3242 County Road 157, Barnum, MN 55707

$365,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,508 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 435,600 Status: Closed
Current Price: $365,000 List Date: 4/17/2025 Last Modified: 7/22/2026

Overview

Description

This beautifully maintained four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is packed with updates inside and out—perfect for buyers looking for space, functionality, and a taste of country living. Situated on 10 scenic acres, the property includes multiple outdoor buildings ideal for farm animals, hobbies, or storage, making it a fantastic fit for homesteaders, hobby farmers, or anyone craving wide open space. Inside, you’ll find fresh paint throughout, new flooring in all bedrooms, and a fully renovated bathroom that adds a modern touch. The kitchen features new appliances and opens to a warm and inviting living space. The primary suite includes an updated closet system with built-in shelving for maximum organization. Major updates and upgrades include: new mini split system (2023); new water heater (2024); updated wiring and light fixtures (2023); all new PVC plumbing throughout the basement (2024); new washer, dryer, and laundry room flooring (2023); new well wiring (2024); new carpeting throu ...

Listing Details MLS# 6705460

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront YN
No
Year Built
1954
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Agriculture, Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1904
Above Grd Total SqFt
2408
Below Grd Total SqFt
100
Total SqFt
2508
Total Finished Sqft
2408.00
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1904
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
660x660
Acres
10
Assessment Pending
No
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Ductless Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Panoramic View; Porch; Sauna; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Main Level Financing Terms: Conventional Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Propane Heating: Baseboard; Boiler Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Washer Hookup Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Barn(s); Chicken Coop/Barn; Grain Bin; Pole Building Road Frontage: County Road; Unpaved Streets Roof: Metal Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary Stories: One and One Half Water: Well

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2025-07-14
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2025-07-21
Original List Price
399900
Sales Close Price
365000
ListPrice
380000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
3242
Street Name
County Road 157
Postal City
Barnum
County
Carlton
State
MN
Zip Code
55707
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Town Skelton

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
2650
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2408

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
1536

Public Survey Info

Range#
19
Section#
22
Township#
47

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
E 660 FT OF S 660 FT OF SE1/4 SW1/4
Listing City
Barnum
Map Page
999
Municipality
Skelton Twp
School District
Barnum
School District Phone
218-389-6978
Property ID Number
720703522
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
2650
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
This beautifully maintained four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is packed with updates inside and out—perfect for buyers looking for space, functionality, and a taste of country living. Situated on 10 scenic acres, the property includes multiple outdoor buildings ideal for farm animals, hobbies, or storage, making it a fantastic fit for homesteaders, hobby farmers, or anyone craving wide open space. Inside, you’ll find fresh paint throughout, new flooring in all bedrooms, and a fully renovated bathroom that adds a modern touch. The kitchen features new appliances and opens to a warm and inviting living space. The primary suite includes an updated closet system with built-in shelving for maximum organization. Major updates and upgrades include: new mini split system (2023); new water heater (2024); updated wiring and light fixtures (2023); all new PVC plumbing throughout the basement (2024); new washer, dryer, and laundry room flooring (2023); new well wiring (2024); new carpeting throughout (2023); updated pantry shelving unit (2022); and new garage doors (2022). Outdoor upgrades add even more value, with a new back deck (2024), a freshly stained and finished front deck, and fresh mulch in the front garden beds to enhance curb appeal. The septic system was pumped in 2023, giving you added peace of mind. This property offers it all—move-in ready with room to grow. Don’t miss your chance to make it yours!
Directions
From I-35 take County Rd 6 West. Turn Right on CR 157 follow paved road around corner, 1/2 mile on Right hand side. Alt. Route take CR 61 from Mahtowa, Turn Right on Gilbert Rd (Dirt). Continue straight on CR 157 at Stop Sign, for 1/2 mile.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Ductless
Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Porch
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Unfinished
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes
Living/Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Main Level
Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Propane
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes
Boiler
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Light
Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage
Yes
Barn(s)
Yes
Chicken Coop/Barn
Yes
Grain Bin
Yes
Pole Building
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes

Road Frontage

County Road
Yes
Unpaved Streets
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Second (2nd) Bedroom 13x09 Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom 12x10 Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom 33x14 Upper
Den 13x13 Main
Living Room 14x11 Main
Dining Room 14x11 Main
Kitchen 11x08 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 13x11 Main
Bathroom 10x05 Main
Bathroom 08x05 Main
Pantry (Walk-In) 12x07 Main
Laundry 13x10 Main
IDX
Listing Office: eXp Realty
Last Updated: July - 22 - 2026
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