Minnesota Dome Home With Sunken Living Room And Stargazing Spot Grabs Buyer Days After Listed For Under $180K
A stunning dome home in Minnesota that boasts features so unique it almost eclipses the “one-of-a-kind” landscape has found a buyer within days and is back on the market for just $178,000.
Housed in a wooded building in Redwood Falls, MN, the 4,000-square-foot resort immediately draws attention with its striking dome structure. But, as it turns out, that’s what’s inside indeed it’s where this home belongs.
Tucked away within its curved walls, visitors will find a retro-fired conversation pit, a carved wooden staircase, and—perhaps the best thing of all—a special sky-high observatory.
Built in 1981, the four-bedroom residence has an open floor plan joined by a two-story living room that offers a cozy fireplace and loft.
Although it is far from the first dome home to go on the market, the listing agent Paia Wieseof Minnesota Lands and Homes Real Estate, says its unique combination of amenities makes it stand out.
“I have never seen such a big and open house,” he said. “The art, style, and location is what sets it apart.”
The double 2.5 acre lot includes a four-car garage, offering added privacy.
“The house is located on the east side, and the other side is wooded, so it provides a good separation from the neighbors,” said Wiese.
It is currently being used as a primary residence by the seller, who bought it for $245,000 in 2021.
“You just renovated the home, and now it has leaky windows, that’s why you see the tile on the house in the pictures listed,” he said. “The reduced price takes that into account.”
Wiese believes that the style of the dome home and the location is what attracted the immediate interest in the area.
“When the seller looked at it, he wanted something very different,” he notes. “There’s a casino, a river, a lake, and ice fishing and hunting all nearby, and it overlooks Crow Creek.”
While some dome houses can be limited in their use of space due to curved walls, this three-story residence offers an abundance of well-designed space.
The result is a property that can accommodate many guests, making it ideal for someone looking for a unique investment opportunity.
“A truly rare opportunity to own a single-story residence,” the listing says. “Nestled among the trees, this unique dome-style home feels like your own private escape.”
Wiese agrees: “It’s a real gem. What makes it so unique is that there are bedrooms and bathrooms on all three levels.”
One of the highlights is the astronomical observatory located on the top level.
“There is a pull-down ladder so you can easily access the octagon-shaped area,” he said. “There’s an opening there as well that gives a view of the interior and a look down into the living room, dining room, and balcony.”
Wiese says other recent upgrades include a new furnace and water heater. An open kitchen can be transformed into a gourmet showstopper.
“The kitchen may be unusual for some, but it was built for its time,” he says. “The home is very beautiful and well done, especially with the art that really shines throughout.”
