First time on the market, this conveniently located 3.5-acre hobby farm offers a blend of formal and informal living spaces. The main floor features a double-sided fireplace enhancing both the formal dining and living room as well as the casual areas that overlook an expansive backyard. Upstairs, find three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bath, plus an additional full bath. The lower level boasts an open living space with a wood-burning stove, a large laundry room, and a fourth bedroom with walk-out access. The bottom level includes a large open area, a shop with fireplace access, and a utility room. Outside, enjoy a maintenance-free deck, vast backyard with a staircase to two large outbuildings (28x38 and 14x38) equipped with electricity and water, plus a separate 12x27 storage shed. Call today to view this unique property!
First time on market, conveniently located hobby farm with 3.5 acres now available. Main floor provides formal dining and living room at the front side of home with informal dining and living rooms looking out to the extensive back yard. Double sided fireplace is a beautiful feature to both formal and informal spaces of this level. Upper level consists of three bedrooms including a primary suite with private three quarter bath and an additional full bathroom off the hallway. Lower level provides open living space with wood burning stove and large storage closet, laundry room with large daylight window and utility sink. The fourth bedroom, three quarter bath and walk-out access complete this level. The lowest level has a second stairway access, large open area, shop with fireplace access, and utility room. Exterior features include maintenance free multi-level deck, expansive back yard with staircase down to lower level with two out buildings - 28x38 with electrical and water access and a14x38 lean-to, then a separate 12x27 storage pole shed. Call today to schedule a showing of this unique property!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6519697
Jun 7, 2024
Sold
$525,000
May 7, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 17, 2024
Listed
$525,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,284 (+23.1%)
$96,300 + $444,900
$541,200
2025
$4,292 (+1.3%)
$96,300 + $380,500
$476,800
2024
$4,238 (+6.4%)
$96,300 + $392,100
$488,400
2023
$3,984 (+6.6%)
$96,300 + $356,200
$452,500
2022
$3,738 (+6.3%)
$96,300 + $277,700
$374,000
2021
$3,518 (+10.1%)
$85,000 + $275,000
$360,000
2020
$3,194 (+4.4%)
$85,000 + $248,800
$333,800
2019
$3,060 (+5.4%)
$85,000 + $232,700
$317,700
2018
$2,904 (+19.0%)
$85,000 + $216,800
$301,800
2017
$2,440 (+11.0%)
$66,300 + $199,600
$265,900
2015
$2,198 (−3.4%)
$64,000 + $184,000
$248,000
2014
$2,276 (−2.3%)
$64,000 + $184,100
$248,100
2013
$2,330
$64,000 + $184,100
$248,100
Tax history for 50 Valley Ridge Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,284 (+23.1%)
$96,300 + $444,900
$541,200
2025
$4,292 (+1.3%)
$96,300 + $380,500
$476,800
2024
$4,238 (+6.4%)
$96,300 + $392,100
$488,400
2023
$3,984 (+6.6%)
$96,300 + $356,200
$452,500
2022
$3,738 (+6.3%)
$96,300 + $277,700
$374,000
2021
$3,518 (+10.1%)
$85,000 + $275,000
$360,000
2020
$3,194 (+4.4%)
$85,000 + $248,800
$333,800
2019
$3,060 (+5.4%)
$85,000 + $232,700
$317,700
2018
$2,904 (+19.0%)
$85,000 + $216,800
$301,800
2017
$2,440 (+11.0%)
$66,300 + $199,600
$265,900
2015
$2,198 (−3.4%)
$64,000 + $184,000
$248,000
2014
$2,276 (−2.3%)
$64,000 + $184,100
$248,100
2013
$2,330
$64,000 + $184,100
$248,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Other Structures: Additional Garage, Lean-To, Pole Building, Storage Shed
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,864
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,400
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 152,460 sq ft
Road Frontage Type: County Road, Other, Unpaved Streets
Financial
Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $20
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,964
Tax Year: 2024
Tax With Assessments: $3,984
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Mankato
School District Number: 77
School District Phone: 507-387-1868
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 14 take the County Hwy 12 N exit and head south 589th Ave., turn right onto Kirkwood Dr., then left onto Valley Creek Rd., thenright onto Valley Ridge Ct., home will be on your left.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,264
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Blue Earth County
APN: R430927328004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 3264
Main Level Finished Area: 1864.0000
Building Area Total: 3728
Age Of Property: 48
Levels: More Than 2 Stories
Around this home
Schools
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Prairie Winds Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Mankato East Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$531,000 – $643,000
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