Janesville Real Estate

Welcome to Janesville, a charming city nestled in Waseca County, Minnesota. With its picturesque surroundings and friendly community, Janesville offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

Situated in the heart of southern Minnesota, Janesville is known for its small-town charm and scenic beauty. The city is surrounded by rolling hills, lush farmlands, and beautiful lakes, providing a tranquil and serene environment for those seeking a slower pace of life.

Janesville boasts a rich history, dating back to its founding in the mid-19th century. Today, the city preserves its historical heritage through its well-preserved buildings and landmarks, offering a glimpse into its past.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Janesville offers ample opportunities for recreation. The nearby lakes and rivers provide excellent fishing and boating spots, while the surrounding countryside is perfect for hiking, biking, and picnicking. The city also has several parks and green spaces, where residents can enjoy leisurely walks or engage in sports activities.

Janesville is a close-knit community that values education and family. The city is home to a highly regarded school district, ensuring quality education for its residents. The community also hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and togetherness.

Conveniently located within driving distance of larger cities like Mankato and Rochester, Janesville offers a peaceful retreat while still providing access to urban amenities. Whether you're looking for a place to settle down or a weekend getaway, Janesville has something to offer everyone.

Come and experience the warmth and charm of Janesville, Minnesota. Discover a city that combines natural beauty, rich history, and a welcoming community, making it an ideal place to call home.

Newest Listings in Janesville

$244,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7119000 MLS

Welcome home to this charming 2-story nestled on a beautifully treed lot in the heart of Janesville. From the inviting covered front porch to the mature landscaping, this home is full of warmth and character. Inside, the cozy main level features a functional kitchen, a stunning dining room, and a spacious living room perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms on one level, a full bathroom, and access to a large walk-up attic offering exceptional storage. The lower level adds even more living space with a comfortable family room featuring a gas fireplace, along with a generous utility and laundry room with abundant storage. Recent updates include brand-new windows throughout the home, and newer furnace and AC. Outside, enjoy the private back patio, garden shed, oversized finished and heated two-stall garage, alley access, and additional off-street parking. Conveniently located less than half a block from JWP School, this home offers the perfect blend of timeless character, functionality, and an unbeatable location.

303 N Market Street, Janesville

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Atwood.

$789,900

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 7118073 MLS

Exceptional 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home on 16 acres, plus an additional 16 acres of restored prairie and wetland, offering the perfect blend of country living, modern updates, and endless possibilities. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the maintenance-free steel siding, new roof (2022), expansive wraparound porch, and beautifully designed outdoor living spaces. Inside, the spacious floor plan is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The recently finished walkout lower level with 9-foot ceilings features a large family room, wet bar, additional bedroom, full bath with walk-in shower, and abundant storage. Updated windows and four newer patio doors fill the home with natural light while providing seamless access to the outdoors. Outside, enjoy the 16' x 32' above-ground pool with pool shed, 7-person Hot Spring saltwater hot tub, multiple concrete patios, fire pit, screened porch, mature landscaping, and poured concrete landscape edging. A spiral staircase conveniently connects the walkout patio to the pool deck and front porch. The spacious primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and oversized walk-in shower. The main level also includes laundry, a mudroom with built-in lockers, office space, and an attached 3-car garage. The property is equally impressive outside with a barn featuring water and electricity, three fenced pastures with direct barn access, a pole shed with concrete floor and electricity, two wetland ponds, and 16 acres of restored native prairie creating exceptional wildlife habitat for nature lovers and hunters alike. A unique bonus is the finished salon space with its own bathroom, patio, and beautiful koi pond. Whether you envision a mother-in-law suite, home office, studio, game room, man cave, or small business, this flexible space offers endless opportunities. This remarkable property delivers the space, privacy, and versatility to live, work, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors, all in one extraordinary setting.

20811 Ocean Road, Janesville

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Atwood.

$40,000

7111459 MLS

One of 7 single home lots on a cul-de-sac in a little private community. No building requirements. Over 3 acres on beautiful lot with mature trees waiting on the property along with berry bushes and other natural vegetation. Deer are also bedded down in the grassland as well on this lot. Water source is there via well that is ready to be connected. A small coop power company is there and also ready for hook up! Across your gravel road is approximately a half acre to put a garage/barn/garden/horses. You choose! It's perfect for a walkout home or a full basement. Or put your off grid tiny home of your dreams! The sun rises in the East on the hill side that slopes down into the foresty grassland, having it set on the front entrance side of the home in the west.

42658 24th Street, Janesville

Listing courtesy of Julie Prochaska Realty.

$475,000

7059604 MLS

Strong mixed-use investment opportunity in the heart of downtown Janesville. This iconic 1900s building offers a stabilized asset with improved tenancy, renovated apartment units, and a long-term State Farm commercial tenant in place. The property includes 7 apartment units and 3 commercial suites. Major capital improvements and deferred maintenance items have already been addressed, including more than $70,000 in RTU upgrades, creating a near-turnkey investment opportunity with reduced near-term capital needs. The property currently generates $6,324 per month in rental income, with additional upside through two vacant office suites. The lower level provides 2,500+ sq. ft. of additional space for storage, future tenant use, or other income-producing possibities, offering further value-add potential for an investor

138 N Main Street, Janesville

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results.

$425,000

7019384 MLS

Over three acres of possibility are waiting for you on North East Street in charming Janesville, Minnesota. This rare vacant parcel offers the kind of blank canvas that dreamers, builders, and visionaries crave. With its generous acreage and prime positioning, this property could be the ideal site for an apartment complex, nursing home, or long-term care facility — developments that thrive in welcoming, close-knit communities exactly like this one. The property comes equipped with city water and sewer already available, eliminating one of the biggest hurdles in new development. For multi-unit residential or healthcare facilities, having municipal utilities in place dramatically streamlines the path from blueprint to grand opening. Janesville offers residents and future tenants the perfect balance of peaceful small-town living and convenient access to nearby amenities and services. Opportunities like this do not come along every day. Three-plus acres with municipal infrastructure in a thriving southern Minnesota community is the kind of find that makes developers do a double take.

200 E North Street, Janesville

Listing courtesy of Weichert Realtors, Community Group.

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