900 12th Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
About This Home
An exceptional architectural ranch retreat in the coveted Pill Hill neighborhood, this completely reimagined 4-bedroom, 4-bath residence blends modern luxury, refined craftsmanship, and a rare sense of privacy just two blocks from St. Mary's Hospital and minutes from downtown. Set on a beautifully elevated, tree-filled lot surrounded by towering pines, oaks, and maples, the home offers a serene, nature-filled setting rarely found this close to the city's medical and downtown core. Designed for effortless main-floor living, the home features a spacious and light-filled layout, a walkout lower level, and an attached, heated 2-car garage. Extensively redesigned by an architect and renovated in 2019, the residence showcases sophisticated finishes including hickory hardwood floors, Calacatta marble, custom cherry cabinetry, copper gutters/valleys, and striking Ortal three-sided fireplaces, creating a warm yet dramatic timeless environment ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The bright and sunny walkout lower level offers exceptional flexibility, featuring two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an oversized en-suite ideal for guests, entertaining, or multi-generational living, along with a full second kitchen.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Wall Oven,Washer
- Laundry features: In Basement,Lower Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Finished,Full,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,875
- Finished area above ground: 2,025
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,050
- Total interior livable area: 4,050 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 640341001948
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 2025
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking,Deck,Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot,Tree Coverage - Medium
- Lot size dimensions: Irreg
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- 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
- Inland Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Hail
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Olmsted 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 | $6,952 | $83,424 |
| Home Insurance * | $796 | $9,552 |
| Property Taxes | $1,692 | $20,304 |
| Electricity | $341 | $4,099 |
| Total | $9,781 | $117,372 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000 |
| 2017-04-07 | Sold | $550,000 |
| 2016-07-15 | Sold | $445,000 |
| 2016-05-02 | Pending sale | $445,000 |
| 2016-04-23 | Listed for sale | $445,000 |
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