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 Grade
Below Market
At $143/sqft — This home is priced 27% below the typical Brainerd single-family home of $197/sqft.
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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: 15 similar Brainerd homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 8 days — 5 of the last 17 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 67% of the last 33 sales here closed at or over list — Brainerd doesn't discount.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 33 real Brainerd closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1970
- Above Grade
- 1,398 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.17 acres
- Garage
- 2-car (Detached Garage)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $1,074
- County
- Crow Wing
- Days on Market
- 20
205 1st Avenue NE is listed in Brainerd, MN, part of Crow Wing County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 205 1st Avenue NE
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Frequently Asked Questions About 205 1st Avenue NE
- Is $199,900 a good price for a home in Brainerd?
- At $143/sqft, this home is priced below the typical Brainerd single-family home of $197/sqft (27% lower), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. 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?
- 15 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 8 days over the last 90 days — 5 of the last 17 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Brainerd sell for asking price?
- 67% of the last 33 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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