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REALTOR SPOTLIGHT
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INDEX
LOTS - CONTRACTORS REAL ESTATE COMPANIES REALTORS American Way Realty...................32, 33 Hiniker Homes.................................... 25 Angie VanEman..............................37 R. Henry............................................. 29 Assist 2 Sell..........................................8 C21 Atwood Realty.......................18, 19 INSPECTIONS - LEGAL INSURANCE C21 Landmark Realtors.....................23 Title Resources................................... 29 Choice Realty.....................................24 BANKS - FINANCING Coldwell Banker– MORTGAGE COMPANIES Welcome Home Realty.............20, 21 A.M.E.C................................................ 2 Connect Real Estate...........................31 Bremer Bank....................................... 24
Hiniker Realty, Inc. .............................24
Homestead Realty........................10, 11 JBeal Real Estate Group..............38, 39 Lumiere Real Estate Group................17 Midwest Realty...................................15 Pell Real Estate..................................35 REMAX/Area Experts.........................27 REMAX/Dynamic Agents Dan Christensen...............................7 REMAX/Results..................................22
True Real Estate.......................4, 12, 13 Willow Brook.......................................22
Community Bank.................................. 6 First National Bank Minnesota.............. 9 MinnStar Bank.................................... 26 MN Valley Federal Credit Union.......... 14 Pioneer Bank........................................ 4 United Prairie Bank............................ 38 Wells Fargo........................................... 5 Wells Federal...................................... 22 MISC. REALTY SERVICES Avalon Mini Storage.............................. 8 For Sale By Owner............................. 26 Independent Paint & Flooring............... 6 Kato Moving & Storage....................... 17 St. Andrews Title Exchange................ 35
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572 DoRan DR., maDison Lake Cute cabin in excellent condition!! Cabin and deck just a few feet from water’s edge. This 2 BR cabin has new roof and steel siding. kitchen has a breakfast bar and dining area with lake view. Parking and storage shed are just behind the cabin. City sewer and water has assessments paid. $174,900
27948 maPLe Ln., WesT Lake JeFFeRson Chance to enjoy Lake life! 2 BR mobile home on 45’x167’ sand shore lake lot. Home is in good condition. Would certainly work for yearround living, or use the it yourself summers & as investement property to earn income the rest of the year! $133,000
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114 main sT., CLeveLanD 5 BR 4 Ba. Large 4 level home with maintenance free siding and 2 stall attached garage. Large main level with oak flooring and oak kitchen cabinets very open feel. 14’ x 28’ 3 season porch, fenced in rear yard with trees. ms and 2nd BR on top level. 3rd level is a 32’ x 38’ FR with real wood burning brick FP. $224,900 d
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Rooted in our Heritage…Focused on Your Future
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Commercial 83'x133' concrete bldg w/20' sidewalls and in floor heat, plus additional office bldg. 5 parcels. MLS 7008313 $450,000
Award-winning B&B property/business opportunity features established clientele, 5 guest suites, fantastic character features. MLS 7005770 $429,900
Picturesque 10 acre parcel just south of Amboy features a 3 BR ranch home with spacious family room, FP, main floor laundry, garage/shop plus other good outbuildings. MLS 7009566 $224,900
Beautiful 4 BR Victorian era home on 9.06. acres on the Blue Earth River. Character features include original woodwork, pocket doors, lead glass windows, open wrap-around porch, plus updated kitchen. MLS 7010415 $224,900
Rural living just minutes from Mankato! 4 BR, 2 bath home offers a spacious family room, deck and patio with fantastic views, nearly 3/4 acre lot. MLS 7010253 $214,900
615 1st Ave. NW, Winnebago
208 Skylark Drive, Mankato
1552 Albion Ave, Fairmont
140 Stevens St., Amboy
510 2nd Ave SE, Mapleton
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Pristine 2 BR townhome located in Cottages at Townhall Acres. Open concept, lots of natural lighting and beautiful views, large master suite, attached double garage. MLS 7010163 $204,900
High visibility and profitable neighborhood C store. Sale includes real estate and business opportunity. Call James Ness 507-525-2010. MLS 7001287 $195,000
121 N 1st Ave Waldorf
209 SE 2nd Ave, Mapleton
718 Wall St, North Mankato
324 6th Ave SE, Winnebago
204 SE 3rd Ave, Mapleton
Beautifully appointed 4 BR, 2 bath turn-ofthe-century home with hardwood floors and updated kitchen, double attached garage AND 2 additional double detached garages. MLS 7007424 $145,900
Check out the fantastic floor plan in this 2 BR, 2 bath rambler with many updates and double attached garage and corner lot. MLS 7010345 $135,500
Solid 3 BR, 2 bath Stucco home with extra large detached double heated and insulated garage. Hardwood flooring, new shingles (2011), new windows. MLS 7009256 $134,900
Beautiful 3-4 BR, 2 bath split entry home located on spacious .81 acre lot at the edge of town. Double attached garage, steel siding, new furnace, main floor living room and 4 season room. MLS $129,500
Fantastic original character and craftsmanship in this 4–5 BR, 2 bath Craftsman style home with double detached garage. MLS 7005823 $125,000
205 Park St, Minnesota Lake
516 N 6th St, Mankato
111 S Park Ave, Vernon Center
157 Meadow Lane, Mankato
1424 N 5th St, Mankato
Well built and spacious, this beautiful 3 BR, 3 bath home is located on a wooded lot and offers nearly 3000 square feet of main floor living space. MLS 7009316 $219,900
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Fantastic character in this 4 BR, 3 bath Victorian-era home. Many updates, corner lot. MLS 7010359 $124,900
Great value in this 3+BR, 2.5 bath home with double detached garage, off-street parking, large lot, numerous updates. MLS 7009671 $121,500
Excellent value! Remodeled 3 BR, 2 bath offers hardwood flooring, FP, recently finished basement, attached garage. MLS 7009997 $109,900
520 Date St, Minnesota Lake
23 N 7th Ave, Minnesota Lake
509 1st Ave NW, Winnebago
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Warm and inviting 4 BR, 2 bath split level with tons of custom details! Oak flooring, gas FP, double garage with bonus room, screened porch, inground heated pool. MLS 7010102 $164,900
Open layout in this 3 BR, 1.5 bath multi-level home on corner lot. Separate living and family rooms, large yard, deck. MLS 7009924 $109,900
415 W Paquin, Waterville
Spacious 3 BR, 2 bath split with double attached garage on large corner lot has much to offer! MLS 7008408 $159,500
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Well-maintained 3 BR home boasts beautiful hardwood flooring, updated kitchen with island, main floor laundry, double garage. MLS 7010338 $99,900
220 W 11th St, Fairmont
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Excellent value! 3 BR, 2.5 bath rambler on large lot in secluded location. New shingles, newer furnace and CA, main floor laundry. MLS 7008048 $99,500
Charming 3 BR, 1.5 bath home on huge lot offers many period details including hardwood flooring, built in hutch, butlers pantry. Main floor master BR, new shingles. MLS 7009672 $84,500
Extensively renovated 3-4 BR home boasts updated kitchen with cherry cabinetry, 2 baths, main floor laundry, double attached garage, fenced yard. MLS 7008069 $79,900
101 S Houk St, Good Thunder
308 E. Main St, Mapleton
442 1st Ave NW, Winnebago
433 2nd St. SW, Winnebago
222 N Park St., Minnesota Lake
Move in ready home at a fantastic price offers 4 BR, 2 full baths, main floor laundry, updated kitchen and fresh paint. MLS 7009759 $79,000
Brick building in the heart of Mapleton has main floor retail, upper level storage/rental. New furnace, new roof. MLS 7005230 $75,000
Character plus! This beautiful 3 BR home will wrap you in warmth and hospitality. Hardwood flooring, French doors, 2 FP, main floor office, deck. MLS 7010014 $74,900
Absolutely charming! This 2 BR Cape Cod offers hardwood flooring, 1 3/4 baths, spacious screened porch main floor laundry. MLS 7008703 $69,900
This 3 BR, 2 bath home offers spacious rooms, a huge eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, and a newer detached garage. MLS 7008072 $69,900
Clean and very affordable bungalow on spacious .65 acre lot. Vinyl siding, newer double detached garage. MLS 7010074 $79,900
Solid 3 BR home with beautiful terraced back yard and fantastic view of Lake George. MLS 7008592 $79,900
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11722 518th Lane, Amboy MLS 7010415 $224,900 Beautiful 4 BR home on 9.06 acres on the Blue Earth River
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326 1st St. SW, Winnebago
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616 E 12th St., Blue Earth
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Great open floor plan and a kitchen that is a cook’s delight! This 3 BR, 2 bath manufactured home offers convenient one-level living! MLS 7010267 $67,500
Affordable and cozy 2 BR, 1 bath home on large corner lot. Eat in kitchen with maple cabinetry, newer electrical, furnace, AC, and water heater. MLS 7010042 $65,000
Well-kept 3 BR, 2 bath home offers an oversized double garage and garden shed, hardwood flooring, updated electrical service, appliances included. MLS 7010238 $64,900
Investment opportunity! Elementary School building with a detached 5 garage unit storage building. MLS 7007228 $55,000
A rare find! This nearly half acre lot with mature trees has a 28x32 machine shed/shop and offers a great opportunity to build a home, or use for extra storage. MLS 7008452 $55,000
617 14th St. E., Blue Earth
107 5th Ave. SE, Winnebago
13914 900th Ave., Glenville
151 2nd Ave. SW, Winnebago
352 2nd Ave. SE, Winnebago
Extensively renovated 2 BR home with oversized double detached garage, newer siding, shingles and windows, fresh interior paint and carpet. MLS 7008997 $39,900
Clean, tidy, and well-kept 3 BR home with pine flooring, main floor laundry, corner lot. MLS 7006949 $39,900
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Well-maintained 3 BR one level home with single attached garage and beautifully landscaped lot is offered at a VERY affordable price! MLS 7009171 $54,900
Charming 3 BR home was moved to site and features new block basement, hardwood floors, huge lot. MLS 7008998 $49,900
503 SE Troendle, Mapleton
16 Cleveland Ave. E, Winnebago
Very affordable 3 BR, 1 bath home on approximately 3 acres, double detached garage and barn, property sold in AS IS condition. MLS 7009811 $49,000 36 Elm St., Easton
105 N Main, Delavan
31258 170th St., Granada
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Fitness Center for sale. Sale includes real estate, fixtures, and equipment. Great opportunity to own your own business at a very affordable price! MLS 7008746 $29,900
409 1st Ave. SW, Mapleton
104 E Mondale, Elmore
Cozy 3 BR Cape Cod with newer furnace and water heater. Metal siding, single detached garage, very affordable price! MLS 7002824 $26,000 113 N Rice St., Blue Earth
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Inexpensive 2 BR home with nice double garage and large corner lot. Property sold AS IS. MLS 7010159 $19,900
Very affordable 3 BR 2 story home with double detached garage, hardwood flooring, French doors. MLS 7010354 $19,000
Very affordable one BR bungalow with updated electrical service and high efficiency furnace. MLS 7010260 $12,000
3 BR, 2 bath home on large lot. New electrical service, newer shingles, single attached garage. MLS 7008702 $24,900
Very affordable 3 BR home on large .71 acre lot at the edge of the village gives you an “almost country” feel. Double attached garage and large breezeway. MLS 7009890 $24,900
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Premier, spacious home sites with spectacular views.
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CLASSIC West Mankato 4 bedroom rambler. 3 bedrooms & 1 full bath on main level. Spacious living room w/ fireplace, hardwood floors under new carpet in living room, main floor. Lower level family room w/fireplace; add’l room for possible offices. 1 bedroom, kitchenette & 3/4 bath. 3-season porch; nice-sized yard. (8333-5555)
ENJOY LIVING IN A TWIN HOME in Eagle Lake near Hwy. 14. Two large bedrooms w/2 full baths & walk-in closets. Plenty of living space: formal dining & galley kitchen w/disposal, dishwasher, stove & refrigerator. Eat-in kitchen w/exit to patio. Cul-de-sac street, attached double garage & low utility costs. (8332-7010439) $169,900
This home has been updated with new flooring & paint. Rental license for upstairs unit to bring in funds to keep your costs down. Beautiful hardwood floors on 2nd floor. Beamed ceiling in main floor living room; includes appliances. Enclosed front porch w/new carpeting. Nice sized backyard, single garage & newer roof on the home. (8313-7009344) $118,900
Nice four bedroom, two-bath home close to Mankato State University. New washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator and water heater, 2015. All new carpet throughout. Landscaping & maintenance-free aluminum siding plus newer combination windows. (8318-7009653) $159,900
INCREDIBLE custom-built home on a ravine lot, upper No. Mankato. Five bedrooms, 6 bathrooms; family room with wet bar & media room in the walk-out basement, ideal for entertaining. Formal & informal dining, Cambria counter tops. Master suite has a tray ceiling, gas fireplace, walk-in closet & private full bath, separate shower & whirlpool tub. Triple garage. (8324-7009801)
ONLY $144,900 for this 3 bedroom, 1+ 1/2 story home. Good-sized kitchen w/island; 3-season porch between house & garage. Full bath on main w/whirlpool tub. Finished rec room in the basement & has a wood stove. Deck, patio, pond & hot tub in the fenced yard. Steel siding in 2012. (8307-7009242)
Beautifully remodeled commercial space with 8 separate rooms; 1 large dance, exercise or yoga area. Great reception & retail space. (C-5420-7009737)
ATTRACTIVE 3 bedroom home with newer roof, vinyl siding, fenced play/pet area. Main floor laundry. 200 amp breakers. Storage shed. In LeCenter. (8329-7010236) $89,900
Four bedroom home, sold “as is.” Hardwood flooring on main. 420 SF garage. (8312-7009344) $75,000 BUILDING LOT: Central Mankato. Lot has an old house & 1-stall garage on it, which could be removed. (8322-7009859) $29,900
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GRI, CPM, CRS, e-Pro 507-420-3451
Bill Bickett
Ryan Stroup
Dick Norland, CRS
507-388-8469
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Tom Browne
Three bedroom home, plus attic space. Tall ceilings on main floor; bath & 2 bedrooms on main floor. Large yard. Possible rental license. (8326-7010111) $119,900
507-420-7540
505 Long St., Mankato 507-345-1121
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Locally Owned, Globally Connected Finding your NEXT home is as easy as www.AtwoodRealty.com
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(507) 381-9399
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131 S Webster Street, Kasota
2160 Snowbird Lane, North Mankato
309 S Central Avenue, Mapleton
Desirable small town living under $90,000! Wonderful 3 bedroom home, large lot, and double garage. Call today for pricing & showing! #7009564
A picture perfect home in upper North Mankato. Beautiful one owner home. Custom built 2 story with front porch and paver stone patio. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, fenced in back yard with paver patio, 1/2 basketball court, fire pit and custom landscaping with mature trees. $329,900 #7009172
You can own this home with no money down! Quick possession, clean and ready to go! $108,000 #7009203
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608 Tranquility Trail, Mankato
Dancing Waters Tranquility Town homes, one of Mankato’s newest development! Beautiful, middle residence townhome and delights with spacious, comfort and natural light. Main floor has a open floor plan with upgraded appliances, granite countertops & back splash and 1/2 bath, along with open staircase. $249,000 #7010387
108 Park Street North, St. Clair
3 BR, 1 3/4 BA home with many updates including new roof in 2015. Huge fenced backyard with walkout access from basement. Walking distance to downtown & St. Clair School. $127,900 #7010332
Bonnie Kruger REALTOR®
(507) 327-0633
http://110woodhillcourt.c21.com/
110 Woodhill Court, Mankato
Beautiful new 3 bedroom town home tucked away on Mankato hilltop. Beautiful upgraded cabinetry, Cambria counter tops, large island, upgraded appliances, under cabinet lighting and large walk-in pantry. Open living and dining area. Custom gas fireplace and architectural ceilings. Many other features includes architectural shingles, cement board siding and Lindsey casement windows. $349,900 #7010222
Jeff Kaul BROKER®
(507) 381-1133
http://103johnsonstreet.c21.com/
103 Johnson Street, Eagle Lake
4 BR, 2 BA rambler, single attached & double detached garage. Finished basement. Open floor plan. $129,900 #7009111
125 W Glencrest Drive, Mankato
2 story on a ravine lot. 4 upper level bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 3 fireplaces, 4 season sunroom with a single attached garage. Updated shingles in 2011, furnace & water heater, .31 acre yard with patio, mature trees and a wonderful neighborhood. $249,900 #7010362
Bonnie Kruger REALTOR®
Dan Baker REALTOR®
(507) 327-0633
(507) 382-6000
http://328espringstreet.c21.com/
328 E Spring Street, Mankato
Welcome to this darling home located within walking distance to Old Town Mankato. Super clean, well maintained. Some beautiful original details are intact, such as leaded glass and a built-in china buffet. The main floor has a nice floor plan with living room, informal dining room, kitchen, bedroom and 1/2 bath. On the second floor you will find a master bedroom and full bathroom. Come and check out this darling home for yourself. $112,900 #7010419
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109 Sugar Loaf Drive, Mankato
Brand new 3 bedroom, 2 full bath town home on Mankato hilltop. Landscaped with stamped concrete patio. Energy efficient, sheet rocked and insulated garage. Must see with view of Mankato Golf Course. $259,900 #7009858
Tonya Schummer REALTOR®
Bonnie Kruger REALTOR®
(507) 381-9399
(507) 327-0633
http://19995statehwy22.c21.com/
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Located on the outskirts of Mankato on State Highway 22. 9.65 acre property with 3 bedroom house along with a steel 66x24 utility building. A portion of the building was used for owners business with office and bathroom. Shop portion is insulated and heated. Other portion of building is used for storage and has a extra tall overhead door. $279,900 #7010070
Move-in ready 2 bedroom home in town with a heated detached garage. Grab the opportunity to make this yours! Call today for pricing & showing! #7006602
19995 State Hwy 22, Mankato
1931 5th Avenue, Mankato
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Cindy Florine REALTOR®
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612 Ledlie Court, Mankato
120 Tanager Path, Mankato
BRAND NEW stainless steel appliances have brightened up the huge kitchen in this great 5+BR, 4BA home in a great hilltop neighborhood! Several newer updates incl: custom front entry door, new slider to deck, fresh paint, newer flooring in basement, 2010-roof, siding, & deck replaced, 2014-new sump pump with water assist feature. If you are looking for room to grow this home is it! $287,500 #7008986
Jeff Kaul BROKER®
(507) 420-4001
2-story end unit with patio, vinyl siding and exterior stone accents. 2 upper level bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and a double garage. Lots of upgrades! Stainless steel appliances, $80 monthly association dues. $123,900 #7010416
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58454 238th Street, Mankato
Custom built One-owner home with Mankato schools. 6 1/2 acre lot, mn floor master bedroom w/private bath. Mn floor laundry, 3 fireplaces. Just over 4,000 total sq ft. $429,000 #7009981
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Locally Owned, Globally Connected Finding your NEXT home is as easy as www.AtwoodRealty.com
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700 Timberwolf Drive, Mankato
105 Copper Village Circle, Mankato
114 Woodhill Court, Mankato
Zoned R-4, currently rented for $1,425. Well maintained and close to Minnesota State University. Well built 3 bedroom town home. Sheet rocked and insulated garage. All stainless steel appliances included. $220,000 #7010069
Jeff Kaul BROKER®
(507) 381-1133
http://216coppervillagecircle.c21.com/
216 Copper Village Circle, Mankato
Brand new 2 BR, 2 BA patio home with rear patio overlooking nice back yard. Granite kitchen countertops, big double garage; appliance allowance. $235,000 #7006823
Jeff Kaul BROKER®
(507) 381-1133
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108 Tattler Lane, Mankato
The open floor plan is the feature that stands out in this home! Take the time to see for yourself. $195,000 #7009851
Tonya Schummer REALTOR®
http://361smontgomeryavenue.c21.com/
361 S Montgomery Avenue, LeCenter
Great 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with many updates. Full sized basement finished. Over 1500 square feet priced under $100,000! Call today for pricing & a showing!
http://55eagleridgetrail.c21.com/ This beautiful rambler style home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac on a ravine lot in upper North Mankato. A beautiful retreat, once inside the main floor has a spacious entry, all new carpeting throughout, open floor plan, custom built cherry wall of built-ins and gas fireplace. Custom kitchen with cherry cabinetry, built-in buffet for entertaining, granite counter tops, wine shelving, large pantry and stainless appliances. And so much more… $479, 900 #7010057
Bonnie Kruger REALTOR®
(507) 327-0633
http://205ambercourt.c21.com/
205 Amber Court, Mankato
Built in spring 2015, this patio home has an open floor plan featuring Cambria® countertops, custom millwork, gas fireplace with Kasota stone surround, vaulted ceiling, heated floors, large master suite+ 2 more bedrooms, aggregate patio & entry, 3 stall heated garage, & efficient mechanicals. Located in Diamond Creek subdivision, low maintenance, one level living! $384,900 #7009879
Cindy Florine REALTOR®
Bonnie Kruger REALTOR®
131 Thayer Avenue, Mankato
(507) 420-4001
112 Center Street, Mankato
Wonderful character with modern conveniences! Enclosed front porch, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, den, 2 bathrooms and a double garage. $239,900
Sherry Dolan REALTOR®
Jeff Kaul BROKER®
(507) 420-7216
(507) 381-1133
http://109connielane.c21.com/
109 Connie Lane, Eagle Lake
New construction rambler. Main floor has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Master bedroom has private full bath and walk-in closet. Main floor laundry with sink. Open vaulted living room, dining room, kitchen area with center island. Lower level has roughed in full bath, bedroom and family room. Loads of storage. Double attached garage with opener. Central air. $229,900 #7009277
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1009 S Grove Avenue, Owatonna
This is a lot of house for not a lot of money! See for yourself all this home has to offer. $199,900 #7010110
Jeff Kaul BROKER®
Bonnie Kruger REALTOR®
(507) 381-1133
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704 Timberwolf Drive, Mankato
131 N Lakeside Drive, Lake Crystal
Zoned R-4, currently rented for $1,425. Well maintained and close to Minnesota State University. Well-built 3 bedroom town home. All stainless steel appliances included. $220,000 #7010067
(507) 351-7481
(507) 327-0633
Bonnie Kruger REALTOR®
55 Eagle Ridge Trail, North Mankato
Michelle Harmon REALTOR®
(507) 381-9399
4 BR, 3 BA rambler on Mankato Hilltop. Full-finished Mankato Hilltop home with rental license. Walking distance basement, fireplace, mn flr laundry, master BR w/3/4 bath & to Minnesota State University. Well maintained home on a walk-in closet. Big deck. Storage shed. $244,900 #7010203 large lot. $174,900 #7010065
(507) 327-0633
Beautiful new 3 bedroom town home tucked away on Mankato hilltop. Private and quiet, this beautiful home has 2 zoned in floor heat with furnace backup. Beautiful upgraded cabinetry, Cambria counter tops, large island, upgraded appliances, under cabinet lighting and large walk-in pantry. Open living and dining area. Custom gas fireplace and architectural ceilings. French doors open to office or bedroom. Beautiful curb appeal. $349,900 #7009854
Classic Victorian on 3/ 4 acre lakefront lot with lots of mature oak trees. The home boasts lake views from most of the rooms. There are 3 generous sized bedrooms including the master bedroom. Original 2 story carriage house that houses two cars. 150’ of shoreline! Truly a one of a kind property. $235,000 #7007930
(507) 327-0633
http://304tanagerroad.c21.com/
304 Tanager Road, Mankato
Check out this beautiful newly constructed 4 bedroom, 3 full bath tri-level home on Mankato hilltop close to Rosa Parks Elementary School. Beautiful craftsmanship. Main level features open floor plan, open kitchen & living area, updated cabinetry, floors, counter tops & appliances, oversized center island, walk-in pantry and patio doors that walk out to a wooded lot and 12x12 patio. $309,900 #7009725
Comprehensive, Professional Market Analysis and Flexible Commission Rates (507) 387-3131 | 209 S. Second St., Suite 200
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Welcome Home Realty
1400 S. Riverfront Drive, Ste. 300, Mankato, MN
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2 BR/1 BA. One det’d garage. Nicely updated. Move-in ready. #7009833 $64,900
3 BR/1 BA, One det’d garage Many updates. Alley access. #7010410 $124,900
3 BR/3 BA. Triple att’d garage 2 story home w/master suite. #7009406 $289,900
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Large rambler on over 2 acres offers a wood burning FP, updated appliances, master suite w/walk-in closet, remodeled bath w/ in-floor heat, steam shower and custom cabinets; main bath also remodeled. New daylight windows in basement for future expansion. Radon mitigation system, new septic, water heater, furnace & A/C as well as a new roof in 2008. #7010472 $390,000
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Single family home or great investment opportunity! Home has a current rental license for single family or up to 2 unrelated. Situated on a nice sized, landscaped, lot with garden and fire pit area. Oversized 2 stall detached garage, extra parking with alley access. New roof 2011, water heater 2015. #7010437 $164,900
311 E Prince St, Lake Crystal
1041 Quincy St, N Mankato
104 Cougar Dr, Mankato
4 BR/2 BA. One att’d garage Buyers Premium/Reserve apply #7010281 $52,900
3 BR/1 BA. One det’d garage Tons of updates! Must see. #7009410 $79,400
3 BR/1 BA. Single det’d garage. HW flrs. Fresh Paint. Turn key. #7010034 $97,500
4 BR/2 BA. Triple att’d garage New int paint, mn level flooring #7010128 $214,900
216 W Maine St, Amboy
37973 551st Ave, Lafayette
523 N 4th St, St Peter
100 Copper Village Cir, Mankato
3 BR/2 BA. Dbl det’d garage 3.49 acre. Lots of potential. #7010325 $59,900
4 BR/2 BA. Dbl att’d garage. Handicap accessible. New carpet in basement. #7009584 $92,500
200 S 2nd St, Janesville
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2 unmarried lake lots. Storage shed. 80’ aluminum dock. 140’ lake frontage. #7002333 $114,900
6 BR/4 BA. Triple att’d garage Upgrades & extras! Lake access. #7005802 $440,000
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117 S 5th Street Mankato
2 BR/1 BA. Bungalow. Updates! Move-in ready. #7010474 $69,900
5 BR/2 BA. Dbl det’d garage. Current 5 unrelated license. #7009912 $81,600
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Rhonda Greshowak Realtor® 971 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Mendota Heights, MN If you think you’ve toured this home, THINK AGAIN. IT’S TIME TO REVISIT! 55+ active living
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20 WOODVIEW DR., MANKATO
MOVE IN READY! Just shy of an Acre in Mankato. 4 BD, 2 BA, 3 Stall insulated, heated and A/C garage with 4 season sun porch featuring vaulted ceilings and custom windows. Basement can easily be converted into an In-law Apt. Easy access to plumbing to create a separate kitchenette. Cannot be classified as a duplex. Newly renovated UL & LL. New carpet /flooring, 6 panel Oak doors, trim, lighting, landscaping, roof. Upgraded vinyl siding, fascia, gutters, and extra wide garage doors (16 x 7) and (9 x 7). New well in 2011, newer septic/inspected, pumped and certified in May 2015. Call Rhonda for a showing today! MLS# 4605077 & #7008583. $259,900
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HINIKER REALTY, INC.
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Jim Pfau, GRI
Broker 507-340-5300
502 Range St., North Mankato
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23059 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato
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508 Grayhawk Dr.
Spotless Charming and Attractive describes this 3 bedroom split level. All appliances stay. C/A. Nice private yard. Meticulously maintained, with an attached 2 car garage and sits in desirable Country Club Estates. Upper level features an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling across the large living room, dining & kitchen, Large Master Bedroom, including walk-in closet. Lower level features a spacious family room with two more bedrooms. Utility room. Garden tub in Master Bath. Lots of storage space. 200 Amp. Maintenance free seamless steel siding. Large, attractive, child friendly park close by. Center eat- in island kitchen. Cambria topped island. Maintenance free 6’ privacy fence. Maintenance free deck with stairs. Beautifully landscaped yard. Nice Deck & patio area. Call Jim for more details today.! MLS # 7010251 $204,500
105 Cedar Lane, Madison Lake, MN
515 N. 6TH ST., MANKATO Great investment! 2 houses on the same lot. Total income $1200/mo. Both presently leased. Front house just resided with vinyl siding. Both have some newer vinyl windows. Stoves and refrigerators included. Front house also includes W & D. Dryer 2 years old. New owner could live in one house & rent out other! MLS#7008636 $129,900
The Pines Subdivision. Located just outside of Madison Lake. Nice wooded lot is the ULTIMATE SETTING!! The price is UNBEATABLE!!, at only $89,900!! Lake access. Beautiful 1.07 Acre lot. Call Jim for details. MLS # 7010378 Priced at $$89,900
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Prairie Run Addition EAGLE LAKE
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Lots Starting At $32,000* *available lots are in yellow
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225 Creekside Drive Eagle Lake $191,442 Lot Included
Brand new, almost completed home features a lot of living space for the price! Fresh interior finishes makes this home a dream. Center island eat-off counter, upgraded cabinets, pantry, high end kitchen appliance package, knock down ceilings and bathroom tile. Andersen Windows, Seamless steel siding, brick exterior accent, triple car garage, concrete driveway and a large lot located near city park and school! Call today!
Trail Creek & Augusta Meadows CITY OF MANKATO
129 Torrey Pines Drive Mankato $239,411 Lot Included
Lots Starting At $34,000* *available lots are in yellow
Move in ready new construction! Located in the great neighborhood of Country Club Estates this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home features modern interior finishes with painted woodwork and cabinets, plank ceramic tile bathroom floors and Handscraped laminate flooring. The Kitchen has undercounter lighting, eat-off center island, triple pantry’s, modern lighting and upgraded stainless steel appliances. Landscaped and sodded yard plus large trees provide shade to the finished back yard patio. Call today for a private showing.
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2234 Kodiak Drive North Mankato $234,162 New Construction! Lot Included
This split entry home features an open concept and is finished on both levels. 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, master bedroom has private entry to bathroom, center island eat off counter, triple car garage, Andersen Windows, Seamless steel siding and it is located in the N. Mankato neighborhood of North Gate.
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301 Grovebrook Court Mankato $261,244 Lot Included Open floor plan with granite kitchen countertops, this 3 bedroom rambler with master bathroom, walk-in closet, main floor laundry, triple car garage on a culde-sac street is located in the popular neighborhood of Country Club Estates on Mankato hilltop. Call today for a private showing! 625-4300
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2230 Fairbanks Drive 2 BR, 1 BA, Split Entry $197,908*
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By Owner 2318 W. Ballantyne Dr. Madison Lake, MN 56063
507-243-4020
507-387-7953
1400 MADISON AVE., SUITE 610, P.O. BOX 4423, MANKATO, MN 56001
FAX 507-387-4775 • email: homemag@homemagonline.com
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3 Bedroom home, 3424 sq ft, on 2.58 acres a few minutes from Mankato. Panoramic view of Lake Gilfillan Wildlife Management Area, poured concrete basement walls, 3 stall attached garage, main floor laundry, Mankato sewer connection, built in 2000, paved circle drive. 30’ x 60’ shed with 5” slab and heated workshop. No Realtors please! $319,000
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GOLFERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD COME TO CHALLENGE THE JUDGE and the two other golf courses in Prattville at RTJ Capitol Hill. Bring your clubs and come take on Judge hole number 1, voted the favorite hole on the Trail. Complete your day in luxury at the Marriott and enjoy dining, firepits and guest rooms overlooking the Senator golf course. With the Marriott’s 20,000 square feet of meeting space, 96 guest rooms and luxurious Presidential Cottage combined with three world-class golf courses, business and pleasure can definitely interact in Prattville.
THE ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT CAPITOL HILL is home of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic on the Senator Course September 18 to 24, 2014. The Marriott Prattville is part of the Resort Collection on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Visit www.rtjgolf.com or call 800.949.4444 to learn more.
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forget to check the local newspaper & the Home Magazine on a regular basis. GO OUT AND SEE WHAT’S THERE! One of the best ways to discover your new town is to go out and explore. Pinpoint grocery stores, pharmacies, medical clinics, movie theatres, coffee shops, etc. You’ll begin to feel at home when you have an overview of what the town has to offer. SIGN UP FOR ACTIVITIES Most cities offer a wide variety of inexpensive activities for residents. If that’s the case in your new community, be sure to take advantage of them. If you participate in a weekly event with your fellow citizens you’ll soon make friends with people who share the same interests as you. Moving to a new community? Talk to people — and listen to them — and you’ll soon discover the hidden treasures of your adopted town.
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Designing a Zen garden
Do you have the impression that weeds have taken over your lawn? How can you get rid of them once and for all? First of all, some weeds are not as bad as you might think. They’re just very adaptive plants that you don’t want to see growing in your lawn. In other words, they’re not your mortal enemies. Here are a few tricks to get rid of them.
Five tips for attracting butterflies to your garden A Zen garden is meant to be perceived as a living picture.
Butterflies add color, movement and 2. Keep your garden insecticide-free. To whimsy to any landscape and are therefore avoid killing the insects that you are trying to attract, use gentler alternatives to welcome guests in most gardens. In the Midwest, some of the more common vainsecticides to keep nuisances at bay. Butterflies addmonarchs, color, movement and 2. Keep your are garden insecticide-free. Ladybugs a great choice, as theyTo are rieties include swallowtails, whimsy to anyand landscape and Learn are therefore avoid killing the insects thatrid youofare tryspring azures fritillaries. how to harmless to plants but get aphids. welcome guests in most gardens. In the ing to attract, use gentler alternatives to attract — and close — common these winged insecticides to keep nuisances at bay. Midwest, somekeep of the more vaare acolors. great choice, as they rieties monarchs, beautiesinclude by following theseswallowtails, smart tips. 3. Ladybugs Favor bright Butterflies areare esharmless plants but rid ofpink aphids. spring azures and fritillaries. Learn how to pecially toattracted to get yellow, and attract — and keep close — these winged 1. Don’tbyforget the caterpillars. Main- 3. Favor orangebright flowers, soButterflies plan yourarecolor beauties following these smart tips. colors. estain a steady population of butterscheme accordingly. pecially attracted to Flowers yellow, with pink short, and 1. Don’t forget the the caterpillars. Mainorange plan your color flies throughout summer and fall tubularflowers, heads orsoflattened heads are tain a steady population of butterscheme accordingly. Flowers with short, your best bet. by ensuring that their offspring has flies throughout the summer and fall tubular heads or flattened heads are enough to eat.that Milkweed is the monarch your best bet. by ensuring their offspring has enough to eat. Milkweed the monarch caterpillar’s snack of ischoice, while 4. Plant native perennials. Zinnias procaterpillar’s snack of choice, while nativenectar perennials. Zinnias problack swallowtail larvae love to feast on 4. Plant duce sweet that butterflies love, black swallowtail larvae love to feast on duce sweet nectar that butterflies love, herbs such such as as parsley parsley and and fennel. fennel. all summer summer long; long;they theyare arealso alsonative native herbs all theMidwest. Midwest.Purple Purplecornflocornflototothe wers wers are are another another good good choice, choice, and they keep blooming well and the they into fall.keep blooming well into the fall. PHOTO: JUPITERIMAGES / THINKSTOCK PHOTO: JUPITERIMAGES / THINKSTOCK
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Strengthening your lawn is a good place to You startmay and also will find stackit the odds useful to in buyyour a test favour. A healthy lawn is denser, so kit to determine the acidity of yourTo soil. there’s less room for weeds to grow. Grass that grows of in your soil that is too acidic improve the health lawn, mow it to won’t a height six to You eightcan centimetres. be asofstrong. help by neuLeave the grass cuttings right on the tralizing the acidity, sometimes by just lawn. Water less often but more thoraddingReseed compost. oughly. sparse areas and, if necessary, replace the grass with another type ofBe ground cover areasget where there’s patient andindon’t discouraged. still fierce competition between weeds While you’re waiting for the results of and grass.
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A garden spade for every task
Which spade should you use for digging earth? For dividing perennials? Do you know what a trowel is? Gardening spades take up huge areas of display space Which spadecentres; should they you use in garden mayfor bedigging round or earth? For dividing perennials? Do you square, wide or narrow. In fact, know what a trowel is? Gardeningamateur spagardeners difficult choose des take up often huge find areasit of displayto space inthe garden theywhat may spade be round or rightcentres; one. So, should square, wide or narrow. In fact, amateur you buy? gardeners often find it difficult to choose
more efficient when the time comes to divide perennials. That’s because it cuts the roots instead of tearing them, as a rounded spade would.
A garden spade for every task
the right one. So, what spade should you buy?need at least two spades, but if You’ll
possible, buy three. The first one is the
You’ll need at least two spades, but if indispensable roundThe spade. with possible, buy three. first Spades one is the indispensable roundare spade. with a rounded blade usedSpades to perform a several roundedgardening blade arechores: used todigperform several gardening chores: digging holes for planting seedging holes for planting seedlings,digging diggingupuproots, roots,dividing dividing lings, perennials, perennials,turning turningthethesoil soiland and transporting materials (gravel, transporting materials (gravel, compost, soil, mulch, etc.). It’s a compost,tool soil, that mulch, etc.). use It’s a practical you’ll a practical lot. tool that you’ll use
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exception is the use of fall chrysanthemums. With their abundant flowers, skillfully A Zen garden placed falltochrysanthemums is meant be perceived add incomparable splendour as a living picture. to a Zen garden. Lastly, don’t forget to hang a few lanterns to diffuse some soft amber light after sunset.
Goodbye weeds, hello lawn! Do you have the impression that weeds have taken over your lawn? How can you get rid of them once and for all? First of all, some weeds are not as bad as you might think. They’re just very adaptive plants that you don’t want to see growing in your lawn. In other words, they’re not your mortal enemies. Here are a few tricks to get rid of them.
PHOTO: JUPITERIMAGES / THINKSTOCK PHOTO: JUPITERIMAGES / THINKSTOCK
PHOTO: JUPITERIMAGES / THINKSTOCK PHOTO: JUPITERIMAGES / THINKSTOCK
Designing a Zen garden
Strengthening your lawn is a good place to start and will stack the odds in your favour. A healthy lawn is denser, so there’s less room for weeds to grow. To improve the health of your lawn, mow it to a height of six to eight centimetres. Leave the grass cuttings right on the lawn. Water less often but more thoroughly. Reseed sparse areas and, if necessary, replace the grass with another type of ground cover in areas where there’s still fierce competition between weeds and grass.
PHOTO: STOCKBYTE / THINKSTOCK
Zen/ March garden is2016 all about simplicity: a tree to aReal meditation bench,Guide or to a pebbled PageA 36 - HOME Magazine’s Estate stone, wood, gravel and sand alongside dry garden that’s dedicated to the contemdark green vegetation, all of it meandering plation of a statue. and gentle. Are you dreaming of an intimate backyard in which to meditate and be Water is essential in a Zen garden; it repreat one with nature? A Zen garden is for sents rebirth, peace and enchantment. So, you. But even if such a garden exudes sim- whatever the size of your garden, think plicity and natural lines, nothing should be about installing an arrangement where left to chance. water can trickle or circulate. A lily pond, waterfall or even a fountain will do. Creating a Zen garden requires looking at the space as though it were a living picture. The vegetation should be dominated by Existing elements must also be taken into shrubs and foliage plants. Flowers are presaccount when transforming yard. For aent discrete; light A Zen garden is all aboutyour simplicity: treebut to aalways meditation bench,you’ll or to aneed pebbled stone, wood, gravel sand alongside garden dedicated contemexample, you can addand stones to the lawn to dry touches ofthat’s yellow, orangetoorthewhite scatdark green vegetation, all of it meandering plation of a statue. creategentle. pathsAre that you wander from the of tered here and there — nothing compliand dreaming of shade an inticated, nothing flashy. One mate backyard in which to meditate and be Water is essential in a Zen garden; it repreat one with nature? A Zen garden is for sents rebirth, peace and enchantment. exception is the use ofSo, fall you. But even if such a garden exudes sim- whatever the size of your garden, think chrysanthemums. With their plicity and natural lines, nothing should be about installing an arrangement where abundant flowers, left to chance. water can trickle or circulate. A lilyskillfully pond, waterfall or even a fountain will do. placed fall chrysanthemums Creating a Zen garden requires looking at add incomparable splendour the space as though it were a living picture. The vegetation should be dominated by to aplants. Zen garden. Lastly, don’t Existing elements must also be taken into shrubs and foliage Flowers are presto hang a few account when transforming your yard. For ent but alwaysforget discrete; you’ll needlanterns light example, you can add stones to the lawn to touches of yellow, orangesome or white scatto diffuse soft amber create paths that wander from the shade of tered here and there — nothing complilight after sunset. cated, nothing flashy. One
Goodbye weeds, hello lawn!
third spade to buy, if possible, is the square spade. Although it’s not as generally useful as a Transform your garden All intoreproducible page content can be downloaded from our website: www.newspapertoolbox.com. round blade, the square shape is an oasis for local butterflies. can quench their thirst.
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