4944 280th St E
Description
Dakota County PID#s: 31-00500-80-020 and 31-00500-05-010 2025
Property Taxes: $2,136
Total Acreage: Approximately 11.86 acres (10.8 acres net of right-of-way)
This standout 10.8-acre site, consisting of two parcels (net of ROW) is actively used as productive farmland and a turnkey hobby farm, featuring a beautifully renovated two-story home with full basement, extensive outbuildings, and income-generating potential. Zoned...Exceptional Transitional Hobby Farm with Light Industrial Zoning – Randolph, MN
Dakota County PID#s: 31-00500-80-020 and 31-00500-05-010 2025
Property Taxes: $2,136
Total Acreage: Approximately 11.86 acres (10.8 acres net of right-of-way)
This standout 10.8-acre site, consisting of two parcels (net of ROW) is actively used as productive farmland and a turnkey hobby farm, featuring a beautifully renovated two-story home with full basement, extensive outbuildings, and income-generating potential. Zoned Light Industrial, it offers a rare and flexible opportunity: continue enjoying residential/agricultural use today (including living on-site or renting the home, farming, or grazing livestock) while gradually developing sections for industrial purposes—such as outdoor storage, truck parking, or light operations—leveraging its direct adjacent to the Great Western Industrial Park. Strategic Transitional & Income Advantages
• Current Farmland/Hobby Farm Use: Approximately 6 acres of tillable farmland generate potential rental income. The property is ideal for short-term farming, livestock raising, or equestrian activities, with an automatic watering system (maintenance-free waterer) already in place for animals.
• Light Industrial Zoning with Phased Development: Buyers can develop both parcels immediately or phase in commercial uses over time—utilizing open land for outdoor storage, truck/trailer parking, equipment work areas, or rail-supported operations—while retaining the home and outbuildings for personal or rental use. This "live/work/develop" setup minimizes disruption and maximizes early income.
• Prime Location & Synergies: Directly abuts the Great Western Industrial Park (a growing rail-served hub with businesses like processing and trucking operations), offering seamless adjacency for industrial support activities. Excellent frontage/access on County Road 86; only 3 miles to Highway 52 for quick access to the Twin Cities (30 minutes) and Rochester (50 minutes). Key Property Highlights
• Rail Service: Direct connectivity via Union Pacific (Class I) and short-line Progressive Rail—ideal for future bulk or industrial needs.
• Utilities: well serves the house and garage; existing septic system. Electrical service is off-peak configured for cost savings.
• Zoning & Approvals: Light Industrial; township may require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for certain uses—confirm with Randolph Township. Residential & Outbuilding Details
• Two-Story Home with Full Basement: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence (~2,352 sq ft total, foundation size 884 sq ft) originally built in 1935 but extensively remodeled (most of the house updated).
o Hardwood floors on the main level.
o Close-cell foam sprayed insulation throughout walls for superior energy efficiency.
o 100% plumbing replaced with copper and PVC.
o 75% electrical replaced; 100-amp service in the house.
o All new Anderson windows and 4 new exterior doors.
o Basement includes in-floor heating piped (but not currently needed).
o Smoke detectors and CO detectors.
o Highly efficient: Only $1,200/year in propane costs.
o Roof: ~15 years old; furnace: ~20 years old.
o Perfect for owner-occupancy, on-site management, or rental income during transition.
• Outbuildings:
o Primary Shop/Garage: Total footprint includes a heated section (40' x 40' with in-floor electric heat—half insulated/heated) and unheated storage (30' x 40'). Features 10' and 8' garage doors, and additional cold storage space—excellent for workshops, vehicle/truck maintenance, or light industrial support.
o Chicken Coop/Storage Building: 22' x 50' structure, versatile for additional storage or repurposing.
- Listed by Cerron Commercial Properties
Property Details for 4944 280th Street East
Property Details for 4944 280th Street East
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 7049751 |
| Days on Compass | 46 |
| Taxes | $2,216 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Land |
| MLS Type | Farm / Single Family |
| Year Built | 1935 |
| Lot Size | 11.86 AC |
| County | Dakota County |
Location
Building Information for 4944 280th Street East
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1Property Information for 4944 280th Street East
- City Name: Randolph
- County Or Parish: Dakota
- County: Dakota-MN
- Directions: From Hwy 47 go east on 280th Street E or from Hwy 52 go west on 280th Street E. 4944 280th Street E is on the south side of the road.
- Latitude: 44.5426
- Longitude: -93.005827
- Map Coordinate: 207-B2
- City and Location: Randolph
- City and Location Text: Randolph(MN)
- Postal Code: 55065
- State Or Province: MN
- Public Survey Township: 112
- Additional Parcels Description: 310050005010
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: 310050080020
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,216.00
- Tax Legal Description: 5 112 18 N 554.39 FT OF E 550.00 FT OF W 1/2 OF NE 1/4 SUBJ TO PAR 33 DAKOTA CO R/W MAP NO 400 DOC 3185640
- Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax With Assessments: 2216
- High School District: 940 - Randolph
- School District Number: 940
- School District Phone: 5072632151
- Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1624.0
- Below Grade Fin SQFT: 338.0
- Cultivated Area: 4.0
- Farm Type: Hobby
- Irrigation System: N
- SQFT Total: 1962.0
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Lot Size Area: 11.86
- Lot Size Dimensions: 826 x 555 x 1032 x 591
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Present Use: Yearly
- Program Acres Total: 0
- Property Attached: No
- Property Sub Type: Single Family
- Property Type: Farm
- SQFT Main Total: 896
- Building Area Total: 2352.0
- Above Grade SqFt Total: 1624
- Below Grade SqFt Total: 728
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Private Septic Available, Private Septic Connected, Private Well Available, Private Well Connected
- Water Source: Well
- Accessibility Features: None
- Fencing: Electric
- Foundation Area: 896.0
- Fuel: Natural Gas
- Pasture Area: 3.0
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Roof: Asphalt
- Basement Type: Other
- Bath Desc: Upper Level Full Bath
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
- Bathrooms Total Count: 3
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- FireplaceYN: No
- Cooling: Central Air
- Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Garage Dimensions: 40 x 40
- Garage Door Height: 10
- Garage Door Width: 9
- Garage Square Feet: 1600
- Heating: Forced Air
- Includes House: Includes House
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
- Levels: Two
- Room List: Living Room
- Basement YN: No
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 12.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
Property History for 4944 280th Street East
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Price Change NorthStar #7049751 | $995,000 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #7049751 | — | |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Off Market NorthStar #6722559 | — | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Price Change NorthStar #6722559 | $995,000 | — |
| May 20, 2025 | Price Change NorthStar #6722559 | $945,000 | — |
| May 20, 2025 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #6722559 | — | |
| Dec 29, 2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #243536706 | $500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | Price Change NorthStar #7049751 | $995,000 |
| 04/06/2026 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #7049751 | — |
| 04/02/2026 | Off Market NorthStar #6722559 | — |
| 02/16/2026 | Price Change NorthStar #6722559 | $995,000 |
| 05/20/2025 | Price Change NorthStar #6722559 | $945,000 |
| 05/20/2025 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #6722559 | — |
| 12/29/2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #243536706 | $500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 4944 280th Street East
Schools near 4944 280th Street East
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Randolph Elementary School PublicPK to 6 | ||
Randolph Secondary Public7 to 12 |
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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