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3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,284 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7127869
Price Reduced — was $245,000 (↓ $6,000) · M Markdowns
Is 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $105/sqft — This home is priced 49% below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $207/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
92 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 58 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~18. This one is past that window.
38% of recent sales closed at or over asking — most sellers here negotiate.
13 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $6,000 — motivation showing.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 86 active Alexandria listings · NorthstarMLS
$1,495/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,209
- Property taxes
- $135
- Home insurance (est.)
- $139
- Special assessments
- $12
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($47,800) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Diekmans Hwy Acres 1st Add, Alexandria, MN.
About This Home
Some homes simply have walls and rooms. Others have a feeling. A feeling that welcomes you in, slows you down, and makes you think, “I could see myself here.” Sitting on a corner lot on 1.52 acres, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the space, comfort you've been looking for, while keeping you just minutes from downtown Alexandria, schools, restaurants, shopping, trails, and lakes. Step inside and you'll immediately notice the warm, spacious layout and abundant natural light pouring through the windows. The main level features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, convenient main-floor laundry and a cozy fireplace. Outside you'll find a spacious deck and look out over your own slice of paradise. Kids running through the yard, pets having room to roam, friends and family gathered around for when you host. Make your way to the lower level to find a third bedroom, bathroom, and a versatile flex room. Whether you envision a home office, playroom, hobby space, storage, or additional sleeping space, the possibilities are yours. The 2-stall attached garage provides room for vehicles, toys, and all the things that come with living the life you've imagined. Whatever your next chapter looks like, this property just might be the place where it begins. Come take a look. You may walk in as a buyer and walk out already picturing your life here.
Virtual Tour
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $179K and $299K in Alexandria:
- The field: 13 similar Alexandria homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 18 days — 2 of the last 12 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 38% of the last 26 sales here closed at or over list — there's room to negotiate.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 26 real Alexandria closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Built
- 1966
- Garage
- 2-Car Attached
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,621 (2026)
- Specials/yr
- $139
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,224
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 1,060
- Lot Size
- 1.52 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Asphalt, Pitched
- Construction
- Block, Concrete, Frame
- County
- Douglas
- List Date
- 2026-08-15
- Days on Market
- 58 days
- Parcel ID
- 636302620
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $1,760
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Hot Water
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- Fuses
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Interior Features
- Laundry
- In Hall, Main Level
- Fireplace
- 1 fireplace
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block, Poured Concrete
- Foundation Area
- 1,092 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,316 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage, Asphalt, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Tuckunder Garage
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Road Surface
- City Street, Curbs, Paved Streets, Storm Sewer
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Counselor Realty Inc of Alex
Price History
Reduced $6,000 (2.4%)
- Price reduced to $245,000 — Sep 4, 2026
- Price reduced to $239,000 — Sep 28, 2026
1207 N Mckay Avenue NE is listed in Alexandria, MN, part of Douglas County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE
- Is $239,000 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- According to BuyPulse, 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE rates Excellent Value — at $105/sqft it's priced 49% below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $207/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 92/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Alexandria homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Alexandria homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE — and what do they mean?
- This property has $139/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Annual property taxes are $1,621/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE have a basement?
- Yes, 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE has a finished basement with 1,060 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE have?
- 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE has Baseboard, Boiler, Hot Water heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE located?
- 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE is in the Diekmans Hwy Acres neighborhood of Alexandria, MN 56308, in Douglas County.
- Is 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE still available?
- Yes — 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE built?
- 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE was built in 1966. It features block, concrete, frame construction and a block, poured concrete foundation.
- Does 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE is on the main level.
- How walkable is 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE?
- 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE has a Walk Score of 14/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 37/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE are for sale in Alexandria?
- 13 similar homes (single-family homes between $179K and $299K in Alexandria) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 1207 N Mckay Avenue NE sell in Alexandria?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $179K and $299K in Alexandria) went pending in a median 18 days over the last 90 days — 2 of the last 12 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Alexandria sell for asking price?
- 38% of the last 26 comparable Alexandria sales closed at or over list price — there's room to negotiate. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- 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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