6835 Buckthorn Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901

$794,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,418 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 142,877 Status: Active
Current Price: $794,900 List Date: 3/25/2026 Last Modified: 5/13/2026

Overview

Description

One of Rochester’s premier acreage subdivisions, this property is located on over 3 acres of heavily wooded land, yet close to downtown and the Mayo campus. Featuring a unique layout, this 5-bedroom, 5-bath home has a mother-in-law suite, perfect for family and friends. Bright and open kitchen with knotty pine ceilings and a cozy eat-in nook. Gorgeous hardwood floors and a striking wood stone fireplace anchor the living room. Four bedrooms are conveniently located on the same level as the laundry. Heated attached garage (702 sq. ft) and an additional heated detached garage (560 sq. ft.), plus an outbuilding (357 sq. ft), currently set up as a workout room. Updates include new carpet, new maintenance-free deck, fresh paint, a newer roof, maintenance-free steel siding, and newer windows, all with a transferable warranty. The home has been pre-inspected for peace of mind. Enjoy bringing the outdoors in with this one-of-a-kind home!

Open Houses

Listing Details MLS# 7040811

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1977
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Bath Three Quarters
2
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
2537
Above Grd Total SqFt
2648
Below Grd Total SqFt
1770
Total SqFt
4418
Total Finished Sqft
4408.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1770
Garage Stalls
4
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Acres
3.28
Assessment Pending
Unknown
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; Patio; Porch; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Steel Siding Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Second Unit: Existing In-Law w/Bath; Existing In-Law w/Kitchen Sewer: Private Sewer Special Search: 4 BR on One Level Stories: Three Level Split Water: Shared System

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
794900
ListPrice
794900
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
6835
Street Name
Buckthorn
Street Suffix
Drive
Street Direction Suffix
NW
Postal City
Rochester
County
Olmsted
State
MN
Zip Code
55901
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Buckthorn 2nd Sub

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
7748
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
1770

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2648
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1760

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
1290

Public Survey Info

Range#
14
Section#
11
Township#
107

Office/Member Info

Association
SEMR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
High School
Century
Legal Description
SECT-11 TWP-107 RANGE-014 BUCKTHORN 2ND SUB LOT-008 BLOCK-001 3.28 AC LOT 8 BLK 1
Listing City
Rochester
Map Page
999
Municipality
Rochester
School District
Rochester
School District Phone
507-328-3000
Zip Plus 4
8833
Property ID Number
741114031296
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
7748
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
One of Rochester’s premier acreage subdivisions, this property is located on over 3 acres of heavily wooded land, yet close to downtown and the Mayo campus. Featuring a unique layout, this 5-bedroom, 5-bath home has a mother-in-law suite, perfect for family and friends. Bright and open kitchen with knotty pine ceilings and a cozy eat-in nook. Gorgeous hardwood floors and a striking wood stone fireplace anchor the living room. Four bedrooms are conveniently located on the same level as the laundry. Heated attached garage (702 sq. ft) and an additional heated detached garage (560 sq. ft.), plus an outbuilding (357 sq. ft), currently set up as a workout room. Updates include new carpet, new maintenance-free deck, fresh paint, a newer roof, maintenance-free steel siding, and newer windows, all with a transferable warranty. The home has been pre-inspected for peace of mind. Enjoy bringing the outdoors in with this one-of-a-kind home!
Directions
West River Road to Buckthorn Drive NW. Home will be on the left at the end of the shared driveway.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Exterior

Steel Siding
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lock Box Type

Supra
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Second Unit

Existing In-Law w/Bath
Yes
Existing In-Law w/Kitchen
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level
Yes

Stories

Three Level Split
Yes

Water

Shared System
Yes

Room Information

Family Room Level: Main Fifth (5th) Bedroom Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Level: Lower Fourth (4th) Bedroom Level: Lower Kitchen Level: Main Kitchen Level: Main Laundry Level: Lower Living Room Level: Main Living Room Level: Main Loft Level: Upper Office Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Level: Lower Third (3rd) Bedroom Level: Lower

Documents

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
IDX
Last Updated: May - 13 - 2026
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