About 56160 County Road 21
Come to the place where peaceful country living meets excellent schools and an easy commute to downtown Rochester. Set among Minnesota’s scenic bluff country, this rare piece of acreage is the ideal canvas to bring your vision to life, offering remarkable privacy, sweeping sunset views, and the freedom to create the country home, hobby farm, homestead, or horse-friendly retreat you’ve imagined. Located within the top-tier Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District, the buildable acreage is approximately 20 minutes from Mayo Clinic and just moments from Highway 52. Accessed by a quiet, well-maintained paved road, the property already has a permanent address, with utilities conveniently available at the road.
The lower two-acre pasture offers an ideal setting for an orchard, vineyard, or livestock grazing. County zoning limits the property to one single-family home, helping preserve privacy, while allowing agricultural outbuildings that meet setback requirements. Livestock is also permitted, giving you flexibility to shape the property around your agricultural goals. Contact the county to confirm livestock density and other requirements.
The naturally sculpted upper bluff crest overlooks the spectacular valley and borders more than 100 acres of protected, DNR-managed state land. Mature red oak, walnut, and other hardwoods form a dense canopy, creating a private woodland sanctuary rich with wildlife and well known for frequent whitetail sightings, including mature bucks.
**According to Wabasha County Planning and Zoning, the permitting process for building a home in the wide-open northwest corner on the lower-lying land will be simple. If the desire is to build on the bluff for more majestic views, a full site plan and application for a variance will need to be submitted for review and is subject to approval.**
Beyond its tranquil borders, this acreage’s proximity to premier local recreation and city amenities. Water lovers will appreciate being minutes from the nearest public boat launch for easy access to Lake Zumbro’s best boating, fishing, and watersports. You are also less than 15 minutes away from Mac's Park Place, a popular local lakefront campground featuring a favorite neighborhood bar and restaurant.
*Please note that the listing agents are related to the seller.*
