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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,620 sqft
8231 Harkness Rd, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1967Year Built
$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
Listing closed: 06/16/2015 12:00 AM • Source: NorthStar, MLS#: 4558386

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Median sold price

$368,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Cottage Grove, MN

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Property Information for 8231 Harkness Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,972 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: Residential-Single Family
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Cottage Grove
  • County Or Parish: Washington
  • County: Washington-MN
  • Directions: E. Point Douglas Road, E on hillside, N on Harkness, home on right
  • Latitude: 44.8305766935
  • Longitude: -92.9553204375
  • Map Coordinate: 137-D4
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Cottage Grove
  • City and Location Text: Cottage Grove(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55016
  • State Or Province: MN
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 1702721210031
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,972.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SUBDIVISIONNAME THOMPSON GROVE ESTATES 8TH ADD LOT 15 BLOCK 8 SUBDIVISIONCD 28507
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $40.00
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax With Assessments: 2012.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 833 - South Washington County
  • School District Number: 833
  • School District Phone: 651-425-6300
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 870.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 750.0
  • SQFT Total: 1620.0
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 84x135
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial, Privacy
  • Foundation Area: 870.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Streets
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Kitchen Window,Patio,Tile Floors,Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Bath Desc: Full Basement,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Y
  • Garage Dimensions: 23 x 21
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
  • Room List: Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Deck, Bedroom 4, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Family Room, Laundry
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Deck
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 8
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 8231 Harkness Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 16, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551248444

$172,500

-2.5% / yr

Jun 16, 2015

Sold

NorthStar #4558386

$172,500—
Apr 15, 2015

Pending

NorthStar #4558386

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/16/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551248444

$172,500

-2.5% / yr

06/16/2015

Sold

NorthStar #4558386

$172,500
04/15/2015

Pending

NorthStar #4558386

—

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Public Records for 8231 Harkness Road

Taxable ValueLand$115,000Additions$199,000Total$314,000
Tax Record2026$4,148 ($346 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt1,616 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt866 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt750 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,339 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967CountyWASHINGTONAPN17-027-21-21-0031Fireplace TypePre Fab

Schools near 8231 Harkness Road

This home is within South Washington County School Dist.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hillside Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cottage Grove Middle School
Public6 to 8

Park Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Next Step Transition Program
Public12

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