
Sold price · Closed Aug 14, 2026
Armits Sub Lt 1 Duville
About this home
Move-in ready historic home offered for the first time in over 25 years! Available almost fully furnished at the list price for a truly turnkey experience. Ideally located within walking distance to Silver Lake, local coffee shops, and more, with easy access to downtown and the Mayo Clinic. This one-of-a-kind home, once owned by the Mayo Clinic Association to house visiting physicians, has been thoughtfully updated while preserving it's original charm and character. The kitchen features granite countertops and white cabinetry, opening to a spacious formal dining room that overlooks the private backyard, perfect for entertaining. The large primary suite offers dual closets plus additional storage space. A walk-up attic is already insulated and just needs minor finishing to create additional living space, ideal for a home office, playroom, or extra bedroom. The finished lower level includes a theatre room, bar area, and full bathroom, providing great space for relaxation and hosting guest. Much of the custom-made furniture, designed to compliment the home's historic character, is included with the sale as well as the hot tub and pergola on the deck. A truly unique feature is the converted garage was originally a farmhouse granary, now transformed into a cozy upper-level retreat (25'x13') with knotty pine finishes, full insulation, and a wood-burning fireplace. With so many inviting spaces and opportunities to make it your own, this distinctive historic home is a rare find!
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Home facts
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bath breakdown
- 2 full / 1 half
- Heating
- Boiler, Radiator
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Basement
- Full, Other, Partially Finished, Storage Space · 358 sqft finished
Property
- Levels / stories
- Two
- Garage
- 2 spaces · 494 sqft
- Parking features
- Detached Garage
- Patio & porch
- Deck
- Exterior features
- Metal
- Lot size
- 0.178 acres
Construction
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Single Family
- Foundation
- Stone · 970 sqft
- Roof
- Age Over 8 Years
- Year built
- 1924
Utilities
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Fuel
- Other
Community & HOA
- Subdivision
- Armits Sub Lt 1 Duville
- HOA
- No HOA
- School district
- 535 - Rochester
- High school district
- Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax
- $3,996 (2025)
- Listed
- May 13, 2026
- Days on market
- 36
- Manufactured home
- Yes
Interior details
Exterior & lot
Utilities
Parking & garage
Financial details
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Location
1408 12th Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906
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Listing information
Listing information provided courtesy of the MLS. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
