The city of Rochester, Minnesota was founded on the banks of the Zumbro River in 1854 by George Head, a settler who named it after his hometown of Rochester, New York. Rochester soon blossomed into a city and focused around the institutions it eventually became home to, such as the Mayo Clinic and the largest contiguous IBM complex. Today, the Rochester, MN community consistently earns a place near the top of several of the "Most Livable Cities" lists, and was recently named America's 'Best Small City" by Money magazine.
Rochester real estate options consist of single-family homes for sale, condominiums and townhouses as well as land lots to custom build. The community has all of the benefits and excitement of a larger city, but none of the congestion. Rochester's over 100,000 residents never run out of things to do. There are countless attractions, museums, sporting events and parks, and your only problem will be deciding whether to visit the historic Mayowood Mansion or to catch one of the Minnesota Wild hockey games.
If you feel like getting in touch with nature, Rochester's Quarry Hill Nature Center offers a 1,700-gallon aquarium of native fish, along with over five miles of trails. Nearby Silver Lake Park is home to canoe and paddleboat rentals in the summer, as well as trails skirting the lake. Finally, the Rochester, MN community also has food to suit any palate and stores to satisfy the mall-lover or the antique-hound. The beauty of the area, the big-city attractions and the down-to-earth atmosphere persuade many residents never to leave!
Condominiums and townhouses are readily available for sale in Rochester, Minnesota from less than $100,000 to approximately $400,000. Many appealing amenities are available, including fireplaces, central air conditioning, multi-car garages, wood flooring, security features and scenic views. Single-family homes are also readily available in Rochester, MN from under $100,000 to more than $1 million. A variety of architectural styles are available, including ranch, traditional, contemporary, single-story and two-story.
Homes are available in Rochester communities such as Salem Sound, Byron, Stewartville, Hayfield, Pine Island, Grand Meadows, Eyota, Orchard Acres, Bamber Valley Estates, Haverhill, Mayowood Hills, Baronwood and Fox Hill. Beautiful amenities available include fireplaces, multi-car garages, central air conditioning, water views, attics, formal dining rooms, decks, libraries, security features, wooded lots, pantries, finished basements, heated garages, swimming pools, dens, heated floors, whirlpool tubs and wood flooring. Land to custom build is readily available in Rochester, MN from approximately $40,000 to more than $890,000. Farm land is extremely abundant.
"Derrick Guevremont : Your Local Real Estate Expert in Rochester, Minnesota"
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Derrick today at 507-272-8018 or email derrick@counselorrealty.com.
Derrick Guevremont: Derrick Guevremont is a dedicated REALTOR® who is willing to work as long as it takes to get his clients the best possible deal. His honesty and excellent people skills has won him the trust of all his clients, whom are sure to never be let down. Covering the Rochester, MN and surrounding communities, Derrick has been a resident of the area since 1974. Justifiably, 80% of his business is based on repeats and referrals. He confidently expresses his appreciation for the community stating, "You can't beat the people who live around here."
Derrick and his company handle all types of real estate transactions, especially first-time homebuyers, hobby farms and rural properties. Derrick belongs to the Southeast MN Association of REALTORS® and remains active in the community by supporting local youth sports teams and their church. Always keeping family first, you can usually find Derrick attending all of his kids' sporting events and spending time on the area's lakes and rivers with family.
Trust your real estate goals in the hands of an experienced REALTOR®; with Derrick, you simply cannot go wrong.
Rochester MN Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $178,995 compared to $175,069 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +2%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Rochester MN. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Rochester, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Rochester, Rochester neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Rochester to help you find the best home!