5 Charming Minnesota Homes Offering Tranquil Country Living

Discover five charming Minnesota homes offering the perfect escape to tranquil country living. From sprawling acreage perfect for a hobby farm to cozy log homes nestled in nature, each property offers unique features like wood-burning saunas, high-efficiency fireplaces, and spacious decks. Enjoy privacy and scenic views while being just a short drive from local amenities, creating an ideal rural retreat.

A True Gem In The Country | $779,900

24203 Oday Ave, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Listing agent: Andrew Rosenquist

Enjoy your country living on this incredible 39.5 acre property! Horses? Hobby farm? This property offers it all. Meticulously maintained home with privacy. Enjoy the view of the pond and woods off your huge deck with pergola! Wood burning sauna. Heated garage. 40×70 shed. Extensively remodeled and maintained.

 

Size: 2,888 sf

 

Price: $779,900

 

Listing details: Cherry cabinets in kitchen, new flooring. Updated appliances! Too much to list, please see supplement. Appx 13A in CRP, with native prairie grasses. Home security with smart thermostat. High speed fiber optic internet. Wildlife galore out your front door!

 

Contact: Andrew Rosenquist, Elevate Realty LLC, +1 612.247.2761

Very Unique Log Home | $799,000

3998 W Pioneer Road, Duluth, MN 55803
Listing agent: Michelle Ryan

This home is literally nestled in the pines. Designed to be one of kind with very unique logs chosen for this home. Master suite with balcony, walk in closet, soaking tub and duel headed shower. Wired for TV, internet and a fireplace. Current office was designed as a nursery attached to the Master on its own wing for privacy. Down the hall there are 2 more bedrooms with 17 ft. ceilings and full bath.

 

Size: 5,270 sf

 

Price: $799,000

 

Listing details: Main floor features a great room with an enormous floor to ceiling stone fireplace, 26 ft. ceilings and wrap around deck. Kitchen, dining room and big Family room are also located on this floor. Half bath and big storage closet across the hall. Also, on this floor is a 2 car attached garage, big entry, half bath and laundry. Lower level has a large guest room with sink, egress and heated tile floors. Another full bath, mud room, walk out, a huge rec-room and room set up to be a sauna. Mechanicals include air exchanger, brand new geothermal system, two 200 amp services, in-floor heat, AC and whole house generator so you’ll never be in the dark. I doubt you’ll find anything like this!

 

Contact: Michelle Ryan, RE/MAX Results, +1 218.393.0289

1120 Portland Ave | $780,000 (Sold)

1120 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Listing agent: Deb Mccracken

SOLD! Experience the timeless elegance of a Tudor-style residence nestled in the charming Merriam Park/Lexington-Hamline neighborhood. Stroll or bike to shops and restaurants. Entertain guests in the generously sized dining room boasting a bay window and elegant white wainscoting with secret storage panel. Find warmth by the living room fireplace or lose yourself in a good book within the adjacent study.

 

Size: 3,150  sf

 

Price: $780,000 (Sold)

 

Listing details: The kitchen, updated for modern convenience, awaits culinary adventures, while the primary en-suite bath pampers with heated floors. Discover spacious entertainment space in the lower level, and step outside to unwind on he Bluestone patio, sheltered by a pergola and cedar privacy fence. Embrace sustainability with solar panels installed in 2020, offering significant savings on monthly energy bills. This graceful abode is primed for immediate occupancy, ready to welcome you home.

 

Contact: Deb Mccracken, Coldwell Banker Realty, +1 952.201.4141

6311 40th Street SE | $749,900

6311 40th Street Se, Rochester, MN 55904
Listing agent: Robin Gwaltney

Experience the finest in country living with this stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch-style home nestled on a peaceful 8.38-acre wooded lot. Located on the outskirts of Rochester, you’ll enjoy the close proximity of city life while indulging in the privacy and tranquility this one-owner home offers, from abundant wildlife to scenic trails. The open-concept main level welcomes you with neutral tones and beautiful flooring throughout.

 

Size: 3,534 sf

 

Price: $749,900

 

Listing details: The living room, bathed in natural light from large windows, is both cozy and inviting with its gorgeous high-efficiency wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen shines with its stylish light fixtures, natural woodwork, striking granite countertops, and a complementary backsplash. It also features a corner pantry, informal dining area, and easy access to the spacious deck—perfect for outdoor entertaining. A convenient main-floor laundry room includes a sink and extra storage. The main level also offers two bedrooms, including the generously sized primary suite which features a private bathroom with a double-sink vanity and a large walk-in closet, creating a perfect retreat.

 

Contact: Robin Gwaltney, RE/MAX Results, +1 507.259.4926

Arden Hills Gem! | $725,000

1507 Arden Vista Ct, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Listing agent: Ryan Haagenson

Stunning 5 bedroom, 4 bath Arden Hills gem! Freshly painted exterior & new Anderson windows. Sun-drenched spacious living & dining rooms. Updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Cozy family room with fireplace and built-ins.

 

Size: 3,654 sf

 

Price: $725,000

 

Listing details: Main floor bedroom perfect for office or guest suite. Private flat backyard with patio & sunroom. Main floor 1/2 bath. Upstairs features three bedrooms. Large primary bedroom with separate owners bath, separate tub and shower and dual vanities. Primary walk in closet. Finished lower level with recreation room, fireplace, & 5th bedroom. Award-winning Moundsview schools. Move right in and enjoy!

 

Contact: Ryan Haagenson, RE/MAX Results, +1 612.720.1382