Rare opportunity for vacant land overlooking the Zumbro River, in the heart of the city. Ready to build your dream home on, open to all builders. Private and wooded conveniently located just blocks off N Broadway, tucked along the Zumbro River. There are two buildable parcels included to total .95 acres. Can build on both.
Northern Heights, located between Elton Hills Drive NW and 55th Street NW, is a residential and park-adjacent Rochester neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and wooded ravines. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Elton Hills Drive NW corridor near 55th Street NW, where local errands and a steady weekday rhythm cluster around small storefronts and service stops. Housing leans toward ramblers and split-levels with mature trees and generous setbacks. Side streets feed into pocket parks and trail links that frame daily walks and bike loops. A short drive connects to the Douglas State Trail and the Quarry Hill Nature Center for longer outdoor stretches.
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Interior features
Sloped terrain with walkout potential
Wooded lot with heavy tree coverage
Exterior features
River view
Approximately 0.95 acre lot
Irregular lot shape
Public transit within about six blocks
Paved streets and city street frontage
Publicly maintained road
Paved streets and public road improvements
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Construction
No structures (raw land)
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Water available
Sewer available
Storm sewer available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Cable available
Phone available
No utilities currently connected
Other
Has additional parcels
Open restrictions
Directions: From N Broadway Ave, turn onto 24th St NE, left onto E River Rd NE; lot will be on the right
Topography described as sloped, walkout, wooded
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Vacant Land
County
Olmsted County
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2024.
R1
Mixed Single Family District
The R-1 district is intended to maintain and promote areas of low residential density where the emphasis is generally on the development of single-family dwellings of various styles. Uses supportive and in character with low-density residential are permitted. This district also provides opportunities for in-fill development in established areas through the efficient use of the existing housing stock and infrastructure
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Library
Museum / gallery
Death related/funeral home
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 98° 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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Rochester, MN • 55906
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Sun exposure
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Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Rochester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2421 East River Rd NE
$64,060
$5,840 under list price of $70K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $238K to $385K.