1) Options available from zoning standpoint; 2) Annexation into the City of Benson would allow hook-up to city utilities. Utilities could support housing and possibly light industrial
"City of Parks" as Benson is known, is the county seat & home to some of Swift County's largest employers.
Price reflects seller will provide $55,000 allowance for installation of tile, pump and berm.
The site is mostly level; city utilities are on Montana Ave and Oregon Ave (on the west side of the subject property); 20th Ave NE/Co 57 borders the east line and is just off Hwy 12. So, great access to this parcel that contributes to the multiple options for this property!
Options available from a zoning standpoint: -remain in the county with urban development zoning; -annex into the City for housing development or light industrial use.
With growth in the City of Benson & Swift County's strategic plan for GROWTH, either option above would work well. The County's Urban Development zoning would allow: farm usage; home occupations; car dealerships...
Conditional uses within the County's Urban Development district include: non-farm dwellings; motels; truck rest-stops; gas stations; restaurants; commercial & industrial buildings; wind turbines; adult-use business; manufactured home park.
Should you, as a buyer and developer, desire city utilities, annexation into the City of Benson is an option. The nearest utilities run on Montana Ave and Oregon Ave, located at the NW'ly corner of the subject parcel.
City utilities would support low and medium density residential development (in the R-1 and R-2 districts) or light industrial use in the B-2 General Business District. Seller is providing a $55,000 allowance for installation of tile, pump and berm.
Benson offers manufacturing, health care, educational services, finance and insurance, food and beverage stores. Homes in Benson have appreciated 5.1% in the past year.
Benson has a local airport as well, Benson Municipal Airport and Lorenz Airport -- each have one runway should your business require air transportation.
US Hwy 12 is a major arterial road that connects Benson to Willmar, Minneapolis/St. Paul and other regionally significant communities. State Hwys 9 and 29 also provide important regional connections.
Swift County is dedicated to GROWTH! Key industries include: Energy & Environment; Agriculture & Agribusiness; Manufacturing; and Health Services.
Call Terri Jensen, ALC (Accredited Land Consultant) at 507-382-0908 with any questions.