If your craving real peacefulness, The Wen Inn delivers in the best way. Located in the incredibly silent, safe and welcoming town of Peterson, near Lanesboro and 40 minutes south of Rochester. This beautifully restored historic Victorian era Inn offers the kind of calm you can feel the moment you step onto the porch—quiet streets, helpful neighbors, and a true small-town sense of comfort. This character-rich property blends old school timeless charm with major modern updates already completed. Fully furnished, rehabbed and thoughtfully cared for, it offers exceptional flexibility as a spacious private residence, live-work home, or hosted retreat-style getaway. Set at the center of the Root River Trail, the Wen enjoys a peaceful yet vibrant location loved for biking, gatherings, and seasonal community events—including Norwegian Gamel Dag and a summer concert series. Significant capital improvements provide peace of mind, including fully updated electrical, plumbing, zoned heating, 53 Andersen windows in excellent condition, and new roofs completed in 2023, including rubber roof sections and seven skylights. A three-car garage on a private alley adds serious practicality, complete with multiple electric plug-ins and a Level 2 Tesla charger. With over 5000 square feet above ground, additional space is also found in the full-height, drain-tiled basement. The warm, dry, space with thick limestone walls and a poured floor is a perfect speakeasy-style lounge, with additional room for a studio, gym, or living area. Inside the main building you’ll find multiple bedrooms, generous gathering spaces, and a huge covered front porch that truly becomes a favorite “room” of the home. There are several staircases for flexibility of use, and all facilities including laundry on the main level. A full-price offer includes replacement of the remaining back decking, inclusion of all Inn keeping business systems, and the owner available to assist with a smooth transition. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated historic property in one of the most peaceful corners of Southeast Minnesota.
Prime Development Opportunity in Peterson, Minnesota Located at 116 Mill Street, Peterson, MN, this 40x36 unfinished wood-frame building, constructed in 2018, is currently classified by the city and county as a garage and is being sold as-is. The structure sits on a concrete slab foundation and features a steel roof, white vinyl siding, multiple windows providing natural light, an overhead garage door, and a separate pedestrian entry. The property offers ample off-street parking on a spacious lot. Water Line, electric and sewer lines piped into building, providing a blank slate for future use. Subject to local zoning and permitting, the building offers potential for completion as a custom residence, workshop, storage facility, or other permitted use. The property is located in the Village of Peterson, a scenic community along the Root River and directly adjacent to the Root River State Trail, a paved multi-use trail spanning approximately 60 miles. The area is known for outdoor recreation including biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and tubing, and is situated in Minnesota’s Driftless Region with limestone bluffs and rolling terrain. Lanesboro, MN, is just minutes away and offers additional dining, lodging, and tourist amenities. With its size, existing structure, and desirable location near trail and river access, this property presents a unique opportunity for buyers seeking a flexible development or investment option in Southeast Minnesota. Buyer to verify all intended uses with the city and county.
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Peterson is located in Minnesota. Peterson, Minnesota has a population of 241. Peterson is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 27.27% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.04%.
The median household income in Peterson, Minnesota is $58,750. The median household income for the surrounding county is $67,195 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Peterson is 41.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 5.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 35.6 inches per year, with 43.1 inches of snow per year.