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$264,900
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Single Family:  1 Story
2 br • 1 ba • Built 1937
1,120 sqft • 3 acres
Melrose schools
MLS# 7130762
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    Property Description

    Country charm, character, and room to make it your own! This charming schoolhouse property sits on 3 acres along a paved county road in Stearns County, just north of Freeport and near Big Birch Lake and Mary Lake. Set on a poured concrete foundation, the home offers a unique opportunity to enjoy rural living with convenient access to nearby communities and outdoor recreation. The spacious acreage features a newly planted wildflower patch, plenty of room for gardens, and possibilities for a hobby farm or your own country retreat. A detached garage/shed provides additional storage and flexible space, with potential for a chicken coop, dog kennels, workshop, or other rural-living needs. Located east of Big Birch Lake, south of Mary Lake, and near Birch Lakes State Forest, you'll have hunting, fishing, trails, wildlife, and year-round recreation close to home. Enjoy the space, privacy, and possibilities of country living while remaining just minutes from Freeport and St. Rosa. A property with true character, usable acreage, and plenty of potential—come imagine what you could make of this special place!

    Listing

    Contingency: None
    Price per sq ft: $237
    City: Freeport
    County: Stearns
    State: MN
    Property Style: 1 Story
    Zip Code: 56331

    Interior

    Living Area: 1,120 ft2
    Common Wall: No
    Appliances Included:
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Electric Water Heater
    • Fuel Tank - Rented
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer
    • Water Osmosis System
    • Water Softener Owned
    Fireplace Details: Wood Burning Stove
    Basement Details:
    • Daylight/Lookout Windows
    • Full
    • Storage Space
    • Storage/Locker
    • Unfinished

    Exterior

    Stories: One
    Garage Spaces: 1
    Garage Dimensions: 22x20
    Garage Size: 440 ft2
    Garage Door Height: 7
    Garage Door Width: 10
    Air Conditioning: Central Air
    Foundation Size: 1,120 ft2
    Foundation Dimensions: 35x32
    Fencing: None
    Handicap Accessible: None
    Out Buildings: Chicken Coop/Barn
    Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
    Heating System:
    • Forced Air
    • Wood Stove
    Parking Features:
    • Attached Garage
    • Detached Garage
    • Gravel
    • Storage
    Unit Amenities:
    • Kitchen Window
    • Natural Woodwork
    • Walk-Up Attic
    • Washer/Dryer Hookup
    Road Frontage:
    • County Road
    • Paved Streets
    Exterior Material:
    • Concrete
    • Frame
    Pool: None
    Roof Details:
    • Age 8 Years or Less
    • Asphalt

    Rooms

    1/4 Baths: None
    Full Baths: 1
    Half Baths: None
    3/4 Baths: None
    Bathroom Details:
    • Double Sink
    • Main Floor Full Bath
    Dining/Kitchen: Kitchen/Dining Room
    Laundry:
    • Common Area
    • Electric Dryer Hookup
    • Main Level
    • Washer Hookup
    Main Level Size Sq Ft
    Bathroom  12 x 5  60 
    Dining Room  12 x 9  108 
    Bedroom  11 x 11  121 
    Foyer  5 x 5  25 
    Kitchen  11 x 10  110 
    Laundry  7 x 7  49 
    Living Room  14 x 14  196 
    Office  12 x 9  108 
    Bedroom 2  20 x 9  180 
    Lower Level Size Sq Ft
    Play Room  22 x 22  484 
    Storage  14 x 6  84 
    Storage  14 x 5  70 
    Storage  10 x 3  30 
    Utility Room  11 x 15  165 

    Lake & Waterfront

    Waterfront Present: N

    Lot & Land

    Acres: 3
    Geolocation: 45.759639, -94.684442
    Lot Dimensions: Irregular
    Zoning: Residential-Single Family
    Lot Description:
    • Corner Lot
    • Irregular Lot
    • Tree Coverage - Light

    Farm

    Farm Type: Hobby, Poultry
    Agricultural Water: Well
    Topography: Level

    Schools

    School District: 740
    District Phone: 3202564224

    Financial & Taxes

    Tax Year: 2026
    Annual Taxes: $1,504
    Lender-owned: No
    Assessment Pending: No
    Taxes w/ Assessments: $1,504
    Association Fee Required: No
    Association Fee: None

    Miscellaneous

    Fuel System:
    • Propane
    • Wood
    Sewer System:
    • Private Sewer
    • Septic System Compliant - Yes
    Water System:
    • Drilled
    • Well
    Power Company Name: Stearns Electric Association

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