Enjoy comfortable one level living in this inviting 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome in SW Rochester. The open layout features vaulted ceilings and a spacious living and dining area that flows easily into the kitchen. A bright sunroom provides an additional place to relax and opens directly to the patio with a privacy fence for added outdoor enjoyment. The primary suite includes a private bath and walk in closet, while a second bedroom and bath offer flexibility for guests or a home office. An attached two car garage adds convenient parking and storage. The HOA takes care of lawn care and snow removal, making everyday maintenance easier. Located near Willow Creek Golf Course, trails, shopping, dining, and other south Rochester amenities, this home offers comfortable one level living with added convenience.
Willow Creek, located between 55th Street NW and West Circle Drive NW, is a residential and suburban Rochester neighborhood with a golf-course edge and a network of quiet cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Willow Creek Golf Course clubhouse area, where fairways, cart paths, and evening patio chatter set the tempo. Housing leans toward late-20th-century and newer builds with attached garages, broad setbacks, and tidy landscaping. Willow Creek Golf Course and its clubhouse act as a local pillar for leagues and casual meetups. Nearby, Cascade Lake Park and the Douglas State Trail add a nature-forward counterpoint with water views and long, straight riding and walking stretches. The geography reads as green and open, with tree lines and rolling terrain shaping daily routines.
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Market insights
868 Southern Ridge Dr SW · $400,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 74 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$400,000
Median sale price in this area is $279,523. (30% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Gas fireplace in the living room
Ceiling fans
Kitchen window
Walk-in closet in the primary bedroom
Vaulted ceilings
Sunroom
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms, including a main-floor primary bedroom
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary ensuite with a three-quarter bath
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Washer and dryer
Washer/dryer hookup
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Gas fireplace
Exterior features
Patio
Zero-lot-line property
Public-maintained road
Home design
Attached home
One level
No interior stairs
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Concrete parking surface
Construction
Frame construction
Asphalt roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
City water
City sewer
100-amp electric service
Natural gas
HOA & community
Monthly HOA fee of $235 includes hazard insurance, lawn care, grounds maintenance, and snow removal
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Enjoy carefree, one level living in this 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse in Southern Woods. This one owner home has been well taken care of and is move in ready! Amenities include master bathroom with walk-in closet, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, foyer area and south facing sunroom that walks out to an oversized patio perfect for entertaining. Call for your private showing today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,260 (+11.6%)
$50,000 + $255,700
$305,700
2025
$3,818 (+12.8%)
$40,000 + $230,700
$270,700
2024
$3,386 (+4.4%)
$40,000 + $228,900
$268,900
2023
$3,242 (+5.6%)
$40,000 + $215,500
$255,500
2022
$3,070 (+2.3%)
$37,312 + $183,669
$220,981
2021
$3,000 (+4.8%)
$37,170 + $178,250
$215,420
2020
$2,862 (+3.9%)
$26,580 + $170,100
$196,680
2019
$2,754 (+2.8%)
$26,430 + $163,490
$189,920
2018
$2,678 (+8.4%)
$26,300 + $157,000
$183,300
2017
$2,470 (+17.7%)
$25,800 + $140,200
$166,000
2015
$2,098 (+2.3%)
$25,200 + $122,100
$147,300
2014
$2,050
$25,200 + $121,400
$146,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,871 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,485
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,485
Year built
2005
Style
Townhouse
County
Olmsted County
APN
643523065931
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 28, 2026.
R2
Low Density Small Lot District
The R-2 district is intended to maintain and promote areas with a mixture of residential dwelling types that are of an overall low-density or are undergoing a conversion from predominantly single-family detached dwellings to duplexes and other attached dwellings. Certain supportive non-residential uses, and compatible infill development, consistent with the character of the area are permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Library
Museum / gallery
Death related/funeral home
Dec 13, 2022 • Final
Residential appliance (electricial)
Install electrical wiring for a furnace.
Electrical
HVAC
Dec 13, 2022 • Final
Residential appliance (furnace or ac)
Install a new furnace.
HVAC
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.
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 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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Historical weather
Rochester, MN • 55902
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
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.
9.6 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 868 Southern Ridge Dr SW
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $347,500 and $409,900.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $348K to $410K.