$344,700

8490 Ideal Ave S Cottage Grove, MN 55016

$4,093
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,760 sqft
$196 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8490 Ideal Ave S

Home sweet home. Completely renovated. Refinished real hardwood floors. Newer kitchen with granite and stainless appliances Eat,-in kitchen. 3 bedrooms on one level. Lower level family room 4th bedroom and newer 3/4 bath. Massive 2 car garage. Fenced yard. Across from park. Super quiet and convenient location. Walk to coffee, shops, trails and Parks New carpet, paint, window treatments, has rear deck and front patio and much more.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusComing Soon
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,760 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1962
ParkingDetached
MLS #6736975
Garage2 spaces
Active DateJune 18, 2025

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $344,700
  • Price/SqFt: $195
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,244
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Directions: East Point Douglas Rd to Ideal - North to home. (by Hillside School)
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Living Area: 1,760 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 6736975
  • MLS Name: NORTHSTAR
  • Office Name: eXp Realty

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8490 Ideal Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 - ranch-style house featuring a front yard

$344,700

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 30, 2011
Home Sold
$157,500
Apr 24, 2008
Home Sold
$194,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2022$271,800$3,244
2021$225,800$2,968
2020$220,700$2,860
2019$194,900$2,836
2018$179,900$2,548
2017$166,000$2,548

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Hillside Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

8177 Hillside Trl S

4

Armstrong Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

8855 Inwood Ave S

6

Crestview Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

7830 80th St S

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $63,062. The majority of Cottage Grove, MN residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
63%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

33%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • WingstopWingstop
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • NissanNissan
  • MazdaMazda
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions

About 8490 Ideal Ave S

The listing price of 8490 Ideal Ave S property is $344,700.

The property 8490 Ideal Ave S is a house located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, 55016.

Coming Soon: 8490 Ideal Ave S is Coming Soon. This listing has not previously been on the market, but will be on the market soon (no showings are allowed yet). A listing contract has been executed.

The nearby schools for 8490 Ideal Ave S are: Hillside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Armstrong Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Crestview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cottage Grove Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Oltman Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Discovery Charter Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Access (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), South Washington Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $3,244 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 30, 2011 for $157,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 8490 Ideal Ave S has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 8490 Ideal Ave S is 1,760 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 8490 Ideal Ave S is 1962.

This home is located at 8490 Ideal Ave S in Cottage Grove, MN and zip code 55016. This 1,760 square foot home was built in 1962. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $344,700.

In May 2025 more than 24 listings in Cottage Grove, MN were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 20 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 19 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Cottage Grove, MN increased by 7.7% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 21 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $394,150 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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