You will love this half acre private lot in the middle of Rochester. This is also on a dead end street. Beautiful hardwood floors and almost 700 sq feet of outdoor deck and porch space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by David Edwards• Dwell Realty Group LLC
Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6140095
Redfin Estimate
$333,923
$29K since sold in July 2026$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.5% higher than the average sale price ($311K) of 5 comparable homes.
You will love this half acre private lot in the middle of Rochester. This is also on a dead end street. Beautiful hardwood floors and almost 700 sq feet of outdoor deck and porch space.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5111720
Dec 9, 2018
Listing Removed
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Aug 27, 2018
Sold
$209,900
$131/sq ft
Jun 21, 2018
Listed
$209,900
$131/sq ft
+29
You don't find many properties that combine an abundance of mother nature with such a central location. In addition to the nearly half acre wooded lot, you will also enjoy 690 square feet of deck and porch space! This home has been well updated and features 3 bedrooms on the same floor, hardwood floors, and two inviting living spaces.
Public Records
Aug 27, 2018
Sold
$209,900
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1987
Sold
$61,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1984
Sold
$63,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,966 (+4.1%)
$75,000 + $211,800
$286,800
2025
$3,808 (+11.9%)
$65,000 + $207,400
$272,400
2024
$3,402 (+5.2%)
$65,000 + $205,200
$270,200
2023
$3,234 (+6.7%)
$45,000 + $209,800
$254,800
2022
$3,030 (+7.3%)
$45,000 + $175,300
$220,300
2021
$2,824 (+9.0%)
$45,000 + $160,000
$205,000
2020
$2,590 (+15.3%)
$40,550 + $137,050
$177,600
2019
$2,246 (+17.1%)
$28,080 + $125,760
$153,840
2018
$1,918 (+2.1%)
$27,100 + $102,600
$129,700
2017
$1,878 (+12.3%)
$26,900 + $97,900
$124,800
2015
$1,672 (+13.7%)
$26,400 + $90,300
$116,700
2014
$1,470
$25,700 + $78,600
$104,300
Tax history for 2520 E River Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,966 (+4.1%)
$75,000 + $211,800
$286,800
2025
$3,808 (+11.9%)
$65,000 + $207,400
$272,400
2024
$3,402 (+5.2%)
$65,000 + $205,200
$270,200
2023
$3,234 (+6.7%)
$45,000 + $209,800
$254,800
2022
$3,030 (+7.3%)
$45,000 + $175,300
$220,300
2021
$2,824 (+9.0%)
$45,000 + $160,000
$205,000
2020
$2,590 (+15.3%)
$40,550 + $137,050
$177,600
2019
$2,246 (+17.1%)
$28,080 + $125,760
$153,840
2018
$1,918 (+2.1%)
$27,100 + $102,600
$129,700
2017
$1,878 (+12.3%)
$26,900 + $97,900
$124,800
2015
$1,672 (+13.7%)
$26,400 + $90,300
$116,700
2014
$1,470
$25,700 + $78,600
$104,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Oct 27, 2022 • Final
Residential appliance (furnace or ac)
Work on a furnace.
HVAC
Jul 2, 2013 • Active
Residential building (addition)
Construct a new porch on the front of the house.
Addition
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,071
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Level
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Siding Sheathing
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHRISTENSEN SEHL SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,608
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,276
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,071
Building Sq. Ft: 2,142
# of Stories: 1.25
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Legal Description: SECT-26 TWP-107 RANGE-014 CHRISTENSEN SEHL SUB LOT-027 LOT 27 AND SWLY 12FT IN WIDTH OF LOT 26 MEAS AT RT ANGLES TO SWLY LINE LOT 26
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,943
Legal Lot Number: 27
Municipality Name: ROCHESTER
Acres: 0.5267
Depth Footage: 189
Front Footage: 107
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: ROCHESTER CITY 0535
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Olmsted County
APN: 742611003435
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hoover Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Kellogg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Century Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
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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 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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Historical weather
Rochester, MN • 55906
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$318,000 – $385,000
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