16062 County Road 3, Ellendale, MN, 56026
About This Home
There's something refreshing about coming home to a place where the noise fades away. Set on more than 4.8 acres along a quiet tar road, this custom built 2015 home offers the space, quality, and efficiency, all less than 20 minutes from both Owatonna and Albert Lea. Offering over 4,300 finished square feet, 4+ bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,463 square feet on the main level, this home is designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Large windows capture the surrounding countryside and fill the home with natural light throughout the day. The kitchen features granite countertops and soft close cabinetry, a level of craftsmanship that continues into the bathrooms and laundry room. Wide 36-inch doorways, ceiling fans in every bedroom, and thoughtful finishes throughout make the home comfortable and functional. The main level primary suite includes a spacious walk-in closet, soaking tub, and tiled walk-in shower. Downstairs, the oversized family room offers plenty of room to spread out, while the private 4th bedroom, full bathroom, and walk-in closet create an ideal space for guests or extended family. Built with efficiency in mind, the home includes geothermal heating, solar panels, insulated vinyl siding, and Deco metal shingles built to last. Step outside to the maintenance free deck and gorgeous patio where there's plenty of room to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy the wide-open setting and changing seasons. The attached three stall garage offers entry from both the main level and lower level, making daily life that much more convenient. It also features in-floor heat supplied by an on-demand boiler and includes an electric vehicle charging station. Need even more space? The additional detached three stall garage provides plenty of room for extra vehicles, recreational toys, hobbies, or workshop space. This is the kind of home that offers room to breathe, quality that stands the test of time, and a setting you'll look forward to coming home to every day.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2015
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Air-To-Air Exchanger,Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener Owned
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Drain Tiled,Egress Window(s),Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 232
- Dimensions: 16x14.5
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 162
- Dimensions: 12x13.5
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11x14
Bedroom4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 271.25
- Dimensions: 15.5x17.5
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 279.5
- Dimensions: 21.5x13
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 258
- Dimensions: 21.5x12
Family Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 525
- Dimensions: 30x17.5
Features
- Finished area below ground: 1,840
- Finished area above ground: 2,463
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 157.5
- Dimensions: 10.5x15
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Boiler,Forced Air,Geothermal,In-Floor Heating
- Cooling features: Central Air,Geothermal
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,926
- Total interior livable area: 4,303 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 85
- Dimensions: 10x8.5
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 17.5x18
Mud Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 79.75
- Dimensions: 5.5x14.5
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 255.75
- Dimensions: 16.5x15.5
Primary Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 16.5x10
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors 36"+
Details
- Parcel number: 020324201
- Zoning description: Agriculture
- Foundation area: 2463
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking,Front Porch,Patio,Porch
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Lot size: 4.83 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 370 x 570
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached,Detached Garage,Gravel,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Floor Drain,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Insulated Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Covered spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Winter Weather
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Steele County and Minnesota
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,045 | $48,540 |
| Home Insurance * | $764 | $9,168 |
| Property Taxes | $456 | $5,472 |
| Electricity | $362 | $4,355 |
| Total | $5,627 | $67,524 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Price change | $760,000 |
| 2026-07-22 | Listed for sale | $800,000 |
| 2012-09-20 | Sold | $74,000 |
| 2012-08-07 | Listed for sale | $79,900 |
| 2012-06-14 | Listing removed | $79,900 |
| 2012-06-02 | Listed for sale | $79,900 |
| 2011-12-19 | Sold | $283,088 |
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