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House For Sale

Presented by Minnesota West Community & Technical College Carpentry Program

Now Accepting SEALED Bids

Minnesota West is excited to announce the sale of a student-built, energy-efficient ranch-style home. Crafted with quality by the skilled students of our Carpentry program, this home not only offers comfort and value but also supports the future of hands-on education.

You're Invited! Viewing Event:

Friday, May 30

Scheduled showing at Minnesota West, allowing potential buyers to inspect the house before submitting their sealed bids.

Location: Minnesota West Community & Technical College
1314 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN

🛠 House Overview

  • Size: 26’ x 46’

  • Total Area: 1,196 square feet

  • Style: Ranch

  • Bedrooms: 2

  • Bathrooms: 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath

  • Status: Move-in ready structure (no foundation included)

  • Sealed Bid Deadline: Thursday, June 5 by 2:00 PM
    • Interested buyers would submit their confidential offers in sealed envelopes by the specified deadline.
  • Fully inspected by a Minnesota State Code Representative
  • Completed and passed mechanical and electrical inspection
House Floor Plans

Construction Details

Joist & Flooring

  • 20” Floor Trusses

  • ¾” Durastrand Tongue & Groove Flooring

Wall Construction

  • Wall Studs: 2x6 @ 16" OC

  • Wall Sheathing: 7/16” OSB

  • 8' Ceilings

  • Insulation: R-21 fiberglass in walls

Exterior

  • Vinyl Siding: CertainTeed Main Street Double 4 (Castle Stone)

  • Soffit & Fascia: Edco aluminum (White)

  • Windows: Vector low-e glass with Argon and screens

  • Entry Doors:

    • Front: Manions Clad Jamb with Lite (White)

    • Side: Fire-rated primed jamb, no lite (White)

Roof

  • Energy Truss System with 5/8” OSB

  • 4/12 Roof Slope

  • 30-Year Landmark Asphalt Shingles (Driftwood Class 3)

  • Ceiling Insulation: R-49 blown fiberglass

Interior Features

Walls & Ceilings

  • Walls: ½” Sheetrock, orange peel texture

  • Ceilings: 5/8” Sheetrock, crows foot texture

Woodwork

  • White MDF trim

  • 3-Panel interior doors

  • Painted millwork and cabinetry

Kitchen & Bath

  • Factory white cabinets (no countertops)

  • Stainless steel double sink (included), to be installed by homeowner

  • Bathroom vanities and fixtures included

Laundry Room

  • Located on main level

  • Fully plumbed and wired for washer/dryer

Electrical

  • Recessed can lighting

  • Outlets and switches installed

  • Light fixtures in bathrooms and exterior

Plumbing

  • Roughed-in plumbing

  • All bathroom fixtures and sinks installed

Basement (optional)

  • Stair location on print is optional for basement stairs or storage

🚫 Not Included

Please note the following items are not included in the sale:

  • Appliances

  • Flooring materials and installation of base trim

  • Stairs

  • Countertops

  • Foundation

  • HVAC system
  • Relocation

📍 How to Bid

Carpentry Project House Bidding and Sale Procedures

Minimum Bid, if any: $85,000.00
All bidders must submit a check in the amount of $5,000.00, payable to
Minnesota West Community & Technical College as earnest money along with the attached Bid document.

Sealed Bid deadline: Thursday, June 5 by 2:00 PM
Submitting bids: Interested buyers would submit their confidential offers in sealed envelopes by the specified deadline.

Bid document & earnest money must be received by Mail or Drop-Off (No electronic bids):
Diana Fliss, Business Manager/CFO
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
1011 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220

Location of Home: 1314 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN 56164

Legal Description of Property: Minnesota West Community & Technical College (the College) Students of the carpentry program built a 1,196-square-foot home with two bedrooms and one and half bathrooms. The house shall be transferred to the successful bidder AS-IS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, in accordance with the terms of the purchase agreement signed by the successful bidder and accepted by the College. The College shall not provide any additional services, labor or materials relating to the house, such as light fixtures, carpet, or other materials or appliances. Any such additional services, labor, or materials shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder and may be added to the house after the transfer only.

Non-winning checks will be returned.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

📧 Email: craig.peters@mnwest.edu
📞 Phone: (507) 847-7942