4944 280th St E Randolph, MN 55065

Exceptional Transitional Hobby Farm with Light Industrial Zoning - Randolph, MN Dakota County PID#s: 31-00500-80-020 and 31-00500-05-010 2025 Property Taxes: $2,136 Total Acreage: Approximately 11.86 acres (10.8 acres net of right-of-way) This standout 10.8-acre site, consisting of two parcels (net of ROW) is actively used as productive farmland and a turnkey hobby farm, featuring a beautifully renovated two-story home with full basement, extensive outbuildings, and income-generating potential. Zoned Light Industrial, it offers a rare and flexible opportunity: continue enjoying residential/agricultural use today (including living on-site or renting the home, farming, or grazing livestock) while gradually developing sections for industrial purposes-such as outdoor storage, truck parking, or light operations-leveraging its direct adjacent to the Great Western Industrial Park. Strategic Transitional & Income Advantages "¢ Current Farmland/Hobby Farm Use: Approximately 6 acres of tillable farmland generate potential rental income. The property is ideal for short-term farming, livestock raising, or equestrian activities, with an automatic watering system (maintenance-free waterer) already in place for animals. "¢ Light Industrial Zoning with Phased Development: Buyers can develop both parcels immediately or phase in commercial uses over time-utilizing open land for outdoor storage, truck/trailer parking, equipment work areas, or rail-supported operations-while retaining the home and outbuildings for personal or rental use. This "live/work/develop" setup minimizes disruption and maximizes early income. "¢ Prime Location & Synergies: Directly abuts the Great Western Industrial Park (a growing rail-served hub with businesses like processing and trucking operations), offering seamless adjacency for industrial support activities. Excellent frontage/access on County Road 86; only 3 miles to Highway 52 for quick access to the Twin Cities (30 minutes) and Rochester (50 minutes). Key Property Highlights "¢ Rail Service: Direct connectivity via Union Pacific (Class I) and short-line Progressive Rail-ideal for future bulk or industrial needs. "¢ Utilities: well serves the house and garage; existing septic system. Electrical service is off-peak configured for cost savings. "¢ Zoning & Approvals: Light Industrial; township may require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for certain uses-confirm with Randolph Township. Residential & Outbuilding Details "¢ Two-Story Home with Full Basement: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence (~2,352 sq ft total, foundation size 884 sq ft) originally built in 1935 but extensively remodeled (most of the house updated). o Hardwood floors on the main level. o Close-cell foam sprayed insulation throughout walls for superior energy efficiency. o 100% plumbing replaced with copper and PVC. o 75% electrical replaced; 100-amp service in the house. o All new Anderson windows and 4 new exterior doors. o Basement includes in-floor heating piped (but not currently needed). o Smoke detectors and CO detectors. o Highly efficient: Only $1,200/year in propane costs. o Roof: ~15 years old; furnace: ~20 years old. o Perfect for owner-occupancy, on-site management, or rental income during transition. "¢ Outbuildings: o Primary Shop/Garage: Total footprint includes a heated section (40' x 40' with in-floor electric heat-half insulated/heated) and unheated storage (30' x 40'). Features 10' and 8' garage doors, and additional cold storage space-excellent for workshops, vehicle/truck maintenance, or light industrial support. o Chicken Coop/Storage Building: 22' x 50' structure, versatile for additional storage or repurposing.