Check out the fireplace! C. 1910 stone house in Minnesota. $150,000.
This stone house at 200 N Park Street in Hendricks, Minnesota, is a local landmark. Built in the early 1900s by farm implement dealer Edwin “E.C.” Johnson, the home is covered inside and out in handcrafted stonework, including a fireplace said to be built from stones gathered from every one of the 48 states in the Union at the time. It’s a one-bedroom, one-bathroom home with 1,628 square feet, listed at $150,000.
200 N Park St, Hendricks, MN 56136 — $150,000
A Handcrafted Stone Landmark
Local history says Johnson’s customers helped gather the stones and build his elaborate rock projects, and the result is a home that reads as much like a piece of folk art as a place to live. The exterior stonework and the interior details both carry that same handmade character.
- Built in the early 1900s
- Stone and frame construction
- 1,628 square feet
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
The Stone Fireplace
The home’s showpiece is its stone fireplace. According to family recollections and the property’s documented history, it was built using stones collected from each of the 48 states that made up the Union at the time it was built.
- Stone fireplace built from stones from all 48 states
Curb Appeal and the Grounds
The stone exterior continues around the whole house and has made the property a Hendricks landmark for generations. The home sits in the quaint community of Hendricks, close to downtown and Lake Hendricks.
- Full stone exterior
- Located in Hendricks, MN
- Close to downtown Hendricks and Lake Hendricks
Hardwood Floors and Original Details
Inside, hardwood floors with intricate inlaid detailing are one of the home’s showpieces, offering another look at the level of craftsmanship that went into the house.
- Hardwood floors with inlaid detailing
Main Floor Layout
The main floor opens through a generous foyer and continues into the kitchen, a full bathroom, a formal dining room, a formal living room, and a main-level bedroom.
- Foyer entry
- Kitchen
- Full bathroom
- Formal dining room
- Formal living room
- Main-level bedroom
The Den and Main-Floor Laundry
A wood-filled den adds extra everyday living space on the main floor, and it’s set up with convenient main-floor laundry.
- Wood-finished den
- Main-floor laundry
Upstairs Loft
Upstairs, an open loft offers room for a playroom, craft or hobby space, extra storage, or a chance to restore and reimagine another part of the home.
- Open upstairs loft
- Flexible use: playroom, hobby space, or storage
The Basement
The basement is described as exceptionally clean and dry. It holds the mechanicals, an additional shower, and a significant amount of storage space.
- Clean, dry basement
- Additional shower
- Storage space
- Unfinished
Updates Already Made
The current and previous owners made a number of updates while preserving the home’s character: updated electrical, forced-air heating, a refreshed kitchen and bathroom, newer shingles, and removal of old wallpaper with refreshed walls throughout.
- Updated electrical
- Forced-air heating
- Refreshed kitchen and bathroom
- Newer architectural shingle roof
- Refreshed walls throughout
Utilities and Systems
The home is connected to city water and city sewer, and it does not currently have central cooling. Appliances included are a dishwasher, dryer, microwave, range, refrigerator, and washer.
- City water/connected
- City sewer/connected
- No central cooling
- Dishwasher, dryer, microwave, range, refrigerator, washer included
Location Near Lake Hendricks
The home is set within the community of Hendricks, Minnesota, with convenient access to the downtown area and to Lake Hendricks.
- Hendricks, MN
- Near downtown Hendricks
- Near Lake Hendricks
Nearby Schools
Lincoln Elementary School (PK-6) and Hendricks Secondary (grades 7-12) are both about 0.2 miles from the property.
- Lincoln Elementary School — PK-6, rated 6/10, 0.2 miles
- Hendricks Secondary — grades 7-12, rated 2/10, 0.2 miles
Price and Taxes
The home is listed at $150,000, or about $92 per square foot, and has been on the market for 21 days. It’s tax-assessed at $98,000, with annual property taxes of $1,869.
- List price: $150,000 ($92/sq ft)
- 21 days on Zillow
- Tax assessed value: $98,000
- Annual taxes: $1,869
At $150,000, this is a rare chance to own a piece of handcrafted stone architecture that can’t be reproduced today — a solid, one-of-a-kind home for a buyer who values history, craftsmanship, and a house with a story.
Full Listing Description
Some homes are built. Others are crafted. Welcome to 200 N Park Street, Hendricks’ historic “Stone/Rock House,” a one-of-a-kind property where more than a century of craftsmanship, history and labor can still be seen at nearly every turn.
Originally created by local farm implement dealer Edwin “E.C.” Johnson in the early 1900s, the home is a remarkable display of stonework from an era when construction was truly a craft. Local history tells that Johnson’s customers helped gather stones and construct his elaborate rock projects, leaving behind a home that feels as much like a piece of art as it does a place to live.
Every stone seems to tell part of the story. Perhaps nowhere is that more evident than the extraordinary stone fireplace, which, according to family recollections and the property’s documented history, was created using stones collected from each of the 48 states in the Union at the time. From the exterior stonework to the intricate details inside, this is craftsmanship that simply cannot be reproduced today.
Just as impressive is how thoughtfully the home has been cared for and improved through the generations. The current and previous families have embraced its history while making meaningful updates for modern living. Improvements include updated electrical, forced-air heating, a refreshed kitchen and bathroom, newer shingles, removal of wallpaper and refreshed walls throughout, plus the addition of a warm, wood-filled den with convenient main-floor laundry.
Stunning hardwood floors with intricate inlaid detailing remain one of the home’s showpieces and offer another glimpse into the workmanship of its era. The main floor welcomes you through a generous foyer and continues into the kitchen, full bathroom, formal dining room, formal living room and main-level bedroom. The beautiful den provides additional everyday living space surrounded by rich woodwork.
Upstairs, an open loft offers wonderful potential for a playroom, craft or hobby space, storage, or an opportunity to restore and reimagine another unique portion of the home. Even the basement is a testament to the quality of its construction. Exceptionally clean and dry, it houses the mechanicals, additional shower and an impressive amount of storage.
Outside, the home’s unmistakable stone exterior continues to showcase the artistry that has made this property a Hendricks landmark for generations. Set within the quaint community of Hendricks, you’ll also enjoy convenient access to the downtown area and beautiful Lake Hendricks.
For the artist, the historian, the lover of architecture, or simply the buyer searching for a solid home with soul and substance, 200 N Park Street offers something increasingly difficult to find: a home that cannot be duplicated. The stones, hardwood inlays, fireplace and handcrafted details preserve the work of those who came before, while decades of thoughtful ownership have helped carry it forward.
This isn’t simply an opportunity to purchase a house. It’s an opportunity to become the next steward of a remarkable piece of Hendricks history.
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