2/1 c.1915 Minnesota Cottage W/ AC, Hardwoods, Built-Ins $59,900

OHU50K Notes $59,900

c.1915 Minnesota Cottage W/ AC, Hardwoods, Built-Ins. This old home is welcoming and draws you in from the street. It sits in a nice neighborhood on Main St.

Yard featured at 308 S Main St, Sherburn, MN, 56171

Realtor Comments

This 1915 bungalow on Sherburn’s south side is bigger than it looks from the street. It has 1,382 sq ft of one-level living, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and main floor laundry. Arched, glass-front built-in cabinets frame the opening between the living room and the formal dining room, and the original 5-panel doors remain throughout. There are hardwood floors in the dining room, bedrooms, and hallway. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space, a double sink, and a pantry, and it opens right into the dining room. Out back, the yard is serenely shaded and has a good-sized shed. It’s a great opportunity for investors, first-time home buyers, or anyone handy.

2 beds
1 bath
1,382 sqft
6,970 sqft lot
Build date 1915

Yard featured at 308 S Main St, Sherburn, MN, 56171

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308 S Main St, Sherburn, MN 56171 $59,900

Contact Realtor: Matthew Norquist
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Yard featured at 308 S Main St, Sherburn, MN, 56171

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Yard featured at 308 S Main St, Sherburn, MN, 56171

The Pros

Highly Affordable Real Estate: The cost of housing is a massive draw. The median home value in Sherburn is roughly $166,800, which is about 50% cheaper than the national average and 46% less expensive than the Minnesota state average. Renting is similarly highly economical.

Low Cost of Living: Overall living expenses sit about 8% below the national average. Food, local services, and general expenses allow your money to stretch much further than it would in urban or suburban regions.

Strong School District: Families benefit from the Martin County West Public Schools system, which receives above-average ratings for its academics and provides a lower student-to-teacher ratio.

Safe, Tight-Knit Atmosphere: Sherburn boasts very low crime rates. It has an intimate “everyone knows everyone” feel, complete with highly-regarded local community hubs like the Temperance Lake Ridge Senior Living community.

Convenient Transit Access: Despite its rural setting, Sherburn sits directly on Interstate 90 and State Highway 4. This makes it an easy 15-to-30-minute drive to larger regional hubs like Fairmont or Jackson, and about two and a half hours to Minneapolis.

The Cons

Bitterly Cold Winters: True to Minnesota, Sherburn experiences harsh, snowy, and long winters. The extreme cold leads to high home heating costs during the winter months, which can surprise new residents.

Limited Local Amenities: Shopping, dining, and healthcare options right inside the city limits are sparse. For major medical procedures, robust shopping centers, or extensive nightlife, you will need to commute to Fairmont or Mankato.

Declining Population: The city has faced a slight but steady annual population decline (-0.38% annually over recent years). A shrinking tax base can sometimes place stress on local infrastructure or school building consolidation plans.

Subpar Air Quality: Due to its heavy surrounding agricultural environment (dust, chemicals, and pollen from nearby farming operations), tracking metrics occasionally note below-average air quality compared to similarly sized non-agricultural towns.

Yard featured at 308 S Main St, Sherburn, MN, 56171