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$595,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,457 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 8 days ago
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Stunning old farmhouse has been meticulously rebuilt by a builder who planned to make it his own home. Every detail was handcrafted to perfection, blending old-time charm with modern finishes. Rustic barn doors, tin accents, hickory floors, and knotty pine throughout bring the outdoors in, creating a warm, inviting, and unique living space. Set on 12 private acres, the property includes 2 detached garages, a large red barn, tractor shed, a chicken barn, and an additional storage shed. Fruit trees including apples, peach, & pear. As well as blueberries, raspberries, mulberries, and grapes surround the home, offering a true hobby farm experience. Five acres of hay ground provide plenty of space for horses or other livestock, with fenced areas surrounding the barn for easy animal management. Enjoy peaceful privacy, wildlife sightings, and the quiet of a country setting while still being just 80 miles from MSP International Airport. The home is equipped for off-grid living with a wood-burning stove as well as updated forced air heating, central air. Recent updates include a well (March 2025) and a full septic system with a mound. Inside, the home features beautifully grouted tile, hickory cabinetry with galvanized pulls, and a spacious layout perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. The large red barn has endless potential-convert it into a workspace, additional living area, or keep it functional for animals. Whether you're seeking a primary home, weekend retreat, or hobby farm, this property offers the best of country living with modern comfort and craftsmanship. Don't miss this rare 12-acre gem!

Full Property Details for 26444 740th Ave

General

  • Price: $595,000
  • Taxes: $2,328 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
  • MLS ID: 7006182
  • Updated: 1/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Electric
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Eat-in kitchen: Yes
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Area, Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room: Breakfast Area, Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Main Level, Washer Hookup

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Local Area Network, Natural Woodwork, Paneled Doors, Porch, Sun Room, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: 21 x 25
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gravel, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Multiple Garages, Storage

Location

  • County: Freeborn
  • Township: Albert Lea
  • Driving Directions: From I-35. take Exit 11 toward County Road 46. Travel west on County 46 for 5.5 miles. Turn Right onto 740 Ave. Travel 1/2 mile, property on the left.

School Information

  • School District: 1141 - Albert Lea
  • High School District: Albert Lea

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Other, Wood Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Other, Pellet, Propane, Wood

Utilities

  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Block, Partial, Concrete, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Foundation Size: 528
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched
  • Disability Access: None
  • Square Feet: 1,457
  • Above Ground: 1,457 Sq. Ft.
  • Below Ground: 528 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1900

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Barn(s), Chicken Coop/Barn, Hen House, Shed(s), Storage Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 12
  • Lot Dimensions: 807 x 602
  • Frontage: County Road
  • Zoning: Agriculture
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Suitable for Horses, Heavy Tree Coverage
  • Fencing (Description): Other

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $2,328
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Conventional, VA, FHA, Cash, USDA

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: SECT-08 TWP-103 RANGE-021 12.00 AC REV DESC NO. 893 PT SE1/4 NW1/4 & PT NE1/4 SW1/4 8-103-21 12.00 ACRES
  • Property ID: 130080110

Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.

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Schools serving 26444 740th Ave

School District:Albert Lea Public School District
NameGradesDistance
Lakeview Elementary School, Albert Lea, MN
902 Abbott Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
K-55.7 mi
Albert Lea Senior High School
2000 Tiger Lane, Albert Lea, MN 56007
8-124.6 mi
Southwest Middle School
1601 West Front Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
6-76.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 26444 740th Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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1/07/2026
Listed
$595,000
391.33%
MLS
11/06/2018
Sold
$121,100
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Tax History for 26444 740th Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,328
4%
$233,100
6%
2023
$2,230
6%
$219,900
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2023
$2,094
67%
$219,900
8%
2020
$1,252
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$204,500
43%
2020
$1,252
—
$142,900
26%
2020
$1,252
6%
$113,000
1%
2019
$1,178
28%
$111,700
100%
2018
$922
11%
100%
2016
$834
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