Step into a piece of history in the heart of Elgin. This property offers a sprawling rambler with all main floor living on a huge double lot offering over a .9 acre lot and 264' of road frontage! Built in 1949 by Doc. Ellis, this home has all the charm with numerous updates throughout. The main floor has over 2,000 square feet with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 living rooms, a large dining room and a large kitchen with all custom cabinets. New flooring in the primary bedroom and front family room space. Upstairs you will find a large 3rd bedroom with new flooring and paint and recently fully remodeled bathroom. The exterior of the home has stone, brick and cement board siding! The HVAC system was all updated in the last 5 years. This home offers you, the buyer, an opportunity to turn this property into a paradise setting for you to enjoy for years to come!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$130Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brad Jech• Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction
Step into a piece of history in the heart of Elgin. This property offers a sprawling rambler with all main floor living on a huge double lot offering over a .9 acre lot! Built in 1949 by Doc. Ellis, this home has all the charm with numerous updates throughout. The main floor has over 2,000 square feet with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 living rooms, a large dining room and a large kitchen with all custom cabinets. Upstairs you will find a large 3rd bedroom and recently fully remodeled bathroom. The exterior of the home has stone, brick and cement board siding! The HVAC system was all updated in the last 4 years. This home offers you, the buyer, an opportunity to turn this property into a paradise setting for you to enjoy for years to come!
Public Records
Jan 11, 2019
Sold
$155,100
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 2003
Sold
$165,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 24, 1998
Sold
$125,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,822 (+6.7%)
2025
$3,582 (+2.1%)
2024
$3,508 (+5.3%)
2023
$3,330 (+4.2%)
2022
$3,196 (+30.1%)
2021
$2,456 (−1.6%)
2020
$2,496 (−3.0%)
2019
$2,572 (+3.8%)
$32,000 + $120,600
$152,600
2018
$2,478 (−4.5%)
$32,000 + $121,500
$153,500
2017
$2,596 (−6.1%)
$32,000 + $122,400
$154,400
2016
$2,766 (+0.2%)
$32,000 + $139,100
$171,100
2015
$2,760 (−3.8%)
$32,000 + $140,100
$172,100
2014
$2,870 (−6.4%)
$32,000 + $142,100
$174,100
2013
$3,066
$32,000 + $143,200
$175,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,676
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,676
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wabasha County
APN
R19.00231.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elgin, MN • 55932
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 240 1st St SW
$329,981
$81 over list price of $330K
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