wire Fence
- Few Trees
Home Design
- Unfinished Walls
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,948 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Free Standing Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- The kitchen features windows
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Horse Facilities and Amenities
- Zoned For Horses
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Forced Air Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Propane
- Well
- Septic System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Property is near a preserve or public land
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 120041000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,070 | $80,700 | $42,200 | $38,500 |
| 2023 | $486 | $57,800 | $39,000 | $18,800 |
| 2022 | $358 | $51,000 | $37,400 | $13,600 |
| 2021 | $444 | $36,200 | $30,300 | $5,900 |
| 2020 | $444 | $46,500 | $30,300 | $16,200 |
| 2019 | $368 | $46,600 | $30,400 | $16,200 |
| 2018 | $374 | $46,700 | $30,500 | $16,200 |
| 2017 | $360 | $45,000 | $30,000 | $15,000 |
| 2016 | $218 | $45,000 | $30,600 | $14,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 12/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/17/2025 11/17/25 | Price Changed | $199,900 | -5.9% | $103 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/03/2025 11/03/25 | Price Changed | $212,500 | -3.4% | $109 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/28/2025 10/28/25 | Price Changed | $219,900 | -2.2% | $113 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/09/2025 10/09/25 | Price Changed | $224,900 | -1.8% | $115 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/11/2025 09/11/25 | For Sale | $229,000 | +108.2% | $118 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/26/2023 10/26/23 | Sold | $110,000 | -15.3% | $56 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/17/2023 10/17/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/23/2023 08/23/23 | For Sale | $129,900 | -- | $67 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $110,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $110,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $102,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $115,000 | New Conventional |
About the Listing Agent
The youngest of four kids, Joleen grew up on a farm near Madison, MN, so she was born into the life of working hard. Her family raised feeder cattle, hogs, chickens, geese, rabbits, and several family pets including dogs, cats, and even a Parakeet named Charlie. They gardened, were in 4-H, and took part in weekly church activities.
Since she could drive, Joleen worked. After graduating from LQPV High School, she attended and graduated from SMSU with honors, obtaining degrees in Business
Joleen's Other Listings
Source: NorthstarMLS
MLS Number: 6787261
APN: 12-0041-000