205 1st Avenue NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,398 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7116275
Is 205 1st Avenue NE a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $143/sqft — This home is priced 25% below the typical Brainerd single-family home of $191/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
62 — Balanced market
Day 73 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~12. This one is past that window.
64% of recent sales closed at or over asking — Brainerd sellers rarely discount.
18 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
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$1,218/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,011
- Property taxes
- $90
- Home insurance (est.)
- $117
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($39,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Fairview Add The City Of Brainer, Brainerd, MN.
About This Home
Welcome home to this beautifully refreshed 1.5-story home in the heart of Brainerd! Recent updates include stylish new flooring, fresh interior paint, and tastefully renovated bathrooms, creating a bright, modern feel throughout. Offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,398 finished square feet, this home features the convenience of main-level living with a bedroom, laundry area, and flexible space that also works well as a home office. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms or the option for a spacious primary suite with a bonus sitting area, nursery, or workspace. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard that's perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. The property also includes a 22x22 detached two-car garage with a durable metal roof and an additional storage shed for all your tools and outdoor equipment. Conveniently located close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and everything Brainerd has to offer, this move-in-ready home combines recent updates with classic charm and is ready for its next owner.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $150K and $250K in Brainerd:
- The field: 18 similar Brainerd homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 12 days — 2 of the last 10 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 64% of the last 28 sales here closed at or over list — Brainerd doesn't discount.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 28 real Brainerd closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Built
- 1970
- Garage
- 2-Car Detached
- Style
- One and One Half
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,074 (2026)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,398
- Lot Size
- 0.17 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Asphalt, Metal
- County
- Crow Wing
- List Date
- 2026-07-31
- Days on Market
- 73 days
- Parcel ID
- 41241659
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $1,074
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Electric
- 100 Amp Service
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
- Laundry
- Main Level
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 913 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 1,883 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Stucco
- Pool
- Yes
- Fenced Area
- Yes
- Other Structures
- Storage Shed
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Detached Garage
Lot & Land
- Road Surface
- City Street
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Premier Real Estate Services
Price History
Listed at $199,900 on Jul 31, 2026 — No price changes
205 1st Avenue NE is listed in Brainerd, MN, part of Crow Wing County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 205 1st Avenue NE
- Is $199,900 a good price for a home in Brainerd?
- According to BuyPulse, 205 1st Avenue NE rates Excellent Value — at $143/sqft it's priced 25% below the typical Brainerd single-family home of $191/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 62/100 (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.
- Does 205 1st Avenue NE have a basement?
- Yes, 205 1st Avenue NE has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 205 1st Avenue NE have?
- 205 1st Avenue NE has Forced Air heating and Window Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 205 1st Avenue NE located?
- 205 1st Avenue NE is in the Fairview Add The City Of Brainer neighborhood of Brainerd, MN 56401, in Crow Wing County.
- Is 205 1st Avenue NE still available?
- Yes — 205 1st 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 205 1st Avenue NE built?
- 205 1st Avenue NE was built in 1970. It features a block foundation.
- Does 205 1st Avenue NE have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 205 1st Avenue NE is on the main level.
- How walkable is 205 1st Avenue NE?
- 205 1st Avenue NE has a Walk Score of 69/100 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 63/100 (Somewhat Bikeable). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 205 1st Avenue NE are for sale in Brainerd?
- 18 similar homes (single-family homes between $150K and $250K in Brainerd) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 205 1st Avenue NE sell in Brainerd?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $150K and $250K in Brainerd) went pending in a median 12 days over the last 90 days — 2 of the last 10 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Brainerd sell for asking price?
- 64% of the last 28 comparable Brainerd sales closed at or over list price — Brainerd doesn't discount. 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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