Homes with Shops for Sale Near Prior Lake and Jordan, MN

If you’ve been searching for a home with a shop, a pole barn, or a big enough garage to actually do something with, you already know how hard that search can be. Most listing sites aren’t built for it. You end up scrolling through hundreds of standard three car garage homes hoping one of them mentions a shop buried in paragraph four.

I work this exact niche in the Prior Lake, Jordan, and South Metro area, and I want to walk through what’s actually out there right now, what to look for, and why these properties don’t behave like typical residential listings.

Why “Shop Homes” Are Their Own Category

A home with a serious shop or outbuilding isn’t just a house with a bonus feature. It’s a different kind of property built for a different kind of buyer. Contractors, mechanics, woodworkers, car collectors, hobby farmers, and small business owners are often searching for the same thing: a place to live and a place to work, without paying commercial lease rates or driving to a storage unit every time they need their equipment.

That means the buyer pool for these homes is smaller and more specific than the general market, but also more motivated. When the right shop home hits the market, the right buyer usually already knows exactly what they’re looking for.

What to Look For in a Shop or Pole Barn

Not all outbuildings are created equal. If you’re shopping this category, here’s what actually matters:

• Concrete floors. Non-negotiable for most serious use, whether that’s vehicles, equipment, or a workshop.
• Electricity, and ideally a subpanel. A shop without power is just a garage with extra steps.
• Sidewall height. Anything under 12 feet starts limiting what you can park or store. 14 to 16 feet opens things up significantly.
• Door size. A standard garage door won’t fit an RV, a trailer, or larger equipment. Look for overhead doors in the 12 to 16 foot range if that’s part of your plan.
• Heating or insulation. Not required, but it’s the difference between a three season shop and a year round workspace.
• Additional features. Bathrooms, office space, or a finished entertaining area inside the shop turn it from storage into something you’ll actually spend time in.

Featured Property: 20810 Parkfield Ave, Jordan, MN

One property that fits this category well right now is 20810 Parkfield Ave in Jordan, just minutes from Prior Lake. It’s a 10 acre property with a 2,400 plus square foot home and a 40×80 pole building that checks nearly every box above: concrete floors, electricity, a bathroom, office space, an entertaining area, 16 foot sidewalls, and a 15 foot overhead door.

It’s the kind of shop that works for a contractor, a small business owner, a car collector, or anyone who’s outgrown their garage and doesn’t want to compromise. Combined with usable acreage and a well maintained home, it’s a rare combination to find in the South Metro right now.

View the full listing and photos here

The South Metro Advantage

Prior Lake, Jordan, and the surrounding Scott County communities offer something a lot of metro buyers are looking for without realizing it’s available so close by: real acreage, zoning that allows for outbuildings and hobby farms, and a shorter commute than people expect. You get the space and privacy of the country without giving up quick access to shopping, schools, and everyday conveniences.

Thinking About Buying or Selling a Shop Home?

If you’re searching for a property like this, or if you already own one and are wondering what it’s worth in today’s market, I’d be glad to help you think it through. These properties don’t price or market like standard homes, and having someone who understands that difference matters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a “shop home” or “pole barn home”?

Generally, a residential property with a substantial outbuilding beyond a standard attached garage, typically featuring concrete floors, electrical service, and enough clearance and door size for vehicles, equipment, or hobby use.

Do shop homes cost more than standard homes with the same square footage?

A quality shop or pole barn typically adds meaningful value, often in the tens of thousands of dollars, depending on size, features, and condition, though the exact impact varies by market.

Are shop homes harder to finance?

Most conventional financing works the same as any residential purchase, though larger acreage or unique outbuildings can sometimes affect appraisal comps. Working with a lender familiar with rural and acreage properties helps.

What areas near Prior Lake and Jordan have the most shop home inventory?

Scott County generally, including Jordan, Elko New Market, and parts of Credit River and New Prague Township, tends to have more of this inventory than the immediate metro due to zoning and lot sizes.