Rarely available! The current VA loans is assumable at 2.75% and The buyer must qualify, This private, move-in-ready Farmington rambler offers three beautiful acres with potential for a dog kennel or pet-sitting side business, flower and vegetable gardens, and possibly chickens—all subject to city approval—plus four bedrooms and an incredible heated four-car garage with room for all your toys! Tucked back from the road for exceptional privacy, this beautifully updated four-bedroom, two-bath home combines peaceful country-style living with convenient access to everything Farmington has to offer. Inside, you’ll find a bright, open layout with spacious rooms, abundant natural light, generous closet space, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace—perfect for chilly Minnesota evenings. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, refreshed cabinetry, new flooring, a modern sink, and stainless steel appliances. Convenient main-level living makes everyday life comfortable and easy. Spend summer evenings relaxing on the screened-in porch or gather around the fire pit for barbecues and bonfires. The impressive insulated and heated four-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, a boat, ATV/UTV, motorcycles, hobbies, and recreational equipment. Above the garage, an unfinished 40-by-14-foot loft with eight-foot ceilings offers excellent potential for storage, a home office, hobby space, or recreation room. Additional highlights include a shared-driveway easement and convenient slab-on-grade construction with no basement to maintain. If you’re looking for privacy, acreage, flexible space, and room to enjoy your hobbies, this unique Farmington retreat is a must-see!
Central Farmington, located between Downtown Farmington and the Vermillion River corridor, is a historic and civic-minded Farmington neighborhood with a walkable Main Street grid and river-adjacent green space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of 3rd Street and Oak Street, where storefronts, patios, and community signage set a small-town commercial rhythm. The Farmington Area Veterans Memorial anchors civic gatherings, while the Farmington Depot and the Dakota County Fairgrounds add local tradition and event energy. Housing leans toward older, compact lots with a mix of classic Midwestern forms and updated infill. Sidewalks and pocket parks connect daily errands to river trails and seasonal festivals.
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Offer insights
20192 Akin Rd · $465,000
$465K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $465K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Kitchen window
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet
Main-floor primary bedroom
Washer/Dryer hookup
Water softener (owned)
No basement
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms (all on main level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Double sink; main floor full bath
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Washer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Utility room
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Fireplace(s) (wood-burning)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered deck, deck, patio, and porch
Screened porch
Patio
Partial chain-link and other fencing
Garage(s), kennel/dog run, and storage shed
Light tree coverage
Irregular lot
Private road with paved streets; private road maintained
Home design
Residential property
One-story (main level living)
No internal stairs
Parking
Attached/insulated garage with garage door opener
4 garage spaces (garage approx. 40 x 23)
Concrete surfaces and shared driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Vinyl exterior
Age over 8 years roof
Poured concrete slab foundation
Utilities
City water available in street
Septic system compliant
Natural gas and other fuel
Electric service with circuit breakers (Xcel Energy)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Tucked away from the road for exceptional privacy, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath rambler sits on a rare 3-acre parcel in the heart of Farmington. Offering the perfect blend of peaceful country living and convenient location, this home is truly move-in ready with quality finishes and thoughtful updates throughout. Step inside to an open, airy layout filled with natural light. The spacious living areas feature generous room sizes, ample closet storage, and a cozy wood-burning fireplaceideal for relaxing on chilly Minnesota evenings. Main-floor living makes everyday life easy and comfortable. The heart of the home is the updated kitchen, complete with quartz countertops, fresh cabinets, new flooring, modern sink, and stainless steel appliancesready to inspire your inner chef. Outside, enjoy summer evenings on the screened-in porch or relaxing around the fire pitperfect for BBQs, bonfires, and gatherings with family and friends. The massive 4-car insulated and heated garage is a standout, easily accommodating your boat, ATV/UTV, motorcycles, or all your toys. Above the garage, a spacious unfinished loft (40' wide x 14' long x 8' tall) offers incredible flexible space for storage, a future home office, or recreation room. Additional highlights include a shared driveway (greatly reducing snow removal and maintenance hassles) and a slab foundation with no basement to worry about. Whether you're looking for privacy, room for toys and hobbies, or a turnkey home on acreage, this property checks every box. Dont miss your chance to own this unique Farmington retreat!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6468834
Dec 19, 2023
Listing Removed
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Dec 14, 2023
Listed
$449,999
$219/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6455980
Dec 14, 2023
Listing Removed
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Dec 8, 2023
Price Changed
$449,999
$219/sq ft
Nov 30, 2023
Price Changed
$462,500
$225/sq ft
Nov 23, 2023
Price Changed
$474,500
$231/sq ft
Nov 6, 2023
Listed
$482,500
$235/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5673223
Feb 4, 2021
Sold
$390,000
$190/sq ft
Jan 31, 2021
Pending
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Jan 27, 2021
Pending
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Jan 26, 2021
Pending
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Jan 13, 2021
Pending
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Jan 2, 2021
Contingent
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Nov 6, 2020
Price Changed
$384,900
$187/sq ft
Oct 21, 2020
Price Changed
$389,900
$190/sq ft
Oct 13, 2020
Listed
$400,000
$195/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3181118
Nov 1, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2006
Listed
$775,000
$377/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3178539
Nov 1, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2006
Listed
$775,000
$377/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1141883
Sep 25, 1995
Sold
$111,250
$54/sq ft
Aug 29, 1995
Listing Removed
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Aug 28, 1995
Listed
$111,250
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,880 (+19.0%)
$95,720 + $326,430
$422,150
2025
$4,940 (−0.8%)
$93,175 + $304,014
$397,189
2024
$4,980 (+1.0%)
$95,606 + $313,291
$408,897
2023
$4,932 (+9.8%)
$95,259 + $311,240
$406,499
2022
$4,490 (−1.8%)
$80,865 + $232,657
$313,522
2021
$4,574 (+3.5%)
$77,052 + $239,740
$316,792
2020
$4,420 (+9.3%)
$72,738 + $220,728
$293,466
2019
$4,044 (+7.4%)
$68,352 + $194,267
$262,619
2018
$3,765 (+9.8%)
$64,215 + $172,026
$236,241
2017
$3,430 (+8.3%)
$57,979 + $150,358
$208,337
2015
$3,168 (−2.8%)
$53,623 + $143,269
$196,892
2014
$3,258 (+2.1%)
$47,993 + $143,340
$191,333
2013
$3,191 (−1.4%)
$45,913 + $132,776
$178,689
2012
$3,236
$48,864 + $141,488
$190,352
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,056
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,056
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dakota County
APN
140250005070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
R-1
Low Density Residential District
The R-1 Low Density Residential District provides for low density residential development with single-unit detached dwellings on larger lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Aug 22, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Work on a replacement.
HVAC
Aug 21, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Repair and replace existing components.
Electrical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Farmington, MN • 55024
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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13
49
28
57
38
70
49
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85
65
78
61
75
56
65
45
45
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29
14
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
71/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 20192 Akin Rd
$459,858
$5,142 under list price of $465K
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