Cold War Missile Base Turned Residential Estate Listed for $2.25M in Castle Rock Township, Minnesota
A slice of Cold War military history is now on the market as a luxury estate in Dakota County. The former Nike Missile Launch Site, located at 1462 260th Street E in Castle Rock Township, is being offered at $2.25 million. Originally constructed in 1959, this site was one of four built in Minnesota to protect the Twin Cities from Soviet aircraft during the Cold War.
Set on over 26 acres of rural land, the property includes 11 structures: a fully renovated 3,500 sq ft Moroccan-inspired residence, a six-bedroom guesthouse, a commercial-grade kitchen and mess hall, and a rare underground missile bunker with clean, dry magazines and functional elevators. The site is secured with fencing and barbed wire, and still houses communication infrastructure that was used during Operation Desert Storm in the early 1990s.
Originally operated by the U.S. Army, the site was transferred to the U.S. Bureau of Mines in 1973 and later used for rock-cutting research until 1995. Since then, it’s been maintained in remarkable condition. Though the Minnesota Vehicle and Arms Museum has expressed interest, the site remains privately owned—and ready for its next chapter.
Key Features Include:
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3 bed, 3 bath main home with Moroccan design
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6-bedroom guesthouse
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Underground Cold War bunker with original infrastructure
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Spiral staircase to rooftop patio
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Fruit trees, walking trails, vegetable gardens
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Zoned for multiple uses including private estate, business ventures, or historic preservation
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Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
The property is listed by Andrew Voyen of Edina Realty, and with its combination of historical legacy and modern upgrades, this is truly one of the most unique real estate opportunities in Minnesota.
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