Just 10 minutes from Mayo Clinic, this 10-acre property offers a rare opportunity to own acreage of this size in Sourhwest Rochester, where the convenience of the city meets the beauty of the countryside. Rolling meadow, mature trees, and gently varied topography create a landscape that feels both open and naturally sheltered. Multiple potential building sites allow you to choose the location and orientation that best fits the home you envision. Bring your own building or we can provide a trusted recommendation. The land is home to abundant wildlife, including deer, wild turkey, and a variety of songbirds, offering a peaceful backdrop throughout the seasons. Properties offering this combination of acreage, natural beauty, and proximity to Rochester are increasingly difficult to find. Whether you’re seeking room to spread out, a connection to the outdoors, or an easy commute to Mayo Clinic, this property offers a setting that balances space, natural beauty, and everyday convenience.
Folwell, located between Downtown Rochester and the Zumbro River corridor, is a residential and civic Rochester neighborhood with leafy blocks and a walkable park-and-trail feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mayo Civic Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial, where event crowds, riverfront paths, and downtown storefronts set the pace. Housing leans toward mid-century ramblers and tidy infill, with pockets of older homes closer to the river. Silver Lake Park frames daily routines with shoreline loops and open lawns. The Zumbro River Trail stitches together parks, bridges, and downtown streetscapes. Cafes and galleries along nearby 1st Avenue SW add a low-key, urban edge.
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County: Olmsted County
APN: 641634086799
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 9, 2026
Sale and tax history for 2831 Bamber Valley Rd SW
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
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Jul 22, 2026
Listed
$369,900
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Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,404 (+7.8%)
$275,000
2025
$3,158 (+35.5%)
$250,000
2024
$2,330 (−4.1%)
$200,000
2023
$2,430
$200,000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 9, 2026.
A3
Agricultural District
The purpose of the A-3 District is to maintain and conserve agricultural investments and prime agricultural farmland, but to permit some non-farm development at a low density, not to exceed one dwelling unit per 10 acres. This district is intended to be limited to the Comprehensive Plan's Agricultural Area and the Suburban Subdivision Area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Timberland
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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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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Redfin Estimate for 2831 Bamber Valley Rd SW
$336,096
$34K under list price of $370K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $344K to $686K.