2/2 c.1910 Minnesota Home and Garage Under $34K

Realtor Comments

This property is being Sold as is. Great Investment property or home for that person that is a fixer upper. Two bedrooms upstairs with a 1/2 bath and bonus room. Don’t miss the chance to make this property your own!

• 2bd
• 1.5ba
• 1,163sqft
• 0.23 acre
• Circa 1910

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117 S Harold St, Ivanhoe, MN 56142 $33,900

If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

-Contact Realtor: Dean Maeyaert

-Google Maps 

-Niche

The Pros

• Exceptional Housing Affordability: Real estate in Ivanhoe is extremely inexpensive compared to national and state averages. Median home prices are well below $150,000, making homeownership highly accessible for first-time buyers or retirees looking for low living costs.

   

• Quiet, Safe, and Low-Stress Lifestyle: The town moves at a slow pace with zero traffic, no gridlock, and short average commutes (around 15–20 minutes). It’s a place where neighbors know one another, and day-to-day living is simple and calm.

   

• Outdoor Recreation & Nature: Situated near prairie lakes (such as Lake Shaokatan and Lake Benton), Ivanhoe is a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hunting (duck, pheasant, deer), fishing, boating, and snowmobiling in the winter.

• Community Traditions: The town holds deep agricultural roots and celebrates local culture with community gatherings, such as the annual Polish Days festival, which highlights Ivanhoe’s historic heritage with food, parades,and entertainment.

The Cons

• Geographic Isolation & Limited Shopping: Ivanhoe is far from major metropolitan areas. Basic essentials can be picked up locally, but major grocery runs, big-box retailers, specialty healthcare, and commercial shopping require drives to larger regional hubs like Marshall, MN (~25 miles away) or Brookings/Sioux Falls, SD.

• Restricted Job Market: The local economy revolves mainly around agriculture, county government, healthcare services, and local trade. High-paying corporate or specialized career opportunities are scarce unless working remotely.

   

• Severe Prairie Winters: Far southwestern Minnesota experiences long, brutally cold winters characterized by sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfall, and dangerous ground blizzards sweeping across open farmland.

• Minimal Entertainment & Dining: Nightlife, culinary variety, and cultural activities are very sparse. Aside from a few local diners and bars, residents must travel elsewhere for entertainment.

• Aging Housing Stock & Declining Population: Many homes were built prior to 1970 and may require significant maintenance or updates. Like many small rural towns across the Midwest, Ivanhoe faces a gradually aging and slowly shrinking population.

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