Travel through a canopy of gorgeous trees to this Impressive home featuring a mother-in law apartment is tucked away on an acreage just south of Mankato. The primary home features an open floorplan with 2 story ceilings, incredible bay of floor to ceiling windows in the Chef’s kitchen. Cambria tops throughout, large center island, under cabinet lighting, 6 burner gas kitchen aid cooktop, counter depth refrigerator, double wall ovens, loads of storage complete with a coffee bar. Multiple dining and seating areas, perfect for entertaining large gatherings, yet cozy enough for a night in. Bed and bath on the main floor, upper level offers lounging and media area, balcony, Primary Suite with ¾ bath, walk in closet and laundry. There are two additional beds and bath upstairs. Options for home offices, work out, hobby areas. The attached garage, along with a large porch area grants access to the mother-in-law apartment which has a nice sized full kitchen, living, dining area, nice bedroom with en suite bath, laundry and walk in closet. Updated with a clean, fresh modern farmhouse vibe, with a subtle rustic touch. New carpeting, updated bathrooms. You will love the outdoor area- sprawling, wrap around patio for the ultimate relaxation or entertainment venue. Loads of room for grills and lounging. There is a 26 x 40 heated shop/garage with a bathroom build out, and a storage shed and room for outdoor storage and parking. This property presents privacy, yet convenience a unique option for additional income or generation living. Note: In-floor heat, newer water heater, appliances, new roof in 2022, gutter helmets, drain tiled, compliant septic, shared well, all appliances included, highspeed internet avail. Welcome Home!
Closed
$585,000
1139 Birch Ave S, Mankato, MN 56001
5beds
4,042sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
1.77 Acres Lot
$597,900 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 06, 2025 at 07:21pm
Listed by:
Rebecca Thate 507-381-9920,
RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Bought with:
Rebecca Thate
RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6576904

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 145 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12'1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 209.54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11'9x17'10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11'9x17'11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 186 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15'6
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 231.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15'7x14'10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12'5x18'11
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 378.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22'6x16'10
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 183.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13'5x13'8
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 312.19 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15'5x20'3
Informal dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 285.21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15'5x18'6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 222.83 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x15'11
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Main
- Area: 143.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'6x13'8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 191.17 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12'4x15'6
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 187.35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23'11x7'10
Heating
- Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Water Filtration System, Iron Filter, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Washer
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,042
- Total interior livable area: 4,042 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,042
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (39x25)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Modified Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 1.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.77 acres
- Features: Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Additional Garage, Workshop, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 262
- Parcel number: R500822279012
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Age of Property: 20
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Drilled, Shared System, Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mankato
- Subdivision: Boerger Sub 3
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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