1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308
3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,486 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7152974
Is 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $269/sqft — This home is priced 29% above the typical Alexandria single-family home of $208/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
84 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 13 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~8. This one is past that window.
40% of recent sales closed at or over asking — about half hold full price.
16 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
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$2,479/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $2,022
- Property taxes
- $224
- Home insurance (est.)
- $233
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($79,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Carlsons Beach, Alexandria, MN.
About This Home
Cozy Lake Cowdry Home with 80 Feet of Lakeshore! Enjoy a peaceful lake setting just minutes from town with this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home overlooking beautiful Lake Cowdry. Situated on a spacious .60-acre lot with 80 feet of lake frontage, the property has a charming, tucked-away feel with a quiet winding road between the home and the lake. Inside, the sunken living room features an impressive stone gas fireplace, creating a cozy gathering space. The dining room includes French doors to the 4-season sunroom where large windows showcase gorgeous lake views and provide access to the front lakeside deck. The heart of the home has a kitchen with a breakfast bar and custom Swedbergs cabinetry and amazing lake views from the large windows. Outside, enjoy front and back decks, another deck with a pergola, plenty of yard space, and a storage shed with a concrete floor. Additional features include two large garage stalls, lower-level laundry and family room, city sewer, natural gas heat, and central air. All appliances are included and furniture is negotiable. This is a comfortable lake home with beautiful views, a cozy setting, and the convenience of being close to Alexandria!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — ramblers between $300K and $500K in Alexandria:
- The field: 16 similar Alexandria homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 8 days — 2 of the last 12 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 40% of the last 25 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 25 real Alexandria closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Built
- 1969
- Garage
- 2-Car
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $2,692 (2026)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,282
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 204
- Lot Size
- 0.6 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
- Construction
- Block
- County
- Douglas
- List Date
- 2026-09-29
- Days on Market
- 13 days
- Parcel ID
- 270417000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $2,692
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Interior Features
- Laundry
- Lower Level, Main Level
- Fireplace
- 1 fireplace
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 988 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 1,833 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Other Structures
- Storage Shed
- View
- Lake, South
- Accessibility Features
- Stair Chair Lift
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Asphalt, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Tuckunder Garage
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Road Surface
- Paved Streets, Township
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Waterfront
- Waterfront
- Yes
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Counselor Realty Inc of Alex
Price History
Listed at $399,900 on Sep 29, 2026 — No price changes
1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW 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 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW
- Is $399,900 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- According to BuyPulse, 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW rates Premium Pricing — at $269/sqft it's priced 29% above the typical Alexandria single-family home of $208/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 84/100 (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.
- Does 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW have a basement?
- Yes, 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW has a basement with 204 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW have?
- 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW located?
- 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW is in the Carlsons Beach neighborhood of Alexandria, MN 56308, in Douglas County.
- Is 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW still available?
- Yes — 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW built?
- 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW was built in 1969. It features block construction and a block foundation.
- Does 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW is on the main level.
- How walkable is 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW?
- 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW has a Walk Score of 0/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 42/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW are for sale in Alexandria?
- 16 similar homes (ramblers between $300K and $500K in Alexandria) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 1240 W Lake Cowdry Road NW sell in Alexandria?
- Homes like this one (ramblers between $300K and $500K in Alexandria) went pending in a median 8 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?
- 40% of the last 25 comparable Alexandria 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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