8386 Harkness Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
What's special
Opportunity knocks in Cottage Grove! This 3 bedroom home offers plenty of potential for first time buyers or anyone ready to take on a project and build instant equity. With the simple addition of an egress window, the lower level flex space could easily become a 4th bedroom. Situated on an oversized corner lot with a chainlink fence already in place, the backyard is ready for it's glow up- imagine summer BBQ's, yard games & gatherings with family and friends. A deck with built in awning right off the kitchen makes entertaining a breeze. You'll even find rhubarb in the backyard, ready for your favorite recipes. Bring your vision & make this home your own!
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Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Shana Schaffer 651-503-8024,
Real Broker, LLC
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x10
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27x17
Flex room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x18
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x16
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,568
- Total interior livable area: 2,168 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,468
- Finished area below ground: 700
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20x20)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Awning(s)
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 111 x 165 x 30 x 60 x 169
- Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
Details
- Foundation area: 1104
- Parcel number: 1702721130082
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thompson Grove Estates 8th Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cottage Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $326,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,997
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+114.7%$168/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6770213 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2010 | Sold | $170,000$78/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1288629 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,052 | $309,800 -6.9% |
| 2024 | $4,052 +6.5% | $332,900 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $3,806 +9.1% | $306,100 +23.5% |
| 2022 | $3,490 +3.1% | $247,900 -5.2% |
| 2021 | $3,386 +0.8% | $261,600 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $3,360 | $248,100 |
| 2019 | $3,360 | $248,100 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $3,360 +4.9% | $232,300 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $3,204 +4.8% | $219,000 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $3,056 +9.8% | $196,100 +11.2% |
| 2015 | $2,784 | $176,400 +9.3% |
| 2013 | $2,784 +20.7% | $161,400 +13.3% |
| 2012 | $2,306 | $142,500 -12.6% |
| 2011 | $2,306 -0.3% | $163,000 -20.3% |
| 2010 | $2,312 -3.9% | $204,500 |
| 2009 | $2,406 +1.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,366 -1.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,394 +2% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,346 +5.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,222 +5.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,098 +6.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,973 +10% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,794 -3.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,860 | -- |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$366,100
$348,000 - $384,000
$2,784/mo
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