521 5th Avenue E, Alexandria, MN 56308
2 Beds | 1 Bath | 765 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7114442
Is 521 5th Avenue E a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Grade
Above Market
At $242/sqft — This home is priced 14% above the typical Alexandria single-family home of $212/sqft.
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$1,158/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $935
- Property taxes
- $115
- Home insurance (est.)
- $108
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($37,000) · 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 $139K and $231K in Alexandria:
- The field: 5 similar Alexandria homes for sale — a short list right now.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 7 days — 2 of the last 9 inside 4 days.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1920
- Above Grade
- 765 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.15 acres
- Garage
- 1-car (Attached Garage)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $1,384
- County
- Douglas
- Days on Market
- 24
521 5th Avenue E is listed in Alexandria, MN, part of Douglas County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 521 5th Avenue E
Shannon Barnum
Associate Broker · Modern Market REALTORS®
Your Alexandria real estate expert since 2012 — I represent you, not the seller. Quick to respond, easy to text.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 521 5th Avenue E
- Is $185,000 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- At $242/sqft, this home is priced near the typical Alexandria single-family home of $212/sqft (14% higher), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. 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 many homes like 521 5th Avenue E are for sale in Alexandria?
- 5 similar homes (single-family homes between $139K and $231K in Alexandria) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- How fast do homes like 521 5th Avenue E sell in Alexandria?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $139K and $231K in Alexandria) went pending in a median 7 days over the last 90 days — 2 of the last 9 went under contract within 4 days.
- 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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