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801 9th Avenue SW, Rochester, MN 55902

New Listing

$1,995,000

Entryway vestibule with original tile and millwork

Built-in dressing room drawers and shelving

Primary bedroom with serene treetop views

Private attic bedroom with en suite bath

Generous sized lower-level billiards room

Lower level bathroom with custom tilework

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 7,899 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 38,768 Status: Coming Soon

Current Price: $1,995,000 List Date: 7/09/2026 Last Modified: 7/10/2026

Overview

Description

Architectural significance and timeless elegance define this extraordinary estate in the heart of Rochester's coveted Pill Hill neighborhood. Designed by renowned architect Ellerbe, built in 1929, and set on nearly an acre, an exceptionally rare offering within the city, this remarkable residence seamlessly blends historic craftsmanship with thoughtfully curated updates for today's lifestyle. A breathtaking two-story foyer sets the tone from the moment you enter, showcasing soaring ceilings, exquisite millwork, a stunning leaded-glass window, and a grand staircase that creates an unforgettable first impression. Designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the home offers five spacious bedrooms, including a private third-floor retreat, each with its own en suite bath, along with eight total bathrooms. Rich in character, the distinguished library features floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins, exquisite original woodwork, and a wood-burning fireplace, creating ... (Read more) Architectural significance and timeless elegance define this extraordinary estate in the heart of Rochester's coveted Pill Hill neighborhood. Designed by renowned architect Ellerbe, built in 1929, and set on nearly an acre, an exceptionally rare offering within the city, this remarkable residence seamlessly blends historic craftsmanship with thoughtfully curated updates for today's lifestyle. A breathtaking two-story foyer sets the tone from the moment you enter, showcasing soaring ceilings, exquisite millwork, a stunning leaded-glass window, and a grand staircase that creates an unforgettable first impression. Designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the home offers five spacious bedrooms, including a private third-floor retreat, each with its own en suite bath, along with eight total bathrooms. Rich in character, the distinguished library features floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins, exquisite original woodwork, and a wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and sophisticated retreat. The gracious living room is anchored by a beautiful gas fireplace and framed by expansive windows that fill the space with natural light while opening to the terrace overlooking the private grounds. The formal dining room is impressive, highlighted by its original chandelier and French doors that open to the terrace. The beautifully renovated kitchen honors the home's architectural heritage while delivering modern functionality and refined finishes. An exceptional butler's pantry, complete with its original tile backsplash and an additional sink, offers abundant storage and preserves the home’s character. The adjoining breakfast room provides a peaceful setting with picturesque views of the surrounding grounds. The newly remodeled 2nd floor primary suite is a private sanctuary featuring a luxurious spa-inspired bath, an expansive custom walk-in closet, and a sun-filled bedroom wrapped in windows overlooking the estate. The walkout lower level offers exceptional spaces for recreation and relaxation, including a billiards room, an inviting gathering room with a gas fireplace, and a large sauna, ideal for entertaining or unwinding. The beautifully landscaped grounds offer an uncommon sense of privacy with mature trees, expansive lawns, and multiple outdoor living spaces. A rare three-car garage further enhances the property, all just minutes from downtown Rochester, Mayo Clinic, parks, trails, and exceptional dining. Offering a rare combination of architectural pedigree, exceptional craftsmanship, modern amenities, and one of Rochester's most prestigious addresses, this is a true legacy estate, an extraordinary opportunity that seldom comes to market.

Listing Details MLS# 7099546

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1929
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 4
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Bath Half: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2023
Above Grd Total SqFt: 6046
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1853
Total SqFt: 7899
Total Finished Sqft: 6990.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1853
Garage Stalls: 3
Lot Dimensions: Irreg
Acres: 0.89
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Storage Space; Tile Shower Bath Description: Double Sink; Sauna; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; 1/2 Basement; 3/4 Basement; Two Basement Baths; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Separate/Formal Dining Room; Other Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Family Room; Great Room; Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: Full; Split Rail Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable Laundry: Lower Level Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Heavy Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level; Primary Bdr Suite; Renovated Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 1995750
ListPrice: 1995000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 801
Street Name: 9th
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: SW
Postal City: Rochester
County: Olmsted
State: MN
Zip Code: 55902
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Williams Healy & Corn-Outlots

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 20074
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 6046
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 944

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: SEMR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 735
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 14
Section#: 2
Township#: 106

Office/Member Info

Association: SEMR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
High School: Mayo
Legal Description: SECT-02 TWP-106 RANGE-014 WILLIAMS HEALY & CORN-OUTLOTS LOT-054 N3FT LOT 54 AND ALL LOT 55 AND S75.76FT N175.6FT E145 1/2FT OUTLOT 56
Listing City: Rochester
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Rochester
School District: Rochester
School District Phone: 507-328-3000
Zip Plus 4: 6364
Property ID Number: 640232024874
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 20074
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Architectural significance and timeless elegance define this extraordinary estate in the heart of Rochester's coveted Pill Hill neighborhood. Designed by renowned architect Ellerbe, built in 1929, and set on nearly an acre, an exceptionally rare offering within the city, this remarkable residence seamlessly blends historic craftsmanship with thoughtfully curated updates for today's lifestyle. A breathtaking two-story foyer sets the tone from the moment you enter, showcasing soaring ceilings, exquisite millwork, a stunning leaded-glass window, and a grand staircase that creates an unforgettable first impression. Designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the home offers five spacious bedrooms, including a private third-floor retreat, each with its own en suite bath, along with eight total bathrooms. Rich in character, the distinguished library features floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins, exquisite original woodwork, and a wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and sophisticated retreat. The gracious living room is anchored by a beautiful gas fireplace and framed by expansive windows that fill the space with natural light while opening to the terrace overlooking the private grounds. The formal dining room is impressive, highlighted by its original chandelier and French doors that open to the terrace. The beautifully renovated kitchen honors the home's architectural heritage while delivering modern functionality and refined finishes. An exceptional butler's pantry, complete with its original tile backsplash and an additional sink, offers abundant storage and preserves the home’s character. The adjoining breakfast room provides a peaceful setting with picturesque views of the surrounding grounds. The newly remodeled 2nd floor primary suite is a private sanctuary featuring a luxurious spa-inspired bath, an expansive custom walk-in closet, and a sun-filled bedroom wrapped in windows overlooking the estate. The walkout lower level offers exceptional spaces for recreation and relaxation, including a billiards room, an inviting gathering room with a gas fireplace, and a large sauna, ideal for entertaining or unwinding. The beautifully landscaped grounds offer an uncommon sense of privacy with mature trees, expansive lawns, and multiple outdoor living spaces. A rare three-car garage further enhances the property, all just minutes from downtown Rochester, Mayo Clinic, parks, trails, and exceptional dining. Offering a rare combination of architectural pedigree, exceptional craftsmanship, modern amenities, and one of Rochester's most prestigious addresses, this is a true legacy estate, an extraordinary opportunity that seldom comes to market.
Directions: From US 14 and W Frontage Rd go 0.3 miles and turn left onto 6th St SW for 0.6 miles, then right onto 9th Ave SW for 0.2 miles to arrive at 801 9th Ave SW.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck: Yes
French Doors: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Paneled Doors: Yes
Patio: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Storage Space: Yes
Tile Shower: Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
3/4 Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
1/2 Basement: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes
Two Basement Baths: Yes
Bathroom Ensuite: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes
Other: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Fencing

Full: Yes
Split Rail: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Gas Burning: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes

Laundry

Lower Level: Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks): Yes
Tree Coverage - Heavy: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes
Renovated: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: July - 10 - 2026

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