Tucked away on a quiet, almost hidden street in the heart of Pill Hill, this cottage-style retreat offers a rare blend of seclusion and historic charm. Surrounded by mature trees and wildflowers, the setting feels more like a woodland escape than a city lot—yet you’re just minutes from downtown. Inside, the home leans into its cozy, character-filled aesthetic. The updated kitchen blends the old with the new, featuring a modern range alongside a vintage antique stove, while a wood-burning stove in the corner adds warmth and ambiance. This isn’t a space designed for big, boisterous gatherings, but rather for slow, intentional living—morning coffee with the windows open, quiet dinners by firelight, and a pace that lets you breathe. Upstairs, a comfortable living space with a gas fireplace offers a retreat at the end of the day, while two screened porches and a private deck extend the living space into the outdoors. There’s no traditional yard—just the natural beauty of a shaded, low-maintenance landscape that requires nothing but appreciation. This is a home for someone who values privacy, charm, and a break from the ordinary. If you're looking for expansive square footage and a manicured lawn, this won’t be the one. But if you want a hidden oasis with history and soul, it just might be.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,499 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,590
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Olmsted County
APN
640223008056
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 28, 2026.
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
Feb 8, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical
Perform electrical work for the installation of a new gas fireplace.
Electrical
Gas
Feb 7, 2023 • Final
Residential mechanical (gas piping)
Install a gas line for a fireplace insert.
Gas
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Tuckunder Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Dimensions: 13x14
Garage Sq. Ft.: 182
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 7.10x6.10
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 3.4x5.2
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 12.6x13.1
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 20.2x14
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 13.3x22.7
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Room Dimensions: 15.4x11.7
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 15.2x11.7
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Dimensions: 12.8x17
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup