909 8th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902 (MLS# 7095655)

909 8th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902

$1,950,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 8,655 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,860 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,950,000 List Date: 7/07/2026 Last Modified: 10/10/2026

Overview

Description

Perched atop Rochester’s iconic Pill Hill, the distinguished Dr. William L. Benedict House is a rare opportunity to own one of the city’s most celebrated historic residences. Designed in 1925 by renowned Rochester architect Harold Crawford for the head of Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology, this landmark Tudor Revival home beautifully blends nearly a century of history with the comfort, convenience, and sophistication of modern living. Set on a private, beautifully landscaped lot in Rochester’s most storied neighborhood the pre-inspected home offers over four finished levels designed for today’s lifestyle. Just a short walk to Mayo Clinic, Soldiers Field, Folwell School, downtown restaurants, and parks, the location combines the charm of Old Southwest with unparalleled convenience. Inside, original hardwood floors, handcrafted millwork, architectural details, and gleaming historic character have been thoughtfully preserved while extensive renovations have transformed the home for cont ... (Read more) Perched atop Rochester’s iconic Pill Hill, the distinguished Dr. William L. Benedict House is a rare opportunity to own one of the city’s most celebrated historic residences. Designed in 1925 by renowned Rochester architect Harold Crawford for the head of Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology, this landmark Tudor Revival home beautifully blends nearly a century of history with the comfort, convenience, and sophistication of modern living. Set on a private, beautifully landscaped lot in Rochester’s most storied neighborhood the pre-inspected home offers over four finished levels designed for today’s lifestyle. Just a short walk to Mayo Clinic, Soldiers Field, Folwell School, downtown restaurants, and parks, the location combines the charm of Old Southwest with unparalleled convenience. Inside, original hardwood floors, handcrafted millwork, architectural details, and gleaming historic character have been thoughtfully preserved while extensive renovations have transformed the home for contemporary family living. The spacious floor plan features 5 bedrooms on the second level, including 3 ensuite bedrooms, along with beautifully updated bathrooms featuring natural stone finishes and in-floor heat. The heart of the home is a stunning chef’s kitchen, remodeled in 2021-2022 with custom finishes, new countertops, backsplash, built-in banquette seating, glass-front cabinetry, abundant storage, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven, additional convection oven, and high-end appliances throughout. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the kitchen seamlessly connects to inviting gathering spaces filled with natural light. The fully finished third floor offers exceptional flexibility with a gas fireplace, lookout windows, kitchenette area, and expansive bonus space perfect for casual entertaining, media, work-from-home needs, or guest accommodations. The walkout lower level provides additional family living space, patio access, a home gym area, creative studio space, generous storage, and an oversized laundry room featuring new double washers and dryers. Recent improvements ensure peace of mind and turnkey ownership, including replacement windows throughout in recent years, updated exterior doors, fresh exterior paint, professionally cleaned windows, upgraded landscaping and architectural uplighting, refreshed gardens, a new garden deer fence, and the addition of a new ensuite bath and closet. Three separately zoned air conditioning systems, recently serviced mechanicals, and a pre-inspection further enhance the home’s exceptional condition. Outside, mature trees, brick and stone patios, gardens, play spaces, and private outdoor living areas create a serene retreat rarely found within walking distance of downtown Rochester. Listed on the Pill Hill Historic Register and lovingly updated for the next generation, 909 8th Street SW represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a move-in-ready piece of Rochester history—where timeless architecture, Mayo Clinic legacy, and modern luxury come together in one extraordinary home.

Listing Details MLS# 7095655

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1925
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: 4
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2056
Above Grd Total SqFt: 5892
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2763
Total SqFt: 8655
Total Finished Sqft: 7939.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2323
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 110x164
Acres: 0.41
Assessment Pending: No

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air; Zoned Amenities Unit: Balcony; Ceiling Fan(s); French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Security Lights; Security System; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Walk-Up Attic Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Sump Pump Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; Full Basement; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: Partial; Split Rail Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler; Hot Water; In-Floor Heating Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Light Parking Characteristics: Floor Drain Road Frontage: City Street; Sidewalks; Street Lights Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Unspecified Shingle Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level; Renovated Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 1990000
ListPrice: 1950000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 909
Street Name: 8th
Street Suffix: Street
Street Direction Suffix: SW
Postal City: Rochester
County: Olmsted
State: MN
Zip Code: 55902
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Head & Mcmahon Add

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 5892
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 2047

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

More Information

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 529

Public Survey Info

Range#: 14
Section#: 2
Township#: 106

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Bonus Room	Basement
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Third
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	Upper
First (1st) Bedroom	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	Upper
Kitchen	Main
Laundry	Basement
Laundry	Basement
Library	Main
Living Room	Main
Recreation Room	Basement
Second (2nd) Bedroom	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	Upper
Sun Room	Main

Listing Office: Re/Max Results

Last Updated: October - 10 - 2026

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909 8th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902 (MLS# 7095655)