391 Old Hwy 12 W, Ortonville, MN 56278

$3,450,000
Property Type: Commercial Lot Size (sq. ft.): 217,800 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,450,000 List Date: 12/10/2025 Last Modified: 2/10/2026

Overview

Description

Set within a strong agricultural and logistics region, this 94,000 SF refrigerated warehouse offers a dependable, well-built environment for companies that rely on temperature-controlled operations. The property brings together food-grade construction, reliable low-cost power, and direct access to major Upper Midwest transportation routes, making it an efficient and practical choice for cold-storage users, food producers, 3PL providers, and cooperatives. Its solid infrastructure also opens the door for potential data-center conversion. The facility sits on approximately 5 acres, allowing both current functionality and future expansion. Users benefit from large clear-span refrigerated areas, insulated construction, and updated mechanical systems that support consistent performance.  Its location serves as a natural hub for regional distribution. With easy routes into Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and beyond, the property supports smooth, efficient movement of goods across the Upper Midwest. Local workforce strength, built around agriculture and food-sector jobs, further enhances its value for long-term operations. For organizations looking ahead, the site’s combination of insulation, layout, and power supply also makes it a compelling candidate for data-center use. The building’s structure and setting provide the stability, cost efficiency, and scalability that digital operations often seek. Overall, 391 Old Highway 12W offers a reliable, spacious, and adaptable facility that can meet the needs of a wide range of users. Its blend of quality construction, regional connectivity, and flexible design positions it as a long-term asset for companies seeking a strong foothold in the Upper Midwest cold-chain and logistics network.

Listing Details MLS# 6825889

General Property Information

Lot Measurement
Acres
Multiple PIDs?
No
Other Parking Spaces
10
Owner Occupied
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1960
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Industrial
Foundation Size
94000
Garage Stalls
4
For Sale or Lease
For Sale
Acres
5
Lot Dimensions
Irregular

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Zoned Basement: None CMU Style: Warehouse Construction Status: Previously Owned Current Use: Warehouse Exterior: Metal Foundation: Slab Fuel: Electric; Other Heating: Other Loan Terms: Cash; Conventional On Site Utilities: Electric Common; Heating Separate Parking Characteristics: Parking Lot Potential Use: Warehouse Roof: Metal Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes Stories: One Wall Description: Metal Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
ListPrice
3450000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
391
Street Name
Old Hwy 12
Street Direction Suffix
W
Postal City
Ortonville
County
Big Stone
State
MN
Zip Code
56278

Assessments

Assessment Installment
35
Tax With Assessments
6878
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
irregular
None
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Building Finished SqFt
94000
Building SqFt
94000
Ceiling Height
16-20

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Public Survey Info

Range#
46
Section#
16
Township#
121

Sale Options

Sale Includes
Building, Fixture/Equipment

Unit Details

Total Units
Yes

Office/Member Info

Association
FMR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description
Lots 1, 2, and 3 of outlot 164 of the City of Ortonville, MN (being within government lot 2 of Section 16, Township 121N, Range 46W, formerly LacQui Parle County Minnesota. Lot 3 and 4 of outlot 170 of the City of Ortonville, MN
Listing City
Ortonville
Map Page
999
Municipality
Ortonville
School District
Ortonville Area
School District Phone
320-839-3708
Zip Plus 4
275
Property ID Number
221659000
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
6843
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Set within a strong agricultural and logistics region, this 94,000 SF refrigerated warehouse offers a dependable, well-built environment for companies that rely on temperature-controlled operations. The property brings together food-grade construction, reliable low-cost power, and direct access to major Upper Midwest transportation routes, making it an efficient and practical choice for cold-storage users, food producers, 3PL providers, and cooperatives. Its solid infrastructure also opens the door for potential data-center conversion. The facility sits on approximately 5 acres, allowing both current functionality and future expansion. Users benefit from large clear-span refrigerated areas, insulated construction, and updated mechanical systems that support consistent performance.  Its location serves as a natural hub for regional distribution. With easy routes into Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and beyond, the property supports smooth, efficient movement of goods across the Upper Midwest. Local workforce strength, built around agriculture and food-sector jobs, further enhances its value for long-term operations. For organizations looking ahead, the site’s combination of insulation, layout, and power supply also makes it a compelling candidate for data-center use. The building’s structure and setting provide the stability, cost efficiency, and scalability that digital operations often seek. Overall, 391 Old Highway 12W offers a reliable, spacious, and adaptable facility that can meet the needs of a wide range of users. Its blend of quality construction, regional connectivity, and flexible design positions it as a long-term asset for companies seeking a strong foothold in the Upper Midwest cold-chain and logistics network.
Directions
east side of Ortonville at the intersection of highway 75 and Highway 12

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Zoned
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Exterior

Metal
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Other
Yes

Heating

Other
Yes

Parking Characteristics

Parking Lot
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Wall Description

Metal
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

On Site Utilities

Electric Common
Yes
Heating Separate
Yes

CMU Style

Warehouse
Yes

Current Use

Warehouse
Yes

Loan Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Potential Use

Warehouse
Yes
Listing Office: RE/MAX Now (Valley City)
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Last Updated: February - 10 - 2026
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