1853 16 1/2 St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901
About This Home
Space, updates, and an incredible heated garage make this NW Rochester home one you won’t want to miss! This turn key home offers more than 2,400 finished square feet. It features an impressive family room addition highlighted by a floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include an updated main-floor bathroom, gas range, vinyl windows, and an upper-level bedroom with two walk-in closets. The finished lower level provides even more living space with another family room, a full bathroom featuring a soaking tub, and the opportunity to add a fourth bedroom with an egress window already installed. Major improvements include a brand-new roof in 2026, along with a furnace, central air conditioner and water heater installed in 2019. Outside, the oversized 624-square-foot heated garage, built in 2015, offers exceptional space for vehicles, storage or projects. A Beaver waterproofing system adds further peace of mind. With its generous living space, extensive updates, standout garage and great storage, this move-in-ready home delivers tremendous value in a desirable NW Rochester neighborhood!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Lower Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Egress Window(s),Full,Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas,Stone
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 681
- Finished area above ground: 1,720
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,084
- Total interior livable area: 2,401 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 742734022285
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 1364
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 55 x 110
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage,Concrete,Paved Lot
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
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 | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $180 | $2,160 |
| Property Taxes | $371 | $4,452 |
| Electricity | $202 | $2,430 |
| Total | $2,345 | $28,140 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Price change | $304,900 |
| 2026-08-06 | Listed for sale | $314,900 |
| 2006-07-06 | Sold | $75,000 |
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