4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW, Alexandria, MN 56308
5 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,004 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7054127
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $749,000 (↓ $49,100)
Is 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $175/sqft — This home is priced 17% below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $210/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position: 76 — Strong buyer leverage
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$4,303/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $3,539
- Property taxes
- $356
- Home insurance (est.)
- $408
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($139,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
50 earns the badge · a typical active home here scores ~12
The price here has already come down — the numbers point to real room to negotiate.
- 135 days on market — more than double the usual 58 days
- Price cut 6.6% (−$49,100)
- No negative signals found in the listing history
MMR track record: Offer-Ready homes closed a median 11% below their highest asking price — vs 3% for non-flagged reduced homes. MMR analysis of 19 vs 429 NorthstarMLS sales, updated monthly.
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Located in Idaway Acres, Alexandria, MN.
About This Home
Set on nearly 5 private acres with a peaceful creek winding through the property, this beautifully updated two-story home offers the perfect blend of space, functionality, and a setting that’s hard to beat just minutes from Alexandria. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the home has been meticulously cared for and thoughtfully upgraded throughout. The gourmet kitchen is a true standout with high-end finishes, a built-in commercial griddle, and a convenient prep sink in the island, making it ideal for everything from everyday living to entertaining guests with ease. Recent improvements including newer windows, LP Smart siding, doors, and HVAC provide peace of mind for years to come. Step outside to a large concrete deck with a pergola overlooking the serene creek, creating the perfect spot to unwind or host gatherings. Below, a screened-in porch offers a cozy, bug-free retreat, while multiple patio areas—including one with its own outdoor counter and sink—make it easy to clean fresh garden produce or fish after a day outdoors. A covered front porch adds even more space to relax and take in the picturesque surroundings. The walkout lower level offers excellent potential for a mother-in-law suite with a full kitchen and private access, providing flexibility for multi-generational living or guests. A heated 30 x 72 shop with in-floor heat and an attached 10 x 50 lean-to is a rare and valuable addition, perfect for hobbies, and storage. The property also features a heated 3-car garage with floor drains, a 14 x 16 chicken coop with electric and fenced enclosure, and beautifully maintained flower areas along with numerous fruit trees that enhance both the charm and usability of the land. This is a rare opportunity close to Alexandria to own a turn-key acreage property that combines modern updates, versatile living spaces, and peaceful country living all in one incredible setting.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $525K and $875K in Alexandria:
- The field: 25 similar Alexandria homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 10 days — 2 of the last 10 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 50% of the last 24 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 24 real Alexandria closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 2001
- Above Grade
- 2,736 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,268 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 4.41 acres
- Garage
- 3-car (Attached Garage, Asphalt, Electric, Floor Drain, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Storage)
- Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, In-Floor Heating
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Finished
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Fuel Tank - Rented, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Sewer
- Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water
- Drilled, Well
- Annual Taxes
- $4,276
- County
- Douglas
- Days on Market
- 134
4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW is listed in Alexandria, MN, part of Douglas County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW
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Frequently Asked Questions About 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW
- Is $699,900 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- According to BuyPulse, 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW rates Excellent Value — at $175/sqft it's priced 17% below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $210/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 76/100 (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 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW have a basement?
- Yes, 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW has a finished basement with 1,268 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW have?
- 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW has Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, In-Floor Heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW located?
- 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW is in the Idaway Acres neighborhood of Alexandria, MN 56308, in Douglas County.
- Is 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW still available?
- Yes — 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW built?
- 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW was built in 2001. It features a metal roof and a icfs (insulated concrete forms) foundation.
- How many homes like 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW are for sale in Alexandria?
- 25 similar homes (single-family homes between $525K and $875K in Alexandria) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 4680 Cotton Tail Lane NW sell in Alexandria?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $525K and $875K in Alexandria) went pending in a median 10 days over the last 90 days — 2 of the last 10 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Alexandria sell for asking price?
- 50% of the last 24 comparable Alexandria sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. 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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