If you’ve been dreaming of extra elbow room without leaving convenience behind, this property is a must-see. Situated on a quiet, scenic parcel of over an acre, this spacious home delivers five bedrooms and two bathrooms with an incredibly functional floor plan—including three bedrooms on the same level. At the center of it all is a renovated kitchen, featuring modern quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, smart stainless steel appliances, and resilient LVP flooring. Whether you're cooking for family or hosting a crowd, this space flows naturally into the dining room and main-floor living area. Downstairs, the entertainment possibilities continue with a second large family room, a wood burning fireplace, and a wet bar with ample storage. Add in a generous 3-car attached garage and a prime location just minutes from downtown Forest Lake and key commute routes, and you have a rare home that balances total privacy with everyday convenience.
Opportunity awaits on 5 acres in a great Columbus location! This 4-bedroom, 3-bath, office on main level but could be used for a bedroom (4th) home offers plenty of space and potential to make it your own. Enjoy the screened-in porch overlooking the property, along with room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. The property also features a spacious garage with additional finished space, offering possibilities for hobbies, storage, or other uses subject to applicable approvals. With some updating and your personal touches, this property has so much to offer. Conveniently located with easy access to nearby amenities. Property is being sold as-is.
Welcome to your 9.5+ acre nature lover's paradise in Columbus, MN! Tucked away on a sprawling, wooded lot with a private pond, this property is perfect for anyone craving space and privacy. Inside this bright 3-level split, you'll find vaulted ceilings, a convenient 1/2 bath, and an open kitchen/dining room with large center island. The custom interior stairs were hand-crafted from trees harvested right out of the backyard! 2 bedrooms and a full bath w/jetted tub are located on the upper level. The lower level has a cozy family room, 3rd bedroom and 3/4 bath, plus laundry room and huge crawlspace for extra storage. Major updates include new carpet, fresh paint, knockdown ceilings, a reverse osmosis system, newer windows and sliding patio door, and more! Step out onto the maintenance-free deck to take in your land, complete with apple trees, a chicken coop, and a storage shed. For the hobbyist, the workspace is unmatched! You have a heated 2-car attached garage with a utility sink, plus an enormous 40x112 foot pole building! The pole barn features a finished, heated half with air lines and a compressor included, for a year-round workshop, and a massive cold storage portion for all your extra equipment. Acreage, character, and incredible outbuildings, come find your Columbus paradise today!
Set on over 2 acres surrounded by mature trees, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines a wooded setting with thoughtful updates throughout. Inside, updated carpet and paint give the home a refreshed feel, while the main level features hardwood floors and a spacious living room. The bright kitchen offers white cabinetry, a center island, and new stainless steel appliances, with an adjoining dining area that looks out toward the surrounding trees. A large screened porch extends the living space outdoors and provides a comfortable place to enjoy the setting. The lower level includes a generous family room with a brick-surround wood-burning stove, two additional bedrooms, a newly remodeled 3/4 bathroom, and ample storage. An oversized attached garage provides plenty of room for vehicles and storage, while the detached pole building adds even more versatility for equipment, hobbies, or additional storage.
Privacy, space, and room to breathe on nearly 2 acres in Columbus! This move-in ready home offers the peaceful, tucked-away setting you've been looking for, while still keeping you close to everything. 3 bedrooms are on one level, making everyday living easy and convenient. Bring your toys, tools, or hobbies: the extra garage out back gives you the storage and workspace every homeowner wants. Enjoy quiet country living with quick access to I-35, putting the Twin Cities, Forest Lake shopping and dining, and area lakes within easy reach. Just unpack and start enjoying it. Don't miss this one!
Set on over 2 acres surrounded by mature trees, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines a wooded setting with thoughtful updates throughout. Inside, updated carpet and paint give the home a refreshed feel, while the main level features hardwood floors and a spacious living room. The bright kitchen offers white cabinetry, a center island, and new stainless steel appliances, with an adjoining dining area that looks out toward the surrounding trees. A large screened porch extends the living space outdoors and provides a comfortable place to enjoy the setting. The lower level includes a generous family room with a brick-surround wood-burning stove, two additional bedrooms, a newly remodeled 3/4 bathroom, and ample storage. An oversized attached garage provides plenty of room for vehicles and storage, while the detached pole building adds even more versatility for equipment, hobbies, or additional storage.
Price reduced and ready for new owners! Have you dreamed of county living on nearly 10 acres with a charming early 1900s farmhouse and a large red barn/outbuilding? Here is your opportunity for 9.95 acres in Columbus with a private tree canopied driveway to a front porch living farmhouse with original charm as well as updates like an attached garage, maintenance free siding, updated windows, remodeled bathrooms, stamped concrete patio and a 30 x 25 outbuilding with a full second story loft for storage! Home offers 3 bedrooms on upper level with a full bathroom, main level has kitchen, dining room, living room with gas fireplace, 3/4 bathroom, office nook area, 30 x 8 covered front porch and 18 x 14 stamped concrete patio. Buyer to contact city of Columbus in regards to property usage and number of horses or other animals or lot splits. Septic system in non-compliant. Working on system design and estimate to be negotiated with buyer. This is a one of a kind property in a great location with easy access to 35W/35E to get to either Mpls or St Paul.
This property is being sold as a "To Be Built" option showing "The Storby" floorplan. The buyer can choose from multiple floor plans. This is an excellent opportunity to build on a prime lot in Kettle Kove Estates. Contact the agent for more details on available floor plans and customization options. KETTLE KOVE ESTATES is a brand new, small-acreage Subdivision with 5 open and wooded lots available, ranging in size from 3.94 acres to 5.92 acres. Design your new home with Premier Custom Homes today! Full customization, ranging from 779+. Pick your plan, selections, and lot to build. Premier Custom Homes makes the process seamless and fun. These lots are "Shovel Ready" as they are approved by the City of Columbus, Anoka County and Rice Creek Watershed District. . This lot is open and level with some trees along the southern and western boundaries. Driveway access will be from 159th Ave. NE. Barely 2.5 miles from I-35, LOCATION and freeway access could not be much better!
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Columbus is located in Minnesota. Columbus, Minnesota has a population of 4,169. Columbus is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 19.8% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.56%.
The median household income in Columbus, Minnesota is $103,977. The median household income for the surrounding county is $88,680 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Columbus is 47.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 2.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 32.4 inches per year, with 53.6 inches of snow per year.