
Cairnbrae Farms
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About this home
Rare opportunity to own a private 11.46 acre retreat in a highly desirable southwest Rochester neighborhood, with the potential to subdivide into two parcels for an additional homesite! Featuring mature woodlands, open pasture, and beautiful natural scenery, this remarkable property offers exceptional privacy in a peaceful, park-like setting. The open pasture and pole shed/horse barn provide an ideal setting for horses and equestrian pursuits, while the wooded acreage offers opportunities for hunting and outdoor recreation. As part of the Cairnbrae Homeowners Association, owners also enjoy access to 39 acres of shared HOA land, further enhancing the property's recreational appeal. The potential to create a separate homesite for a custom home or future investment property adds to the property's unique appeal, offering the tranquility of country living just minutes from downtown Rochester. This distinctive Mid-Century home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, more than 4,700 square feet of living space, a screened porch, and a full walkout lower level. Vaulted wood ceilings with exposed fir beams, expansive windows, tiled floors, a beautiful brick fireplace, distinctive foyer trellis details, and unique light fixtures showcase the home's timeless architectural character. Abundant natural light fills the main living areas, highlighting spectacular sunrises and picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. The dining area opens directly to the screened porch, creating an inviting space for entertaining, while wood-burning fireplaces add warmth and character throughout the home. The spacious walkout lower level offers additional living and entertaining space, providing flexibility for a variety of needs and lifestyles. A truly unique property combining distinctive architecture, exceptional privacy, recreational opportunities, and the potential for an additional homesite. Whether you're seeking an equestrian retreat, a private hunting property, or a peaceful country estate with future development potential, this exceptional acreage offers many possibilities.
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Home facts
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bath breakdown
- 2 full / 1 half
- Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Property
- Levels / stories
- Four or More Level Split
- Garage
- 2 spaces · 25x29 · 725 sqft
- Parking features
- Attached Garage, Asphalt, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
- Patio & porch
- Deck, Screened
- Exterior features
- Stone, Cedar
- Other structures
- Outdoor Arena, Pole Building, Stables
Construction
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Single Family
- Construction materials
- Frame
- Foundation
- Block · 2,285 sqft
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Year built
- 1973
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic System Compliant - No
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
Community & HOA
- Subdivision
- Cairnbrae Farms
- HOA
- No HOA
- School district
- 535 - Rochester
- High school district
- Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax
- $8,552 (2026)
- Listed
- Oct 14, 2026
- Days on market
- 0
- Manufactured home
- Yes
Interior details
Exterior & lot
Utilities
Parking & garage
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Estimated monthly payment
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Location
5730 Heather Drive SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
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Listing information
Listing information provided courtesy of the MLS. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
