251 Cottage Grove Ave

1,344 Sq. Ft.
$119 / Sq. Ft.
1,344
Sq. Ft.
$119
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into a piece of history at this enchanting home, where old-world elegance meets everyday comfort, boasting original trimwork and gleaming hardwood floors that whisper stories of yesteryears alongside thoughtful updates like replacement windows for improved energy efficiency. The main level features a welcoming living room with abundant natural light and historical details, a spacious kitchen, a separate formal dining area perfect for gatherings, a versatile main-floor bedroom or office ideal...Step into a piece of history at this enchanting home, where old-world elegance meets everyday comfort, boasting original trimwork and gleaming hardwood floors that whisper stories of yesteryears alongside thoughtful updates like replacement windows for improved energy efficiency. The main level features a welcoming living room with abundant natural light and historical details, a spacious kitchen, a separate formal dining area perfect for gatherings, a versatile main-floor bedroom or office ideal for guests or remote work, and seamless indoor-outdoor access. Upstairs, discover three bedrooms, plus a full bathroom. The clean, dry basement offers expansive storage, a convenient 1/4 bath, while the expansive corner lot on the peaceful outskirts of town provides, room to roam, mature landscaping, and the serene flow of Stony Brook creek along the back property line
  1. Listed by Central MN Realty LLC

Property Details for 251 Cottage Grove Avenue

Subdivision Name
Foleys 2nd Add To Foley
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 02/05/2026 09:08 AM

Property Details for 251 Cottage Grove Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #6817953
Days on Compass1
Taxes$1,818 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1906
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,674 SF
CountyBenton County

Location

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Building Information for 251 Cottage Grove Avenue

Stories-Year Built1906Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,674 SF

Payment Calculator

$931 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$780

Property Taxes

$152

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 251 Cottage Grove Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Foley
  • County Or Parish: Benton
  • County: Benton-MN
  • Directions: Hwy 23 to Foley, south on Broadway, house on corner of Broadway and Cottage grove after the curve.
  • Latitude: 45.662369
  • Longitude: -93.905894
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Foley
  • City and Location Text: Foley(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56329
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 37
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 130034400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,818.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SECT-26 TWP-037 RANGE-029 FOLEY'S 2ND ADDITION TO FOLEY LOT-012 BLOCK-003 & LOT 11 LESS N 10 FT
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 1828
School Information
  • High School District: 1872 - Foley
  • School District Number: 1872
  • School District Phone: 3209687175
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1344.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1344.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Light
  • Lot Size Area: 0.268
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 130x90
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 672
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1344
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 672
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Area: 672.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Curbs, Paved Streets
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Asphalt, Flat, Pitched
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Full, Sump Basket, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Bath Desc: Basement,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Square Feet: 120
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Dining Room, Bedroom, Flex Room, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10x5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Flex Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 251 Cottage Grove Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #6817953

$160,000—
Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6817953

$162,500—
Nov 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6817953

—
Nov 19, 2025

In Contract

NorthStar #6817953

—
Nov 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6817953

—
Oct 31, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918535327

$120,000

+0.4% / yr

Nov 2, 2015

Sold

NorthStar #4605096

$91,000—
Sep 17, 2015

Pending

NorthStar #4605096

—
May 31, 2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4605096

$99,900—
Nov 4, 2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1748665

$74,900—
Dec 31, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1954532

$84,900—
Aug 22, 2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1954532

$84,900—
Mar 14, 2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1748665

$79,900—
Oct 6, 2011

Off Market

NorthStar #3988486

—
Oct 6, 2011

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1114181

$99,900—
Nov 6, 2010

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3988486

$112,900—
Nov 6, 2010

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1114181

$112,900—
Nov 16, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1107599264

$112,000—
Nov 16, 2007

Sold

NorthStar #3427464

$112,000—
Nov 16, 2007

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1124171

$112,000—
Sep 28, 2007

Pending

NorthStar #3427464

—
Sep 28, 2007

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1124171

—
Aug 16, 2007

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3427464

$114,900—
Aug 16, 2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1124171

$114,900—
Jul 15, 2007

Off Market

NorthStar #3286258

—
Oct 22, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3286258

$119,900—
Jan 16, 2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2095555

—
Nov 23, 2002

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2095555

$94,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #6817953

$160,000
01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6817953

$162,500
11/24/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6817953

—
11/19/2025

In Contract

NorthStar #6817953

—
11/18/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6817953

—
10/31/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918535327

$120,000

+0.4% / yr

11/02/2015

Sold

NorthStar #4605096

$91,000
09/17/2015

Pending

NorthStar #4605096

—
05/31/2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4605096

$99,900
11/04/2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1748665

$74,900
12/31/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1954532

$84,900
08/22/2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1954532

$84,900
03/14/2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1748665

$79,900
10/06/2011

Off Market

NorthStar #3988486

—
10/06/2011

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1114181

$99,900
11/06/2010

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3988486

$112,900
11/06/2010

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1114181

$112,900
11/16/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1107599264

$112,000
11/16/2007

Sold

NorthStar #3427464

$112,000
11/16/2007

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1124171

$112,000
09/28/2007

Pending

NorthStar #3427464

—
09/28/2007

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1124171

—
08/16/2007

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3427464

$114,900
08/16/2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1124171

$114,900
07/15/2007

Off Market

NorthStar #3286258

—
10/22/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3286258

$119,900
01/16/2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2095555

—
11/23/2002

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2095555

$94,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 251 Cottage Grove Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$22,300Additions$137,300Total$159,600
Tax Record2025$1,828 ($152 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906Year Renovated1972CountyBENTONAPN13.00344.00

Schools near 251 Cottage Grove Avenue

This home is within Foley Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Foley Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Foley Intermediate Elementary School
Public4 to 8

Foley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

St Johns Area School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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251 Cottage Grove Avenue is a single family home for sale in Foley, MN 56329. This property was listed for sale on November 18, 2025 by Central MN Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $160,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on October 31, 2025. This listing's school district is Foley Public School District. Nearby schools include Foley Elementary School, Foley Intermediate Elementary School and Foley Senior High School. 251 Cottage Grove Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,344 sqft single family home built in 1906.

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