Fabulous opportunity to build sweat equity with this pre-inspected 2 story home with lots of charm and character. Walking distance to Mayo Campus. Gorgeous wood floors, larger kitchen with painted cabinets, arched doorways, fireplace, formal and informal dining areas. 4 bedrooms one one level with a charming balcony overlooking a larger flat yard. 2 car oversized garage. Listed just over what the seller paid in 2018 as the seller prefers not to do repairs. Great time to add your own touches and build equity.
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$385,000
836 8th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
4beds
2,530sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
8,973.36 Square Feet Lot
$384,600 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$2,409 Estimated rent
Home value
$384,600
$365,000 - $404,000
$2,409/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 16, 2026 at 07:45am
Listed by:
Rhonda Braatz 507-269-8531,
Edina Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Kathy J. Johnson
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6825179
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Boiler, Radiant
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,530
- Total interior livable area: 2,530 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,150
- Finished area below ground: 380
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Tuckunder Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 8,973 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 179
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 1111
- Parcel number: 640232024806
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Electric
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rochester
- Subdivision: Williams Healys & Cornforths
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $385,000+2.7%$152/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6825179 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Pending sale | $375,000$148/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6825179 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000+4.2%$148/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6825179 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2018 | Sold | $360,000-4%$142/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5111256 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2018 | Pending sale | $375,000$148/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4085595 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,344 | $566,200 +12.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $503,000 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $5,096 +6.9% | $427,700 +15.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Historic Southwest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Folwell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Mayo Senior High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10John Adams Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Folwell
- Middle: Willow Creek
- High: Mayo
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$384,600