521 5th Avenue E, Alexandria, MN 56308
2 Beds | 1 Bath | 765 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7114442
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $179,900 (↓ $2,500)
Is 521 5th Avenue E a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $232/sqft — This home is priced 12% above the typical Alexandria single-family home of $208/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
84 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 83 — Alexandria homes overall typically go under contract by day ~11. This one is past that window.
5 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $2,500 — motivation showing.
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$1,115/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $897
- Property taxes
- $115
- Home insurance (est.)
- $103
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($35,480) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Hicks 4th Add, Alexandria, MN.
About This Home
Corner lot charmer! This two bedroom plus office is so bright and inviting. Perfect for first time buyers or as an investment property. Brand new roof in 2025! Nestled in on a corner lot that is walking distance to everything! Don't miss out on this great opportunity for affordable living.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $133K and $222K in Alexandria:
- The field: 5 similar Alexandria homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1920
- Garage
- 1-Car Attached
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,384 (2025)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 765
- Lot Size
- 0.147 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- County
- Douglas
- List Date
- 2026-07-22
- Days on Market
- 83 days
- Parcel ID
- 631928000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $1,384
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 765 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 1,530 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage
Lot & Land
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- ALO Realty Advisors
Price History
Reduced $2,500 (1.4%)
- Price reduced to $179,900 — Sep 23, 2026
- Price reduced to $177,400 — Oct 8, 2026
521 5th Avenue E 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 521 5th Avenue E
- Is $177,400 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- According to BuyPulse, 521 5th Avenue E rates Premium Pricing — at $232/sqft it's priced 12% 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 521 5th Avenue E have a basement?
- Yes, 521 5th Avenue E has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 521 5th Avenue E have?
- 521 5th Avenue E has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 521 5th Avenue E located?
- 521 5th Avenue E is in the Hicks neighborhood of Alexandria, MN 56308, in Douglas County.
- Is 521 5th Avenue E still available?
- Yes — 521 5th Avenue E is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 521 5th Avenue E built?
- 521 5th Avenue E was built in 1920. It features a block foundation.
- How walkable is 521 5th Avenue E?
- 521 5th Avenue E has a Walk Score of 65/100 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 74/100 (Very Bikeable). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 521 5th Avenue E are for sale in Alexandria?
- 5 similar homes (single-family homes between $133K and $222K in Alexandria) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- 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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