$539,900

2882 261st Ave Madison, MN 56256

Estimated payment $3,113/month

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,808 Sq Ft
$192 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • No HOA
  • The kitchen features windows
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

Beautiful 20-Acre Hobby Farm with Country Views and Excellent Outbuildings
This charming rambler/ranch-style home sits high on 20 beautiful acres, offering gorgeous views and a peaceful rural setting while still being conveniently located just minutes from Appleton, Dawson, and Madison.
This property is currently set up as a wonderful hobby farm, with sheep, chickens, pigs, and peacocks. The property features feed bunkers extending along the roadway, making animal care convenient and organized. There is also a 28’ x 90’ machine shed, a couple lean-tos, a tool shed, and a well-appointed horse barn with stalls, providing plenty of space for livestock, equipment, storage, and all your country-living needs.
The outdoor spaces are just as inviting. Enjoy evenings around the fire pit area, beautiful landscaping, and a lovely flower garden welcoming you at the front of the home. With the home positioned on higher ground, the property takes full advantage of the surrounding countryside and offers beautiful views.
The home welcomes you with a spacious foyer and features convenient main-floor laundry. The main level offers a private primary bedroom with its own bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and another full bathroom. The large, open kitchen provides plenty of counter space and beautiful oak cabinetry, making it a warm and functional gathering space. The spacious living room features plenty of room for family and guests.
The lower level offers even more living and storage space, including a comfortable family room with a gas fireplace, an additional bedroom, and large storage rooms. One lower-level bedroom does not have an egress window. There is also a dedicated area with shelving that is perfect for canning and storing homegrown goods.
An additional 10-acre parcel is included with the property, offering even more possibilities. The parcel features a pond and grassy pasture area, making it ideal for horses or additional livestock. Looking for more room to expand? This parcel may also provide a wonderful opportunity for building another home.
Whether you’re looking for a hobby farm, room for animals, space for equipment, a peaceful country home, or simply acreage with beautiful views, this property offers a rare combination of space, functionality, and rural charm.
Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Appleton, Dawson, and Madison. Come enjoy country living with room to grow!

Listing Agent

Tristin Bothun

Peterson Team Realty Listed on: 08/27/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,780

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Electric Fence
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 240163020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,780

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

20.49 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Outside Features: Log Siding
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Water Source: Drilled, Private
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1404
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • NST_SingleFamilySubType: Acreage
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Finished, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Living Area: 2808
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1404
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: Electric
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Kennel/Dog Run, Grain Bin, Hen House, Hog House
  • PatioPorchType: Composite Decking, Covered, Porch
  • Farm Type: Hobby, Horse, Livestock, Poultry, Wooded/Hunting

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gravel, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
  • LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Center Island, Kitchen Window, Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Porch, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Walk-In Closet

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Topography: Pasture
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 20
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Concrete

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 240163020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1780
  • TaxWithAssessments: 1780

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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 $1,780 $263,400 $43,200 $220,200
2024 $1,770 $248,600 $33,800 $214,800
2023 $1,808 $248,600 $33,800 $214,800
2022 $1,486 $213,000 $33,800 $179,200
2021 $1,228 $187,400 $33,800 $153,600
2020 $1,162 $160,600 $33,800 $126,800
2019 $952 $153,300 $30,900 $122,400
2018 $900 $153,300 $30,900 $122,400
2017 $704 $138,600 $29,200 $109,400
2016 $650 $116,100 $29,200 $86,900
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/27/2026 08/27/26 For Sale $539,900 -- $192 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $168,939 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $33,800 Credit Line Revolving
Open $135,200 New Conventional
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Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 7134670

NorthstarMLS

APN: 24-0163-020

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