Renville Homes with Freestanding Style

Welcome to Renville County, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Minnesota, where the charm of small-town living meets the beauty of the great outdoors. Home to the vibrant city of Hector, Renville County is known for its rich agricultural heritage, friendly community, and stunning landscapes. Whether you're drawn to the lush rolling hills, serene lakes, or the warm embrace of local festivals, Renville County offers a unique blend of tranquility and excitement.

In Hector, you’ll find a delightful array of homes that embody the essence of freestanding style living. These properties are designed to provide the ultimate in privacy and comfort, allowing you to enjoy your own personal oasis. Imagine waking up in a beautiful freestanding home, surrounded by nature, where you can sip your morning coffee on the porch while taking in the picturesque views.

Freestanding homes in Hector often feature spacious layouts, modern amenities, and expansive yards that are perfect for family gatherings, gardening, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. With a strong sense of community, residents often come together for various events, making it easy to forge lasting friendships and connections.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a growing family, or looking to downsize, Renville County’s freestanding homes in Hector offer the perfect blend of comfort, style, and community spirit. Discover the joy of living in this charming city where every day feels like a retreat, and make Hector your new home in beautiful Renville County!

Newest Renville Homes with Freestanding Style

$2,000,000

7119576 MLS

An exceptional redevelopment and investment opportunity awaits with the former GFW Middle School, situated on approximately 16 acres in the heart of Fairfax. Built in 1978, this expansive vacant campus offers tremendous potential for commercial, institutional, residential, or mixed-use redevelopment, subject to applicable approvals. The existing building features substantial square footage with classrooms, offices, common areas, gymnasium space, commercial kitchen facilities, and supporting infrastructure ready to be reimagined. Numerous capital improvements have already been completed, including a 2019 digital HVAC controls upgrade, fiber internet installation, digital fire protection system, upgraded kitchen hoods, updated classroom heating controls, security camera system, key card front entry access, 2008 boiler pumps, and 2019 water heaters. Portions of the roof remain under a service contract for added value. The property also adjoins a city park with baseball fields, volleyball courts, a playground, basketball court, and community garden. Appraised at approximately $6,000,000 in 2024, this landmark property presents an extraordinary opportunity with exceptional infrastructure and endless redevelopment potential.

300 3rd Avenue SE, Fairfax

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Plus.

$139,900

7101430 MLS

Located on the highly visible corner of Highway 212 and Main Street in Bird Island, this versatile commercial property offers an outstanding opportunity for a restaurant owner, investor, or entrepreneur looking to establish a business in a prime location. Situated on one of southwest Minnesota's main travel corridors, the property benefits from excellent daily traffic and visibility while being just approximately 1.5 hours from the Twin Cities. The restaurant has undergone extensive recent improvements, allowing the next owner to focus on growing the business rather than tackling major projects. Recent updates include roof repairs and coatings, new epoxy kitchen flooring, replacement of electrical panels and lighting, fire suppression system reconfiguration and inspection, commercial equipment servicing, replacement of the upstairs appliances, plumbing updates, hood cleaning, and numerous additional maintenance and remodeling improvements. Inside, the restaurant features a welcoming main dining room and full bar area, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance complete with a ramp for added convenience. There are three restrooms, including separate men's and women's facilities as well as a unisex restroom. Just off the main dining area is a room currently used as an office that could easily serve as a private dining room or meeting space. It also offers convenient access to the kitchen through a connecting hallway. An additional rear dining room provides valuable overflow seating and is ideal for private parties, banquets, or special events. The commercial kitchen includes a separate prep kitchen with a walk-in freezer/cooler. While the walk-in currently requires repairs before returning to service, it offers excellent potential for expanded food preparation and storage once completed. Above the restaurant is a spacious apartment that presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or future rental income. The apartment is currently accessed through the restaurant, making it ideal for an owner living on-site, though an exterior entrance could be added if desired to create a separate income-producing unit. The upper level offers four bedrooms, with the fourth bedroom also functioning well as a second living room, family room, or flex space depending on your needs. The apartment includes a full bathroom, access to the rooftop, and a surprisingly spacious layout that could potentially be reconfigured into two separate apartments with the appropriate planning and approvals. Adding to the property's character are its original pressed tin ceilings, which remain hidden behind finishes in portions of the upstairs. One bedroom closet provides a glimpse of these historic ceilings, offering the opportunity for a future owner to restore and showcase this beautiful architectural feature throughout the apartment. Outside, you'll find a large gravel parking lot providing ample off-street parking for customers, employees, and events. All restaurant furniture, fixtures, equipment, appliances, and other contents currently in the building are included in the sale, making this a true turnkey opportunity. From the dining room furnishings to the commercial kitchen equipment and apartment appliances, everything currently on site stays, allowing the next owner to get up and running with minimal additional investment. Whether you're looking to continue operating a restaurant, create a destination dining experience, invest in a mixed-use property, or explore redevelopment opportunities, this highly visible corner location offers flexibility, character, and tremendous potential.

110 Main Street N, Bird Island

Listing courtesy of Re/Max Realty Plus.

$145,000

6769523 MLS

* 2 regulation sized racquetball courts * New carpet in office and mezzanine areas (2024) * Handicap accessible restroom * Modern interior finishes! * Located near Dollar General, Benny's Meat Market, Holiday Gas Station, and More! * Convenient access to Hwy 212, and minutes to Main Street Hector.

541 8th Street E, Hector

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Integrity Northwest.

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