2626 281st Ave Madison, MN 56256
Estimated payment $1,238/month
Total Views
6,137
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,948
Sq Ft
$115
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Hot Property
- No HOA
- Living Room
- Mud Room
- The kitchen features windows
- Zoned For Horses
About This Home
Is a peaceful move in ready acreage your ideal home? This affordable 8.52 acre hobby farm will check all those boxes and more! The property has had numerous updates inside and out since last purchased. Lets start with the major exterior items, the septic system was installed in 2024. There is a 90'X90' fenced garden area. Imagine all the fresh onions, potatoes, green beans, radishes, squash, peas, carrots or your own pumpkin patch! There is a newer 10X12 Garden Shed for storing necessary tools for the prepping and harvesting of your bountiful garden. There are gated rotating pastures set up for horses, cattle, goats or sheep and a 12X16 barn to accompany the setup. The property borders DNR Waterfowl refuge land to the east. There is also a bee pollinator plot, if you like honey in your coffee, or use as sugar substitute for baking. The driveway was resurfaced with gravel this past year. The location of the home and windows provides beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset. There is new landscaping circling the perimeter of the house. The late Nineteenth Century Victorian home received a fresh new look with new exterior paint, complimented with new handcrafted cedar shutters. The LP forced air furnace was replaced in 2022, there is newer pex plumbing piping, 100Amp service, new interior paint with much of the original vintage charm. Hardwood floors adorn much of the main floor with a bakers kitchen, wood burning stove for secondary heat and light fixtures to match the time period. The flow of the home is the perfect blend of farm life with a mud room/porch to enter from working out in the garden or with animals, which leads into the kitchen were you grab a fresh biscuit or plate of supper, set in your formal dining area, retreat to the couch to unwind, before heading upstairs to wash up in the original cast iron tub and lay to rest for the evening in one of the 3 bedrooms. Do not let this one slip by, with so many versatile usage, this could be a VRBO rental, a Self Sufficient Hobby Farm, or just your own private get away each day or special occasions. 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
Home Design
- Unfinished Walls
- Metal Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,948 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Free Standing Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Living 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
- 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
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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 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $115,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
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
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