824 Center Avenue N, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 (MLS# 6795299)

824 Center Avenue N, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

$1,500,000

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Property Type: Commercial Lot Size (sq. ft.): 140,263 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 9/26/2025 Last Modified: 9/18/2026

Overview

Description

824 Center Ave N offers an incredible opportunity to step into a fully renovated commercial property designed and built out as a premier child care center. Sitting on 3.22 acres with abundant parking and highway frontage, this property is turn-key and ready for its next chapter. The campus includes 10,735 sq. ft. of main daycare space plus an additional 8,633 sq. ft. full gym and activity center. Outside, you’ll find 34,000 sq. ft. of secure fenced play areas, in addition to 25 paved parking spaces and easy access off blacktop roads. Located directly on Highway 218 with excellent visibility, the property benefits from high traffic counts and a central location between Rochester, Owatonna, Albert Lea, and Austin. The property underwent a complete $2.1 million renovation completed in 2022, transforming it from its former office and vehicle use into a modern child care facility. Every detail was considered, from in-classroom bathrooms and changing areas, to a commercial kitchen, STEAM r ... (Read more) 824 Center Ave N offers an incredible opportunity to step into a fully renovated commercial property designed and built out as a premier child care center. Sitting on 3.22 acres with abundant parking and highway frontage, this property is turn-key and ready for its next chapter. The campus includes 10,735 sq. ft. of main daycare space plus an additional 8,633 sq. ft. full gym and activity center. Outside, you’ll find 34,000 sq. ft. of secure fenced play areas, in addition to 25 paved parking spaces and easy access off blacktop roads. Located directly on Highway 218 with excellent visibility, the property benefits from high traffic counts and a central location between Rochester, Owatonna, Albert Lea, and Austin. The property underwent a complete $2.1 million renovation completed in 2022, transforming it from its former office and vehicle use into a modern child care facility. Every detail was considered, from in-classroom bathrooms and changing areas, to a commercial kitchen, STEAM room, administrative offices, conference rooms, and exterior/emergency access for each classroom. The gym features a full-size regulation size basketball court, offering endless programming options. When last operated, the combined license across both buildings allowed for 134 students. With Blooming Prairie’s elementary and highschools less than five minutes away and a growing demand for child care across rural Minnesota, this property is uniquely positioned to help address a critical community need. Zoned B-3 General Business District, the property is not limited to childcare use. Additional possibilities include converting gym with its garage door to a large shop/garage, private or charter schools, fitness and recreation centers, medical or wellness clinics, event, retreat or community centers, professional office complexes, or specialty retail. With its size, location, and quality of renovation, this property is well-suited for an ambitious buyer ready to make a lasting impact in the community or expand their commercial portfolio.

Listing Details MLS# 6795299

General Property Information

Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: No
Other Parking Spaces: 25
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1962
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Business/Commercial
Foundation Size: 10735
Garage Stalls: 20
For Sale or Lease: For Sale
Acres: 3.22
Lot Dimensions: 600x7x195x195x186x25x120x296
Assessment Pending: No

Property Features

Accessible: Fully Wheelchair CMU Style: Mixed Use; Office; Other Construction Status: Previously Owned Current Use: Commercial; Office; Other; Professional Service; Recreational Exterior: Steel Siding Foundation: Combination; Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air On Site Utilities: Electric Common; Heating Common; Hot Water Common Parking Characteristics: Parking Lot; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Paved Lot; RV Access/Parking; Storage Potential Use: Diversified; Office; Other; Professional; Retail; Service Station; Shop Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
ListPrice: 1500000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 824
Street Name: Center
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: N
Postal City: Blooming Prairie
County: Steele
State: MN
Zip Code: 55917
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Kruckeberg Industries Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 65236

Building Information

Building Finished SqFt: 19368

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 8633

Public Survey Info

Range#: 19
Section#: 25
Township#: 105

Sale Options

Sale Includes: Building

Unit Details

Total Units: Yes

Listing Office: Keller Williams Premier Realty

Last Updated: September - 18 - 2026

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824 Center Avenue N, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 (MLS# 6795299)