Ashby Homes for Sale

Brimming with small town charm, Ashby is located in the West-Central region of the state in Grant County. Conveniently located off State Highway 78, the town is a short distance from Interstate 94, making it ideally placed for commuters. Ashby sits between the towns of Evansville and Dalton. It’s surrounding by attractive forestlands, farms, and picturesque lakes. This tightly knit community features a thriving business district, excellent schools, and multi-type homes that suit a wide budget range. If you’re in search of an Ashby property or considering a move to this Minnesota town, “you’ll like Ashby,” because that’s the town’s motto, after all.

Ashby has two schools that serve its small population. Currently, Ashby is home to just under 500 residents. The town features an elementary school and high school. Ashby residents recently passed a referendum to renovate the high school and add an addition to the elementary school. Residents are committed to promoting quality education in Ashby. Both schools are conveniently located on Birch Street. The schools are well integrated into the community and feature a wide array of academic and extra-curricular offerings. Ashby’s young residents can look forward to participating in school sports or community groups like 4H, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts.

Ashby is nestled within a scenic region of the state. Various postcard-worthy lakes are located within a 15-mile radius of Ashby. Nearby Pelican Lake, for instance, is located to the south of town and boasts some of the best fishing and recreational opportunities in the region. Residents flock to Pelican Lake to enjoy boating, fishing for largemouth bass, and watersports. The lake is home to two resorts, campgrounds, and cabins.

For residents who prefer to hike or stroll, the Central Lakes Trail runs right through Ashby and is popular with walkers, cyclists, rollerblade skaters During the winter, the trail is strewn with snowmobilers and cross-country skiers. In addition, Ashby is home to three parks that include Thorsen-Larsen Park, Memorial Park, and Boe Park.

Ashby features a four-season temperate climate that does not differ greatly from other towns in central Minnesota. Summers are generally pleasant with temperatures rarely venturing into the 90s. Winters, on the other hand, can be severe with heavy snowfalls and temperatures dipping below freezing during the months of January and February. During the warm season, residents of Ashby enjoy congregating at the farmer’s market or mingling with their neighbors at the town’s Appreciation Days. During winter, many residents enjoy wintery pastimes like skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, and ice fishing.

Ashby features a sheriff’s department, volunteer fire department, and various businesses that include restaurants, groceries stores, and retail shops. When it comes to real estate, house hunters will find many types of detached homes in Ashby that include ranch styles and multi-level houses.
Prices for properties in Ashby generally range between $50,000 – $650,000. Many of the area’s high-end properties are located on the shores of nearby lakes. On the other hand, there are many affordable properties located near scenic woods or close to town.

Your real estate agent is the best source of information about the local community and real estate topics. Call Tom Verhelst at 218-205-2604 | Karen Zell at 218-731-6836 to learn more about local areas, discuss selling a house, or tour available homes for sale.