1023 8th Avenue NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 Beds | 1 Bath | 896 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7131356
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $200,000 (↓ $5,000)
Is 1023 8th Avenue NE a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $218/sqft — This home is priced 12% above the typical Brainerd single-family home of $194/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position: 64 — Balanced market
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$1,193/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $986
- Property taxes
- $91
- Home insurance (est.)
- $114
- Special assessments
- $2
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($39,000) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Ryans Add The City Of Brainerd, Brainerd, MN.
About This Home
Welcome to this charming Brainerd home, where classic character meets tasteful updates throughout. Offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this well-maintained property provides a comfortable layout and a warm, inviting feel from the moment you walk in. Thoughtfully updated while maintaining the home’s original charm, the property offers a move-in-ready opportunity for its next owner. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for an investment property, this home offers an excellent combination of comfort, character, and convenience. Located in an established Brainerd neighborhood with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, parks, and all that the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area has to offer. With its tasteful updates and inviting atmosphere, this home is ready for you to make it your own. Don't miss your opportunity to see all that 1023 8th Ave NE has to offer!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — ramblers between $146K and $244K in Brainerd:
- The field: 8 similar Brainerd homes for sale — a short list right now.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 9 days — 4 of the last 10 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 57% of the last 21 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 21 real Brainerd closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1946
- Above Grade
- 676 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 220 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.11 acres
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Light
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $1,087
- Special Assessments
- $25
- County
- Crow Wing
- Days on Market
- 7
1023 8th Avenue NE is listed in Brainerd, MN, part of Crow Wing County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 1023 8th Avenue NE
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1023 8th Avenue NE
- Is $195,000 a good price for a home in Brainerd?
- According to BuyPulse, 1023 8th Avenue NE rates Premium Pricing — at $218/sqft it's priced 12% above the typical Brainerd single-family home of $194/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 64/100 (Balanced market), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Brainerd homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Brainerd homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1023 8th Avenue NE — and what do they mean?
- This property has $25/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Annual property taxes are $1,087/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 1023 8th Avenue NE have a basement?
- Yes, 1023 8th Avenue NE has a basement with 220 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1023 8th Avenue NE have?
- 1023 8th Avenue NE has Forced Air heating and None cooling.
- Where is 1023 8th Avenue NE located?
- 1023 8th Avenue NE is in the Ryans Add The City Of Brainerd neighborhood of Brainerd, MN 56401, in Crow Wing County.
- Is 1023 8th Avenue NE still available?
- Yes — 1023 8th Avenue NE is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1023 8th Avenue NE built?
- 1023 8th Avenue NE was built in 1946. It features an asphalt roof and a block foundation.
- Does 1023 8th Avenue NE have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 1023 8th Avenue NE is in the lower level.
- How walkable is 1023 8th Avenue NE?
- 1023 8th Avenue NE has a Walk Score of 55/100 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 60/100 (Somewhat Bikeable). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1023 8th Avenue NE are for sale in Brainerd?
- 8 similar homes (ramblers between $146K and $244K in Brainerd) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- How fast do homes like 1023 8th Avenue NE sell in Brainerd?
- Homes like this one (ramblers between $146K and $244K in Brainerd) went pending in a median 9 days over the last 90 days — 4 of the last 10 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Brainerd sell for asking price?
- 57% of the last 21 comparable Brainerd 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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