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Information is subject to change without notice.

Outside Front

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Living Area/Dining Area

Mud Room/Laundry

Mud Room/Laundry

Front Entryway

Hallway and stairs area

Full Bath

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom Closet

Master Bedroom Bath

Master Bedroom Bath

Second Bedroom

Second Bedroom

Hallway

Living Area/Dining Area

Living Area/Dining Area

Outside Back

Outside Front

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.

Individual viewings can be set up at our Pipestone Location.

Email or give Troy a call to schedule. 507-825-6814 troy.heidebrink@mnwest.edu

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

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🛠 House Overview

• Size: 28’ x 54’

• Total Area: 1,447 square feet

• Style: Ranch

• Bedrooms: 2

• Bathrooms: 1 Full Bath, 1 3/4 Bath

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

• Fully inspected by a Minnesota State Code Representative
• Completed and passed the mechanical and electrical inspection

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

• LP smart side 8” lap siding (Cavern Steel Color)

• Soffit & Fascia: Edco aluminum (Black)

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

• Entry Doors:

  • Front: Manions Clad Jamb with Lite (Black)

  • Kitchen Entrance: Fire-rated primed jamb, no lite (white)

Roof

• Energy Truss System with 5/8” OSB sheathing

• 4/12 Roof Slope

• 30-Year Landmark Asphalt Shingles (Moiré Black Class 3)

• Ceiling Insulation: R-60 blown fiberglass

Interior Features

Walls & Ceilings

• Walls: ½” Sheetrock, orange peel texture (painted white)

• Ceilings: 5/8” Sheetrock, crows foot texture (painted white)

Woodwork

• Poplar 

• 3-panel interior doors

• Stained millwork and cabinetry

• Closet rods & shelves

Kitchen & Bath

• Factory-stained cabinets (no countertops)

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

• Bathroom vanities (fixtures not included)

Laundry Room

• Located on the main level

• Fully plumbed and wired for washer/dryer

Electrical

• Recessed lighting

• Outlets and switches installed

• Light fixtures in bathrooms and exterior

• Bathroom exhaust fans

Plumbing

• Roughed-in plumbing

• Toilets included

Basement (optional)

• Stair location on print is optional for basement stairs
• Ductwork installed in the floor system

🚫 Not Included

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

• Appliances

• Flooring materials and installation of base trim (base trim is included, just not installed)

• Stairs

• Countertops

• Vanity tops

• Foundation

• HVAC system (furnace & air conditioning)
• Relocation

📍 How to Bid

• House Bidding and Sale Procedures
• Sealed Bid Form

Offer Submission Requirements

• Interested buyers are invited to submit reasonable offers for the property.
• Each offer must be accompanied by an earnest money deposit of $5,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Minnesota West Community & Technical College.
• The completed Bid Form and earnest money deposit must be submitted together.

Offer Review Process

• Offers of $115,000.00 or greater that meet all required terms and conditions will be accepted immediately, subject to any required approvals by Minnesota West Community & Technical College and Minnesota State.
• All other reasonable offers will be accepted for consideration and reviewed weekly.
  
  • Weekly-reviewed offers will be evaluated based on the offered purchase price, the terms and conditions of the offer, and compliance with the requirements established by Minnesota West Community & Technical College and Minnesota State. Acceptance is not based solely on the highest offer.
  • If two or more offers of the same amount are received during the same review period, Minnesota West Community & Technical College reserves the right to request a "highest and best" offer from those bidders or otherwise determine the successful offer in accordance with applicable Minnesota State policies and procedures.
• Minnesota West Community & Technical College and Minnesota State reserve the right to accept or reject any offer, to reject all offers, and to waive minor irregularities in the bidding process when determined to be in the best interest of the institutions.

All bidders must submit a bid deposit in the amount of $5,000.00, payable to Minnesota West Community & Technical College, as earnest money. The deposit must be included with the completed bid document.

Submitting bids: Interested bidders would submit their confidential offers in sealed envelopes, and offers are reviewed each week on Friday.

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

Property Location: 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 1,447-square-foot home featuring two bedrooms and one-and-three-quarter baths. 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