c.1890 Minnesota Home W/Main Floor Laundry, City Water Sewer Under $50K

$49,700

Smart design meets total efficiency! This 1,077 sq. ft. Minnesota home offers seamless main-level laundry and hassle-free city utilities. Relax on the charming covered front porch or head back to the fully fenced yard featuring an extra storage shed.

Realtor Comments

Opportunity awaits at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located on Main Street in Hawley. The property offers plenty of potential for a buyer looking to make updates and add their own finishing touches. Hawley provides the convenience of small-town living with local shopping, schools, parks and recreational amenities, while remaining approximately 23 miles from the Fargo-Moorhead area for additional employment, shopping, dining and services. A great opportunity to build equity and make this Hawley property your own!

2bd
1ba
1,077sqft
7,013sqft lot
Circa 1890

More Minnesota Properties

410 Main St, Hawley, MN 56549

If interested in a property, please 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: Daniel Pflugshaupt

Brokered by Gallery of Homes

Google Maps

Niche

Pros

Strategic Location: Hawley offers a small-town lifestyle while keeping big-city amenities within easy reach. A 25-minute drive along Highway 10 brings you straight into Fargo-Moorhead for major employment, shopping, healthcare, and dining.
Gateway to Lakes Country: Being just 20 minutes from Detroit Lakes gives residents quick weekend access to hundreds of lakes, boating, fishing, cabining, and outdoor recreation without the higher home prices of living directly on the water.
Strong Local Schools: Hawley Public School District (Hawley Elementary and Hawley High School) is well-regarded locally, scoring above state averages and serving as a central focal point for community sports and events.
Competitive Housing & Solid Incomes: Median home values typically hover between $270,000 and $300,000 for single-family homes in town, making it more affordable than Fargo proper while offering stable median household incomes.
Low Crime & Safe Atmosphere: The town maintains very low property and violent crime rates, making it a comfortable setting for raising a family or retiring.

Cons

Harsh Winter Climate: Like much of western Minnesota, winters are long, extremely cold, and prone to heavy snow and blizzard conditions. The flat surrounding prairie offers little wind protection, leading to high heating costs and challenging winter commutes.
Car-Dependent with Highway Commuting: Outside of a few local shops in downtown Hawley, daily life requires a vehicle. Commuting to Fargo in winter storms along US-10 can be treacherous when ice and blowing snow hit the open highway.
Limited Local Commercial & Dining Options: Local businesses cater to daily basic needs (groceries, small diners, hardware), but specialized shopping, diverse dining choices, major entertainment, and medical specialists require traveling out of town.
Insular Small-Town Vibe: Small-town dynamics mean a tight-knit community, but newcomers sometimes report that it takes time to integrate into long-standing social networks.