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227 W 5th Street, 
Mankato, MN 56001

$499,900


6

Beds


3

Baths


5,703

Sq Ft


Single Family


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Listed by

Pamela A Davey

Realty Executives Associates

952-767-5300

Last updated:

December 17, 2025, 06:03 PM

MLS#

6826879

Source:

NSMLS

About This Home

227 W 5th Street

One-of-a-kind 6BR/3BA historic residence with 3-stall garage, rich architectural character, and flexible living spaces. Formerly theChurch of God, with records traced to 1924 via the Blue Earth County Historical Society. The original church foundation was reused, with a country churchfrom Judson, MN rebuilt on site in 1945. The church remained in use until 1986, when purchased by the current owner, a commercial constructioncarpenter who thoughtfully transformed the property. The former church altar remains in the living room as a striking focal point. Open-concept main levelwith kitchen featuring generous pantry space, original white hanging light fixtures from the church, spiral staircase, 2 main-floor bedrooms, and full bathwith hot tub, heated floors, and laundry. The entire second floor was built during renovation, offering 2 bedrooms, full bath, balcony, stained glass fromanother church, and 2 leaded-glass windows from Colorado. Navy-blue room is a legal bedroom. Lower level has separate entrance, living area, kitchen,bath, and bedrooms; previously used as pastoral residence and later church spaces. Don't forget to check out the 3rd story deck overlooking the city/valley. Active rental license through 12-31-2026. Historic details includedriveway lights from the City of Mankato, exterior lights from the original YMCA, and aged green metal elements salvaged from the former First NationalBank roofline. Cobblestone drive, fenced yard, flower beds, patio. Across from Roosevelt School, near parks, shopping, grocery, and worship. Quick closepossible. in the late 1800's to 1900's Ringling Brother circus tied their elephants to a tree that was in this back yard- lot- farmland. The circus probablykept other livestock here as well. Data from Mankato Historical Society also provided. Circus stories from neighbors-community members.

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

6 Bedrooms

Built in 1900

Price Summary

499,900

$87 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

6826879

Last Updated:

December 17, 2025, 06:03 PM

Added:

7 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

6

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

1

Interior

Living Area:

5,703 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

5,703 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1900


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

8,624


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$499,900

Price per Sq. Ft:

$87 per Sq. Ft.

Source:NSMLS
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