837 1st St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901
About This Home
Nestled in the heart of Kutzky Park, this beautifully updated home seamlessly blends timeless character with extensive modern improvements throughout. From the moment you arrive, you'll notice the exceptional care and craftsmanship in every detail-from the freshly painted exterior, custom walkways, and professional walkways, and professional landscaping to the private backyard retreat featuring a new porch, pergola, cedar privacy fence, and retaining walls. Inside, original charm meets modern convenience with restored hardwood floors, updated lighting, crown molding, remodeled bathrooms, and a thoughtfully redesigned layout that enhances everyday living. Major improvements include updated electrical and plumbing systems, new A/C, spray foam attic insulation, and the replacement of most windows, offering peace of mind for years to come. Located in one of Rochester's most sought-after neighborhoods, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and quality craftsmanship.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,032
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Radiator
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ductless Mini-Split
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,812
- Total interior livable area: 2,032 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 743533005243
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 780
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 7,535 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.1737
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- 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
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $2,173 | $26,076 |
| Home Insurance * | $245 | $2,940 |
| Property Taxes | $428 | $5,136 |
| Electricity | $171 | $2,056 |
| Total | $3,017 | $36,204 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-19 | Price change | $429,900 |
| 2026-05-29 | Listed for sale | $440,000 |
| 2021-12-10 | Sold | $320,000 |
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