Just minutes from Austin, this exceptional 14+ acre property offers over 4,200 finished sq. ft. of living space, versatile outbuildings, & stunning natural amenities. The home blends 1940s character & modern updates, featuring a custom kitchen w/Corian counters, farm sink, cabinetry by Jones, a main-level primary suite, spacious living/dining areas & a finished lower level w/over 750SF of unfinished storage space. Outdoors, enjoy 50+ apple trees, mature vegetable & flower gardens w/an abundance of perennials, two fenced pastures, & a classic 1936 barn w/3 horse stalls, tack room & hay loft. A creek, wildflowers, & a natural spring, coined “Orchard Spring” make this acreage truly one of a kind. Additional highlights include an oversized 2-car garage w/sub panel, 30/50 AMP exterior camper hook-ups, 1-car insulated shop, 2 stall kennel, an old granary garden shed, & a generator ready at the pole. Peaceful country living w/blacktop roads, Austin conveniences nearby. Be 50 minutes from Rochester & Burnsville is just over an hour away. This is more than a property; it’s an experience. Whether you dream of raising horses, cultivating orchards & gardens, hunting, or simply enjoying your own slice of nature, this Austin area acreage is truly a special find.
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Price cut: $10K (11/28)
$729,000
87854 State Highway 251, Austin, MN 55912
5beds
4,988sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
14.18 Acres Lot
$710,300 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tack roomOrchard springTwo fenced pasturesFarm sinkMain-level primary suiteAbundance of perennialsFinished lower level
- 72 days |
- 561 |
- 27 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 28, 2025 at 03:09am
Listed by:
Melanie Emery 651-248-8457,
Ewing Real Estate Group
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6794003
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Foyer, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Billiard, Family Room, Storage, Exercise Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 528 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33x16
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x23
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x16
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x11
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x16
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x19
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x12
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 896 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32x28
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,988
- Total interior livable area: 4,988 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,075
- Finished area below ground: 1,151
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Multiple Garages
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Modified Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Kennel
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 14.18 Acres
- Features: Tillable, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Granary, Lean-To, Other, Workshop
- Foundation area: 2651
- Parcel number: 160330061
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- Age of Property: 85
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $480,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,898
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 68 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$710,300
$675,000 - $746,000
$3,140/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Price change | $729,000-1.4%$146/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794003 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $739,000-2.6%$148/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794003 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $759,000-2.6%$152/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794003 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $779,000+737.6%$156/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794003 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/1998 | Sold | $93,000$19/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,372 +13% | $480,900 -0.6% |
| 2023 | $4,756 +2.5% | $483,600 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $4,640 +10% | $466,600 +35% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,447/mo
Principal & interest
$3548
Property taxes
$644
Home insurance
$255
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55912
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Blooming Prairie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 7.9 mi
- 9/10Blooming Prairie SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 7.7 mi
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