540 E Academy St, Owatonna, MN 55060
OFF MARKET

540 E Academy St
Owatonna, MN 55060

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,479 sqft

$293,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,833/mo*
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$293,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,833/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,479 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Brick-by-brick this delightful story and a half will entice you in to see all it has to offer - a combination of 1940s charm that includes built-ins, dormers and hardwood floors, AND nicely updated throughout. With all 3 bedrooms upstairs, you can enjoy the open kitchen, dining room and cozy living room on the main floor. The lower level offers additional finished living space with a nice family room area, plus some great storage space as well. There are two fireplaces - one on the main level and one in the lower level - for you to nestle up next to during the cold Minnesota winters. And on warm summer days, step out of the living room through the french doors to a screened-in porch perfect for relaxing. The back door of the home leads to a small patio, the backyard, and to the two stall detached garage with an alley entrance. It all stacks up to a home you just have to see!
540 E Academy St, Owatonna, MN 55060 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,479 sqft single-family home built in 1949. It last sold for $251,000 on Jul 19, 2023 (5% above the $239,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $293,700, with a rent estimate of $1,830/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 540 E Academy St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Porch
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2479 Square FeetFoundation Area: 900
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Brick, Living RoomNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Power Company: OtherGas: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: None
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Enclosed, Rear Porch, ScreenedOther Structures: Storage Shed
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1579 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 339 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 171360207

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $239,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Jun 10 2023

Location

Direction & Address
City: OwatonnaCommunity: Highland Park Add
School Information
High School District: Owatonna

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2479 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10410.84 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: None

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6379041Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1579
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Matt Gillard, (507) 456-2545
RE/MAX Venture
Ben Gillard, (507) 676-3789
Bought with: Noel J. Quale, (507) 456-9800, Parkside Realty Inc
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6379041

Price History for 540 E Academy St

DatePriceEventSource
07/19/2023$251,000Sold
NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6379041
06/10/2023$239,900PendingNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6379041
06/07/2023$239,900Listed For SaleNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6379041
07/09/2015$139,900Sold
NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5084856
04/09/2015$148,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/24/2015$148,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/04/2015$152,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/15/2014$159,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/23/2013$154,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/14/2013$154,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/14/2013$159,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Owatonna

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$283K
$14.21KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$134
$3MoM
Available listings
102
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,540
Assessment$274,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 540 E Academy St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
551 Agnes St, Owatonna, MN
0.04
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$290,000
04/27/26
3
1.5
2,864
516 E School St, Owatonna, MN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$207,000
11/07/25
3
1.5
2,741
527 E Academy St, Owatonna, MN
0.05
Single-Family Home
$210,000
04/10/26
3
1
2,028
533 E Broadway St, Owatonna, MN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$215,000
05/20/26
3
1.5
2,155
603 E Academy St, Owatonna, MN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$239,900
06/29/26
3
1.5
1,321
571 E Academy St, Owatonna, MN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$250,000
06/22/26
4
1.5
2,937
609 Harriet Ave, Owatonna, MN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$300,000
05/29/26
3
2
2,753
516 Truman Ave, Owatonna, MN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$296,200
06/01/26
3
2
1,918
216 Lincoln Ave, Owatonna, MN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$309,900
04/24/26
3
2
2,348
531 E Main St, Owatonna, MN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$230,000
11/06/25
4
1.5
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What Locals Say about Owatonna

At least 111 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • Circleb46
    "This is a nice, quiet neighborhood with lots of young families with children. A lovely area. Very friendly people in this NE neighborhood. Safe to go for walks. Neighbors look out for each other. "
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  • d m
    "quiet, well maintained, family oriented neighborhood. nice parks and walking/biking trails good schools. "
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  • Ismael J.
    " Most of my neighbors have dogs and they dont bark at all its a great neighborhood.I think the only eyesour is that we get a lot more water on the subpump and you see alot of water running down the street."
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  • Julian R.
    "steele county free fair. Minnesota's largest county fair and free admission which is the only free county fair in Minnesota "
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  • bcat93
    "We have lived in this neighborhood for 3 years now and love every second of it. The neighborhood is perfectly located for kids as the elementary and middle school are very close and the high school isn't far either. Our area is also very quiet. No loud car sounds from busy roads. It's like country living, but being close to town!"
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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood almost 10 years...we seriously couldn’t ask for a better neighborhood. "
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    "I have been living in this town almost all my life. My neighbors became like family and we all look out for one another. If your thinking about moving here I recommend it but it is a little boring not much to do for teenagers."
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  • circleb46
    "doesn't take long and we are in downtown Owatonna! Easy to find our street as we are right off of Rose Street. Rose street takes us directly to downtown! nice! "
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  • Sam P.
    "top of the hill, makes for nice sunsets. good neighbors, little traffic, a nice place to live. close to gas station, lake, and grocery stores."
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    "I lived in the Rose Street, Owatonna, Mn area for 13 years. It is unique for there are family homes and rental apartments side by side "
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    "Very friendly neighborhood! Absolutely love this area. Quiet streets. Neighbors look out for each other. Lived here in this area for almost 3 years and really like it! "
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    "we've been lucky in this neighborhood to have good long-standing neighbors that we get along with I worry somewhat about the future as some of the houses in our area are becoming rental properties"
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  • Natasha A.
    "Wonderful Neighborhood! Great neighbors, Safe, Family Friendly, Close to parks, only 1 mile from scenic Downtown Owatonna. Beautiful wooded backyards with deer and great bird watching.Its a must see !"
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