Welcome to 21 acres of country living in Independence, MN—an equestrian and hobby farm retreat with thoughtful amenities throughout. The single-family home offers a warm, inviting space for everyday life, featuring a fully remodeled kitchen designed for both beauty and function. The open-concept layout creates an inviting space for gathering with family and friends. Cozy up by the main floor fireplace or take in sensational country views from nearly every room. For equestrian enthusiasts, the property is thoughtfully equipped with a barn offering three stalls, a run-in area, feed and tack room with running water, grooming stall, and a hay loft that allows the barn to store up to 1,000 bales of hay. Fully fenced pastures with heated waterers make horse care simple, while the garden with a plumbed sprinkler system and the chicken coop with an enclosed run bring the hobby farm lifestyle to life. Whether your dream is riding and training horses, growing your own food, raising animals, or simply enjoying the peace of wide-open spaces, this property delivers it all. Just minutes from town yet surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature, it offers the rare opportunity to create a life that feels purposeful, serene, and uniquely yours. Located in the highly sought-after Orono School District, this property combines rural tranquility with access to one of the area’s most desirable communities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
21.18 acresLot Size
3 car garageParking
Listed by Sara Anderson• Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
10 Gorgeous acres in the heart of Independence! New features include carpet, stainless appliances and all new paint! Cozy up to the main floor fireplace and enjoy sensational, country views from every room. The barn is all ready for horses, w/stalls, water and beautiful green pastures. This spectacular, private property is surrounded by mature towering trees and rolling open spaces. Updated, big bathrooms, too. There is an additional 11 acres available. Highly desirable Orono Schools! Currently horses boarded on property; room for more! Income potential with boarding and crop rental! Lovingly cared for by the same owner for 24 years.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5336801
May 13, 2020
Listing Removed
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Mar 9, 2020
Listed
$724,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4367420
Oct 20, 2013
Listing Removed
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Sep 7, 2013
Listed
$385,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3986415
May 5, 2011
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2010
Listed
$389,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3980308
Nov 1, 2010
Listing Removed
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Oct 11, 2010
Listed
$549,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3950762
Oct 11, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jul 20, 2010
Listed
$549,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3822110
Apr 16, 2010
Listing Removed
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Aug 10, 2009
Listed
$424,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1477813
Jun 11, 2000
Listing Removed
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Feb 11, 2000
Listed
$399,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1477814
Jun 11, 2000
Listing Removed
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Feb 11, 2000
Listed
$399,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1444771
Dec 1, 1999
Listing Removed
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Aug 4, 1999
Listed
$399,900
Public Records
Jul 11, 1996
Sold
$160,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #9975
Nov 20, 1992
Listing Removed
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Jul 24, 1992
Listed
$195,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #772803
Oct 10, 1991
Listed
$159,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,982 (+0.5%)
2025
$4,955 (+3.6%)
2024
$4,784 (−27.2%)
2023
$6,576 (+15.5%)
$225,000 + $348,000
$573,000
2022
$5,693 (+8.1%)
$153,000 + $293,000
$446,000
2021
$5,264 (+2.3%)
$158,000 + $251,000
$409,000
2020
$5,144 (−0.6%)
$150,000 + $236,000
$386,000
2019
$5,177 (−5.1%)
$150,000 + $232,000
$382,000
2018
$5,456 (+2.7%)
$161,000 + $237,000
$398,000
2017
$5,310 (+11.2%)
$161,000 + $223,000
$384,000
2015
$4,773 (+7.3%)
$150,000 + $201,000
$351,000
2014
$4,449 (+15.8%)
$167,000 + $156,000
$323,000
2013
$3,840 (−3.3%)
2012
$3,972
Tax history for 2625 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,982 (+0.5%)
2025
$4,955 (+3.6%)
2024
$4,784 (−27.2%)
2023
$6,576 (+15.5%)
$225,000 + $348,000
$573,000
2022
$5,693 (+8.1%)
$153,000 + $293,000
$446,000
2021
$5,264 (+2.3%)
$158,000 + $251,000
$409,000
2020
$5,144 (−0.6%)
$150,000 + $236,000
$386,000
2019
$5,177 (−5.1%)
$150,000 + $232,000
$382,000
2018
$5,456 (+2.7%)
$161,000 + $237,000
$398,000
2017
$5,310 (+11.2%)
$161,000 + $223,000
$384,000
2015
$4,773 (+7.3%)
$150,000 + $201,000
$351,000
2014
$4,449 (+15.8%)
$167,000 + $156,000
$323,000
2013
$3,840 (−3.3%)
2012
$3,972
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10.02 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,394
Year built
1975
Style
Vacant Land
County
Hennepin County
APN
16 118 24 41 0010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Sq. Ft.: 576
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Description: Full Basement,Main Floor Full Bath,Primary Walk-Thru