For Sale: Rochester MLS# 7095655
Active
$1,990,000
Single Family: More Than 2 Stories
5 br • 6 ba • Built 1925
7,939 sqft • 0.41 acres
Rochester schools
MLS# 7095655
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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.
Listing
Listing Status:
Active
Contingency:
None
List Price:
$1,990,000
Price per sq ft:
$251
Property Type:
Single Family
City:
Rochester
Garage Spaces:
2
County:
Olmsted
Year Built:
1925
State:
MN
Property Style:
More Than 2 Stories
Zip Code:
55902
Subdivision Name:
Head & Mcmahon Add
Interior
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
6
Finished Area:
7,939 ft2
Total Fireplaces:
2
Living Area:
7,939 ft2
Common Wall:
No
Appliances Included:
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Exhaust Fan
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Water Softener Owned
Fireplace Details:
- Family Room
- Gas
- Wood Burning
Basement Details:
- Block
- Full
- Sump Pump
Exterior
Stories:
More Than 2 Stories
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Size:
529 ft2
Air Conditioning:
Central Air, Zoned
Foundation Size:
2,323 ft2
Fencing:
Partial, Split Rail
Handicap Accessible:
None
Heating System:
- Boiler
- Fireplace(s)
- Hot Water
- In-Floor Heating
Parking Features:
- Attached Garage
- Concrete
- Floor Drain
Unit Amenities:
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- French Doors
- Hardwood Floors
- Kitchen Window
- Natural Woodwork
- Security Lights
- Security System
- Sun Room
- Tile Floors
- Walk-Up Attic
Road Frontage:
- City Street
- Sidewalks
- Street Lights
Roof Details:
- Age Over 8 Years
- Unspecified Shingle
Rooms
1/4 Baths:
None
Full Baths:
1
Half Baths:
1
3/4 Baths:
4
Bathroom Details:
- 3/4 Primary
- Bathroom Ensuite
- Full Basement
- Main Floor 1/2 Bath
- Private Primary
- Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Dining/Kitchen:
- Eat In Kitchen
- Informal Dining Room
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
Laundry:
- Laundry Room
- Lower Level
- Sink
| Upper Level | Size | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 5 | — | — |
| Bedroom | — | — |
| Bedroom 4 | — | — |
| Bedroom 2 | — | — |
| Bedroom 3 | — | — |
| Third Level | Size | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Family Room | — | — |
| Main Level | Size | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room | — | — |
| Kitchen | — | — |
| Library | — | — |
| Living Room | — | — |
| Sun Room | — | — |
| Basement Level | Size | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Room | — | — |
| Laundry | — | — |
| Laundry | — | — |
| Recreation Room | — | — |
Lake & Waterfront
Waterfront Present:
N
Lot & Land
Acres:
0.41
Geolocation:
44.015212, -92.476682
Lot Dimensions:
110 x 164
Zoning:
Residential-Single Family
Lot Description:
- Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
- Tree Coverage - Light
Schools
School District:
535
District Phone:
5073283000
Elementary School:
Folwell
Middle School:
John Adams
High School:
Mayo
Financial & Taxes
Tax Year:
2026
Annual Taxes:
$26,188
Lender-owned:
No
Assessment Pending:
No
Taxes w/ Assessments:
None
Association Fee Required:
No
Association Fee:
None
Miscellaneous
Fuel System:
Natural Gas
Sewer System:
City Sewer/Connected
Water System:
City Water/Connected
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