524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,588 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7073418
Is 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $241/sqft — This home is priced 15% above the typical Alexandria single-family home of $210/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position: 84 — Strong buyer leverage
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$3,871/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $3,160
- Property taxes
- $346
- Home insurance (est.)
- $365
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($125,000) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Aud Sub, Alexandria, MN.
About This Home
Discover the ultimate in Lake Cowdry living at this executive lakefront retreat, a truly cherished prize possession, fully renovated for the ultimate lake experience. Enjoy a prime Alexandria location just outside city limits, offering privacy, serenity, and unparalleled convenience to the Central Lakes Bike Trail, Brophy Park, and town amenities. Featuring 116 feet of pristine lakeshore, this property boasts ample shoreline with a hard, sandy bottom and deep waters perfect for water skiing, tubing, and fishing. This is lakefront living at its best. The home has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, resulting in the ultimate lake experience. Inside, this home offers a desirable 4-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom layout, featuring a roomy, open-concept floor plan and large living spaces. Three spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully placed on the main level, all flooded with stunning panoramic lake views. The open-concept living and dining areas create a warm and inviting space, complete with beautiful new floors and a remarkable fireplace. Additionally, the open and airy kitchen is newly remodeled and features fantastic appliances. The entire house has new, extremely pleasing paint, new light fixtures, and new finishes throughout. Wait till you see the living room fireplace. The entire lower level expands the home's functionality and living space. This walkout basement level features a wonderfully inviting family room and adds the highly desirable fourth bedroom, which is generously sized to easily accommodate a king-size bed with extra space. An updated second bathroom and a convenient dedicated laundry area complete this superb living space. The shoreline is protected by all new riprap, complemented by a new chain-link fence and brand-new stairs leading directly to the lake. Additional recent improvements include a new furnace installed in 2022, a new A/C unit in 2023, and a new roof completed in 2024, giving buyers added peace of mind for years to come. You decide—year-round home or cabin getaway? Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of paradise on Lake Cowdry. Schedule a tour today!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — ramblers between $469K and $781K in Alexandria:
- The field: 17 similar Alexandria homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 9 days — 3 of the last 8 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 44% of the last 18 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1975
- Above Grade
- 1,480 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,108 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.44 acres
- Garage
- 2-car (Detached Garage, Asphalt, Concrete, Electric, Garage Door Opener)
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Humidifier
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Finished
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- Drilled, Well
- Annual Taxes
- $4,152
- County
- Douglas
- Days on Market
- 107
524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW is listed in Alexandria, MN, part of Douglas County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW
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Frequently Asked Questions About 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW
- Is $625,000 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- According to BuyPulse, 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW rates Premium Pricing — at $241/sqft it's priced 15% above the typical Alexandria single-family home of $210/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 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW have a basement?
- Yes, 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW has a finished basement with 1,108 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW have?
- 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW has Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Humidifier heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW located?
- 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW is in the Aud neighborhood of Alexandria, MN 56308, in Douglas County.
- Is 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW still available?
- Yes — 524 E 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 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW built?
- 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW was built in 1975. It features frame construction and a block foundation.
- Does 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW is in the lower level.
- How many homes like 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW are for sale in Alexandria?
- 17 similar homes (ramblers between $469K and $781K in Alexandria) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW sell in Alexandria?
- Homes like this one (ramblers between $469K and $781K in Alexandria) went pending in a median 9 days over the last 90 days — 3 of the last 8 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Alexandria sell for asking price?
- 44% of the last 18 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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