Home inspection in Grasston.

It shows up as age. A post office has served Grasston since 1899, and the village peaked at 239 residents in 1920, then slid to about 105 by 2000 before recovering to about 154 in 2020. That leaves a mix of century-old houses, some sitting quiet for years, and newer replacements. Typical findings include unheated winters in old plumbing, rodent entry, old knob-and-tube or patched wiring, worn roofs and sagging porch framing. Wells and private septic are common in small Kanabec County towns, so we ask for records and check the systems that are visible.

Plan on two to three hours for an average home; larger, older or multi-unit properties run longer because there is simply more to document.