26444 740th Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007

$595,000

26444 740th Avenue
Albert Lea, MN 56007
MLS# 7006182
2 beds | 2 baths | 1985 sqft

Outside you’ll find grapevines, mulberries, blueberries, and more—plus plenty of space for large gardens.

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Twelve acres with a beautifully remodeled 1900s farmhouse, tucked among trees with multiple barns and outbuildings—your ideal homestead or make it your country retreat.

This 1900's farmhouse was completely rebuilt from the studs with hand-crafted details and modern finishes, including hickory floors, knotty pine stairs, custom barn style doors, and galvanized accents throughout.

Every door was custom crafted from knotty pine, each one unique in character and design. Finished with galvanized hardware, they add rustic charm and authenticity throughout the home.

Beautiful tiled floors make this easy to keep clean and looking great year-round.

Laundry hookups right off the kitchen, on the main level add convenience for all.

A versatile farmhouse kitchen with ample space for preparing daily meals or canning the bounty from your garden harvest—truly a space designed for both function and tradition.

Beautiful hickory floors throughout, paired with grouted Koni brick, add warmth and natural charm—bringing the outdoors in and enhancing the home’s inviting character.

The open-concept design seamlessly connects the kitchen to the living space, creating a warm and inviting area where everyone can gather while still feeling cozy and at home.

Window above the sink provides a perfect view to keep an eye on kids at play or animals in the yard while enjoying the comforts of the kitchen.

This charming farmhouse kitchen is the heart of the home—an open and inviting space where meals are prepared with love and shared with ease. Designed to bring everyone together, it’s the perfect gathering spot for family and friends.

The breakfast bar offers the perfect spot for a morning coffee, a casual lunch, or a quick bite on the go.

Featuring a fireplace accented with Koni tile and surrounded by rich hickory floors, this inviting living space offering a welcoming and comfortable space to share with loved ones.

Handcrafted fireplace with rich tile detail and a custom mantel, serving as a stunning focal point in the living room and the ideal spot to gather on cool evenings

No detail was overlooked in this thoughtfully designed staircase, which includes a rail that opens to easily move large furniture up or down—an uncommon convenience in a home from the early 1900s.

A spacious north-facing room with large windows offers the perfect place to sit and relax, or can easily be converted into a main-floor bedroom to suit your needs.

Main-level half bath with custom finishes and tin accents, blending a touch of rustic outdoor charm with a modern design.

Sink crafted from an old tin wash tub, adding rustic character and one-of-a-kind charm to the half bath

Even the upstairs staircase was handcrafted with the finest detail, enhancing this 1900s home with a modern, clean feel. Storage access to the right provides ample space, or the option to finish it into a fun play area for kids.

Spacious upstairs bedroom with a large, thoughtfully designed closet complete with lighting.

Upstairs bedroom with windows on the south and west sides, filling the space with warm natural light from sunrise to sunset.

This oversized upstairs bedroom, once two rooms combined, now offers ample space for a large bed and sitting area. The thoughtfully designed closet provides maximum storage.

Upstairs full bath featuring a tiled walk-in shower and tin accents that add a modern touch.

Clever built-in storage with lighting, maximizing both function and space.

You’ll be impressed by the clean, dry basement with fully updated mechanicals, including forced-air furnace/AC, a wood-burning stove, and a corn/pellet stove—offering efficiency, cost savings, or the option to live completely off the grid.

Spacious patio with built-in lighting—perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining guests, summer barbecues, or simply relaxing.

Additional sunroom on the north side of the home with windows on all sides—enjoy panoramic views of the property where deer and turkeys are frequent visitors.

Sunroom can easily be converted into a main-floor bedroom, making this home ideal for one-level living now or in the future

All new high-quality windows throughout, with newer siding and a roof offering many years of life ahead.

Twelve private acres surrounded by open fields, offering total seclusion and the opportunity for off-grid living.

Single-stall detached garage with cement flooring and a convenient garage door opener.

Spacious 2-stall garage, perfect for large vehicles or versatile use as a storage and workspace.

Smaller shed with new roof and siding—ideal for lawn care storage or as a shelter for small animals.

Medium-sized, two-level barn offering versatile use for animals or storage—ideal as a chicken coop above with open shelter below that connects to the fenced lot

Tractor/storage shed with endless potential—use as-is or, with a little TLC, convert it into an entertaining space overlooking the north side of the property, an ideal spot for a future pond.

Big red barn with two levels—full of potential! With a little TLC and fresh paint, it could serve as an entertainment space, workshop, or house for animals.

Five acres of hay ground currently rented—keep as income, use for your own harvest, fence for livestock pasture, or create an outdoor arena

Peaceful and private setting surrounded by open land, yet just 5 minutes to I-35 and I-90—offering the perfect balance of seclusion and everyday convenience.

This property is large enough to split and add a second home for a muti generational homestead.

Property Description
Stunning old farmhouse has been meticulously rebuilt by a builder who planned to make it his own home. Every detail was handcrafted to perfection, blending old-time charm with modern finishes. Rustic barn doors, tin accents, hickory floors, and knotty pine throughout bring the outdoors in, creating a warm, inviting, and unique living space. Set on 12 private acres, the property includes 2 detached garages, a large red barn, tractor shed, a chicken barn, and an additional storage shed. Fruit trees including apples, peach, & pear. As well as blueberries, raspberries, mulberries, and grapes surround the home, offering a true hobby farm experience. Five acres of hay ground provide plenty of space for horses or other livestock, with fenced areas surrounding the barn for easy animal management. Enjoy peaceful privacy, wildlife sightings, and the quiet of a country setting while still being just 80 miles from MSP International Airport. The home is equipped for off-grid living with a wood-burning stove as well as updated forced air heating, central air. Recent updates include a well (March 2025) and a full septic system with a mound. Inside, the home features beautifully grouted tile, hickory cabinetry with galvanized pulls, and a spacious layout perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. The large red barn has endless potential—convert it into a workspace, additional living area, or keep it functional for animals. Whether you’re seeking a primary home, weekend retreat, or hobby farm, this property offers the best of country living with modern comfort and craftsmanship. Don’t miss this rare 12-acre gem!

Details

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Contract Information

Owner is an Agent?: No

Auction?: No

Status: Active

Contingency: None

Current Price: $595,000

Original List Price: 595000

ListPrice: 595000

List Date: 2026-01-07

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

General Property Information

Common Wall: No

Lot Measurement: Acres

Manufactured Home?: No

Multiple PIDs?: No

New Development: No

Number of Fireplaces: 1

Other Parking Spaces: 1

Waterfront Present: No

Year Built: 1900

Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Zoning: Agriculture

Lot Dimensions: 807x602

Acres: 12

Bath Three Quarters: 0

Bath Half: 1

Bath Quarter: 0

Main Floor Total SqFt: 838

Above Grd Total SqFt: 1457

Below Grd Total SqFt: 528

Total Finished Sqft: 1457.00

FireplaceYN: Yes

Foundation Size: 528

Style: (SF) Single Family

Garage Stalls: 3

Association Fee: 0

Bedrooms: 2

Baths Total: 2

Bath Full: 1

Total SqFt: 1985

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No

Legal Description: SECT-08 TWP-103 RANGE-021 12.00 AC REV DESC NO. 893 PT SE1/4 NW1/4 & PT NE1/4 SW1/4 8-103-21 12.00 ACRES

Listing City: Albert Lea

Map Page: 999

Municipality: Albert Lea

School District: Albert Lea

School District Phone: 507-379-4800

Zip Plus 4: 6007

Property ID Number: 130080110

Tax Year: 2025

Tax Amount: 2328

In Foreclosure?: No

Potential Short Sale?: No

Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Stunning old farmhouse has been meticulously rebuilt by a builder who planned to make it his own home. Every detail was handcrafted to perfection, blending old-time charm with modern finishes. Rustic barn doors, tin accents, hickory floors, and knotty pine throughout bring the outdoors in, creating a warm, inviting, and unique living space. Set on 12 private acres, the property includes 2 detached garages, a large red barn, tractor shed, a chicken barn, and an additional storage shed. Fruit trees including apples, peach, & pear. As well as blueberries, raspberries, mulberries, and grapes surround the home, offering a true hobby farm experience. Five acres of hay ground provide plenty of space for horses or other livestock, with fenced areas surrounding the barn for easy animal management. Enjoy peaceful privacy, wildlife sightings, and the quiet of a country setting while still being just 80 miles from MSP International Airport. The home is equipped for off-grid living with a wood-burning stove as well as updated forced air heating, central air. Recent updates include a well (March 2025) and a full septic system with a mound. Inside, the home features beautifully grouted tile, hickory cabinetry with galvanized pulls, and a spacious layout perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. The large red barn has endless potential—convert it into a workspace, additional living area, or keep it functional for animals. Whether you’re seeking a primary home, weekend retreat, or hobby farm, this property offers the best of country living with modern comfort and craftsmanship. Don’t miss this rare 12-acre gem!

Directions: From I-35. take Exit 11 toward County Road 46. Travel west on County 46 for 5.5 miles. Turn Right onto 740 Ave. Travel 1/2 mile, property on the left.

Accessible

None: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors: 1

Kitchen Window: 1

Local Area Network: 1

Natural Woodwork: 1

Paneled Doors: 1

Porch: 1

Sun Room: 1

Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1

Microwave: 1

Range: 1

Refrigerator: 1

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 0

Tax With Assessments: 2328

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: 1

Basement

Concrete Block: 1

Partial: 1

Poured Concrete: 1

Storage Space: 1

Unfinished: 1

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath: 1

Upper Level Full Bath: 1

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1457

Construction Status

Previously Owned: 1

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: 1

Eat In Kitchen: 1

Kitchen/Dining Room: 1

Electric

100 Amp Service: 1

Circuit Breakers: 1

Existing Financing

Free and Clear: 1

Exterior

Vinyl: 1

Fencing

Other: 1

Fireplace Characteristics

Electric: 1

Foundation

Combination: 1

Concrete Block: 1

Stone: 1

Fuel

Pellet: 1

Propane: 1

Wood: 1

Other: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Wood Stove: 1

Other: 1

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup: 1

Gas Dryer Hookup: 1

In Hall: 1

Main Level: 1

Washer Hookup: 1

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lot Description

Irregular Lot: 1

Suitable for Horses: 1

Tree Coverage - Heavy: 1

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes

Homestead: No

Outbuildings

Additional Garage: 1

Barn(s): 1

Chicken Coop/Barn: 1

Hen House: 1

Machine Shed: 1

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 21x25

Garage Square Feet: 525

Multiple Garages: 1

Garage Door Opener: 1

Gravel Lot: 1

Storage: 1

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered: 1

Enclosed: 1

Front Porch: 1

Pool Description

None: 1

Property Subtype

Acreage: 1

Rural Residential: 1

Public Survey Info

Range#: 21

Section#: 08

Township#: 103

Road Frontage

County Road: 1

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: 1

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: 1

Asphalt Shingles: 1

Pitched: 1

Sellers Terms

Cash: 1

Conventional: 1

FHA: 1

VA: 1

Sewer

Mound Septic: 1

Septic System Compliant - Yes: 1

Special Search

Main Floor Laundry: 1

Stories

One and One Half: 1

Water

Well: 1

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 26444

Street Name: 740th

Street Suffix: Avenue

Postal City: Albert Lea

County: Freeborn

State: MN

Zip Code: 56007

Property Features

Accessible: None

Air Conditioning: Central Air

Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Local Area Network; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Porch; Sun Room; Washer/Dryer Hookup

Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator

Assumable Loan: Not Assumable

Basement: Concrete Block; Partial; Poured Concrete; Storage Space; Unfinished

Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath

Construction Status: Previously Owned

Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Room

Electric: 100 Amp Service; Circuit Breakers

Existing Financing: Free and Clear

Exterior: Vinyl

Fencing: Other

Fireplace Characteristics: Electric

Foundation: Combination; Concrete Block; Stone

Fuel: Pellet; Propane; Wood; Other

Heating: Forced Air; Wood Stove; Other

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; In Hall; Main Level; Washer Hookup

Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Suitable for Horses; Tree Coverage - Heavy

Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Barn(s); Chicken Coop/Barn; Hen House; Machine Shed

Parking Characteristics: Multiple Garages; Garage Door Opener; Gravel Lot; Storage

Pool Description: None

Property Subtype: Acreage; Rural Residential

Road Frontage: County Road

Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles; Pitched

Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA

Sewer: Mound Septic; Septic System Compliant - Yes

Special Search: Main Floor Laundry

Stories: One and One Half

Water: Well

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Family Room	15x14	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	18x12	Upper
Informal Dining Room	8x10	Main
Kitchen	14x10	Main
Laundry	6x11	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	10x12	Upper

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: March - 30 - 2026

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