Why rent when you can own? This affordable home offers the perfect opportunity to start building equity instead of paying rent. Or looking for a prime business location? Offered for sale for the first time ever, this home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for generations. The current owner has already invested in the major updates, giving youpeace of mind for years to come. Improvements include maintenance-free siding, a newer roof, Renewal by Andersen® windows, newer flooring, new furnace, newcentral air, newer appliances, and more! Just needs your cosmetic touches! Enjoy a bright living room filled with natural light, a formal dining room, and a spaciouskitchen. The home was originally designed with main-floor laundry, making it easy to relocate the washer and dryer if desired. Upstairs, the story-and-a-half layoutfeatures a comfortable primary bedroom plus a second walk-through bedroomideal for a nursery, home office, walk-in closet, or guest space. The basement offerslaundry, abundant storage, and a stand-alone shower. Outside, you'll find two storage sheds, providing plenty of space for lawn equipment, tools, and seasonal storage. Small in size but big on value, this well-maintained home combines generations of pride in ownership with thoughtful updates, making it an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or anyone looking for an affordable place to call home. Long driveway for off-street parking. In close proximity to downtown Mankato.
Single-familyProperty Type
1896Year Built
2,395 sq ftLot Size
$137Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kelly Miller• Executive Associates Realty
Riverfront Park, located between Downtown Mankato and the Minnesota River, is a parkland and trail-linked Mankato neighborhood with broad river views and a steady calendar of outdoor events. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Riverfront Park amphitheater lawn, where festival stages, food trucks, and picnic blankets set the tone. The Red Jacket Trail and the Minnesota River Trail shape daily routines with long, flat miles for walking and biking. Nearby, Carnegie Art Center adds gallery energy, and the Blue Bricks anchors the local music circuit. Architecture shifts from civic park structures to older downtown blocks at the edges. Seasonal river levels and cottonwood shade keep the landscape in motion.
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Offer insights
118 E Spring St · $144,900
$145K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $145K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
72 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fan(s)
Hardwood floors
Separate/formal dining room
Full, unfinished basement
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms (one on the upper level)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (main floor)
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave
Stainless steel appliances
Exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer (hookup)
Laundry in basement
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Partial fencing
Metal exterior
Storage shed
City street frontage
Home design
Residential property
One and one-half stories
Stone foundation
Parking
Concrete parking
Construction
Frame construction
Asphalt roof
Built with a stone foundation
Utilities
City water (connected)
City sewer (connected)
100 amp electric service
Natural gas
Electricity and solar
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Why rent when you can own? This affordable home offers the perfect opportunity to start building equity instead of paying rent. Or looking for a prime business location? Offered for sale for the first time ever, this home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for generations. The current owner has already invested in the major updates, giving you peace of mind for years to come. Improvements include maintenance-free siding, a newer roof, Renewal by Andersen® windows, newer flooring, new furnace, new central air, newer appliances, and more! Just needs your cosmetic touches! Enjoy a bright living room filled with natural light, a formal dining room, and a spacious kitchen. The home was originally designed with main-floor laundry, making it easy to relocate the washer and dryer if desired. Upstairs, the story-and-a-half layout features a comfortable primary bedroom plus a second walk-through bedroom—ideal for a nursery, home office, walk-in closet, or guest space. The basement offers laundry, abundant storage, and a stand-alone shower. Outside, you'll find two storage sheds, providing plenty of space for lawn equipment, tools, and seasonal storage. Small in size but big on value, this well-maintained home combines generations of pride in ownership with thoughtful updates, making it an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or anyone looking for an affordable place to call home. Long driveway for off-street parking. In close proximity to downtown Mankato.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,228 (+14.6%)
2025
$1,072 (+11.0%)
2024
$966 (+5.0%)
2023
$920 (+16.5%)
2022
$790 (+4.2%)
2021
$758 (+7.4%)
2020
$706 (−8.8%)
2019
$774 (+4.0%)
2018
$744 (+16.6%)
$7,300 + $44,900
$52,200
2017
$638 (+13.1%)
$7,000 + $40,000
$47,000
2015
$564 (−1.7%)
$6,900 + $34,900
$41,800
2014
$574 (−60.0%)
$6,900 + $34,900
$41,800
2013
$1,434
$6,900 + $34,600
$41,500
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
36 ft.
Lot depth
66 ft.
Lot size
2,396 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1896
Finished Sq. Ft.
926
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
926
Year built
1896
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Blue Earth County
APN
R010907406022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
May 1, 2025 • Final
Residential water heater/water conditioning
Remove and replace an existing water softener.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jan 13, 2025 • Final
Residential reroof
Tear off existing roofing material to the roof decking and install a new EPDM rubber membrane.
Roofing
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 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
Mankato, MN • 56001
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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59
38
72
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84
66
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61
77
56
66
45
45
31
31
14
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
67/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 118 E Spring St
$142,227
$2,673 under list price of $145K
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