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8296 Janero Avenue S
8296 Janero Avenue S
8296 Janero Avenue S
8296 Janero Avenue S
8296 Janero Avenue S

8296 Janero Avenue S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 - MLS# 6806740

MLS® #: 6806740|Days on Market: 36|Listed: Sep 22, 2026
Active-Contingent

$339,900

$350,000↓ 2.9%
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,600
Acres
0.233
Year Built
1988
Property Type
Residential
Heating
Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Garages
2
Days on Market
36
School District
833 - South Washington County

Welcome to this well-maintained three bedroom, two bathroom split-level home with an attached two car garage in the desirable Jamaica Ridge neighborhood of Cottage Grove! The main level offers a well lit living room, dining area, and kitchen, with a newer patio door leading to the recently installed maintenance free deck boards and railing overlooking the large, fenced in backyard. Upstairs, you'll find all three bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, along with a full bathroom with a recently new toilet installed for peace of mind. The walkout lower level offers additional living space with a family room, laundry area, and a convenient half bathroom. The fenced backyard offers plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors with the spacious 0.233 acre lot and a storage shed offering additional storage for yard tools and equipment.

Recent updates in the lower level include new basement carpet, shiplap and an accent wall. Additional improvements include newer asphalt driveway and newer HVAC A/C system (2025). Conveniently located near neighborhood parks, including Woodridge Park and Kingston Park, with a walking trail through a nearby ravine.

8296 Janero Avenue S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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Interior Information

BasementFinished, Walkout
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingForced Air
FuelElectric, Natural Gas
Dining RoomEat In Kitchen

Size & Levels

LevelsModified Two Story
Total Finished Sq Ft1,880 sq ft
Above Grade Finished1,080 sq ft
Below Grade Finished520 sq ft
Main Level Finished1,080 sq ft

Bathrooms

Full Baths1
1/2 Baths1
Bathroom Details1/2 Basement, Upper Level Full Bath

Rooms

Main Level Rooms

Living Room14' x 14'
Kitchen17' x 13'

Upper Level Rooms

Bedroom15' x 11'
Bedroom 210' x 14'
Bedroom 310' x 10'

Lower Level Rooms

Family Room20' x 22'

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorMetal, Vinyl
RoofAsphalt
FoundationBlock
Patio / PorchDeck
Garage Stalls2
Garage Size20x24 (495 sq ft)
ParkingAttached Garage

Lot & Utilities

Property SubtypeSingle Family
Lot Size0.233 acres
Lot Dimensions77x132
ZoningResidential-Single Family
SubdivisionJamaica Ridge
TownshipCottage Grove
CountyWashington
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
WaterCity Water/Connected
FencingFull

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Taxes$3,851
Tax Year2025
Tax w/ Assessments$3,906
Assessment PendingNo
Parcel Number1502721230006
List TypeExclusive Right To Sell

Location

Call 612-356-2121For Showings and Questions

Neighborhood at a Glance

In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 95% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 30 minutes.

Cost of Ownership

Median home value

$388,700

Similar to the Cottage Grove median

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$4,046/yr

Similar to the Cottage Grove median

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$2,271/mo

Similar to the Cottage Grove median

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$774/mo

Similar to the Cottage Grove median

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,470/mo

Lower than the Cottage Grove median

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

Homes in the Area

Owner-occupied homes

95%

Higher than Cottage Grove overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1994

Similar to the Cottage Grove median

The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.

Home age by decade

The share of homes built during each period.

  • 2000-200915%
  • 1990-199950%
  • 1980-198924%
  • 1970-19796%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached86%
  • Townhome / attached14%

Getting Around

Average commute

30 min

Higher than the Cottage Grove median

The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.

How people get to work

The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.

  • Drive alone70%
  • Carpool10%
  • Work from home19%

Homes with broadband

98%

Similar than Cottage Grove overall

The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Estimates for the surrounding census tract, not this specific home.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Schools

South Washington County Schools

This home is in the Hillside Elementary, Cottage Grove Middle School and Park High School attendance areas of South Washington County Schools.

Elementary

Hillside Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 0.8 mi away

Enrollment
417
Students per teacher
11.6

8177 Hillside Tr S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

(651) 425-4001

Middle

Cottage Grove Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 1.1 mi away

Enrollment
1,005
Students per teacher
16.5

9775 Indian Blvd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

(651) 425-6804

High

Park High School

Grades 9-12 · 1 mi away

Enrollment
1,992
Students per teacher
21.2

8040 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

(651) 425-3702

School assignments can change. Verify enrollment with South Washington County Schools.

Sources: Minnesota Department of Education attendance areas (2025-26); NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

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