909 8th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902

New Listing
$1,990,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 8,655 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,860 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $1,990,000 List Date: 6/18/2026 Last Modified: 6/20/2026

Overview

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 cont ...

Listing Details MLS# 7095655

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront YN
No
Year Built
1925
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
4
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
2056
Above Grd Total SqFt
5892
Below Grd Total SqFt
2763
Total SqFt
8655
Total Finished Sqft
7939.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
2323
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
110x164
Acres
0.41
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air; Zoned Amenities Unit: Balcony; Ceiling Fan(s); French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Security Lights; Security System; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Walk-Up Attic Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Sump Pump Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; Full Basement; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: Partial; Split Rail Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler; Hot Water; In-Floor Heating Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Light Parking Characteristics: Floor Drain Road Frontage: City Street; Sidewalks; Street Lights Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Unspecified Shingle Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level; Renovated Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
1990000
ListPrice
1990000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
909
Street Name
8th
Street Suffix
Street
Street Direction Suffix
SW
Postal City
Rochester
County
Olmsted
State
MN
Zip Code
55902
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Head & Mcmahon Add

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
5892
Finished SqFt Below Ground
2047

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

More Information

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
529
Floor Drain
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
14
Section#
2
Township#
106

Office/Member Info

Association
SEMR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
High School
Mayo
Legal Description
SECT-02 TWP-106 RANGE-014 HEAD AND MCMAHON ADD BLOCK-037 E110FT S 1/2 BLK 37
Listing City
Rochester
Map Page
999
Municipality
Rochester
School District
Rochester
School District Phone
507-328-3000
Zip Plus 4
6365
Property ID Number
640223009714
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
26188
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
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.
Directions
From 6th St SW, South on 10th Ave, left on 8th St.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Amenities Unit

Balcony
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Security Lights
Yes
Security System
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Walk-Up Attic
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Assessments

Assessment Balance
0
Assessment Installment
0
Tax With Assessments
0

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
Full Basement
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

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

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fencing

Partial
Yes
Split Rail
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Yes
Tree Coverage - Light
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes
Street Lights
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes
Unspecified Shingle
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
4 BR on One Level
Yes
Renovated
Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bonus Room Basement
Dining Room Main
Family Room Third
Fifth (5th) Bedroom Upper
First (1st) Bedroom Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom Upper
Kitchen Main
Laundry Basement
Laundry Basement
Library Main
Living Room Main
Recreation Room Basement
Second (2nd) Bedroom Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom Upper
IDX
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Last Updated: June - 20 - 2026
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