NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2626 281st Ave Madison, MN 56256

Estimated Value: $193,000 - $225,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,948 Sq Ft
$105/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 31, 2025

Last sale price $199,900 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,208 / mo

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Front Porch
  • Mud Room
  • The kitchen features windows
  • Zoned For Horses

About This Home

As of December 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joleen Marczak

Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties Listed on: 09/11/2025

Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties

Co-Listed By

Roxanne Estrada

Kuhlmann Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolyn Brooks

RE/MAX Advantage Plus

RE/MAX Advantage Plus

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $541

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • Wire Fence
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,948 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Mud Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$541

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

8.52 Acres

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Wall Unit(s)
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Well
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1948
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • NST_SingleFamilySubType: Acreage
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 1948
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Metal
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: Wire
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Chicken Coop/Barn
  • PatioPorchType: Deck, Front Porch
  • Farm Type: Beef, Hobby, Poultry

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Fuel: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Natural Woodwork, Porch, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lac Qui Parle Valley
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 3207524205

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Property Adjoins Public Land, Suitable for Horses, Tree Coverage - Light
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: Yes
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Frame

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 120041000
  • Tax Annual Amount: 540.7
  • TaxWithAssessments: 5070

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$205,118

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2023
Closed on
Oct 26, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dawn Peterson
Peterson Team Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Peterson
Peterson Team Realty
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-15.32%
Views
220

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2023
Closed on
Oct 16, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dawn Peterson
Peterson Team Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Peterson
Peterson Team Realty
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-15.32%
Views
220

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
0.0651%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$500 None Listed On Document
$110,000 --
$110,000 None Listed On Document
$102,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $194,902
Closed $18,000
Open $800,000
Previous Owner $40,000
Previous Owner $115,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/31/2025 12/31/25 Sold $199,900 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
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
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History

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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 $966 $150,000 $46,100 $103,900
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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6787261

NorthstarMLS

APN: 12-0041-000

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