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821 E Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN 56093

New Listing

$440,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,954 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,522 Status: Active

Current Price: $440,000 List Date: 6/08/2026 Last Modified: 6/09/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind century home, where timeless character meets everyday comfort. Situated on a spacious corner lot just four blocks south of Clear Lake and its scenic walking trail, this 1900-built beauty has been lovingly cared for by only three owners in its 126-year history—a rarity that speaks to the enduring appeal of this unique property. A welcoming circle drive leads to the front door, opening through a bright three-season porch into a home filled with original woodwork, hardwood floors, and classic architectural charm. The main level flows seamlessly from the living room to the formal dining room, featuring a built-in buffet and chandelier, then into the large kitchen with dual sinks and a cozy breakfast nook. Just beyond, the inviting family room showcases exposed wood beams, a gas fireplace, and steps leading to an office. A mudroom and half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, including a private primary suite with a wal ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7085419

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Year Built: 1900
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1752
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3467
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1487
Total SqFt: 4954
Total Finished Sqft: 3239.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Bath Quarter: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1487
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 160 x 119 x 171 x 176
Acres: 0.54
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Walk-Up Attic; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Partially Finished; Storage Space; Sump Pump Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room Existing Financing: Cash Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Main Level Fencing: Partial; Wood Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning Foundation: Concrete Block; Stone Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler Laundry: Laundry Room; Upper Level Lot Description: Corner Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Workshop Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage Pool Description: Above Ground; Heated Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; Paved Streets; Sidewalks; Storm Sewer; Street Lights Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles; Flat; Rubber Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 4 BR on One Level; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 440000
ListPrice: 440000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 821
Street Direction Prefix: E
Street Name: Elm
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Waseca
County: Waseca
State: MN
Zip Code: 56093
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Wards Add

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 26.26
Tax With Assessments: 5114

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3239

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 1194
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes

Office/Member Info

Association: SEMR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: WARDS ADDITION LOT 5 & 6 BLK 1
Listing City: Waseca
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Waseca
School District: Waseca
School District Phone: 507-835-2500
Zip Plus 4: 3342
Property ID Number: 177020080
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 5087.14
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome to this one-of-a-kind century home, where timeless character meets everyday comfort. Situated on a spacious corner lot just four blocks south of Clear Lake and its scenic walking trail, this 1900-built beauty has been lovingly cared for by only three owners in its 126-year history—a rarity that speaks to the enduring appeal of this unique property. A welcoming circle drive leads to the front door, opening through a bright three-season porch into a home filled with original woodwork, hardwood floors, and classic architectural charm. The main level flows seamlessly from the living room to the formal dining room, featuring a built-in buffet and chandelier, then into the large kitchen with dual sinks and a cozy breakfast nook. Just beyond, the inviting family room showcases exposed wood beams, a gas fireplace, and steps leading to an office. A mudroom and half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, including a private primary suite with a walk-in closet and jetted tub. Second-floor laundry adds convenience, while the walk-up attic offers storage and future potential. Designed for entertaining, the outdoor spaces include a heated above-ground pool, expansive deck, additional side deck, and patio. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs alike will appreciate the heated 3-stall attached garage with direct basement access, along with an unexpected two-story detached garage/shop offering more than 2,200 square feet of versatile space! With 126 years of history, timeless character, and endless potential, this Waseca property awaits its next owner. Call today to schedule your private showing!
Directions: Take Old Hwy 14 west to Waseca. The home will be on your right on the corner of Old Hwy 14 and 9th St NE.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Walk-Up Attic: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

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

Basement

Concrete Block: Yes
Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink: Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
Full Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Existing Financing

Cash: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Main Level: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Gas Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes
Stone: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Boiler: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Pool Description

Above Ground: Yes
Heated: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Curbs: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Storm Sewer: Yes
Street Lights: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes
Flat: Yes
Rubber: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

2nd Floor Laundry: Yes
4 BR on One Level: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Three Season Porch	14 x 25.5	Main
Bathroom	6.3 x 4	Main
Bathroom	10.6 x 10.1	Upper
Deck	30.6 x 22.8	Main
Dining Room	12.8 x 14.2	Main
Family Room	23.5 x 22.7	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	16.4 x 14.9	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	12.6 x 11.1	Upper
Kitchen	14.4 x 23.5	Main
Laundry	14.1 x 9.1	Upper
Living Room	13.7 x 19.1	Main
Primary Bath	10.4 x 10.9	Upper
Mud Room	13.9 x 8.6	Main
Office	13.1 x 11.1	Main
Other	11.4 x 9.7	Main
Other	38.1 x 28.7	Main
Other	38.1 x 28.7	Upper
Patio	32.1 x 16.3	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	11.11 x 12.2	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	13.6 x 13	Upper

Listing Office: RE/MAX Venture

Last Updated: June - 09 - 2026

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