Two things brought about the birth of the City of Rochester: its location along the Dubuque trail and its fertile and inexpensive farm land. The former allowed folks to stop on their way between St. Paul and Dubuque, Iowa to rest and water their animals. The latter made them want to come back and settle. It was the railroad, however, that assured this city’s future growth and its transformation into a robust regional center. The sale of the Winona and St. Peter Railroad to Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Company opened up the rest of the country as Rochester’s farmers’ new sales territory.
Today, Rochester is as innovative as it was then. Home to the Mayo Clinic, the city continues to evolve and thrive. Traces of the past, however, survive in the splendid residential architectural one can find throughout the city, most especially on Pill Hill.
In Rochester’s Historic Southwest district you’ll find a variety of residential architectural styles including stunning Greek revival homes, English Tudor mansions, Colonial revivals and more. Rochester’s historic homes for sale typically range in price from the $500,000s to well over $1 million. If you long to own a piece of Rochester’s history, feel free to peruse the historic homes for sale here on RochesterRealEstate.com.
$379,900
Historic classic four-square farmhouse with walk up attic. Original hardwood floor throughout. Built ins between dining room and living room and in upstairs hall for line...
Rochester, MN
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2604 Sqft, 4.6 Acres
Residential
Keller Williams Premier Realty
$639,900
Here's an opportunity to own and enjoy a significant part of Rochester and Mayo Clinic's history! Know as White Gables, this home was once owned by Dr. Charles H. Mayo. Ove...
Rochester, MN
5 Bed, 6 Bath, 7542 Sqft, 1.39 Acres
Residential
Coldwell Banker Realty
$1,499,000
Incredible Pill Hill location and all the character of a historical home, totally renovated with all of the comforts of a modern single family home. Perfect for family livi...
Rochester, MN
6 Bed, 5 Bath, 7939 Sqft, 0.42 Acres
Residential
Keller Williams Rlty Integrity*
$450,000
Fantastic Two-story home with updated kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, Beautiful hardwood floors and freshly painted through out. Lower level ...
Rochester, MN
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2768 Sqft, 0.21 Acres
Residential
Re/max Advantage Plus
$239,000
This is conveniently located, move in ready, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bath home. Upstairs has a master with a walk in closet and laundry on the same floor as all the bedrooms. An...
Rochester, MN
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1728 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices North Properties
$525,000
Incredible 5 acre estate with a fully updated American Four Square home. Just 15 minutes to downtown, this house is awesome. You have to see it in person! 1000 square feet ...
Rochester, MN
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3924 Sqft, 5 Acres
Residential
Infinity Real Estate
$179,000
Great opportunity to own this remodeled home with so many upgrades. New modern kitchen cabinets, new paint through-out the house, new carpet, new hand woven gray engineere...
Rochester, MN
3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1986 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Coldwell Banker Realty
$219,900
(VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE!) This is an extremely well taken care of home and property! Tons of natural light flowing through the spacious floor plan. This house was COMPLET...
Rochester, MN
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1805 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential
Dwell Realty Group Llc
$239,900
Great location and close to downtown on a large lot! Moderately updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is ready for your personal touches to make it your own. There are lots of ame...
Rochester, MN
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2744 Sqft, 0.5 Acres
Residential
Homes Plus Realty
$675,000
In this gracious and beautifully appointed Historic SW residence you will find both vintage charm and modern amenities. Recent additions include a bright and cozy main floo...
Rochester, MN
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 4148 Sqft, 0.31 Acres
Residential
Edina Realty, Inc.
$575,000
Beautiful home in historic SW Rochester is beaming with character and modern updates and situated in an unbeatable location, only blocks from St. Marys. You will be greeted...
Rochester, MN
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3366 Sqft, 0.2 Acres
Residential
Re/max Results - Rochester
$89,900
Rochester, MN
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1332 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Elcor Realty Of Rochester Inc.
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