12-Arce homestead with 1900 custom remodeled home | Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota | HorseProperties.net
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$725,000

12-Arce homestead with 1900 custom remodeled home

Albert Lea , Freeborn County , Minnesota

12.00
ACRES
3
BEDROOMS
2
BATH
1985
SQ FT
pen • hay barn • fenced • 6 barns

Property description

This beautifully remodeled 1900’s farmhouse rests on 12 private acres, offering the perfect blend of charm, function, and opportunity. The property includes 2 detached garages, a large red barn, tractor shed, chicken barn, and storage shed—ideal for horses, livestock, or a variety of hobby farm uses. Surrounding the home are fruit trees, berry bushes, and 5 acres of hay ground, with fenced pastures ready for animals.

Recent updates provide peace of mind with new well mechanics, septic mound system, siding, windows, and roof. Set back from the road, you’ll enjoy peaceful privacy, abundant wildlife, and easy access to I-35 & I-90. The barns offer endless potential, whether you envision additional living space, workshops, or equestrian facilities.


Details

Home Features

  • Beautifully remodeled 1900’s farmhouse situated on 12 private acres. This one-of-a-kind home combines timeless craftsmanship with modern convenience. Thoughtful details include custom knotty pine doors with galvanized hardware, hickory floors, and grouted Koni tile accents that add both warmth and character. An open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the living area, complete with a cozy fireplace surrounded by natural finishes—perfect for gatherings.
  • The home, once a 3-bedroom, now features two oversized bedrooms upstairs, while the main-floor sunroom easily converts into a third bedroom if desired. Large windows invite natural light throughout, offering views of the surrounding pastures and countryside. Designed for year-round comfort, the property is off-grid ready with wood-burning and pellet/corn stoves, plus updated forced-air heating and central air conditioning.

Lot Features

  • This versatile property is set back a ¼ mile off the county blacktop, offering both privacy and convenience. It features six outbuildings, fenced pastures, and a five-acre hayfield currently rented out—perfect for horses, livestock, or hobby farming. A mound septic system and private well are already in place, making it ready for your vision.
  • The land offers exceptional potential: plenty of open space on the north side for an additional homestead or outbuildings, and a beautiful spot on the northeast corner to create a pond, perfectly positioned to be viewed from the existing home perched at the highest point of the property.
  • Whether you’re dreaming of a working horse farm, a peaceful country retreat, or a multi-use homestead, this acreage is the perfect canvas.

Horse Facility Features

  • A rare opportunity for horse enthusiasts—this remodeled 1900’s farmhouse sits on 12 private acres designed with equestrian living in mind. The land features 5 acres of productive hay ground, already fenced pastures, and plenty of open space to design your dream horse facilities.
  • The big red barn provides abundant storage for hay, with a lower level that can easily be converted into custom horse stalls. There’s also ample room on the property to add new stall barns, an outdoor riding arena, or even a full indoor arena—the possibilities are endless. Wide-open acreage makes maneuvering and parking large trailers simple and stress-free, giving you flexibility for hauling and events.
  • In addition to horse-ready amenities, the property includes 2 detached garages, a tractor shed, chicken barn, and storage shed, plus fruit trees and berry bushes. Recent updates—new well mechanics, septic mound system, siding, windows, and roof—ensure peace of mind. Set back from the road, you’ll enjoy both quiet seclusion and easy access to I-35 & I-90.
  • This property offers everything from functional equestrian space to future expansion—truly a horse lover’s dream acreage.

Distances

  • 5 miles to schools
  • 80 miles to airports
  • 5 miles to hospitals
  • 5 miles to shopping


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Location

26444 740th Ave, Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota

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