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8537 Ideal Avenue S

Cottage Grove, MN 55016

3 beds
2 baths
1,290 sqft
11,761 sqft lot
$255 per sqft
1962 build
– on site

Welcome to 8537 Ideal Ave South! This home boasts 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. This home is located within walking distance to schools, parks, and walking paths. Don't miss the porch on the back of the garage, great for storage, entertainment, or just to hang out. Close to shopping and highways. Enjoy the fully fenced in backyard with lots of space to roam!

Listing courtesy of NORTHSTAR / Geralyn McGregor / Keller Williams Premier Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 26, 2025 •

MLS# 6727639 —

The Building

Year Built:

1962
New Construction:

false
Age Of Property:

63
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Construction Materials Desc:

Block
Roof:

Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
Accessibility Features:

None
Levels:

Two
Basement:

Block, Egress Window(s), Unfinished
Basement:

true
Foundation Area:

966
Manufactured Home:

No
Building Area Total:

2256
Above Grade Finished Area:

1290

Interior

Dining Room Description:

Eat In Kitchen,Kitchen/Dining Room
Fireplace:

false
Amenities:

Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Security Lights,Tile Floors

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1290

Location

Directions:

494E to 61 s get off on 80th st turn left Turn right onto Hemingway Turn right onto Hyde, Turn left onto Hillside Trail S, Turn right onto Ideal avenue s. Destination will be on the left.
Latitude:

44.825382
Longitude:

-92.942395

The Property

Parcel Number:

1602721320075
Zoning Description:

Residential-Single Family
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Lot Features:

Some Trees
Lot Size Area:

0.27
Lot Size Dimensions:

Iregular
Lot Size SqFt:

11761.2
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Road Frontage Type:

City Street
Fencing:

Chain Link, Privacy, Vinyl
Water Source:

City Water/Connected
Other Structures:

Additional Garage
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

4015
Tax With Assessments:

4070.0000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Bath Description:

Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

City Sewer/Connected

Appliances

Appliances:

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Water Osmosis System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Schools

High School District:

South Washington County

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Thompson Grove Estates 2nd Add
Pool Features:

None
Association:

false
Assessment Pending:

Unknown

Parking

Parking Features:

Detached, Asphalt
Garage Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$330,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,767
Taxes	$334
Insurance	$90
Utilities	$169 See report
Total	$2,360/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
6/26/25 Jun 26, 2025	Pending	NORTHSTAR	$330,000
6/18/25 Jun 18, 2025	Listed / Active	NORTHSTAR	$330,000
11/26/08 Nov 26, 2008	Sold	DAAR

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This house located in Cottage Grove, MN 55016 is currently pending sale for $330,000. 8537 Ideal Avenue S is a 1,290 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 13 days. This house is in the attendance area of Park Senior High School, Hillside Elementary School, and Cottage Grove Middle School.

Listing Courtesy of: NORTHSTAR and Keller Williams Premier Realty.

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