Property Description

Rare estate-related real estate auction opportunity in a prime Main St. location between Willmar and Hutchinson. This highly adaptable property offers approximately 13,500+ SF of usable improvements, including an 8,338 sq. ft. main building and approximately 5,236 sq. ft. of finished, insulated, heated, and air-conditioned garage/flex space. Opportunities to acquire a property offering this combination of size, flexibility, and finished climate-controlled space are rarely available in the region. The location also benefits from Kandiyohi County's Willmar Lakes Area appeal, with hundreds of nearby recreational lakes, resorts, seasonal visitors, and year-round outdoor recreation.Originally constructed as a school, the property has been carefully maintained and reflects clear pride of ownership. Its distinctive character, flexible layout, generous room sizes, Main St. visibility, and exceptional adaptability create opportunities for a wide variety of future uses. Currently zoned residential, the property may also offer compelling commercial-use or redevelopment potential, subject to city approval. A city letter indicates openness to considering a rezoning request; buyer to verify all zoning, permitted uses, approvals, and future-use plans directly with the City.The approximately 5,236 sq. ft. of climate-controlled garage/flex space is a standout feature, consisting of two insulated, finished, heated, and air-conditioned garage/workshop areas?one on the main level and one tuck-under space on the lower level. This exceptional space offers flexibility for vehicles, storage, workshops, equipment, hobby use, business operations, or other creative applications. The property's unique combination of building area, finished flex space, and adaptable layout makes it an excellent fit for investors, developers, owner-users, business owners, live/work users, nonprofits, educational or childcare organizations, specialty users, or buyers seeking a distinctive property with room for a creative vision.Additional highlights include a new roof in 2024, working mechanicals, and an outdoor patio fireplace that enhances the exterior entertaining area.This is an online auction listing. The list price reflects the auction format and is not a stated asking price, reserve, minimum bid, or market value. Available for showings. Bidding opens July 22 and begins closing at 1:00 PM on August 12. Property is sold as-is, where-is, and subject to Seller confirmation. Full auction terms and registration requirements apply.

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