Discover your peaceful escape in Nelson, MN — a bare lot just minutes from town offering quiet country living, a scenic creek. and abundant wildlife. This blank canvas sits near a tar road for easy access and ready for your dream home, warm shop, or roomy storage for toys and gear. Imagine tranquil evenings, starry skies, and waking to birds and deer while still being close to trails, local amenities, and Douglas County conveniences. Low cost of living and a friendly community make this perfect for move-up buyers, young families, or anyone craving space, serenity, and a place to build lasting memories. Bring your plans and create the lifestyle you’ve been searching for.
The echoes of past success still linger here – The Corral Saloon - but now, it’s time for a fresh start. This cleared and ready site invites your entrepreneurial spirit to take center stage! This parcel offers ample space to bring your vision to life, with city sewer, ALP electricity, natural gas infrastructure, and a private well already in place. Please note: This listing is for Parcel 1 only—the main commercial lot. There are two additional parcels available separately: • Parcel 2: .44 acres along the Central Lakes Bike Trail – $55,000 • Home Parcel: 2-bedroom, 16' x 50' home on .19 acres – $115,000 These two are not included in this listing, but the buyer of Parcel 1 will have first option to purchase them. Altogether, the three parcels total 1.07 acres of prime commercial opportunity. The City of Nelson recently completed major infrastructure improvements, including new paved streets, sidewalks, and storm drainage (2024). Strategically located just 5 minutes from Alexandria and Osakis, this spot also borders the Central Lakes Trail, attracting bikers and snowmobilers year-round. A rare opportunity to invest in a revitalized corridor—enquire today and bring your vision to life!
Andrea D. Conner, License # 40471694,Xome Inc., License 40368414, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067

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Nelson is located in Minnesota. Nelson, Minnesota has a population of 127. Nelson is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 24% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.86%.
The median household income in Nelson, Minnesota is $51,250. The median household income for the surrounding county is $69,069 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Nelson is 34.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 0.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 27 inches per year, with 44.7 inches of snow per year.