Located in a great neighborhood of Cottage Grove, this 4 BR 2 BA home is walking distance to schools & parks. In the eye of the beholder, this home boasts variety in potential with spacious living areas and a crisp & neat neutral color scheme canvas that is both inviting and comforting. There is an attached insulated garage, a concrete driveway & sidewalk which leads to the front entry. A lush front lawn with landscaping frames the home and delivers a pleasant curb presentation. A large backyard with platform deck, firepit, and storage shed is suitable for outdoor needs & enjoyment.
Active with contingency
Price cut: $20.1K (11/13)
$299,900
8178 Hillside Trl S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
4beds
1,488sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large backyardNeutral color schemePlatform deckLush front lawn
- 44 days |
- 1,408 |
- 58 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 06:09pm
Listed by:
Joseph C. Aspenson 651-249-8782,
RE/MAX Synergy,
Candice J. Mueller, GRI, ABR 612-644-7177
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6810403
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Bedroom 4
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x8
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x14
Dining room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x14
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x20
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
Features
- Basement: Block,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,488
- Total interior livable area: 1,488 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Insulated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 150
- Features: Many Trees
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 960
- Parcel number: 1602721230045
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding, Block, Concrete, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Age of Property: 64
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thompson Grove Estates 1st Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cottage Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $296,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,420
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $299,900-6.3%$202/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6810403 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $320,000+292.6%$215/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6810403 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/1996 | Sold | $81,500$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,496 +6.6% | $285,500 +9% |
| 2023 | $3,280 +9.3% | $261,900 +23.9% |
| 2022 | $3,000 +4% | $211,300 -7.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,828/mo
Principal & interest
$1473
Property taxes
$250
Home insurance
$105
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55016
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Cottage Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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