Own a piece of Austin history with this legendary estate. This is the former home of Ben Hormel and stands today as one of the city's most iconic residences. This magnificent property seamlessly blends historic prestige with timeless character. Comfort meets sophistication with four fireplaces found throughout the home, including two on the main level with one in the main-floor office which features its own half-bath. The kitchen features plenty of cabinet space, stone countertops and a classic butler pantry, while the grand formal dining room provides an exquisite setting for entertaining. For more relaxed gatherings, the expansive four-season porch, surrounded by windows on three sides, offers a serene retreat that walks out to a private patio. The upper level is home to a secluded primary suite—a true sanctuary, also with its own fireplace, a generous walk-in closet, and a 3/4 ensuite bath. The additional bedrooms are surprisingly spacious, a rare find for a home of this vintage, and are served by two more bathrooms on the same level. Further living space awaits in the finished attic, which includes a large cedar closet, and a lower level designed for recreation with a large family room and a built-in bar. Situated on a massive city lot, on over a third of an acre with mature oaks, this property offers an unparalleled combination of architectural grandeur and outdoor space.
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Zestimate®
$235,000
609 4th St NW, Austin, MN 55912
4beds
5,676sqft
Residential
Built in 1912
0.35 Acres Lot
$235,000 Zestimate®
$41/sqft
$3,548 Estimated rent
Home value
$235,000
$214,000 - $259,000
$3,548/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 07:31pm
Listed by:
Matt Bartholomew 507-606-9600,
Real Broker, LLC.
Bought with:
Jennifer Walsh
eXp Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7007220
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x16
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x7
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 319 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29x11
Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Concrete,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,676
- Total interior livable area: 5,676 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,712
- Finished area below ground: 802
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Electric, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 135 x 110
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Details
- Foundation area: 1664
- Parcel number: 347955460
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Concrete, Frame, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Austin
- Subdivision: Yates & Lewis Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $235,000-14.5%$41/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7007220 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Pending sale | $274,900-15.4%$48/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7007220 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $324,900+31.7%$57/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7007220 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2015 | Sold | $246,700-1.3%$43/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5105504 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,258 +20.9% | $470,700 +13.7% |
| 2023 | $5,178 -4.5% | $413,900 |
| 2022 | $5,420 +18.3% | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55912
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Sumner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK,1-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Ellis Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Austin Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Minnesota
- Mower County
- Austin
- 55912
- 609 4th St NW