521 3rd Street NW, Aitkin, MN 56431
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,495 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7153261
Is 521 3rd Street NW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $94/sqft — This home is priced 57% below the typical Aitkin single-family home of $217/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
60 — Balanced market
Day 11 — Aitkin homes overall typically go under contract by day ~14.
40% of recent sales closed at or over asking — about half hold full price.
17 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
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$1,476/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,186
- Property taxes
- $153
- Home insurance (est.)
- $137
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($46,900) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Hungerfords Add, Aitkin, MN.
About This Home
Come and see this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom property situated on a desirable corner lot with mature trees at the edge of Aitkin. The main level includes a primary bedroom with a full bathroom, office, and the convenience of main-level laundry. There are three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 2nd level. The oversized 2-car attached garage will get you through the Minnesota winters in comfort and provide ample space for storing your toys. Outside, enjoy the gazebo and the peaceful backyard. This property is conveniently located close to everything Aitkin has to offer. *New roof in 2022. *City water hookup in 2023 with new plumbing. *New water heater 2026.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $176K and $293K in Aitkin:
- The field: 17 similar Aitkin homes for sale — you have options.
- Negotiation: 40% of the last 15 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 15 real Aitkin closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Built
- 1905
- Garage
- 2-Car Attached
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,830 (2026)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 2,495
- Lot Size
- 0.197 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
- County
- Aitkin
- List Date
- 2026-10-01
- Days on Market
- 11 days
- Parcel ID
- 561083800
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $1,830
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer - In Street
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
- Laundry
- Main Level
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 1,885 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 4,002 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Fenced Area
- Yes
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage, Concrete
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Road Surface
- City Street, Curbs, Sidewalks
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Ashworth Real Estate
Price History
Listed at $234,500 on Oct 1, 2026 — No price changes
521 3rd Street NW is listed in Aitkin, MN, part of Aitkin County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 521 3rd Street NW
- Is $234,500 a good price for a home in Aitkin?
- According to BuyPulse, 521 3rd Street NW rates Excellent Value — at $94/sqft it's priced 57% below the typical Aitkin single-family home of $217/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 60/100 (Balanced market), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Aitkin homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Aitkin homes for sale to compare.
- Does 521 3rd Street NW have a basement?
- Yes, 521 3rd Street NW has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 521 3rd Street NW have?
- 521 3rd Street NW has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 521 3rd Street NW located?
- 521 3rd Street NW is in the Hungerfords neighborhood of Aitkin, MN 56431, in Aitkin County.
- Is 521 3rd Street NW still available?
- Yes — 521 3rd Street NW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 521 3rd Street NW built?
- 521 3rd Street NW was built in 1905. It features a block foundation.
- Does 521 3rd Street NW have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 521 3rd Street NW is on the main level.
- How walkable is 521 3rd Street NW?
- 521 3rd Street NW has a Walk Score of 47/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 51/100 (Somewhat Bikeable). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 521 3rd Street NW are for sale in Aitkin?
- 17 similar homes (single-family homes between $176K and $293K in Aitkin) are for sale right now — you have options.
- Do homes in Aitkin sell for asking price?
- 40% of the last 15 comparable Aitkin sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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