2882 261st Avenue
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Beautiful 20-Acre Hobby Farm with Country Views and Excellent Outbuildings This charming rambler/ranch-style home sits high on 20 beautiful acres, offering gorgeous views and a peaceful rural setting while still being conveniently located just minutes from Appleton, Dawson, and Madison. This property is currently set up as a wonderful hobby farm, with sheep, chickens, pigs, and peacocks. The property features feed bunkers extending along the roadway, making animal care convenient and organized. There is also a 28’ x 90’ machine shed, a couple lean-tos, a tool shed, and a well-appointed horse barn with stalls, providing plenty of space for livestock, equipment, storage, and all your country-living needs. The outdoor spaces are just as inviting. Enjoy evenings around the fire pit area, beautiful landscaping, and a lovely flower garden welcoming you at the front of the home. With the home positioned on higher ground, the property takes full advantage of the surrounding countryside and offers beautiful views. The home welcomes you with a spacious foyer and features convenient main-floor laundry. The main level offers a private primary bedroom with its own bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and another full bathroom. The large, open kitchen provides plenty of counter space and beautiful oak cabinetry, making it a warm and functional gathering space. The spacious living room features plenty of room for family and guests. The lower level offers even more living and storage space, including a comfortable family room with a gas fireplace, an additional bedroom, and large storage rooms. One lower-level bedroom does not have an egress window. There is also a dedicated area with shelving that is perfect for canning and storing homegrown goods. An additional 10-acre parcel is included with the property, offering even more possibilities. The parcel features a pond and grassy pasture area, making it ideal for horses or additional livestock. Looking for more room to expand? This parcel may also provide a wonderful opportunity for building another home. Whether you’re looking for a hobby farm, room for animals, space for equipment, a peaceful country home, or simply acreage with beautiful views, this property offers a rare combination of space, functionality, and rural charm. Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Appleton, Dawson, and Madison. Come enjoy country living with room to grow!
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Home facts
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bath breakdown
- 2 full
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Appliances
- Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Property
- Levels / stories
- One
- Garage
- 2 spaces · 28x16 · 448 sqft
- Parking features
- Attached Garage, Gravel, Garage Door Opener
- Patio & porch
- Composite Decking, Covered, Porch
- Exterior features
- Log Siding
- Pool
- None
Construction
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Single Family
- Construction materials
- Concrete
- Foundation
- Block, Stone · 1,404 sqft
- Roof
- Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
- Year built
- 1993
Utilities
- Water
- Drilled, Private
- Sewer
- Tank with Drainage Field
- Fuel
- Propane
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service
Community & HOA
- HOA
- No HOA
- School district
- 2853 - Lac Qui Parle Valley
- High school district
- Lac Qui Parle Valley
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax
- $1,780 (2026)
- Listed
- Aug 27, 2026
- Days on market
- 30 · 2 cumulative
- Manufactured home
- Yes
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Location
2882 261st Avenue, Madison, MN, 56256
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Listing information
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