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5 Walden Place, Northfield, MN 55057

$599,000

View looking down from the front door entrance

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,567 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 35,284 Status: Active

Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 6/22/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled on nearly an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens and private grounds in the wooded foothills of St. Olaf College, this one-of-a-kind cottage offers over 3 bedrooms and 4 baths, blending timeless charm with understated elegance. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the warmth and character that fill every room. Step into the sunlit living room featuring gorgeous wood floors and one of two wood-burning fireplaces. Charming sliding barn doors lead to the spacious owner's suite, complete with a private three-quarter en-suite bath. The inviting dining room showcases built-in display cabinets and French doors that open to a fabulous screened porch—perfect for enjoying Minnesota's beautiful summer and fall seasons. From the porch, step outside to a spacious paver patio surrounded by lush gardens and peaceful natural views. The upper level features two unique bedrooms and two full baths. One bedroom offers wood floors, a second wood-burning fireplace, and an in-ro ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7091212

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1939
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1044
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1800
Below Grd Total SqFt: 767
Total SqFt: 2567
Total Finished Sqft: 2064.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 767
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls: Yes
Lot Dimensions: 165 X 209
Acres: 0.81
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Partial; Partially Finished Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: Living Room; Wood Burning; Other Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Chicken Coop/Barn Parking Characteristics: Tuckunder Garage Road Frontage: County Road; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 599000
ListPrice: 599000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 5
Street Name: Walden
Street Suffix: Place
Postal City: Northfield
County: Rice
State: MN
Zip Code: 55057

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 7430
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1800
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 264

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: SPAAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 384
Tuckunder Garage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 20
Section#: 35
Township#: 112

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: PART W2 SE4 SE4 SE4 BEG SW COR W2 SE4 SE4 SE4 TH E165FT TH N220FT TH W108FT TO POB TH CONTINUE W TO W LI W2 SE4 SE4 SE4 TH N20FT ALG W LI TH E TAP 20FT N POB TH S20FT TO POB & BAP SW COR W2 SE4 SE4 SE4 BEG SW COR TH E165FT TH N220FT TH W165FT TH S220 FT TO POB
Listing City: Northfield
Map Page: 219
Municipality: Northfield
School District: Northfield
School District Phone: 507-663-0629
Zip Plus 4: 1600
Property ID Number: 2235475007
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 7430
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Nestled on nearly an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens and private grounds in the wooded foothills of St. Olaf College, this one-of-a-kind cottage offers over 3 bedrooms and 4 baths, blending timeless charm with understated elegance. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the warmth and character that fill every room. Step into the sunlit living room featuring gorgeous wood floors and one of two wood-burning fireplaces. Charming sliding barn doors lead to the spacious owner's suite, complete with a private three-quarter en-suite bath. The inviting dining room showcases built-in display cabinets and French doors that open to a fabulous screened porch—perfect for enjoying Minnesota's beautiful summer and fall seasons. From the porch, step outside to a spacious paver patio surrounded by lush gardens and peaceful natural views. The upper level features two unique bedrooms and two full baths. One bedroom offers wood floors, a second wood-burning fireplace, and an in-room clawfoot tub with shower, creating a truly memorable retreat. The second bedroom features a private Juliet Balcony, the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the sights and fragrances of the surrounding gardens. The walkout lower level provides flexible space that could serve as a fourth bedroom, home office, guest suite, or hobby room. Until recently, this stunning property operated as a successful bed-and-breakfast known as "The Contented Cottage"—a name that perfectly reflects the comfort, character, and charm found throughout the home. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years, recent improvements include a new roof and gutters in 2026. Enjoy the best of both worlds with a peaceful country setting and the convenience of City of Northfield utilities, all within an excellent commuter location. And if you've ever dreamed of keeping a few chickens, the coop is already in place and waiting for its next owners.
Directions: Highway 19 going West from Northfield to property on the right.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

Concrete Block: Yes
Partial: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
3/4 Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
Bathroom Ensuite: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes
Other: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes

Laundry

In Basement: Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Outbuildings

Chicken Coop/Barn: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Screened: Yes

Road Frontage

County Road: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Primary: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Den	15 X 12	Basement
Dining Room	9.5 X 12	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	16 X 15	Main
Kitchen	6 X 12	Main
Living Room	12 X 22	Main
Patio	8.2 X 14	Main
Screened Porch	13.8 X 18.5	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12 X 18	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	10.6 X 12	Upper

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026

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