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829 3rd Avenue, Madison, MN 56256

New Listing

$249,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,488 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,939 Status: Active

Current Price: $249,000 List Date: 7/26/2026 Last Modified: 7/26/2026

Overview

Description

Reminiscent of a storybook cottage yet grand in presence, this historic English Tudor-style home offers a rare opportunity to own a property with unmistakable character, craftsmanship, and timeless curb appeal. From the moment you arrive, the steeply pitched façade, classic stucco-and-brick exterior details, and inviting round-arched entry door set the tone for a home that feels both distinguished and welcoming. Every detail reflects the charm of a treasured architectural era, from the thoughtful proportions to the rich materials that give this home its one-of-a-kind personality. Inside, the home continues to impress with bold woodwork, an ornate staircase, ceiling beams, tall windows, and built-in features that showcase the quality and warmth of its historic design. An enclosed foyer offers a gracious welcome and practical space for guests, while the main floor provides a functional layout for both everyday living and memorable entertaining. The formal living room is filled with natu ... (Read more) Reminiscent of a storybook cottage yet grand in presence, this historic English Tudor-style home offers a rare opportunity to own a property with unmistakable character, craftsmanship, and timeless curb appeal. From the moment you arrive, the steeply pitched façade, classic stucco-and-brick exterior details, and inviting round-arched entry door set the tone for a home that feels both distinguished and welcoming. Every detail reflects the charm of a treasured architectural era, from the thoughtful proportions to the rich materials that give this home its one-of-a-kind personality. Inside, the home continues to impress with bold woodwork, an ornate staircase, ceiling beams, tall windows, and built-in features that showcase the quality and warmth of its historic design. An enclosed foyer offers a gracious welcome and practical space for guests, while the main floor provides a functional layout for both everyday living and memorable entertaining. The formal living room is filled with natural light from accented windows on both sides, and the gas fireplace creates an inviting setting for quiet evenings, meaningful conversations, and gatherings with family and friends. Just off the living room, a den with built-ins offers flexibility as a home office, reading room, or potential main-floor bedroom. The formal dining room, accented with striking wooden beams, flows into an updated kitchen featuring newer black stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry and pantry storage, and access to an informal dining area. A charming desk nook overlooks the backyard, creating the perfect spot for writing letters to distance relatives and friends, planning, or a peaceful morning coffee. Additional features include a screened porch connecting the home to an insulated and finished two-car garage, plus a convenient attached 1.5-car garage off the informal dining area. Upstairs, three charming bedrooms, a three-quarter bath, and a walk-up attic provide comfort, function, and future potential. Set on a large corner lot with exceptional garage space, generous storage, modern updates, and historic architectural detail throughout, this distinctive Tudor home blends old-world elegance with everyday livability. Truly unique and full of character, it stands apart from the ordinary. Schedule your private showing today and experience its charm for yourself.

Listing Details MLS# 7116241

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: 1928
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1128
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1808
Below Grd Total SqFt: 680
Total SqFt: 2488
Total Finished Sqft: 1808.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 720
Garage Stalls: 3.5
Lot Dimensions: 100X140
Acres: 0.32
Assessment Pending: No
# Carport Spaces: 0
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air; Window Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); City View; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Energy Star Appliances; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Drain Tiled; Drainage System; Full; Storage Space; Sump Pump; Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Free and Clear Exterior: Stucco Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning Foundation: Poured Concrete Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Fiber Optic Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Washer Hookup Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Corner Lot; Tree Coverage - Light Outbuildings: Additional Garage Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Garage Door Opener Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Stories: One and One Half Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 249000
ListPrice: 249000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 829
Street Name: 3rd
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Madison
County: Lac Qui Parle
State: MN
Zip Code: 56256
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Kjosness Add/Madison

Assessments

Assessment Installment: 35
Tax With Assessments: 1632
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 24X0
Drain Tiled: Yes
Drainage System: Yes
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1808

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: WCAR
Combo: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 25X26
Garage Door Height: 9
Garage Door Width: 10
Garage Square Feet: 650
Finished Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Office/Member Info

Association: WCAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: KJOSNESS ADDITION TO MADISON LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 1
Listing City: Madison
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Madison
School District: Lac Qui Parle Valley
School District Phone: 320-752-4205
Zip Plus 4: 1013
Property ID Number: 540510000
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 1597
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Reminiscent of a storybook cottage yet grand in presence, this historic English Tudor-style home offers a rare opportunity to own a property with unmistakable character, craftsmanship, and timeless curb appeal. From the moment you arrive, the steeply pitched façade, classic stucco-and-brick exterior details, and inviting round-arched entry door set the tone for a home that feels both distinguished and welcoming. Every detail reflects the charm of a treasured architectural era, from the thoughtful proportions to the rich materials that give this home its one-of-a-kind personality. Inside, the home continues to impress with bold woodwork, an ornate staircase, ceiling beams, tall windows, and built-in features that showcase the quality and warmth of its historic design. An enclosed foyer offers a gracious welcome and practical space for guests, while the main floor provides a functional layout for both everyday living and memorable entertaining. The formal living room is filled with natural light from accented windows on both sides, and the gas fireplace creates an inviting setting for quiet evenings, meaningful conversations, and gatherings with family and friends. Just off the living room, a den with built-ins offers flexibility as a home office, reading room, or potential main-floor bedroom. The formal dining room, accented with striking wooden beams, flows into an updated kitchen featuring newer black stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry and pantry storage, and access to an informal dining area. A charming desk nook overlooks the backyard, creating the perfect spot for writing letters to distance relatives and friends, planning, or a peaceful morning coffee. Additional features include a screened porch connecting the home to an insulated and finished two-car garage, plus a convenient attached 1.5-car garage off the informal dining area. Upstairs, three charming bedrooms, a three-quarter bath, and a walk-up attic provide comfort, function, and future potential. Set on a large corner lot with exceptional garage space, generous storage, modern updates, and historic architectural detail throughout, this distinctive Tudor home blends old-world elegance with everyday livability. Truly unique and full of character, it stands apart from the ordinary. Schedule your private showing today and experience its charm for yourself.
Directions: From US Hwy 75 Going north out of town, turn right onto W 8th St. Go 6 blocks, then turn left onto 3rd Ave, the house is on the left side of street.

Accessible

None: Yes

Acreage Information

Pasture Acres: 0
Tillable Acres: 0
Wooded Acres: 0

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes
Window Unit(s): Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
City View: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Energy Star Appliances: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes
Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Free and Clear: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes

Foundation

Poured Concrete: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Fiber Optic: Yes

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
In Basement: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot: Yes
Tree Coverage - Light: Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Enclosed: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes
Side Porch: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes

Stories

One and One Half: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Bathroom	4.5X6.5	Main
Bathroom	6.5X8	Upper
Dining Room	12X13	Main
Family Room	13X19	Basement
First (1st) Bedroom	9.5X13.5	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	10X10.15	Upper
Foyer	4.5X6.5	Main
Garage	10X10	Main
Garage	13.25X25	Main
Garage	25X25	Main
Informal Dining Room	11X13	Main
Kitchen	10X10	Main
Laundry	12.5X14	Basement
Living Room	13.5X18	Main
Screened Porch	9.75X14.26	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	10.5X17	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	12X14	Upper

Listing Office: Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties

Last Updated: July - 26 - 2026

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