26444 740th Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007

$595,000
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2 Beds  |  2 Baths  |  1,457 Sq Ft  |  Single Family  |  MLS # 7006182
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  • A versatile farmhouse kitchen with ample space for preparing daily meals or canning the bounty from your garden harvest—truly a space designed for both function and tradition.
    A versatile farmhouse kitchen with ample space for preparing daily meals or canning the bounty from your garden harvest—truly a space designed for both function and tradition.
  • The open-concept design seamlessly connects the kitchen to the living space, creating a warm and inviting area where everyone can gather while still feeling cozy and at home.
    The open-concept design seamlessly connects the kitchen to the living space, creating a warm and inviting area where everyone can gather while still feeling cozy and at home.
  • Every door was custom crafted from knotty pine, each one unique in character and design. Finished with galvanized hardware, they add rustic charm and authenticity throughout the home.
    Every door was custom crafted from knotty pine, each one unique in character and design. Finished with galvanized hardware, they add rustic charm and authenticity throughout the home.
  • Beautiful tiled floors make this easy to keep clean and looking great year-round.
    Beautiful tiled floors make this easy to keep clean and looking great year-round.
  • Laundry hookups right off the kitchen, on the main level add convenience for all.
    Laundry hookups right off the kitchen, on the main level add convenience for all.
  • Beautiful hickory floors throughout, paired with grouted Koni brick, add warmth and natural charm—bringing the outdoors in and enhancing the home’s inviting character.
    Beautiful hickory floors throughout, paired with grouted Koni brick, add warmth and natural charm—bringing the outdoors in and enhancing the home’s inviting character.
  • Window above the sink provides a perfect view to keep an eye on kids at play or animals in the yard while enjoying the comforts of the kitchen.
    Window above the sink provides a perfect view to keep an eye on kids at play or animals in the yard while enjoying the comforts of the kitchen.
  • This charming farmhouse kitchen is the heart of the home—an open and inviting space where meals are prepared with love and shared with ease. Designed to bring everyone together, it’s the perfect gathering spot for family and friends.
    This charming farmhouse kitchen is the heart of the home—an open and inviting space where meals are prepared with love and shared with ease. Designed to bring everyone together, it’s the perfect gathering spot for family and friends.
  • The breakfast bar offers the perfect spot for a morning coffee, a casual lunch, or a quick bite on the go.
    The breakfast bar offers the perfect spot for a morning coffee, a casual lunch, or a quick bite on the go.
  • Featuring a fireplace accented with Koni tile and surrounded by rich hickory floors, this inviting living space offering a welcoming and comfortable space to share with loved ones.
    Featuring a fireplace accented with Koni tile and surrounded by rich hickory floors, this inviting living space offering a welcoming and comfortable space to share with loved ones.
  • Handcrafted fireplace with rich tile detail and a custom mantel, serving as a stunning focal point in the living room and the ideal spot to gather on cool evenings
    Handcrafted fireplace with rich tile detail and a custom mantel, serving as a stunning focal point in the living room and the ideal spot to gather on cool evenings
  • Recessed lighting enhances natural brightness, while hickory hardwood floors add warmth and character. Custom craftsmanship blends seamlessly with modern design, making this fully renewed 1900s home feel brand new.
    Recessed lighting enhances natural brightness, while hickory hardwood floors add warmth and character. Custom craftsmanship blends seamlessly with modern design, making this fully renewed 1900s home feel brand new.
  • No detail was overlooked in this thoughtfully designed staircase, which includes a rail that opens to easily move large furniture up or down—an uncommon convenience in a home from the early 1900s.
    No detail was overlooked in this thoughtfully designed staircase, which includes a rail that opens to easily move large furniture up or down—an uncommon convenience in a home from the early 1900s.
  • A spacious north-facing room with large windows offers the perfect place to sit and relax, or can easily be converted into a main-floor bedroom to suit your needs.
    A spacious north-facing room with large windows offers the perfect place to sit and relax, or can easily be converted into a main-floor bedroom to suit your needs.
  • Main-level half bath with custom finishes and tin accents, blending a touch of rustic outdoor charm with a modern design.
    Main-level half bath with custom finishes and tin accents, blending a touch of rustic outdoor charm with a modern design.
  • Sink crafted from an old tin wash tub, adding rustic character and one-of-a-kind charm to the half bath
    Sink crafted from an old tin wash tub, adding rustic character and one-of-a-kind charm to the half bath
  • Even the upstairs staircase was handcrafted with the finest detail, enhancing this 1900s home with a modern, clean feel. Storage access to the right provides ample space, or the option to finish it into a fun play area for kids.
    Even the upstairs staircase was handcrafted with the finest detail, enhancing this 1900s home with a modern, clean feel. Storage access to the right provides ample space, or the option to finish it into a fun play area for kids.
  • Spacious upstairs bedroom with a large, thoughtfully designed closet complete with lighting.
    Spacious upstairs bedroom with a large, thoughtfully designed closet complete with lighting.
  • Upstairs bedroom with windows on the south and west sides, filling the space with warm natural light from sunrise to sunset.
    Upstairs bedroom with windows on the south and west sides, filling the space with warm natural light from sunrise to sunset.
  • This oversized upstairs bedroom, once two rooms combined, now offers ample space for a large bed and sitting area. The thoughtfully designed closet provides maximum storage.
    This oversized upstairs bedroom, once two rooms combined, now offers ample space for a large bed and sitting area. The thoughtfully designed closet provides maximum storage.
  • Upstairs full bath featuring a tiled walk-in shower and tin accents that add a modern touch.
    Upstairs full bath featuring a tiled walk-in shower and tin accents that add a modern touch.
  • Clever built-in storage with lighting, maximizing both function and space.
    Clever built-in storage with lighting, maximizing both function and space.
  • You’ll be impressed by the clean, dry basement with fully updated mechanicals, including forced-air furnace/AC, a wood-burning stove, and a corn/pellet stove—offering efficiency, cost savings, or the option to live completely off the grid.
    You’ll be impressed by the clean, dry basement with fully updated mechanicals, including forced-air furnace/AC, a wood-burning stove, and a corn/pellet stove—offering efficiency, cost savings, or the option to live completely off the grid.
  • This 1900's farmhouse was completely rebuilt from the studs with hand-crafted details and modern finishes, including hickory floors, knotty pine stairs, custom barn style doors, and galvanized accents throughout.
    This 1900's farmhouse was completely rebuilt from the studs with hand-crafted details and modern finishes, including hickory floors, knotty pine stairs, custom barn style doors, and galvanized accents throughout.
  • Additional sunroom on the north side of the home with windows on all sides—enjoy panoramic views of the property where deer and turkeys are frequent visitors. Built-in lighting, perfect for outdoor dining, & entertaining guests.
    Additional sunroom on the north side of the home with windows on all sides—enjoy panoramic views of the property where deer and turkeys are frequent visitors. Built-in lighting, perfect for outdoor dining, & entertaining guests.
  • Twelve private acres surrounded by open fields, offering total seclusion and the opportunity for off-grid living. Five acres of current hay ground being rented out.
    Twelve private acres surrounded by open fields, offering total seclusion and the opportunity for off-grid living. Five acres of current hay ground being rented out.
  • Outside you’ll find grapevines, mulberries, blueberries, and more—plus plenty of space for large gardens.
    Outside you’ll find grapevines, mulberries, blueberries, and more—plus plenty of space for large gardens.
  • Single-stall detached garage with cement flooring and a convenient garage door opener.
    Single-stall detached garage with cement flooring and a convenient garage door opener.
  • Spacious 2-stall garage, perfect for large vehicles or versatile use as a storage and workspace.
    Spacious 2-stall garage, perfect for large vehicles or versatile use as a storage and workspace.
  • Smaller shed with new roof and siding—ideal for lawn care storage or as a shelter for small animals.
    Smaller shed with new roof and siding—ideal for lawn care storage or as a shelter for small animals.
  • Medium-sized, two-level barn offering versatile use for animals or storage—ideal as a chicken coop above with open shelter below that connects to the fenced lot
    Medium-sized, two-level barn offering versatile use for animals or storage—ideal as a chicken coop above with open shelter below that connects to the fenced lot
  • Tractor/storage shed with endless potential—use as-is or, with a little TLC, convert it into an entertaining space overlooking the north side of the property, an ideal spot for a future pond.
    Tractor/storage shed with endless potential—use as-is or, with a little TLC, convert it into an entertaining space overlooking the north side of the property, an ideal spot for a future pond.
  • Big red barn with two levels—full of potential! With a little TLC and fresh paint, it could serve as an entertainment space, workshop, or house for animals.
    Big red barn with two levels—full of potential! With a little TLC and fresh paint, it could serve as an entertainment space, workshop, or house for animals.
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Originally a 3-bedroom farmhouse, this home was redesigned into a spacious 2-bedroom modern farmhouse with handcrafted finishes throughout. Hickory floors, barn doors, knotty pine, tin accents, and custom details create a warm, move-in ready retreat full of character.

Set on 12 private acres, this hobby farm-ready property features a large red barn, chicken barn, tractor shed, garages, fenced areas, hay ground, fruit trees, berries, and room for horses, cows, pigs, chickens, gardens, and more. Recent updates include a new well (2025), septic mound system, forced air heat, central air, and wood-burning stove.

Peaceful country living with modern comfort and endless possibilities.


Listing courtesy of Glori Haidar, Edina Realty, Inc.

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Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Contingency Type: None
Year Built: 1900
MLS #: 7006182
Bedrooms: 2
Square Feet: 1,457
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Price Per Square Foot: $408
Bathrooms (Half) : 1
Bathrooms (Three Quarters) : 0
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Description: Detached Garage, Gravel, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Multiple Garages, Storage
Sewer Description: Mound Septic, Septic System Compliant - Yes
Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
Water: Well
Heat Type: Forced Air, Other, Wood Stove
Basement: Block, Partial, Concrete, Storage Space, Unfinished
Foundation Type: Block, Combination, Stone
Roof Description: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched
Days On Market (Continuous): 61
Disability Features: None
Latest Update: 05/28/2026
List Date: 01/07/2026
Listing Agent ID: 502050958
Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
Listing Office ID: 5900
Data Source: NorthstarMLS - The Regional MLS of Minnesota
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
Fireplace Features: Electric
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior Features: Vinyl
Fence: Other
Lot Dimensions: 807x602
Lot Size: 12.0 Acres
Pool Description: None
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Suitable for Horses, Tree Coverage - Heavy
School District: Albert Lea
Tax Year: 2025
Estimated Taxes: $2,328
Contingency Type: None
City: Albert Lea
Zip: 56007
County: Freeborn
State: MN

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Listing last updated: 05/28/26

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