909 8th ST SW, Rochester, MN 55902
909 8th ST SW, Rochester, MN 55902
909 8th ST SW, Rochester, MN 55902
909 8th ST SW, Rochester, MN 55902
909 8th ST SW, Rochester, MN 55902
909 8th ST SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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$ 1,990,000
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5 Beds

6 Baths

7,939 SqFt


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$ 1,990,000
Est. payment | /mo
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5 Beds

6 Baths

7,939 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,939 sqft

Price per Sqft $250

Subdivision Head & Mcmahon Add

MLS Listing ID 7095655

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Three Quarter Bath 4

Year Built 1925

Annual Tax Amount $26,188

Tax Year 2026

Contingent None

Lot Size 0.410 Acres

Lot Dimensions 110x164

Property Sub-Type Single Family

Property 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 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.

Location

State MN

County Olmsted

Zoning Residential-Single Family

Rooms

Basement Block, Full, Sump Pump

Dining Room Eat In Kitchen, Informal Dining Room, Separate/Formal Dining Room

Interior

Heating Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, In-Floor Heating

Cooling Central Air, Zoned

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Laundry Lower Level, Laundry Room, Sink

Exterior

Parking Features Attached Garage, Concrete, Floor Drain

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Partial, Split Rail

Roof Type Age Over 8 Years,Unspecified Shingle

Building

Lot Description Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Tree Coverage - Light

Story More Than 2 Stories

Foundation 2323

Sewer City Sewer/Connected

Water City Water/Connected

Level or Stories More Than 2 Stories

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Folwell

Middle Schools John Adams

High Schools Mayo

School District Rochester

Listed by Sandra Reid • Re/Max Results

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Mark Comparato

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+1(952) 234-8485 | realmarkcomp@gmail.com

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