TBD Vista Ridge Lane NW, Byron, MN 55901

$605,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,936,242 Status: Active
Current Price: $605,000 List Date: 5/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/28/2026

Overview

Description

Rare 44.45-Acre Riverfront Estate Property in Genoa MN close to Rochester, MN, Olmsted County, MN – Build Your Dream Home on the Zumbro River! This is a true one-of-a-kind opportunity: 44.45 +/- acres of prime southeastern Minnesota land located right on the scenic Zumbro River in Genoa. The property features approximately 24 tillable acres (currently rented for $200/acre = $4,800 annual income) with the remaining acres in beautiful timber, pasture, and waste areas that provide outstanding wildlife habitat and privacy. Situated adjacent to the highly sought-after Moon Valley Wildlife Management Area, this tract offers direct river frontage along the South Branch of the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River. It’s just minutes from Mayo Clinic in Rochester and the award-winning Byron Public Schools, combining convenient access to world-class healthcare and education with peaceful rural living. • Key Features: - Buildable Home Site – Approved potential for your custom home with stunning ...

Listing Details MLS# 7066758

General Property Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Development
No
Drainage
Natural Type
Lot Measurement
Acres
Multiple PIDs?
Yes
Plat Recorded
No
Road Btwn WF & Home?
Yes
Waterfront Frontage
1900
Waterfront YN
Yes
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Agriculture, Lot, Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions
1653x1875
Acres
44.45
Lake/Waterfront Name
Zumbro River
Power Company
People’s Energy Cooperative
Assessment Pending
No
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Available Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Shared Well Connected; Underground Utilities Available Crop Type: Beans; Corn Development Status: Subdivided Farm Type: Crop; Wooded/Hunting Fencing: None Improvements: None Internet Options: Cable; DSL; Fiber Optic; Satellite Land Inclusions: Easements; Survey Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Light Outbuildings: Pole Building Property SubType: Acreage; Agricultural Land; Recreational; Residential Lot Road Frontage: Private Road Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road; Road Maintenance Agreement Sale Options: Sell Entirely Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Topography: Level Waterfront Type: River Front Waterfront View: Panoramic; River; West

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
711200
ListPrice
605000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
TBD
Street Name
Vista Ridge
Street Suffix
Lane
Street Direction Suffix
NW
Postal City
Byron
County
Olmsted
State
MN
Zip Code
55901

Acreage Information

Taxable Acres
44
Tillable Acres
25.45

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2
750324083163
Property ID #3
750411083140

More Information

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
3332
Assessment Balance
0
Assessment Installment
0

Builder Information

Builder Restrictions
Open

Dimension Information

Lot Size Min
40

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Public Survey Info

Range#
15
Section#
3
Township#
107

Office/Member Info

Association
SEMR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
SECT-03 TWP-107 RANGE-015 19.28 AC TH PTN1/2 NW1/4 SEC 3 DES AS FOL COM NECOR NW1/4 TH S 89 DEG 46'50"W 1193.99FT FOR THE POB TH S 43 DEG 41'20"W 584.31 FT TH S 38 DEG 02'42"W 483.53 FT TH S 87 DEG 23'14"W 698.23 FT TH S 09 DEG 46'09"W 156.24 FT TO W LN TH N 00 DEG 03'04"W
Listing City
Byron
Map Page
999
Municipality
Byron
School District
Byron
School District Phone
507-775-2383
DNR Lake Classification
Not Applicable
Zip Plus 4
4118
Property ID Number
750322079102
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
3332
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Rare 44.45-Acre Riverfront Estate Property in Genoa MN close to Rochester, MN, Olmsted County, MN – Build Your Dream Home on the Zumbro River! This is a true one-of-a-kind opportunity: 44.45 +/- acres of prime southeastern Minnesota land located right on the scenic Zumbro River in Genoa. The property features approximately 24 tillable acres (currently rented for $200/acre = $4,800 annual income) with the remaining acres in beautiful timber, pasture, and waste areas that provide outstanding wildlife habitat and privacy. Situated adjacent to the highly sought-after Moon Valley Wildlife Management Area, this tract offers direct river frontage along the South Branch of the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River. It’s just minutes from Mayo Clinic in Rochester and the award-winning Byron Public Schools, combining convenient access to world-class healthcare and education with peaceful rural living. • Key Features: - Buildable Home Site – Approved potential for your custom home with stunning views and privacy. - 25x50 Shed for storage - door 13 tall by 16 wide - Utilities Ready – Well and electric already at the property. - Agricultural Income – 24 tillable acres rented this year at $200/acre; open for renewal or your own use next season. - Access & Infrastructure – Private road with shared maintenance + existing garage space for equipment, vehicles, or workshop use. - Diverse Land Types – 24 tillable acres + timber, pasture, and natural areas ideal for recreation and conservation. • Endless Outdoor Recreation: This property is a sportsman’s and nature lover’s paradise: - Hunting – Excellent habitat for whitetail deer, wild turkey, ducks, pheasant, and more. - River Activities – World-class fishing, tubing, canoeing, and kayaking directly off your land. - Wildlife & Nature – Frequent sightings of bald eagles, songbirds, and other wildlife. Perfect for bird watching, hiking, and photography. - Additional Use – ATV trails, camping, or simply enjoying the serenity of the river and woods. - Bonus Access – Direct neighbor to Moon Valley WMA for expanded public land hunting and exploration. Whether you're looking to build a private riverfront home, create a family legacy property, or own a productive recreational investment, this 44.45-acre tract delivers it all. The mix of tillable income, mature timber, river frontage, and wildlife-rich habitat makes it one of the most desirable parcels currently available in Olmsted County. Don’t miss this rare chance — properties like this with river access, utilities in place, and proximity to Rochester are extremely hard to find. Location: Genoa, Olmsted County, Minnesota Total Acres: 44.45 +/- (24 tillable + timber/pasture/waste) Zoning & Use: Agricultural / Residential building potential
Directions
From St. Mary's Hospital (1216 2nd St SW, Rochester): Head west on 2nd St SW, turn right onto 16th Ave SW, then left onto US-14 W / 4th St SW. Drive ~6 miles west on US-14 into Byron. Turn right onto County Rd 5 NW (Vista Ridge area), then follow to 8741 Vista Ridge Ln NW. ~15 min, 9 miles

Crop Type

Beans
Yes
Corn
Yes

Development Status

Subdivided
Yes

Farm Type

Crop
Yes
Wooded/Hunting
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Cable
Yes
DSL
Yes
Fiber Optic
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Lake Details

Lake Depth
No

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot
Yes
Tree Coverage - Light
Yes

Outbuildings

Pole Building
Yes

Restriction/Covenants

Architecture Committee
Yes
Easements-Road/Right of Way
Yes
Easements-Utility
Yes
Minimum Lot Size
Yes
No Mobile Homes
Yes
Other Covenants
Yes

Road Frontage

Private Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road
Yes
Road Maintenance Agreement
Yes

Sale Options

Sell Entirely
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Topography

Level
Yes

Waterfront Type

River Front
Yes

Waterfront View

Panoramic
Yes
River
Yes
West
Yes

Available Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Phone Available
Yes
Shared Well Connected
Yes
Underground Utilities Available
Yes

Improvements

None
Yes

Land Inclusions

Easements
Yes
Survey
Yes

Property SubType

Acreage
Yes
Agricultural Land
Yes
Recreational
Yes
Residential Lot
Yes
IDX
Listing Office: Midwest Home and Farm Realty
Last Updated: June - 28 - 2026
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