Grain Elevator Transformed into Unique Minnesota Home

The 4-bedroom, 3-bath property features slides, queen-size bunk beds, and a climbing wall

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A grain elevator in Sabin, Minnesota has been renovated over the past decade by architect Scott Dahms into a one-of-a-kind home. The unusual property, which is now up for sale for $325,000, features creative features like a slide, queen-size bunk beds, and an indoor climbing wall.

Why it matters

The conversion of this grain elevator into a livable home highlights the growing trend of repurposing industrial and agricultural structures into unique residential spaces. As real estate prices continue to rise, buyers are seeking out unconventional properties that offer character and customization.

The details

Architect Scott Dahms spent about 9 years transforming the Sabin grain elevator into a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. He added features like a slide, queen-size bunk beds, and an indoor climbing wall, turning the everyday structure into an eye-catching and highly sought-after Airbnb destination. Dahms initially considered converting the elevator into a cannabis dispensary, but ran into zoning issues with the county.

  • Dahms began renovating the grain elevator about a decade ago.
  • The home is now listed for sale at $325,000 as of February 2026.

The players

Scott Dahms

A Fargo architect who purchased and renovated the grain elevator into a unique home over the past 9 years.

Clay County

The county where the grain elevator home is located, which presented zoning challenges for Dahms' initial plan to convert it into a cannabis dispensary.

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What they’re saying

“I saw opportunity and saw potential, and that's where it kind of went.”

— Scott Dahms, Architect (pineandlakes.com)

“I probably got maybe 12 weekends till the end of summer that's not booked.”

— Scott Dahms, Architect (pineandlakes.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This unique grain elevator home conversion highlights the growing demand for unconventional and customized residential properties, as buyers seek out one-of-a-kind spaces that offer character and creative features.