Charming 1962 Rambler featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a RARE FOUR CAR GARAGE. Inside, you’ll find fresh paint on the main level, real hardwood floors, three main-level bedrooms, and a bonus room in the lower level. The fully fenced backyard includes a shed, deck and firepit perfect for outdoor living—plus a durable concrete driveway. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood just steps from several parks and the elementary school, this home offers both convenience and comfort. Motivated seller—don’t miss this great opportunity!
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Price cut: $25K (11/19)
$325,000
8656 Imperial Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
4beds
2,368sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.28 Acres Lot
$328,900 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 78 days |
- 2,464 |
- 101 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 07:17am
Listed by:
Rachel D Fredrickson 612-991-9919,
Exit Realty Nexus
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6786831
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Bonus Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x20
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x13
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Basement: Block,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,368
- Total interior livable area: 2,368 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,434
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Electric, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages, Off Site, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Door Height (8), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 107 x 134 x 92 x 110
- Features: Near Public Transit, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 934
- Parcel number: 1602721320034
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Vinyl Siding, Block
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt,Pitched
Condition
- Age of Property: 63
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thompson Grove Estates 2nd Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cottage Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,725
- Date on market: 9/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$328,900
$312,000 - $345,000
$2,590/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$137/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Price change | $350,000-1.4%$148/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $355,000-2.7%$150/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $365,000-2.7%$154/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,706 +5.8% | $305,500 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $3,502 +0.2% | $283,200 +20.4% |
| 2022 | $3,494 -3.2% | $235,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,981/mo
Principal & interest
$1596
Property taxes
$271
Home insurance
$114
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55016
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Cottage Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 5/10Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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