2626 281st Avenue, Madison, MN 56256
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2626 281st Avenue,Madison, MN 56256
$249,900
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 1,952 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:stephanie jane checkley
Office:keller williams premier realty
MLS#:6754604
Source:NSMLS
Price summary
- Price:$249,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$128.02
About this home
HOBBY FARM/ HUNTER'S RETREAT! A Grand Prairie Estate-an 1890 timeless Gothic Victorian home on 8.52 private, serene acres. The entire home was freshly painted inside and out in 2024, and features new handcrafted cedar shutters that highlights the home’s distinct Gothic lines. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 spacious bedrooms, and a whimsical walk up attic known as the “ servant’s quarters”. This space offers endless possibilities for a guest retreat, art studio, or children’s hideaway. Each room of the home includes new rustic and vintage inspired light fixtures that blend period charm with warm ambiance. Modern upgrades include new PEX plumbing, new 100A electrical, new LP furnace in 2022, UL approved glass front wood stove in basement for alternative wood heat if desired. Kitchen appliances were new in 2023. Basement and mud room each have new ventless LP heaters that require no electricity, and provide optional added warmth. A charming 1950’s baker’s kitchen boasts plenty of original solid hardwood cabinetry. The vintage bathroom features its’ original tub, shower, and sink. This property offers self sufficient country living, with gated rotating pastures for horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and more! Additional structures include a 1 year old 10x12 garden/tool shed, a 2 year old 12x16 barn with custom Dutch doors for walkthrough convenience. The 8x8 well house has new metal roof and provides extra storage space. The custom 8x10 chicken coop is 2 years old, and is insulated and interior is finished with aromatic cedar, and can be negotiated with the sale of the property for an additional cost. Enjoy growing your own produce in your own 90’x90’ fenced and gated garden. The private well provides high quality, crystal clear, and abundant soft water. New sewer system in 2024. Costly land survey has been completed, and boundaries are clearly marked with survey pins and sturdy corner posts, that can be used to expand pasture grounds even more! The driveway was newly graveled this year. The property is located next to a waterfowl refuge area. Watch Orioles, Cardinals, and migrating flocks from your porch as the sun rises over the prairie. Enjoy stunning sunsets as you host fireside gatherings in your expansive front yard, overlooking your very own bee pollinator plot. Raise your family where the stars shine bright, and heritage lives on. Run a petting farm with a pumpkin patch in your enclosed garden area. Or, could this be your weekend/sportsman’s retreat in this beautiful area close to lakes and rivers? Or, could this be your new Air B&B venture? We invite you to bring your vision!
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Home facts
- Year built:1890
- Listing Id #:6754604
- Added:15 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 15, 2025 at 09:54 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Living area:1,952 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1890
- Building area:1,952 sq. ft.
- Lot area:8.52 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Well
- Sewer:Private Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$249,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$128.02
- Tax amount:$541 (2025)
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