SOLD OCT 31, 2025

Off Market Oct 2025 for $1.6M

$1,632,753

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8705 Chester Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

About this home

Discover an Exceptional Living Experience, Magnificent Estate offering Stunning Rambler Home on 93 Acres of Pristine Land complete with Outbuildings, Stream and Lakeshore on Union Lake! Covered Front Porch and Spacious Foyer provide the initial welcome. Stunning Two-story Great Room with a full wall of windows, perfect for capturing the Panoramic Views! Main Level Living Room with Brick Fireplace and Large Corner Windows, Formal Dining Room with Hardwood Flooring and Built-in Hutch and Large Corner Windows. Renovated Kitchen includes White Cabinetry, Granite Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Stainless Appliances, Walk-in Pantry and Tile Flooring. Informal Dining with Beautiful Views and Access to the Wrap-around Deck with Covered Trellis. Primary Suite offers Hardwood Floors, Corner Windows, Walk-in Closet and Renovated Ensuite Bath. Cozy Office, perfect for Work from Home, plus Laundry and ½ bath on Main Level. Two Story Great Room with incredible Full Height Masonry Fireplace welcomes you to the Lower Level. Entertain in Style while Enjoying the Views. Additional Amusement Room is perfect for a Playroom, Home Gym or Theatre Setup. 4 Generous bedrooms on this level have Large Corner Windows, Ample Closet space and Neutral Decor plus nearby Full Bath with Sauna. New Heating/Cooling System in 2019. Lots of Storage Space and Wine Cellar! Pristine Acreage includes gently Rolling Terrain with some Level Meadows, Tillable Fields with Hay and Alfalfa, (pesticide-free) Areas of Old Growth Timber, and 3 Miles of ATV & Walking Trails. Follow the Stream, over the Sturdy Bridge to a Perfect Campsite, offering Views of Union Lake. This Legacy Property also features 2 very large Pole Barns; one is exceptionally equipped with concrete floors, heating, air conditioning, and fiber optic internet, offering versatile space for hobbies or business. The second pole barn provides ample storage with a partial concrete floor and a large area for vehicles, sports equipment, or recreational toys. Adjacent Garden area with protective fencing and Storage Shed plus a Pollinator Garden for Bees. Embrace an active lifestyle with three miles of private trails, perfect for ATV riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Expand your activities with kayaking, boating, paddleboarding, fishing or archery! This property truly offers a blend of luxurious living and unparalleled outdoor recreation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

93 acresLot Size

12 car garageParking

Listed by Sheryl Petrashek • RE/MAX Results

Listed by Stefan Petrashek

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6725950

Redfin Estimate

$1,632,753

$33K since sold in October 2025$21K since August

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This home's estimate is 152.9% higher than the average sale price ($646K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$858,000
A
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$605,300
B
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
2595 86th Ct W, Northfield, MN 55057
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$680,000
C
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
12860 Culver Ave, Faribault, MN 55021
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$665,000
D
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
406 Singing Hills Dr SE, Lonsdale, MN 55046
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$498,000
E
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
2680 88th Ct W, Northfield, MN 55057
SOLD FEB 2, 2026
$567,000
F
5 beds3 baths— sq ft
412 Singing Hills Dr SE, Lonsdale, MN 55046

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$3,670/mo

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Market trends in 55057, MN

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$404K

$39K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 8705 Chester Ave

Date

Event

Price

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6725950

Oct 31, 2025

Sold

$1,600,000

Sep 23, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 11, 2025

Contingent

—

Jun 5, 2025

Listed

$1,700,000

May 29, 2025

Coming Soon

$1,700,000

Public Records

Sep 30, 2016

Sold

$487,600

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4703399

Jul 22, 2016

Sold

$975,000

May 25, 2016

Pending

—

May 6, 2016

Contingent

—

Apr 18, 2016

Listed

$995,000

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Magnificent 93 +/- AC. Northfield property w/ lakeshore on Union Lake, woods, rolling country vistas, Ag crops & much more. Feat. incl. beautiful living spaces both inside & out. 5 Br's, 3 Ba, 2- story Great Room w/ walls of sun-drenched widows, 2 Frpl, remodeled kit. w/ Granite & SS appl. Updated glamorous master suite & bath w/ corner jetted tub & separate shower. Additional feat. are: wet bar, open floor plan, expansive Dk's & patios. *See Financial Rmrks for add'l PID & Acreage dimension.

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4595854

Sep 11, 2015

Listing Removed

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May 8, 2015

Listed

$1,500,000

Tax history for 8705 Chester Ave

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

6 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

4,340

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rice County

APN

0234475002

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 Aug 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Multiple Garages, RV Access/Parking, Storage
Garage Spaces: 12
Garage Dimensions: 60x80, 48x80
Garage Sq. Ft.: 625
Garage Door Height: 8
Garage Door Width: 18

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: Double Sink,Full Primary,Full Basement,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Sauna,Separate Tub & Shower

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 18x14
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 17x13
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 26x22
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 16x10
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 16x13
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 17x12
Room Level: Lower

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 13x12
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Dimensions: 13x12
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Dimensions: 13x12
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Deck
Room Dimensions: 53x32
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Informal Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 10x8
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Den
Room Dimensions: 10x7
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Amusement Room
Room Dimensions: 24x20
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Finished, Full, Walkout

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room

Other Rooms Information
3 BR on One Level,4 BR on One Level,Main Floor Primary,Main Floor Laundry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Full Masonry, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Deck, Informal Dining Room, Den, Amusement Room
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick/Stone, Wood Siding
Foundation Area: 2,440
Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt

Exterior Features
Patio Porch Type: Deck,Front Porch,Patio

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Union
Waterfront Num: 66003200
Lake Acres: 396
Lake Bottom: Sand,Soft
Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Lake Depth: 10
Waterfront Slope: Gradual
Waterfront Elevation: 40+
Waterfront Feet: 2000
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No

Farm Information
Farm Type: Crop,Hobby,Horse,Wooded/Hunting
Crop Type: Beans,Hay/Alfalfa,Other

Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 2,440
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 2,440
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s), Pole Building, Workshop, Storage Shed
Has Additional Parcels
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,440
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,900
Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Panoramic View,Sauna,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet

Land Information
Irrigation Source: Pond, Well

Lot Information
Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Suitable for Horses
Lot Size Area: 93
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: multiple PIDs
Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Township, Unimproved, Unpaved Streets

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,076
Tax Year: 2025
Tax With Assessments: $8,076

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Financial Information
Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Propane

Location

School Information
High School District: Northfield
School District Number: 659
School District Phone: 507-663-0629

Location Information
Directions: From 35W-West on Lonsdale Blvd to Chester Ave,South (turns to gravel) East (left) near dead end / watch for driveway on left w/address-Approx 1/4 Mile to Home
Map Coordinate: 218-B3
Topography: Gently Rolling,High Ground,Meadow,Pasture,Rolling,Scattered Timber

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,340
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Rice County
APN: 0234475002

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 4340
Main Level Finished Area: 2440.0000
Building Area Total: 4880
Age Of Property: 38
Levels: One

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Schools

Greenvale Park Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.9mi

9/10

Northfield Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.2mi

8/10

Northfield Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi

9/10

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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

4/10 Fire Factor

0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° 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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Northfield, MN • 55057

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Estimated sale price

$1.55M – $1.88M

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Home values near 8705 Chester Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8725 Chester Avenue, Northfield, MN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$369,460
8600 Chester Avenue, Northfield, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$435,212

Address	Redfin Estimate
8825 Chester Avenue, Northfield, MN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$505,237
8826 Canby Court, Northfield, MN 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$632,299

Address	Redfin Estimate
8718 Chester Avenue, Northfield, MN 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,248,914
8960 90th Court Way, Northfield, MN 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$520,630

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